Gear Reviews
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[VIDEO] Accent Tests Avid Cloud Collaboration: Part 2
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 start punching in vocal overdubs...
Focusrite Red 4Pre Review
Focusrite has an interface for pretty much every budget, and they deliver a lot of bang for the buck. Their Red 4Pre sits on the high end of things, but has plenty of flexibility for such a small unit, and will likely be the perfect centerpiece to any serious...
Peavey ReValver 4 Review
When we were presented with the opportunity to test out the latest version of Peavey’s ReValver software, we jumped at the chance. After all, modeling hardware and software are oft-maligned (sometimes with good reason) in the guitar community, but our experiences in...
How To
LIVE REVIEW: Trampled by Turtles
WHERE: The Old Rock House - St. Louis, MO WHEN: December 17, 2011 HIGHLIGHT: A tight bluegrass band cutting loose. Having only found out about Trampled by Turtles earlier this month via a video of their...
Maximize Facebook Marketing to Build Your Fan Base
Most musicians know that social media is an essential tool for building and maintaining a fan base. What many do not know is how to really take advantage of those tools to create measurable impact. As the most popular social network, Facebook can be a powerful way...
Legal Pad: Copyright Basics & Registering Your Music
The U.S. Copyright office made significant improvements to their online registration system a few years back, rendering the old “long form” application process nearly extinct for registration of musical compositions and sound recordings. While you can still submit a...
Buying Guide
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[REVIEW] D&A Headlock and Grip Guitar Wall Hangers
Performer Magazine reviews the new D&A Guitar Gear Headlock & Grip Guitar Wall Mounts, the perfect solution for any guitarist, bassist or studio. PROS: Secure mounting, great design, low price. CONS: None. PRICE: $9.95-$24.95 In August 2016 we reviewed...
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[Flashback] Vintage Boss CE-2 Chorus Pedal
This month we check out a vintage Boss CE-2 Chorus Pedal. YEARS MANUFACTURED The original Boss CE-2 chorus pedal was produced from 1979-1992. BACKGROUND Boss is a Japanese company that was founded by Roland in the 1970s. They released their first pedal in 1976 and it...
How Prisma Guitars Recycles Skateboards into One-of-a-Kind Instruments
MEET YOUR MAKER with Nick Pourfard of Prisma Guitars As an avid skateboarder, I was always naturally curious about using skateboards as a material for anything. I had no idea what to expect, but I did know that I had to try. I was pleasantly surprised at how well the...
Industry News
WATCH NOW: How to set up the Shure PSM 300 Stereo Personal Monitor System
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up is a helpful clip that will walk you through the simple process of setting up your PSM 300. Shure PSM 300 is available in both an entry-level...
PHOTO GALLERY: Deafheaven, Envy and Tribulation Live in Boston
Deafheaven with Envy and Tribulation at Royale - Boston, MA November 3, 2015 First time touring the US in 5 years, Tokyo's Envy performed a beautifully emotional and brutal set at Royale, opening up for San Francisco's Deafheaven. On tour in support of their latest...
Tour Test Update: Watch Mitchell Guitars and Acoustic Amplifiers in Action
Our two tour testers are getting their hands dirty with their new Mitchell Element guitars and Acoustic A40 amps. Watch below as winner Tim Feist talks about his initial impressions after the grand unboxing. Enjoy, and look for more in the upcoming weeks!