Benjamin Ricci

How to Deal With Latency in the Studio

Latency is a Creative Problem -- How to use Power to Cultivate the Best Artistic Performances There is nothing sweeter than sitting in a studio and capturing that moment when the instruments, inflections, and the camaraderie of musicians are all on the same vibe at...
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Yamaha MX88 Review

Yamaha MX88 Review

Read Performer's review of the new Yamaha MX88 Music Synthesizer. If you want the a powerful (and...

Record Review: Foxy Shazam

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Foxy Shazam The Church of Rock and Roll Cincinnati, OH “Melodic, glam super pop with multi-layered harmonies” On the rise for some time now, Foxy Shazam is ready for the big time with their fourth...

Record Review: Butterknife

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Butterknife Do the Needful Boston, MA “Delightful power chord pop” Do the Needful is a strong pop-punk EP from the Boston group, Butterknife. But unlike the shortly enjoyed pop-punk bands from high...

Record Review: Bhi Bhiman

by | Mar 21, 2012 |

Bhi Bhiman Bhiman San Francisco, CA “Smooth and soulful sounds from a Sri Lankan-San Franciscan” You only have to get about 30 seconds into Bhi Bhiman’s almost-self-titled album, Bhiman, to realize...