Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Audio Interface
Intro and Use Cases We recently got sent one of the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen Audio Interfaces to install and check out, and this one’s a doozy – coming it as the flagship model in the range, the 18i20 boasts 18 inputs, 20 outputs, rackmount options and a whole...
5 Easy (and Lucrative) Holiday Merch Ideas for Musicians
The calendar has turned, the seasons have changed, and the holidays are quickly approaching. While you are preparing for your holiday shows and trying to find that Jager-soaked Santa hat for the private party you booked, your band needs to be preparing for retail...
REVIEW and VIDEO: Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine with TRISHES
We recently sent the amazing musician and spoken word artist TRISHES one of the brand-new Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machines to test out and review in her home studio. She produced the two videos below highlighting her favorite features, and even treated us...
How To
VIDEO SERIES: How to Integrate Outboard Gear Into Your Home Studio Rig
Curious how to add external hardware and processing power to your DAW-based home studio rig? Let Travis Shallow be your guide in this new 4-part series as we de-mystify outboard gear and show how you can improve the sound of your home recording projects easily and...
Be Prepared for Summer Touring Season with the Right Insurance Policy
PLAN BEFORE YOU HIT THE STAGE Summer is a great time to hit the road in support of your latest release or book a string of fun outdoor gigs and festival slots to get your music in front of big crowds. The weather’s great, audiences are primed to go see live music, and...
WATCH NOW: Get Better Sound with JBL PRX900 SERIES PA Speakers
Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, outdoor festival slots and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon walk you through the JBL PRX900 series, including the 12-inch speaker and 18-inch subwoofer to...
Buying Guide
REVIEW and VIDEO: Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine with TRISHES
We recently sent the amazing musician and spoken word artist TRISHES one of the brand-new Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machines to test out and review in her home studio. She produced the two videos below highlighting her favorite features, and even treated us...
Sennheiser Launches The MD 421 KOMPAKT, The Mic for Anything
They say that if you’ve heard music, you are most likely to have heard the MD 421, a Sennheiser microphone featured in countless award-winning performances and productions over the past six decades. Now Sennheiser launches the MD 421 Kompakt, an incredibly versatile...
REVIEW: Zildjian ALCHEM-E Perfect Tune Over Ear Headphones
Full disclosure: we have been privileged over the past few months to be one of a select group of behind-the-scenes beta testers for a new line of over-the-ear headphones from Zildjian, designed from the ground up for casual music listening, critical audiophile usage,...
Industry News
The MAUI family is complete – LD Systems MAUI G3 MIX now available
LD Systems announces the immediate availability of the MAUI G3 MIX. The MAUI 11 G3 MIX and MAUI 28 G3 MIX models are expanding the application possibilities of the popular MAUI G3 series with an integrated digital six-channel mixer, professional effects, and...
ACT ENTERTAINMENT NOW SHIPPING REBRANDED LAVA CABLES IN TIME FOR NAMM 2025
ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, announces the immediate availability of its Lava Cable brand with an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone,...
REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Audio Interface
Intro and Use Cases We recently got sent one of the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen Audio Interfaces to install and check out, and this one’s a doozy – coming it as the flagship model in the range, the 18i20 boasts 18 inputs, 20 outputs, rackmount options and a whole...