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Home›Author: Michael Stern (Page 4)

Author: Michael Stern

Michael Stern

  • New Toys: Gig Performer 5 Essentials

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    October 23, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Gig Performer 5 Essentials is a live performance plugin host designed for musicians who use virtual instruments and effects on stage. It functions as a bridge between studio software and ...
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  • New Toys: Ciari Guitars' Steve Stevens Ascender Premier Electric Travel Guitar

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    October 23, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Plato famously said that “necessity is the mother of invention.” This is how the story of Ciari Guitars evolved. Founded in 2016 by musician and medical patent attorney Jonathan Spangler, ...
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  • New Toys: Audient iD48 24in / 32out USB-C Audio Interface

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    October 23, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Founded in the U.K. in 1997, Audient is a well-known manufacturer of both premium and entry level recording interfaces, as well as full-featured large-format recording consoles, and microphone preamps. Recently ...
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  • New Toys: HeadRush VX5 Vocal Processing Pedal with AutoTune by Antares

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    September 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    AutoTune. The very mention of it conjures up images, love it or hate it. In the right hands, it can be imperceptible and help produce stunning vocals. Major singers whom ...
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  • New Toys: Cort Guitars: The Essence Series

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    September 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Cort Guitars, with a 53-year history of creating instruments known for both value and quality, introduces the Essence Series. This set of acoustic guitars is designed for musicians looking for ...
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  • New Toys: PSP DRC-DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLLER DAW PLUGIN

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    September 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    PSP DRC is a powerful new dynamic processor plugin inspired by the vintage 1976 DBX 118 compressor-expander. If you’ve never heard of the DBX 118, you are not alone. Not ...
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  • New Toys: Stagetec NEXUS Compact

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    September 18, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Stagetec was founded in Berlin in 1993 by a group of former Neumann engineers. An Emmy-Award winning innovator in digital audio technology, with a focus on broadcast, theater, and AV ...
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  • Industry Profile: Norman's Rare Guitars Celebrates 50 Years

    Industry Profile, Magazine
    August 22, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Celebrating their 50th year in business, Norman’s Rare Guitars is a unique and renowned vintage guitar shop in Los Angeles. It evolved from Norman Harris’ side hustle of buying and ...
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  • New Toys: Sensaphonics dB Check Pro Sound Level Analyzer

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    August 21, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Sensaphonics, a leading designer of custom-fit in-ear monitors, earplugs, and pro audio electronics, has announced its dB Check Pro sound level analyzer. “Like a speedometer for ...
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  • New Toys: Nugen Audio Dialog-Check Plugin for Post-Production

    Magazine, New Gear/New Toys Reviews, New Toys, Publisher's Choice, Reviews
    August 21, 2025
    by Michael Stern
    Nugen Audio's Dialog-Check is a plugin aimed at helping post-production audio mixers ensure that dialog tracks are clear and intelligible. Positioned as a tool for both broadcasters and film sound ...
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