Gear Reviews
FLASHBACK: Vintage ’66 Mosrite “Ventures” Guitar
Today we are showcasing this really cool 1966 Mosrite “The Ventures Model.” The Mosrite of California Guitar Company was founded in 1956 by Semie and Andy Moseley. They started building custom guitars one at a time in garages, sheds and any place they could fit their...
Introducing Summit: Novation’s flagship two-part 16-voice 61-key polyphonic synthesizer
Novation are incredibly proud to announce the release of Summit, their new flagship synthesizer for studio and stage. Built on the same innovative foundations as the critically acclaimed Peak, Summit’s deep sound design capabilities, 16-voice two-part multitimbral...
SCOTUS, Copyright, Sex, and Beer
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, I do not play one on TV, but like Jay-Z, I know a little bit… You know you can’t mail yourself a recording of your song to get copyright protection, right? I mean, readers of this fine magazine know that; and we don’t have to go into all...
How To
SPECIAL REPORT: Addiction and Treatment Options Designed for Musicians
“Creativity may be different after recovery, but it will not disappear.” Ozzy Osbourne, Kurt Cobain, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jerry Garcia, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash; this is an impressive list of talented musicians. While they have great talent in common, they have...
If You Only Have $100 to Spend on Marketing Your Music, Here’s What to Do
*This article was originally posted at Sonicbids.com. It has been republished here with permission. Your band is an investment. You've probably already spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on equipment like PA systems, stands, strings, new instruments, and a...
Dept. of Transportation Issues Final Rule On Air Travel with Musical Instruments
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule to implement section 403 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, which requires that U.S. airlines accept musical instruments as carry-on or checked baggage on commercial passenger flights,...
Buying Guide
GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Andrew Hoyt Puts Mackie FreePlay LIVE Through its Paces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOqmzOPbky0 I am a singer/songwriter based in Des Moines, Iowa. Recently, I was fortunate enough to win the Mackie FreePlay LIVE giveaway through Performer Magazine. I want to quickly thank Mackie and Performer for the opportunity to...
Enter our Harbinger MLS900 Tour Diary GIVEAWAY
We're looking for a dynamic live performer to win and test out the new Harbinger MLS900 Personal Line Array PA System. Need big sound to go? Enter below. We're looking for a unique artist to demo the new Harbinger MLS900 personal PA for us. Ideally, this will be...
ENTER TO WIN: Williams Allegro III Digital Piano
We're looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new Williams Allegro III Digital Piano The new Allegro III from Williams is an 88 weighted-key digital piano with superior sounds and breakthrough features that are ideal for the professional player who...
Industry News
Musopia’s FourChords app will now be included in the Yamaha GigMaker
Yamaha Guitars has partnered with Musopia, a music software development studio, to bring forth a package fit for an aspiring musician destined for success. Musopia’s FourChords app will be included in the Yamaha GigMaker – available in both Electric and Standard...
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[VIDEO] Nick Ray records exclusive song using Mackie recording gear
Get to know NICK RAY in this intro video, and follow along in the weeks ahead as he'll be recording an exclusive track for us to premiere with some great new Mackie gear we hooked him up with. Can't wait to hear what he comes up with, and how the Mackie Onyx Artist...
Is Bitcoin the Future of Music Purchasing or Just Hype?
I’m assuming you’ve heard of Bitcoin by now. For those who haven’t heard, here’s a quick primer. Bitcoin is one of many cryptocurrencies; others like Ether, Litecoin, and DASH, are the most well-known of over 1100 actively traded coins on exchanges like Coinbase and...