Part 1: Drums I record all my music myself in my two-bedroom apartment. These days, I’ve assembled...
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SSL2+ 2×4 USB Audio Interface REVIEW
Solid State Logic (SSL) consoles have been the choice of world-class studios for decades. However,...
How to Record Like a Pro from Home
GETTING STARTED In the world of studio recording, when we think back to 15 years ago, there are...
RECORDS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE with Avi Wisnia
I’m a singer/songwriter from Philadelphia, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop. I started playing piano when I was 5,...
Shure KSM8 Winners Show Off New Mics On Stage and In-Studio
We recently gave away two Shure KSM8 mics, one to be tested out on the road and one in the studio. And so far our winners, Moon Taxi and ALKE, haven't disappointed! Check out some live and in-studio...
When Should Bands Release Full-Length Albums?
So, why and when should your band release a full-length album? Actually, the answer to this one is really easy! Yet, almost no one will get it right, because the answer is all about your marketing...
Performer and Avid select Accent to Demonstrate Pro Tools Cloud Collaboration
Accent is a phenomenal a cappella group who we're excited to announce as the winners of the two Quartet interfaces and new Pro Tools software in Performer Magazine and Avid's recent giveaway. The...
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[GUEST LIST] Cheat Codes picks their favorite songs of 2016
Cheat Codes are an LA group catching major fire right now, with half a billion streams on Spotify and a brand-new track with David Guetta. We asked them to pick their most slept-on songs of 2016,...
WATCH: Why you should choose fire retardant acoustic foam
Our friends at VocalBoothToGo have posted a handy video series with a number of topics dedicated to helping you get the best recordings possible. In this installment, we take a look at testing...
The Six Best Podcasts For Musicians
Because being a musician consists of a lot more skills other than just playing your instrument, here are a few podcasts to get you to the next level or at least out of writer’s block. SONG EXPLODER...
How To Achieve Crowdfunding Success as an Indie Musician
Learn How To Ensure Crowdfunding Success as an Indie Musician And How to Sustain Your Career Without a Label The Internet is the single greatest thing to ever happen to the music industry - but also...
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[VINYL OF THE MONTH] Cowtown – Paranormal Romance
Cowtown - Paranormal Romance Paranormal Romance by Cowtown Cowtown’s latest LP, Paranormal Romance, originally came out on pink vinyl, but as we’re constantly late to the party (isn’t that always...
How 21st Century Musicians Are Becoming the CEOs of Their Own Careers
Or, How to Be Your Own Frank Ocean When historians look back at this era in the music industry, they will characterize it as a Great Awakening — a time when artists discovered that their options...