Gear Reviews
KORG “Nano” MIDI Controllers
When KORG said they were going to send us a “little” something to check out for the mag, they weren’t kidding. Here we have the new lineup of “nano” devices for your mobile recording rigs. First up is the nanoKEY2, which is an ultra-compact MIDI controller with a...
Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought Review
Read our Yamaha FG-TA TransAcoustic Dreadnought thoughts and review below. The dreadnought shape has the sound that most people think of when acoustic guitars are mentioned. Yamaha is no stranger to this design and sound, however they’ve added a special addition to...
Tone.A.Cane Copper Guitar REVIEW
With few exceptions, the standard construction of electric guitars utilizes wood. Every now and then designers and creators come up with new materials, and new methods of construction, from hi-tech resins to composites. Tone.A.Cane has taken an old material, copper,...
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Go Inside The World of Composing For The Hottest Film Trailers & Video Games
An interview with audiomachine’s Paul Dinletir There’s a fairly new genre of music that you need to know about. It’s called “Epic,” and it is primarily being used in movie trailers, identity stingers, and video game soundtracks. If you’re a gamer, you may already be...
14 Ways to Make Money From One Song
As with any business, your products and services (whether they be your recordings, tours, merch, or anything else) are the stars of the show. They generate revenue and keep your music career afloat. This is why it's so important to push the boundaries of innovation...
Legal Pad: Tax Tips for Musicians
Maximize Your Band’s Income Tax Deductions EVERY YEAR, YOU SPEND CONSIDERABLE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ADVANCING YOUR CAREER. From gear to travel expenses to promotional materials, your annual out-of-pocket expenses can be substantial. The time is now to get your finances...
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Fender Player Series Jazzmaster Review
Offset guitars have made a comeback with a vengeance, however there are players that pick one up and get confused with the switches and the tonal offerings of the pickups. Fender has blended that classic and now contemporary shape with a simplified pickup and control...
Fender Player Jaguar Bass Review
There’s been a resurgence of the offset body shape in the last few years, guitar-wise. Basses with P and J style pickups, again nothing new. But melding the classic offset shape to the P&J pickup configuration is, and if any manufacturer can do it with style and...
CEntrance MixerFace R4 Review
There are a ton of interfaces meant for remote use with a smartphone or tablet, which can also be used as an interface with a traditional computer and DAW setup. However, finding one that’s durable, with easy-to-use features can be tricky; some aspect on one side or...
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FREE PDF Cheat Sheet: Top 10 Social Media Tools For Musicians
Get the PDF Cheat Sheet & Start Using These Tools to Boost Your Social Reach! Leah McHenry understands the real world challenges for every-day musicians because she is one. Having started her music career completely backwards, she found herself learning the NEW...
4 Reasons Why A3C Festival and Conference Is The Must Attend Music Event For Urban Artists
A3C (All 3 Coasts) Festival and Conference, which was founded in 2005 and takes place annually in Atlanta in just one week (October 4-8) , isn't your typical hip hop gathering. It is an innovative and interactive experience that has grown from a local showcase to one...
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Leah McHenry understands the real world challenges for everyday musicians because she is an everyday musician herself. That's why she's developed the Savvy Musician Academy. And now, she wants to share what she's learned so that you can explode your fanbase and make...