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New Gear Review: Tech 21 Hot-Rod Plexi Pedal
The Hot-Rod Plexi pedal from Tech 21 has all-analog SansAmp technology to provide two operating modes that’ll change the personality of any guitar amp. In ... -
New Gear Review: CEntrance HiFi-M8
The CEntrance HiFi-M8 (“HiFi-Mate”) is a portable digital-to-audio converter (DAC) with headphone amplifier. The HiFi-M8 is a battery-powered (6 hours) portable audiophile level DAC useful ... -
66 Best Career Tips of the Year
SONGWRITING Don’t feel the need to emulate what someone else has done. The tide is changed by those who swim against it. – the Bullits, ... -
New Gear Review: Blue Cat Audio Liny EQ 5.0 Plug-in
Blue Cat Audio’s Liny EQ is an 8-band linear phase equalizer plug-in with minimal latency—less than 3ms at 44.1kHz. Linear phase EQs have the unfortunate ... -
Tip Jar - Mic Stand Nightmares
There’s a piece of equipment almost all singers use which I used to take for granted. That is, until I had a series of mishaps ... -
New Gear Review: Steinberg HALion 5 and HALion Sonic 2
HALion 5 and HALion Sonic 2 are the latest releases of Steinberg’s VST sampler with its 192 kHz, 32-stereo outputs and 6-channel surround support. HALion ... -
MOTU Training at Westlake Pro
Los Angeles-based MOTU Product Specialist Matt LaPoint is on hand at Westlake Pro every Thursday from 10:00AM - 11:30AM providing workflow tips and advice on ... -
Book Review: Nice to Meet You: My Story
Nice to Meet You: My Story By Jesse J (hardcover) $25.00 In vibrant scrapbook style, Jessie J offers glossy and colorful photos with an inspirational ... -
New Gear Review: The Loar LH-280 Archtop Electric
The Loar introduces the LH-280 (pictured is the LH-280C-BK model), an archtop cutaway with dual humbuckers and a 16-inch lower bout. Based on a vintage ... -
New Gear Review: Izotope RX 3 and RX 3 Advanced
The anticipated RX update does not disappoint. RX 3 and RX 3 Advanced are mature, professional audio restoration and repair systems with completely redesigned user ... -
New Gear Review: Aguilar AG 5P-60 and AG 5P/J-HC Bass Pickup Sets
Pictured are Aguilar Amplification’s new AG 5P-60 five-string P-Bass® pickup and AG 5P/J-HC hum-canceling pickup sets. The AG 5P-60 fits into five-string style P-Basses with the ... -
New Gear Review: Blue Microphones' Nessie
Blue Microphones' Nessie--affectionately named for its look, seeming to rise up from below your desktop's surface--will instantly deliver studio-enhanced sound for vocals, instruments and voiceovers. ... -
Book Review: Audio Mixing Boot Camp
Audio Mixing Boot Camp By: Bobby Owsinski (paperback) $29.99 For novice and experienced mixers alike, Owsinski reveals the tips, tricks and secrets to all the different ... -
New Gear Review: Telefunken Elektroakustik M80-SH
The Telefunken Elektroakustik M80-SH and M81-SH are the new lower profile versions of the M80 and M81 Telefunken dynamic microphones. Their shorter lengths allow the ... -
New Gear Review: New SABIAN Xs20 Cymbals
The three new cymbals in the Xs20 line are made from SABIAN B20 bronze and offer new choices. The dB Control Crashes are available in ... -
New Gear Review: Mackie DL/DLM System
Each of the new Mackie DL/DLM powered full-range loudspeakers are standalone PA systems that can be pole-mounted for mono/stereo sound reinforcement, set up as floor ... -
New Gear Review: Mogan Microphones Elite ICE
The new Mogan Elite ICE Omni Earset microphone is a nearly invisible, head worn omnidirectional condenser microphone. Its moisture-resistant, 2.5 mm capsule element, foam windscreen ... -
Book Review: The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Ed.
The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, 2nd Ed. By: Loren Weisman (paperback) $19.95 Weisman addresses the topics that are essential to all musicians' ... -
Andrew Wade Teaching Free Online Classes on Recording Guitars
creativeLIVE is partnering with rocker Andrew Wade for a free, live class on recording guitars. creativeLIVE, an online education network, launched an audio channel in Aug. ... -
Book Review: Digital Audio Editing: Correcting and Enhancing Audio in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, ...
Digital Audio Editing: Correcting and Enhancing Audio in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Studio One By: Simon Langford (paperback) $39.95 Whether you're comping a vocal ...
