Gear Reviews
WATCH: The Ultimate Guide to Going Ampless with Radial Highline
Thinking about going amp-less on-stage or in the rehearsal studio, or trying to figure out how to get the best sound out of your amp sims, modelers, multi-fx units and other amp-less rig alternatives? We recently hooked up with the band First to Eleven to check out...
TAKE OUR 5-MINUTE MUSICIAN INSURANCE QUIZ
Pop quiz, hot shot. You’re out on the road, touring with your band, having the time of your life. That big festival gig you secured is coming up, but first you’ve got a smaller “fill-in” date with a venue promoter you’ve never worked with before. Maybe it’s a...
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...
How To
VIDEO: How to Upgrade Your Home Recording Rig with AKG, JBL + Soundcraft
We recently hooked up with artist Jeshua Marhsall of Larry and His Flask to show how you can set up a complete home studio rig from the ground up, and get killer gear that won't break the bank as a way to step up any beginner's rig you may have put together in the...
How to Release a “Single” in 2023
I posted, “Few things make me as sad as seeing: ‘I just dropped my new song today.’” Within one minute of posting that, I got flooded with countless direct messages. “What does that mean?,” “Why wouldn’t I promote myself?,” and many other comments along the same...
Christmas in July – Tips for Holiday Song Placements
It’s 97 degrees outside, fireworks are exploding outside my window, and here I am sitting in an air-conditioned studio, with a floppy Santa hat on, trying to nail this glockenspiel part. Why? Because this is July, when many in the industry are producing and recording...
Buying Guide
WATCH Travis Shallow Go Deep with the LD Systems MAUI 44 G2
We recently hooked up with the ultra-talented Travis Shallow (plus a few special guests) to check out the killer new portable PA from LD SYSTEMS: The Maui 44 G2. In this series, we'll unbox all the components, walk through the features, test out the sound quality and...
ACT Entertainment Launches Sterling Vermin Pedal
ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand has unveiled the Sterling Vermin, a boutique distortion guitar pedal that blends heritage tone with modern refinement. With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, Sterling Vermin delivers a new level of...
WATCH: The Ultimate Guide to Going Ampless with Radial Highline
Thinking about going amp-less on-stage or in the rehearsal studio, or trying to figure out how to get the best sound out of your amp sims, modelers, multi-fx units and other amp-less rig alternatives? We recently hooked up with the band First to Eleven to check out...
Industry News
Top 5 Insurance Myths for Musicians BUSTED!
There are a lot of types of insurance out there, and probably just as many myths and misconceptions to go along with them. Now while we won’t be covering topics related to automobiles, homeowner’s and renter’s, or other types of insurance you probably want to...
Musik Hack Releases Major Update to SweetEQ
Today, Musik Hack rolls out a major update to SweetEQ with new features that make the workflow extremely more versatile, while keeping the ease and effortlessness of the plugin. The update provides new Bandpass Filter Modes allowing to limit the range where SweetEQ...
Sennheiser Announces the MD 9235 Microphone Head is Back
Sennheiser announces a fresh production run for its legendary capsule The MD 9235 microphone head for wireless handhelds has been a firm favorite with many engineers and artists for its ability to cut through high on-stage levels and reject crosstalk, even in front of...