Noelle Duncan

Mastering a Hybrid Approach to Live Music

Let’s start with the obvious -- the pandemic put a huge damper on the entire music industry, leaving you itching to get back to the stage and back to fans. But even in the face of endless challenges, the music business has made massive strides. New livestream...

Samson QH4 Headphone Amp Review

Samson QH4 Headphone Amp Review Knowing what you’re performing in a recording setting is key....

Mad Professor Twimble pedal REVIEW

Dumble Amps are less common than unicorns, and even the clones and copies of these mythical beasts...

Chase Bliss Audio Brothers Pedal Review

There are pedals that could be called “tweaker’s delights,” and then there’s the Chase Bliss Audio...

Performer’s Quick Intro To Recording Software

by David Pier | Dec 9, 2011 | Industry News

Admittedly, it can be a struggle to stay up-to-date on the current state of affairs in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) market. As I write this, my Pro Tools...

MANUFACTURER PROFILE: GuitarFetish.com

by Garrett Frierson | Dec 9, 2011 | Best Electric Guitars, Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

The Cure for GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) GuitarFetish.com (GFS) was started in 2004 by Jay Abend with the intention of making his custom gear available to guitar players around the world. "I...

GEAR REVIEW: Maxon RTO700 Tube Overdrive (w/Video)

by Chris Devine | Dec 9, 2011 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories

PROS: Great tube sound. Small package. Plenty of gain. Noise gate. True bypass switch. CONS: Proprietary power supply required (included). Changing tubes may be difficult. It's pretty common for...

GEAR REVIEW: MOOG Cluster Flux Analog FX Processor (w/Video)

by Chris Devine | Dec 9, 2011 | Best Guitar Picks, Effects Pedals, & Accessories, Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads

PROS: Analog feel. Tap tempo. Great sounds. Tons of options. Very quiet. CONS: Too large for smaller pedal boards. Pricey for the average player. Moog's been making synths for decades, and entered...

Tips for Booking Your Band at 2012 Festivals

by Tara C Lacey | Dec 7, 2011 | Booking Gigs & Touring

It’s never too early to begin thinking about getting your band booked at a summer festival. Performer recently had a few experts weigh in on the...

Recording Tips: Using Digital Tools on Analog Tracks

by Dustin Lefholz | Dec 7, 2011 | Industry News

The choice to mix the analog warmth of tape with the editing/automation capabilities of Pro Tools will help to open up options when it comes to mixing, but will require a well laid out plan. If...

An Inside Look at United Record Pressing

by Brad Hardisty | Dec 2, 2011 | Industry News

Putting it on Wax Since 1949 United Record Pressing, LLC (URP) began in Nashville, Tennessee in 1949, when it was known by the name Southern Plastics. The first Beatles seven-inch records in America...

LIVE REVIEW: Textures & The Contortionist

by Miikka Skaffari | Dec 2, 2011 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Where: The New Parish in Oakland, CA When: September 20 Highlight: Complex, high-energy sets of progressive metal It was a night of progressive...

LIVE REVIEW: Life Is Good Festival

by Vanessa Bennett | Dec 2, 2011 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

Where: Canton, MA When: September 23-24 Highlight: Picturesque surroundings and explosive live sets, all for a good cause The Life Is Good Festival...