Gear Reviews
REVIEW: IK Multimedia AmpliTube X-Space Reverb Pedal
Large format (three or more footswitches) pedals have become the standard for effects, with options for tweaking that can get to the molecular level. They can also get expensive, and overwhelming to some players. IK Multimedia’s X-Space has reverbs galore, with ease...
WATCH the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 in action!
We recently worked with the amazing Nashville singer-songwriter Ariel Bui to test out the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 battery-powered, weatherized portable PA system. Watch the entire series as we unbox the EVERSE 8, set it up, and listen to an exclusive LIVE...
He Has The Box! with Josh Scott From JHS Pedals
A Look at Unique, Cool and Memorable Pedal Box Art Design with Josh Scott from JHS Pedals Editor’s note – we love JHS Pedals, and we scramble to our phones whenever the notification bells dings each time a new JHS video hits YouTube. One of our favorite bits they do...
How To
How to Read the Fine Print and Get a Fair Advance Deal
Knowledge in Advance With all the legitimate criticism of record deals we’ve heard in recent years, advances have gotten a bad rap. They aren’t the kiss of death for an artist; when done right, they can benefit your career. “Advance” shouldn’t be a dirty word, though...
“I Know What Love Is” musical collaboration to support MusiCares
https://youtu.be/42pBPL4JAWI Wanted to make sure our audience had a chance to see this, in case they missed it, from our friends over at Taylor Guitars: "Like countless businesses across the globe, the music industry has been acutely impacted by COVID-19–throttling...
How to Maximize Your Digital Mechanical Royalties Through The MLC
As an independent artist, you are probably all too familiar with the issues that have long clouded and complicated the process of getting the digital audio mechanical royalties that you are owed for the use of your songs. It’s also likely that you’ve heard about The...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Orangewood Mason Mahogany Live Acoustic Guitar
Starting with a Grand auditorium shape, the Orangewood Mason Mahogany Live Acoustic Guitar features a mahogany top, laminated sapele mahogany for the sides and back, and a C-shaped mahogany neck; it’s not lacking on quality materials. Scalloped bracing in a X pattern...
REVIEW: Sterling By Music Man Sabre Electric Guitar
Typically, when a manufacturer offers up a lower-priced import instrument, it’s been streamlined for costs; components are often inexpensive, electronics are simpler, and design features found in higher end models are skipped over. Ernie Ball Music Man took their...
Review: Taylor 514ce Urban Red Ironbark Acoustic Guitar
Taylor’s been pushing the expectations and limits of Acoustic guitars for decades now; just when you’d assume there’s a plateau, they go further into new territory. Their 514CE in Urban Red Ironbark is a perfect example of design, materials and execution that makes...
Industry News
Win a Kramer Guitar, a Maestro Pedal, KRK Headphones PLUS Get Your Track on Vinyl
Get Featured on "The Sound of KRK" 7-inch Vinyl PLUS Win Awesome New KRK, Kramer and Maestro Gear for Your Home Studio! Performer is teaming up with KRK (and other Gibson Brands) to give artists a killer opportunity to be included on a very special 7" colored vinyl....
VOTE NOW for MACKIE ACROSS AMERICA VINYL FINALISTS
The choice is YOURS! After an exhaustive nationwide search, we found 10 amazing artists from all over the States to participate in a project we're calling "MACKIE ACROSS AMERICA" -- we sent each artist new Mackie gear to record brand-new tracks with, and each one put...
How To Be Like Dylan And Avoid The Subterranean Homesick Blues
No, not that Dylan,...but nevertheless, a cautionary tale Americans who aren’t scientists appear to believe that they can decide for themselves whether the world is experiencing climate change (you know who you are). But, regardless of degree, there’s no argument that...