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The September Issue is Here, Featuring Bassnectar
This month Performer Magazine presents another in a long line of spectacular issues, featuring the...
FLASHBACK: 1987 Tascam Porta Two Cassette Four-Track Tape Recorder
FLASHBACK 1987 Tascam Porta Two Cassette Four-Track Tape Recorder BACKGROUND The Porta Two is a...
WATCH: Cakewalk Highlights from Winter NAMM 2015
In case you missed it, Cakewalk posted a wrap-up from the recent NAMM show. Here's what they had to say: "NAMM was our first opportunity to show off the new SONAR line to the public, and the...
Focusrite announces Clarett Range of Thunderbolt interfaces
Focusrite create the best audio interfaces in the world. Now, launching their obsession for sound quality into the world of Thunderbolt, they have released a range of audio interfaces that combine a...
Go Behind The Scenes of David Bronson’s New Album ‘Questions’
David Bronson: Embracing Collaboration in the Studio to Craft a Warm, Soul-Infused Rock Album PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Godfrey Diamond: We basically did...
In The Studio With Andrew St. James
19-Year-Old Bay Area Native Demos in Raunchy Bathrooms to Inspire Dusty, Vintage Sound PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Not very structured at all. Much like the...
Go Behind The Scenes with Jill Barber In The Studio
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Jill: Our production approach was always to make decisions about how to best serve the song regardless of style or genre. If the...
OBEDIA LAUNCHES NEW PCAUDIOLABS WEBSITE
OBEDIA, the first name in music industry software training and technical support, announces a redesigned PCAudioLabs website at www.PCAudiolabs.com. The revamped PCAudioLabs site features a clean...
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,...
TECH TIPS: Soldering Basics for the Absolute Beginner
Soldering is a method of using a conductive material (solder) to connect a wire with another device, such as another wire, a 1/4 inch plug, a guitar pickup or a circuit board. Solder is a metal...
Performer’s Ultimate Guide to Microphone Selection
Many microphones have been talked about as if they have this mystical ability to enhance performances, as if they can transform a crappy guitar into a handcrafted masterpiece or a mediocre vocalist...
TASCAM UH-7000 Mic Pre-Amp/USB Audio Interface Review
PROS: Professional design and sound; easy to use. CONS: None. PRICE: $599 When home recording meant tape-based, TASCAM stood above the rest in quality and performance. Unlike companies like...