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Grubby, corroded strings are disgusting and kill your tone. That's why we're seeking dynamic...
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Live-Stream Your Concert…From Anywhere
We all know that you can put on a concert in a myriad of different settings. But did you know that you can put on a great live show from the comfort of your very own living room, back yard, or even...
How do Feature Placements in Stores Work?
This week's guest blog comes courtesy of our friends at Symphonic Distribution. As a distribution company, our efforts have gone beyond just the delivery and fulfillment for record labels and...
How to Create Your Own DIY Recording Studio
Recording takes a lot of time. It takes a lot of patience. And, for some, it can cost a lot of money. While some artists may spend thousands in studio time before hitting on a tune that stuck,...
An Esoteric Exploration of Tubes, Transformers, Tone, & Transcendence
Were audio output transformers “so good,” why does not even one tube amp use two, three, or even ten, for “killer” tone made completely out of this world? It’s because the sonic magic comes from...
4 Easy Ways For Bands to Accept Mobile Payments
Everything is on the go these days, and the more convenient you can make things for your client, the better. Whether you’re selling merchandise or taking a payment for the gig, accepting mobile...
Inside the Development of the PreSonus StudioLive AI Series Mixers
An Interview with Wesley Smith, Product Manager at PreSonus Editor’s Note: Recently PreSonus sent us one of their new 16-channel (badass) StudioLive AI Series mixers. We tried reviewing it, and...
The 7 Biggest Challenges DIY Musicians Face – And How to Conquer Them
A DIY musician not only creates and plays music for the love of it, but also masters the nuts and bolts of business management with the goal to share their music and, eventually, "go pro." Usually,...
WATCH: A Musician’s Guide to Understanding Mic Specifications
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. First up is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding microphone...
8 Ways to Build and Strengthen Your Band’s Brand
For a band to be successful, it must ultimately create its own brand, which presents its musical story both tangibly and intangibly. Your brand applies to every aspect of the band's activities,...
11 Ways Recording Artists Can Use Twitter To Gain And Retain Followers
1. Tweet your expertise by utilizing hashtags such as #ArtistTip, #MusicMarketing, #PromoTip, #MarketingTip, etc. This is where you can get creative. The recording process is tiring. You probably...