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REVIEW: Warm Audio WA-84 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Musicians have poured their time and money into perfecting their sound, regardless of the...
15 Years of Helping Musicians: The OBEDIA Story
Celebrating 15 of taming technology for computer recording musicians. 15 years ago, OBEDIA (a...
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...
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal Review
Source Audio SoundBlox 2 Multiwave Distortion Pedal - $169 PROS: Good selection of distortions, flexible controls. CONS: None. Multi mode programmable effects have been known to be tricky to work...
Why Twitter Should Not Be the New Press Release
Twitter is a critically important social media tool for every band. If you're not using it, you're missing out. Twitter is fast, efficient, and gets the point across in 140-character transmissions....
New Master Fader v3.0 for Mackie DL Series Mixers
Today Mackie announces the availability of Master Fader v3.0. With massive upgrades built specifically for professional applications, Master Fader v3.0 not only offers the tools pros need for the...
Taylor Swift, Spotify and the Musical Food Chain Myth
I cannot tell you how happy I am that the conversation about Taylor Swift and Spotify is happening. Maybe people will start listening to what independent artists like me and my peers have been...
VINYL OF THE MONTH: Hawks Do Not Share
VINYL OF THE MONTH Hawks Do Not Share HDNS Portland, OR (Predator Friendly Records) “Feels like The Postal Service playing an ’80s prom…” HDNS by Hawks Do Not Share Portland’s Hawks Do Not Share...
MUST WATCH: Understanding Headphone and Earphone Specifications
Our friends at Shure have a helpful video series up on YouTube that all musicians and pro audio users should watch. Next up in the series is a helpful clip that outlines the basics to understanding...
Performer’s Best Photos from Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014
Performer's Ralph Arvesen was down in Austin, TX November 7-9, 2014 to photograph Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014, and here are just some of the amazing shots he was able to capture. Enjoy!
How to Pitch Your Band When You Can’t Afford PR
As my recent "Ask a Publicist" article explained, having a publicist is an essential tool for your band's growth and success. But not every band can afford the spend, depending on where they are in...
Q&A With CHARLIE MARS
Just like he did for 2009’s Like a Bird, Like a Plane and 2012’s Blackberry Light, singer-songwriter Charlie Mars recorded his latest album, The Money, in Texas with producer Billy Harvey and core...