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Top Pick: Headphones – AKG K371-BT

The perfect pair of cans for the loved ones on your list? We think so. If you're looking to level-up your home recording game this holiday season, why not treat yourself to a killer pair of over-the-ear headphones with amazing frequency response, that won't break the...

Audio-Technica Announces Trade-In Rebate Program for 600 MHz Wireless Systems

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, is preparing for...

iRig Acoustic Stage Review

In the “take no prisoners” world of open mics, songwriter rounds and blazing fast stage turnovers...

Mackie Thump Series Gets Complete Redesign and Expanded Lineup

Mackie today launches the all-new completely redesigned Thump SeriesPowered Loudspeakers -...

Record Review: The Contortionist

by Miikka Skaffari | Nov 14, 2011 | Metal, Reviews

The Contortionist Exoplanet Indianapolis, IN “Progressive metal from America’s heartland. With aliens.” The Contortionist is a group of young guys from Indianapolis who have created an album that...

Record Review: Bring the Knife

by Joshua Bottomley | Nov 14, 2011 | Metal, Reviews

Bring the Knife Bring the Knife Boston, MA “Boston hardcore fights werewolves and Vikings” Boston is a breeding ground for rock, metal and hardcore bands. The groups that blur those lines often rise...

Record Review: Big Troubles

by Jillian Dennis-Skillings | Nov 14, 2011 | Reviews

Big Troubles Romantic Comedy Ridgewood, NJ “Innovative instrumental arrangement balanced with smooth vocals” Big Troubles’ recent full length, Romantic Comedy, takes a creative step out of the box...

Record Review: Beauty Feast

by Christina Dore | Nov 14, 2011 | Reviews

Beauty Feast Soft Spot Brooklyn, NY “Electrified campfire music” Next time there's chilled beer bottles in the cooler, marshmallows melting over a fire and crickets chirping outside the tent,...

Festival Review: Fun Fun Fun Fest

by Tara Lacey | Nov 10, 2011 | Concerts & Festivals, Reviews

When: November 4-6 Where: Austin, TX Highlight: The grittiest and most unique festival in Austin’s weird, eclectic scene. Austin’s...

STEREO GUIDE: Put Together a Rockin’ System on a Budget

by Benjamin Ricci | Nov 10, 2011 | Home Recording, Live Sound

If you’re a musician, chances are you take great pride in carefully crafting your music, especially when you’re in the studio. So why are you still listening to your favorite tunes on tiny earbuds...

MANUFACTURER PROFILE: SONiVOX

by Garrett Frierson | Nov 10, 2011 | Best DAW Software, Music Recording Plugins & Apps

PROFILE You don't know SONiVOX, but you know their sounds. Their audioINSIDE technology powers the sound in every Android phone and their EAS technology has powered Motorola's phones since 2005, and...

GEAR REVIEW: NuForce uDAC-2 Headphone Amp

by Chris Devine | Nov 10, 2011 | Best Studio Monitor Headphones

PROS: small, good audio quality, easy to setup CONS: gold housing and crystal on volume knob (Signature model) is a little much SPECS: USB (USB 1.1, 2.0 compatible) Maximum sampling rate: 96kHz...

Gear Review: Cerwin-Vega XD3 Speakers

by Benjamin Ricci | Nov 10, 2011 | Best Studio Monitors

PROS: compact, crystal clear audio, multiple inputs CONS: some distortion at high volume levels SPECS: Magnetically shielded 3" woofer and 3/4" tweeter 15 watts per channel with built in crossover...