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New Gear Review: A-Designs Audio KGB Instrument Preamplifiers
The a-designs audio KGB-II and KGB-Itf are instrument preamplifiers that supply +4 dB line level balanced outputs. The KGB-II is a dual-mono (stereo) unit while ... -
Live Review: Blackwater at The Whisky a Go-Go
Material: Blackwater is a London power-trio whose material is a blend of radio-friendly alt-rock with a flair for melodic, pop-oriented vocals. Many of their songs ... -
New Gear Review: Fishman Platinum Stage Pre-Amp
Like the platinum pro EQ (recently reviewed in these pages), the Stage uses discrete components in a high-headroom Class-A pre-amp circuit packaged in a small ... -
Book Preview: Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming
Aikin’s book is for anyone who makes electronic music. It explains what is going on “under the hood” of synthesizers and explores new trends and ... -
New Gear Review: Soundizers Stereomonoizer
StereoMonoizer is a standalone utility that analyzes audio files to ascertain if they contain stereo information or are merely mono recorded on a stereo track. ... -
New Gear Review: Yamaha TF Series Digital Consoles
Yamaha’s new TF series of digital consoles offers advanced features and renowned Yamaha reliability at an exceptional price point. For experienced professionals looking for a ... -
New Gear Review: Vox Amplification AC10C1 Guitar Amp
The VOX AC10C1 is a 10-watt tube amplifier that joins VOX’s Custom Series. More portable than the AC15 but more powerful than the AC4, the ... -
Live Review: Matt Romagna at Sidewalk Cafe
Material: Matt Romagna’s user-friendly music falls in the middle of acoustic, Americana and country “light.” Thematically, subjects favor Nashville themes of love found and relationship ... -
New Gear Review: Sennheiser Evolution Wireless D1
D1 is a new range of digital wireless microphone systems for vocals and instruments designed to make using wireless easy, simple and automatic. Much like ... -
Kowalczyk is VP of Sales and Marketing for Willcox Guitars
Willcox Guitars, an instrument manufacturer and innovator in guitar and bass pickups and related technologies through its proprietary LightWave Systems (LWS), has named Tom Kowalczyk Vice President ... -
Firehouse Studios Promotes Rael to Studio Manager
Firehouse Recording Studios, a state-of- the-art recording facility fully equipped to meet a wide array of client needs including live tracking, score-to-picture and post- production, has appointed ... -
Live Review: Justin Farren at Mid-City Music Lounge
Material: Justin Farren’s small town, central California roots are clearly evident in his lyrics. He writes fun songs about growing up, jobs, family, life as ... -
Album Review: Liturgy - The Art Work (9/10)
Well, don’t say Hunter Hunt-Hendrix didn’t warn you. Liturgy’s frontman promised the follow-up to 2011’s Aesthethica, widely hailed as one of the year’s best black-metal ... -
New Gear Review: Audio-Technica ATH-M70X Headphones
The new ATH-M70x headphones, along with the open-back ATH-R70x, are the most stylish headphones yet in the ATH line. For studio use with good isolation ... -
Perry Promoted to Chief Creative Officer of ReverbNation
ReverbNation has promoted Simon Perry to Chief Creative Officer, Head of A&R. He was previously Senior VP of Creative, Head of A&R, joining the company ... -
Mauer Appointed to Sales Manager for Full Compass Systems
Full Compass Systems has named Ryan Mauer as the new Sales Manager to head up its National Sales Division. Mauer brings a wide range of ... -
Live Reviews: Ronnie Haines at The Know
Material: Much of Haines’ set comes from his recent EP. Songs like the title track, “In Just a Little While, We’re Going to Be Alright,” ... -
Kundrus is Senior Developer for Software Architect
EastWest Sounds, a company in virtual instrument development, has named Wolfgang Kundrus as Software Architect and Senior Developer. The move aims at opening new opportunities for ... -
Signing Story: Peking Duk
Aussie DJ duo Peking Duk (Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles) have been crushing it Down Under since forming in 2011. The outfit’s single, “High” was ... -
Album Review: Various Artists - AG Drive - Original Soundtrack (8/10)
Remember when someone told you that music and fashion run in 10-year cycles? The longer I’m in the music industry the more I see how ...
