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[VIDEO] Accent Tests Avid Cloud Collaboration: Part 4
Recording a vocal group spread out across the world is no easy task. That's why we, along with Avid, have hooked up the vocal group Accent with some new Quartet interfaces and Pro Tools cloud collaboration tools. This week the boys continue mixing their new track and...
Guitar Makers Face New Trade Restrictions on Indian Rosewood
New laws are forcing many guitar manufacturers to rethink how they source high-end tonewoods, including Indian Rosewood, from around the world Guitar makers and distributors are scrambling to comply with new international trade restrictions on rosewood that went into...
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[VIDEO] Accent Tests Avid Cloud Collaboration: Part 3
Recording a vocal group spread out across the world is no easy task. That's why we, along with Avid, have hooked up the vocal group Accent with some new Quartet interfaces and Pro Tools cloud collaboration tools. This week the boys continue working on editing and...
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Live Review: The War on Drugs
Seeing The War on Drugs live for a second time was way more gratifying than my first time around. Granted, I did get a one-on-one interview with lead singer Adam Granduciel moments before their headlining show at Brighton Music Hall last year. However, audience...
Police Shut Down Odd Future Show in Boston
BOSTON , MA House of Blues March 21, 2012 If there is any reason to see Odd Future live, it would to be because, quite frankly, they’re geniuses. The controversial group played to a packed crowd this past...
Tour Van Survival Guide
Prepare for Unexpected Bumps on the Road Going out on tour for the first time can be fun and exciting, but there are some important things to keep in mind before piling into the van and hitting the open road. While we live in an age of modern conveniences, we often...
Buying Guide
D&A Guitar Gear Releases GIG STRAP Massaging Guitar Strap Attachment
D&A Guitar Gear has been committed to the reinventing and remastering of the most important guitar accessories: guitar stands & hangers. The D&A goal has been the elimination of inherently faulty designs in these products for one purpose: the ultimate...
Acoustica releases Mixcraft 8 next-generation DAW
Acoustica premieres newest release of Mixcraft music creation and production software Acoustica is proud to announce the release of Mixcraft 8, an extensive upgrade to our award-winning multi-track recording and music production software. Mixcraft 8 includes...
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler Review
The TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler Pedal might be just the tool you've been looking for, if you want to beef up your band's guitar assault. PROS: Plenty of tonal options when used in stereo, priced right, easy to use. CONS: In mono applications, feels a little lacking....
Industry News
The Weeknd Proves There’s a Method to ‘The Madness’ in Worcester
The musical evolution of The Weeknd seems ironically organic. His tepid strokes into graphic sexual escapades--littered with ostensible alcohol and drug use--have inevitably become his audible trademark. The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) still hasn't managed to outgrow...
Contribute To Performer’s Special Social Justice & Equality Issue
Do you have a story to tell? Do you want your voice heard? Here’s your opportunity to contribute to Performer’s upcoming special issue on social justice and equality in the music industry. POTENTIAL TOPICS ARE BELOW. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO PITCH US ON AN IDEA OF...
PHOTO GALLERY: Caspian Live in Boston
Caspian The Sinclair - Cambridge, MA October 23, 2015 Just over a year ago, Caspian celebrated 10 years as a band with a sold out, 2 set, chronologically played show at the Larcom Theatre in Beverly. On this night- their first show back in Massachusetts since and the...