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[PART 2] Get Better Live Sound: How to Set Up PA Speakers
Welcome to the second in a four-part series on getting better live sound, co-presented by Performer Magazine and Yamaha. DON'T MISS PART ONE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LIVE MIXER In this installment, we’ll take a closer look at setting up a basic PA speaker system, and...
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[VIDEO] Accent Tests Avid Cloud Collaboration: Part 1
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. The group is now off the road, working on final edits...
iRig HD 2 Guitar Interface Review
The new iRig HD 2 Guitar Interface from IK Multimedia is the perfect complement for any guitarist's smartphone or tablet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9tGiYd_ObQ PROS: Great price, AmpliTube app is fantastic, can be used with smartphone/tablet or computer. CONS:...
How To
THEFT PREVENTION: Keep Your Gear Safe From Criminal Hands
Don't advertise; get rid of all the bumper stickers on your car that relate to a piece of musical gear you own. It's like saying, “This car contains any of the following: Ampeg, Fender, Mesa/Boogie, and more. Please come inside and look for yourself.” Vans and...
Live Review: Pillage & Plunder
Where: The Drunken Unicorn - Atlanta, GA Highlight: Three-piece rock magic with an arty twist. Do plaids and stripes go together? They do for Pillage & Plunder, who take things that don’t quite match and...
Live Review: Coyote Kolb, Abbie Barrett, and Kristen Ford
Where: Lizard Lounge - Cambridge, MA Highlight: Passionate local music, spearheaded by an amazing performance by Kristen Ford. Dark and intimate, the Lizard Lounge was packed to capacity. The red lighting and spattering of rugs on the floor gave the place a cozy...
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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...
Industry News
Tour Test Unboxing Video, Featuring Mitchell Guitars & Acoustic Amps
We recently chose two winners to test out some awesome Mitchell Guitars and Acoustic amps. First up is Jordan Davis, who's already posted an unboxing video and will share more of his thoughts on the gear in the upcoming weeks. Enjoy! [PS - keep checking back to see...
Catching Up With The Darkness Live in Boston
THE DARKNESS Where: House of Blues—Boston, MA When: November 1, 2015 “Give me a D!” singer and lead guitarist Justin Hawkins demanded, the wildly enthusiastic crowd responding in kind. Then, “Give me an 'arkness!” What does that spell? A rollicking good time. A...
Shimmeo of the Week: “Who I Do It For” by Mr. Ct
This week we've selected "Who I Do It For" by Mr. Critical Thinker as our Shimmeo of the Week. WHAT IS SHIMMEO? Shimmeos are short music videos that are great for promoting your music. With the Shimmeo app, you can grab your music from SoundCloud, shoot some video,...