Gear Reviews
ENTER TO WIN an ARTURIA MINIFUSE 2 AUDIO INTERFACE
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out a brand-new Arturia MiniFuse 2 audio interface for their home studio. Sound interesting? Learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: Arturia makes awesome products for today's musician, including synthesizers,...
4 Reasons Singer/Songwriters Should Consider an MPC. Yes, an MPC.
When we recently reviewed the new MPC One from Akai, we instantly fell in love. Here’s a snippet, in case you missed it: “If you want a piece of gear that can serve as the centerpiece of your beat-making production hub, this could be your gateway drug, no questions....
IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro REVIEW
A few years back, we hailed the UNO Synth as one of the best options for those dipping their toes in the synth waters. That little desktop monosynth had a killer filter, had an easy-to-operate interface with sequencer and arpeggiator and sounded MASSIVE. All that...
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noncomMUSIC Alliance – Strengthening Public Radio Music in a Streaming World
Some of you have had the chance to run a traditional commercial radio campaign and you’ll probably understand this more than most. While it’s thrilling to hear your song as the well-known DJ is saying your band’s name on the “real” radio station, the reality is that...
5 Tips for U.S. Musicians Applying for U.K. Visas
International artists are finding it increasingly difficult to secure visas to perform in the UK, but as immigration expert Anne Morris explains, there are ways to improve prospects of making a successful application to the British Home Office. The reality is, visas...
PHOTO GALLERY: The Neighbourhood at Boston’s House of Blues
This past Tuesday (October 2nd), Newbury Park natives The Neighbourhood took to Boston's House of Blues for an unforgettable performance. Their immersive setlist, which spanned 20 songs, featured just as many delightful gems as it did rueful ones. The blistering...
Buying Guide
PreSonus Studio One 5.5 Update Delivers New Mastering Tools and More
PreSonus® has released Studio One® 5.5, a major update to its award-winning recording and production software (DAW). Studio One 5.5 adds improvements for production, performance, and especially mastering. The first and still only DAW with an integrated mastering...
Shure Introduces AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Today, Shure introduced its AONIC 40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. Building on the success of the AONIC 50 Headphones and recently launched AONIC FREE Sound Isolating™ Earphones, the AONIC 40 model broadens the Shure Wireless portfolio to more acutely meet the...
REVIEW + VIDEO: Singular Sound Aeros Loop Studio Stereo Looper Pedal
To say that there is an art to looping is an understatement; it’s like doing a live multitrack recording session. Singular Sound has expanded the concept, and made a looper that acts like DAW, allowing pre-recorded parts to be played back with ease. The Singular Sound...
Industry News
FMC – Film Music Contest 2021 and Awards Opens Online Registration
FMC 2021, the unique international music competition and awards and one of the largest competitions of its kind in Europe expanding into Asia, has opened online registration in this year’s competition categories. Composers have another opportunity to showcase their...
Enter to win an Audix Recording Package
We're looking for a dynamic artist to win and test out some awesome home studio gear from Audix. Sound interesting? Learn more and enter below! Here's the deal: we're looking for a great artist to win and demo three awesome Audix products in their recording setup....
Enter to Win an Electro-Voice RE20-BLACK Microphone
We're looking for a dynamic band or solo artist to win and test out the Electro-Voice RE20-BLACK microphone. Looking for a smooth mic to add to your rig? Enter below! The Electro-Voice RE20 is truly an industry standard, and the new black coating is just stunning. So...