Gear Reviews
REVIEW: Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen Audio Interface
Intro and Use Cases We recently got sent one of the new Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen Audio Interfaces to install and check out, and this one’s a doozy – coming it as the flagship model in the range, the 18i20 boasts 18 inputs, 20 outputs, rackmount options and a whole...
5 Easy (and Lucrative) Holiday Merch Ideas for Musicians
The calendar has turned, the seasons have changed, and the holidays are quickly approaching. While you are preparing for your holiday shows and trying to find that Jager-soaked Santa hat for the private party you booked, your band needs to be preparing for retail...
REVIEW and VIDEO: Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine with TRISHES
We recently sent the amazing musician and spoken word artist TRISHES one of the brand-new Donner Essential D1 Performance Beat Machines to test out and review in her home studio. She produced the two videos below highlighting her favorite features, and even treated us...
How To
How to Release a “Single” in 2023
I posted, “Few things make me as sad as seeing: ‘I just dropped my new song today.’” Within one minute of posting that, I got flooded with countless direct messages. “What does that mean?,” “Why wouldn’t I promote myself?,” and many other comments along the same...
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...
Buying Guide
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...
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...
REVIEW: Audeze MM500 Studio Monitor Headphones
Previously, our only experience with planar magnetic headphones was an older review we conducted using Audeze’s own LCD-XC headphones, which featured super stylish carbon fiber earcups and some of the best sound reproduction we’ve ever experienced in the studio. Now...
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...