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MARANTZ DEBUTS NEW PODCAST MICROPHONE: THE MPM-4000U
MARANTZ PROFESSIONAL DEBUTS NEW PODCAST RECORDING MICROPHONE PACKAGE – THE MPM-4000U PODCAST MIC...
REVIEW: Boss RC-500 Loop Station Pedal
https://youtu.be/X3JY03lsebc It’s no surprise that looping pedals can be a way of providing...
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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...
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[INTERVIEW] Celebrating 35 Years of Shonen Knife
Venerable Japanese Punks Shonen Knife Release Killer New LP, Adventure, and Discuss Cultural Differences in The Music Community We recently caught up with Naoko Yamano, founder and heart of the...
Moogfest Announces Protest Stage in Response to HB2/Travel Ban
Once again, we are stunned by discriminatory politics in our beloved home of North Carolina and across the U.S. Last March, North Carolina state legislature passed House Bill 2, a law that enables...
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[PART 4] Get Better Live Sound on Stage: Pro Mixing Tips
Welcome to the fourth and final installment in our series on how to mix live sound, co-presented by Performer Magazine and Yamaha. READ PART ONE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LIVE MIXER READ PART TWO: HOW...
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[INTERVIEW] Honus Honus Opens up About Debut LP ‘Use Your Delusion’
Honus Honus: Man Man Frontman Explains The Ins and Outs of Music Supervision for TV “The world owes you nothing and you always have to hustle.” A profound reminder from Ryan Kattner that you must...
If I Were a DIY Artist Today, This is How I’d Spend My Money
First, you’ve got to figure out some source(s) of money. Since this likely means your own pocket(s) to start, you need to work out a band agreement. It doesn’t have to be complex, but should cover...
Audio-Technica ATM350a Review
PROS: Great sound, unobtrusive size, solid mounting hardware included. CONS: None. PRICE: $299-$349 depending on configuration Getting a small mic to give a big sound is very difficult; there are...
BOSS Katana-100 Guitar Amplifier Review
PROS: Great amp tones, easy to edit, hyper flexible, lightweight. CONS: EQ is slightly dark, footswitch not included. PRICE: $329 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye03cx8PWSo The new BOSS...
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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...
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[Cover Story] The Regrettes on Female Empowerment and Recording ‘In-The-Moment’
The Regrettes: On Teenage Power and Knowing When to Quit Over-Finessing Your Recordings During this tenuous time, female empowerment is necessary now more than ever. We’ve been introduced to the...