Gear Reviews
Enter to win a CUSTOM-DESIGNED JBL EON ONE COMPACT PA!
Imagine performing LIVE through your very own JBL EON ONE Compact Personal PA with a *twist* -- the winner of our design contest will get to PERSONALIZE the speaker with their own UNIQUE DESIGN. Here's the deal: we're looking for a great solo artist or band to win a...
VIDEO SERIES: JBL IRX One Pack and Play Challenge
Looking to hit the stage, or bring your own sound system to upcoming house concerts, club gigs, outdoor shows and more? Let the amazing singer/songwriter Baxter Hall walk you through the JBL IRX ONE in a new video series we’re calling the “pack and play challenge.” We...
VIDEO SERIES: Unlock the portable power of the Electro-Voice EVERSE 12 PA System
We're excited to present a brand-new video series, featuring an entire overview of the new Electro-Voice EVERSE 12 battery-powered PA speaker with the amazingly talented Aaron Kellim. In episode 1 we cover the initial unboxing and features overview, and in later vids...
How To
Christmas in July – Tips for Holiday Song Placements
It’s 97 degrees outside, fireworks are exploding outside my window, and here I am sitting in an air-conditioned studio, with a floppy Santa hat on, trying to nail this glockenspiel part. Why? Because this is July, when many in the industry are producing and recording...
Clearing up the Most Common Misconception About Musician Insurance
When it comes to the life of your band, or your solo career, we understand that insurance topics might not be the sexiest thing to cover. That said, it’s oftentimes a misunderstand, and crucial part of your business plan. Look, we don’t wish for the worst or...
Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Get Insurance For Your Band
If the pandemic taught us anything as musicians and music-lovers, it’s how much we took for granted seeing live music (and performing live on-stage for those of us who do so). And during the past few years, if you were spending more time in the studio than on the...
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Zildjian ALCHEM-E Perfect Tune Over Ear Headphones
Full disclosure: we have been privileged over the past few months to be one of a select group of behind-the-scenes beta testers for a new line of over-the-ear headphones from Zildjian, designed from the ground up for casual music listening, critical audiophile usage,...
Audio-Technica launches ltd-edition ATH-M50xLAB and ATH-M50xBT2LAB headphones
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, announces the winning limited edition color design of the wildly popular fan-favorite ATH-M50x and ATH-M50xBT2 headphones. The winning design was chosen by fans. After more than a...
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REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 Audio Interface [4th Gen]
The new Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 4th Gen Audio Interface hits it out of the park in our latest home studio gear review. With each subsequent iteration of the industry-standard Scarlett range, Focusrite continually proves their commitment not only to quality products,...
Industry News
Audio-Technica now shipping the ATH-R30x
Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 60 years, is expanding its R-Series line of professional open-back headphones with the introduction of the ATH-R30x Open-Back Reference Headphones. First previewed in January at the NAMM show, they...
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 PreSonus 30th Anniversary Sale is Here!
To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, for a limited time you can save up to $200 off select PreSonus interfaces and home studio monitors and up to $50 off select recording bundles. For more info, and to shop the sale now thru March 31st, head here and stock up!...