Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Arturia MiniFuse 1 USB-C Audio Interface
Single-input interfaces sometimes feel like they're cutdown, pared down, minimized, and limited versions of their larger siblings. We spent some time with Arturia’s MiniFuse 1 audio interface, and there’s nothing about this unit that’s lacking. With a single channel,...
Webinar alert: The do’s and don’ts of music marketing in 2022
Kick-off the year by building a solid strategy for your music or your label. This upcoming webinar will show you how the experts do it, and how you can apply data insights for more effective work. The music research and analytics platform Viberate will be hosting a...
Maestro is BACK with 5 New Pedals
By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson--the iconic American instrument brand--has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. When Gibson brought Maestro into the world 60 years ago, no one could...
How To
10 Tips for Making it in Today’s Music Industry
Dear Indie Musician, You’re Not Going to Make It Well, there is ONE secret… It’s harsh, it’s brutal, but it’s also true. As an independent musician, you’re not going to “make it.” What do I mean by “make it?” Like, playing arenas, living in a mansion, and owning your...
How to Use YouTube to Promote Your Band
YouTube can be a powerful tool for promotion. But how do you move from gradually increasing the number of your subscribers and views to attracting a wider audience? That's what we'll talk about today. Promote the channel to get new subscribers with the help of...
Split Sheets or It Didn’t Happen
Scenario: You come to rehearsal with a new guitar part and some lyrics for a song, but you don’t quite have the chorus worked out yet. You play it for the band, the bass player adds her thing, the drummer his, and the other guitarist writes a cool little...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Shure AONIC 40 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Shure’s latest entry into the crowded field of noise-cancelling headphones is a home-run. Right out of the box, the experience is premium, without an extra premium added to the price tag. Yes, at $249 the Shure Sonic 40 headphones not “cheap,” but they hold their own,...
Neat Worker Bee II Microphone REVIEW
All-in-one mics tend to usually be USB versions, and are surprisingly flexible, with practical applications from music production to podcasting/broadcasting/live streaming. XLR microphones on the other hand, tend to be vocal, instrument or application specific. Neat...
REVIEW: Electro-Harmonix Ripped Speaker Fuzz Pedal
If there’s a golden age of Fuzz, this might be it; every version and variant is available to the player, and Electro-Harmonix has more fuzz flavors than you can shake a stick at -- from classic to modern, with their new Ripped Speaker Fuzz putting an interesting twist...
Industry News
Apogee Sessions & Bob Clearmountain Present an Evening of Duets with Family Company
Wanted to share this news from our friends of Apogee for an event they're presenting this week. Full details below: "Please join us for an Evening of Duets with Family Company Live from Apogee Studio September 26th, 6:00pm PT on the Mandolin Featuring Charles Jones,...
TikTok for Music Makers: Part 2 of 2
In a previous article we went through some strategies and tips on how to blow up your music on TikTok. Well, if you have music to promote, I am assuming you are a music maker, so here are some tips on how to help your career when you are in between releases or aren’t...
How Blockchain and NFTs are the Right Tools to Secure Creative Licenses
Artists finally have the technology to protect their ideas (without hiring a lawyer) Protecting your art, music, or words has never been a priority for artists until it's too late and an idea is stolen. As creators we are naturally much more enamored of and focused on...