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Mackie Thump15BST Review
By Benjamin Ricci on May 22, 2018
The newly redesigned Thump Series from Mackie is an excellent solution to just about any band or DJ’s PA needs. We got our hands on...
Mackie MR624 Monitors Review
By Benjamin Ricci on May 22, 2018
We’ve tested out a number of Mackie studio monitors in the past, and for our money, they make some of the best affordable speakers you...
VIDEO: A Closer Look at the Bose S1 Pro PA System
By Benjamin Ricci on May 21, 2018
We recently got a hands-on look at the Bose S1 Pro at Winter NAMM, and were pretty impressed with the build quality, feature set, and...
REVIEW: Amp Hook by The Wishbone Workshop
By Chris Devine on May 18, 2018
Placing a microphone in front of a speaker should be a simple task. But sometimes the actual logistics, as well as the fact that singers...
A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
By Armand Ghersin on May 17, 2018
If you’re a working musician, you can’t afford to lose your instrument. Unfortunately, instrument theft does occur. Instruments can also be damaged. When this happens,...
The California Consortium of Song Presents: Playhouse Sessions II
By Justin Higuchi on May 16, 2018
Where: : Santa Monica Playhouse – Santa Monica, CA When: May 11, 2018 As the sun set over the glorious golden shore of the Pacific...
VIDEO: Cameron Cooper SHREDS on Elixir Optiweb Strings
By Benjamin Ricci on May 16, 2018
Our friend Cameron Cooper SHREDS with his new Optiweb coated strings from Elixir Strings. Watch the full video below and stay tuned for an exclusive track...
REVIEW: Elektron Analog Drive Pedal
By Chris Devine on May 16, 2018
Digital’s great for effects that really need to do math, like choruses, reverbs, delays and filters. Digital distortions, though, haven’t really caught on in pedals...
REVIEW: Shinola Canfield On-Ear Headphones and In-Ear Monitors
By Benjamin Ricci on May 15, 2018
If you want to save some time, here’s the short version of our review: we simply cannot recommend you purchase either on-ear headphones or in-ear...
MOOG MUSIC DEBUTS NEW GRANDMOTHER SYNTHESIZER AT MOOGFEST 2018
By Benjamin Ricci on May 14, 2018
Today, Moog Music announces Grandmother, a new tool that empowers creative humans to give meaning to vibration — inviting new waves and new ways of communication into our...