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
Be Prepared for Summer Touring Season with the Right Insurance Policy
PLAN BEFORE YOU HIT THE STAGE Summer is a great time to hit the road in support of your latest release or book a string of fun outdoor gigs and festival slots to get your music in front of big crowds. The weather’s great, audiences are primed to go see live music, and...
WATCH NOW: Get Better Sound with JBL PRX900 SERIES PA Speakers
Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, outdoor festival slots and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Hayley Reardon walk you through the JBL PRX900 series, including the 12-inch speaker and 18-inch subwoofer to...
HOW TO USE CHORUS, COMPRESSOR & REVERB PEDALS — THE RIGHT WAY!
The chorus pedal was an eighties staple, and although it’s not as common today, it’s still a valuable addition to any guitarists’ arsenal. It’s designed as a replication of the sound of two guitarists playing the same piece – there are inevitably minor differences in...
Buying Guide
The Do’s and Don’ts of Musician Insurance
"Nobody.one band on stage performing" by Роман Верховцев is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. You might remember a few weeks back we posted a quiz for insurance newbies. If you happened to miss that one, we recommend you take 5 minutes to see how you do before reading the...
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...
Industry News
Palmer introduces the new MONICON series of analogue monitor controllers
With the new MONICON series, Palmer presents the next generation of its popular monitor controllers – completely redesigned, in four compact formats, with a clear focus on intuitive operation, uncompromising audio quality and fully analogue signal routing. The MONICON...
WATCH: Get to know the new RAT Sterling Vermin Distortion 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 precision and versatility....
WATCH: KRK Rokit 8 “Find Your Voice” Challenge
The KRK Rokit 8 Generation 5 studio monitors bring a ton of value to the plate when it comes to completing your home studio setup, including 3 new voicing modes tailored to your specific creative needs. In this new 2-part series we join Kal the Guitar Hero as he...