One of our recent gear test winners, Randy Garcia from the band SmoochyFace, gives us a...
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Nick Ray has been selected for a Mackie Home Studio Makeover!
New Orleans singer/songwriter Nick Ray been selected as the winner in our recent Mackie Home...
Tips For Tracking Pianos & Keyboards: Part 2 of 2
In Part 1, we explored aspects of recording white key noise, mic placement and stereo considerations when recording pianos and keys. You can read that article in the August 2012 print issue. Concert...
Cort: Sunset 1 Guitar
PROS: Great pickups, nice Bigsby. CONS: Control knobs are a little hard to work with. MSRP: $750 Bigsby-equipped guitars usually only come on older, retro-fitted instruments, and don’t offer...
Oktober Guitars: Annihilator
PROS: Unique design, great sounds, plays great. CONS: Shape might not be for “traditionalists.” PRICE: $699 w/case There are guitarists that want things vintage, as they were back in the day. The...
Parker Maxx Fly Bass Guitar
PROS: Modern design, versatile electronics, lightweight. CONS: None. PRICE: $5,999 The new Maxx Fly Bass from Parker is setting the standard for the next generation of high-tech basses....
Wicked Audio Solus Headphones
PROS: Comfort, in-line volume control, stereo/mono switch for DJs. CONS: Good, not great sound quality. Short cable. PRICE: $60 So let’s address the elephant in the room. Wicked Audio’s new Solus...
Repel Music Distribution Grand Opening
A new addition to the music distribution game, Repel Music Distribution has been opened by seasoned owner Mike Repel (founder of Reformatory Records) with the promise of bringing large-scale...
Access the Airwaves: A Musician’s Guide to Community Radio
All musicians dream of hearing their music on the radio, but unless you have a record deal with a major label, getting radio play is harder than ever. Whether it’s pop, country, hip-hop or oldies,...
Ladyhawke live in Boston
http://youtu.be/p1Pucpi8cvo The expectations I had for my first Ladyhawke show might have been a bit grandiose, but judging from her latest album Anxiety, they were wholly justifiable - but wrong....
Engage Fans With Pinterest and Other Social Tools
Engaging with fans is crucial for an artist at any level. Today, maintaining an active connection with fans involves a strong online presence, especially on social media. As you are likely already...
FLASHBACK: Solid State Logic SL505
“Used to Mix Films Like Titanic and Return of the Jedi” Year: 1987 Category: Preamp History: The SL505 module comes from the 5000 Series console. Only 120 of these broadcast boards were made, due...