Month: October 2015
How to Choose the Right Headphones for the Job It’s a question we hear every day: “What’s the best pair of headphones I can get for (various dollar amount)?” That’s a tricky question. If you ...
Sennheiser has been a leader in wireless microphone technology for decades, and there’s a Sennheiser wireless microphone system that’s perfect for practically any application. This guide will help you identify the strengths of each system ...
The “efficiency” of a speaker refers to the sound level in decibels (dB) measured from a distance of one meter. Decibels, in this case, are a measure of perceived volume, not power, so the more ...
Korg has announced their latest Professional Arranger keyboard, the amazing Pa4X. The Pa4X offers massive internal ROM (read only memory) that contains a renewed database of sounds — plus it has room for up to ...
It’s easy to talk about the sample rates for sessions, but how much do you know about it? In this article, I’ll answer a few questions about sample rates. What is “Sample Rate”? Sample rate ...
Blue has expanded their acclaimed headphone family with Lola, a sealed, over-the-ear headphone with massive custom drivers and detailed, accurate sound quality. Lola introduces a new lighter, slim-fit headband with a four-point, multi-jointed linkage system ...
Rightfully revered as one of the most amazing guitarists of all time, Jimi Hendrix’s unique sound was a combination of his one-of-a-kind hands and the gear he used. And a major component in his rig ...
Adele Adkins is an anomaly. She has won at the fame game simply by refusing to play it, and her music is all the better for it. She’s perhaps the most important British singer of ...
The MG06X — A Great Sounding Compact Mixer If you do solo gigs then you know what a hassle it can be to have to lug a bunch of gear around. You don’t need enough ...
Reason 8 is here and it rocks! The software was officially released today, and I’ve already downloaded my copy and started putting it through its paces. With this release, Propellerhead has drawn the focus in ...
Imagine how tough it is for the developers at a Native Instruments. You’ve got this package called “KOMPLETE,” that comes loaded with basically everything you can think of, including software instruments, sound libraries, effects plug-ins…a ...
The M Audio Venom is a keyboard in the dirtiest sense of the word. For the number of features in the product I would it cost in the thousands but to my surprise it was ...
Want to be a great musician? Then, you have to practice — a lot! Having the proper tools and practice space will help with organization, workflow, accuracy, and time management in order to make the ...
Dream Theater’s John Petrucci has amassed quite a line of signature guitars from Music Man; 6-strings, 7-strings, higher-end, entry level — these outstanding instruments cover a wide range of tonal and musical applications ...
It’s no secret that I love guitar tone — after all, I wrote a book on it! But I also love synthesizers and all the textures and sounds that they can create. So it will ...
Rolling Stones man dispels link between drugs and art The Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has denied a connection between drug use and creativity. The veteran musician was speaking to Kirsty Young for BBC Radio ...
Adele set out on the campaign trail this morning for her new album ’25’ by launching a typically-charming charm offensive on a collective of major UK radio stations this morning. As well as visits to ...
This year’s MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) were always going to struggle to compete with August’s VMAs featuring a crying Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj’s infamous “Miley, what’s good?” zinger and Kanye West announcing that he ...
Revolutionary touchscreen DAW controller comes to India. Slate Media Technology has announced a partnership with ProMusicals, establishing them as India’s official distributor of the Raven line of Multitouch Recording Consoles. After debuting the Raven MTi 27’’ ...
Watch Focusrite Scarlett Studio Bundle unboxing and getting started video by Product Specialist Piran Irani.
It’s been nearly five years since the release of her last studio album. And on Thursday, Adele teased more details about the release of her upcoming third album 25 with her new single Hello set ...
Being forced to lip-sync a performance on television is a time-honored tradition for rock and pop acts. But not every band is willing to play along, as you can see in the above clip of ...
Billy Gibbons has postponed the first 12 dates on his tour in support of his upcoming album, Perfectamundo. The news was announced in a press release today, and the new dates can be found below. ...
Ultimate Classic Rock November 2015’s new music releases include an expanded edition of the smash best-of collection Beatles 1, the next installment of Bob Dylan‘s heralded Bootleg Series, Jeff Lynne‘s first album under the Electric ...
Their lineup seems to have stabilized, but that doesn’t mean everybody’s job is safe in the Megadeth camp. Frontman Dave Mustaine abruptly fired his guitar tech after the band’s concert in Brisbane, Australia, last night, and ...
Gallagher appeared on Radio 4 series in July. Noel Gallagher has joked that his appearance on Desert Island Discs has brought him a new fanbase he’s dubbing “the grey army”. Speaking at this year’s Q ...
Having spent the first few years of their career essentially on a perma-tour, it’s been unusually quiet on the gig front for The Vaccines since the release of third album ‘English Graffiti’ back in May. ...
One Direction were forced to cancel their show at Belfast’s SSE Arena tonight (October 20) as band member Liam Payne was taken “suddenly ill.” A spokesperson from the venue appeared on stage minutes before the ...
Virginia artist takes to Twitter to make the claims. Drake has been accused of stealing another artist’s music, with Virginia newcomer D.R.A.M pointing to the alleged similarities between the rapper’s latest hit ‘Hotline Bling’ and ...
Sometimes you just have to let it all out. Whether on stage, on reality shows or sitting opposite Piers Morgan (the latter a state of affairs that would make the hardiest of us blubber), here ...
Black Sabbath have been revealed as the second headliner for Download Festival 2016. Ozzy Osbourne’s band will headline Saturday night (June 11) at Download Festival in Donington Park. Yesterday, Iron Maiden were revealed as Sunday ...
Ex-Sonic Youth member originally criticised the singer in an early draft of her book Former Sonic Youth musician Kim Gordon has discussed recent comments she made about Lana Del Rey in an interview with author ...
Prince pulled out of the show, which celebrated Tidal reaching one million subscribers Jay-Z hosted a charity concert in New York on Tuesday night (October 20) in celebration of his music streaming service Tidal reaching ...
A 1966 Rickenbacker 450 Fireglo finish guitar owned by Johnny Ramone will be auctioned at an upcoming live auction event from Boston-based RR Auction. The guitar was regularly played on-stage by the Ramone and customised ...
Messe is promising enhanced trade features for next year’s show in a bid to assure visitors that its trade focus has not been lost in the new concept. The new concept, which involves opening doors ...
Don’t be misled by the term “overhead” into thinking that if you use overheads, they have to be high up or far away. In most cases, the purpose of overhead mics is to capture a ...
Eitan’s Bartel absolute love for the instrument he makes, the perfect measurements needed to craft one of his guitars, the unbelievable skill and precision required in each step, the shots of woodworking, the imagination ...
Say goodbye to various Mophos, Tetra and Evolver Dave Smith Instruments has announced that it’s trimming five synths from its product line. Although you’ll still be able to buy the remaining stock from some dealers, ...
Streaming platform becomes second most popular streaming service with 15 million customers overall Apple Music has announced that 6.5 million people have continued to use the service with a paid subscription after their initial three ...
Songwriter, producer and DJ Matthew Koma is the man they all want to work with, following a phenomenally successful stream of co-writes that have resulted in eight No. 1s on Beatport and four Billboard Top ...
The jazz fingerstyle champion of the world confesses to an embarrassing past project and that he almost quit in the 80s as he takes on the 10 questions we ask everyone… 1. What was your ...
How to build your band using social media and more There was a time when all bands had to do was make music and the suits would take care of the rest. Now, thanks to ...
Push is designed to make composing a breeze, even if your knowledge of music theory is limited. Here’s how to get going… Press the Note button once you’ve loaded any instrument that isn’t a Drum ...
Introduction Buying a vintage guitar can be a minefield of dodgy playability and overpriced mint-conditions, but there are still some bargains to be had out there – you just need to know what you’re doing. ...
Native Instruments’ flagship DJ device, the Traktor Kontrol S8, really impressed us when we reviewed it at the end of last year. With its combination of flexible and intuitive features, broad connectivity and all-round versatility, ...
Learn how to use multiple compressors in series and capitalise on their combined strengths. Serial compression means using multiple compressors in series (ie, one after the other), and it’s a great way to combine the ...
Jamiel on… Sam Smith “Sam’s gig is really authentic, simple. It’s about feel. There are certain things that Sam likes and when we rehearse he’ll be like, ‘Can you play this lower at this time?’ ...
For as far back as we are able to look into the prehistory of the human race, music has been a crucial part of the life of humans. Some scholars even speculate that human music may ...
Few areas of drumming have changed as rapidly over the last few decades as that of electronic kits. Go back a few years and e-kits were often sneered at, but today, everyone from the bedroom ...
Stagg has expanded its artist family with the addition of Alter Eden drummer Simon Whitney. As part of his new partnership with the firm, Whitney will be using a mixture of Stagg products, including a ...
Artist: Fuzz Album: II Release Date: October 23, 2015. Label: In The Red. Formats: Digital, Vinyl, CD. Ty Segall produces music at such a relentless clip that it’s fair to ask when he has the ...
Aanchal Arora, 23, had come to Gurgaon’s Sector 29 on Sunday evening to watch American electronic music star Skrillex (real name Sonny Moore) perform live. During the concert, however, the Delhi resident collapsed while dancing ...
Khalifa’s is the tenth music video to hit the elite mark Wiz Khalifa’s ‘See You Again’ video has become the tenth YouTube video to top one billion views. ‘See You Again’ featured on the Soundtrack ...
Taylor Swift has achieved more in her relatively short career so far than most artists do in a lifetime. Of course, you’ve heard about the massive sales and the awards. Put into perspective her massive ...
image: http://nme.assets.ipccdn.co.uk/images/2014Bowie_Press_311014.article_x4.jpg David Bowie will never tour again, according to one of the UK’s biggest festival organisers. Although the iconic singer hasn’t toured since a medical emergency in 2004, his 2013 album ‘The Next Day’ ...
1. As a nine-year-old, Eminem was beaten so badly by a school bully that he spent over a week in a coma. His music has since been credited with helping to bring more than one ...
Modern classic reaches the end of the road Moog Voyager the synth that relaunched Moog as a modern-day synth manufacturer and, arguably, the one that got everyone talking about analogue again. However, after 13 years, production ...
Pretty amazing, how all of a sudden the words of the Declaration become understandable to a European Environmental Criminal Court. Wien Modern was one out of ten cultural institutions asked for an artistic contribution ...
The classic music production centre returns Akai Professional has announced the release of the latest in its MPC series of instruments, the MPC Touch. Like MPC products before it, the Touch is the jewel in ...
Native Instruments has released the following statement on Apple Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan Compatibility with their software: In Mac OS X 10.11, Native Instruments Audio Units plug-ins will not pass the AU validation ...
Cleaning drums is a pretty simple process, and it doesn’t have to cost you much. Even those rusty-looking drum hoops can be made to shine like new without a lot of effort (and expense). When ...
You’ve finally invested in a high-quality vocal microphone, and your voice has never sounded better. Unfortunately, the keyboard player in your band decides he wants to use your mic during his featured rap. You cringe ...
Representing the next level of professional recording performance, the H4n delivers unbeleivable audio quality and performance. Zoom’s most sophisticated handheld recorder to date will amaze, no matter the application. It’s a Field Recorder with up ...
Grab the extremely versatile Korg Pa900 arranger and start creating your next masterpiece. With so many styles of music reaching our ears these days, there’s just not enough time to become proficient in all of ...
I’ve recently had the chance to get my hands on a new MIDI keyboard and am completely blown away by the quality of components, build, and integration. Nektar is a company that has been making ...
Numark Orbit Full Review: Looking like a kid’s toy and a game controller rolled into one, the Numark Orbit Wireless DJ Controller has people thinking “gimmick!” as soon as they see it. Which, it turns ...
The Pioneer DDJ-SX is the first DJ controller designed for Serato DJ, the new DJ software from, yup, Serato. (Update: Also take a look at the Pioneer DDJ-SZ). Both this controller and the software are ...
Cleaning your keyboard may make some noise, but soon your fingers will be delighted to tickle those clean ivories. Table of Contents: Dusting the Keyboard General Cleaning Restoring Yellowed Ivory Keys Additional Tips and Advice ...
Keyboard Layout The following graphic indicates which keys on the piano keyboard correspond with the notes on a staff of music. There is no need to know the names of the notes. Just press the ...
PIONEER DDJ-SX SERATO DJ CONTROLLER The Pioneer DDJ-SX is the first DJ controller designed for Serato DJ, the new DJ software from, yup, Serato. (Update: Also take a look at the Pioneer DDJ-SZ). Both this ...
DB TECHNOLOGIES CROMO 8+ ACTIVE SPEAKER The Cromo+ Series offers powered loudspeakers with modern digital technology for first time users, without having to miss out on professional features and outstanding audio performance. The Cromo+ Series ...
KORG PA-50SD 61 KEY KEYBOARD OVERVIEW Korg’s popular PA50 professional arranger brought up to date with SD data card storage, For years, the Korg PA50 has been the most popular member of the Korg Pa ...
Major MIDI Control! Way more than a keyboard! Roland’s A-800 PRO is one serious MIDI controller. Beyond having 61 velocity-sensitive keys for playing virtual instruments, this beast boasts a total of 45 assignable controls — ...
ESP LTD EC-100QM ELECTRIC GUITAR Features: The guitar was made in Indonesia in 2006. It has an agathis body with a beautiful quilted maple top. The neck is quite thick with 24 jumbo frets. The Tune-O-Matic with ...
Headphones Just like any other piece of DJ equipment, DJ headphones need to meet certain requirements that have to do with how and where they are typically used. By the way, DJs are expected to ...
IBANEZ IRON LABEL RGIR27FE 7-STRING ELECTRIC GUITAR WITH EMG PICKUPS Your fingers will fly on this super-fast Nitro Wizard neck One of Ibanez’s fastest necks to date, the Nitro Wizard neck on the RGIR27FE Iron ...
Like most DJs, your club career will most probably begin with doing warm up slots. Playing for an empty dancefloor early in the evening may seem boring and uninteresting, but only at first glance. In ...
These gold nuggets of mixing / audio production wisdom are insights into doing something small to make a huge impact. My notebook is filled with audio mixing tips and tricks from the Gurus of Tech ...
In this buyer’s guide we’ll be addressing three basic types of audio mixers: Recording mixers, also referred to as studio mixers Live sound mixers, also referred to as PA mixers or sound system mixers DJ ...
Behringer C-3 Condenser Microphone The Behringer C-3 is a home recording enthusiast’s dream come true. This professional-quality condenser microphone is designed to capture your sounds with incredible realism, sensitivity and accuracy. Features – Professional large ...
Introduction As portable recorders go, this one has more features and is bigger and heavier than others. It’s not pocket sized, although it will fit in a big cargo-shorts pocket. You can just leave it ...
When choosing any instrument for a beginner, there is a balance that must be found: You want an instrument with enough playability and features that the student will not instantly get frustrated with it. But ...
Without a doubt, drum sets are visually catching instruments and it is natural for a drummer to see his or her set as the apple of their eye. You will want to see to it ...
It wasn’t too long ago that digital drums were for drummers with deep pockets and a more experimental bent. As with all technology, prices have tumbled over the years, and as a result, the electronic ...
Sometimes parents who discover musical ability in their children have pleasant fantasies of their prodigy performing sweet-toned violin concertos or mellow classical guitar solos. But those fantasies are often shattered once those parents discover their ...
The Mapex Tornado Drum Kit in 22″ American Fusion Short Stak Sizes, is an excellent beginners drum kit delivering a great spec’d instrument at a very reasonable price, all backed with Mapex’s brand consistency. The kit consists ...
Starting your DJ career requires plenty of preparation. In addition to honing your skills on the mic and in the DJ booth, you’ll need to make sure you have everything you need to get through ...
First impressions of the Orbit If you’ve only seen the pictures of the Numark Orbit, don’t judge it just on those. Because I promise you that when you hold it, some of your preconceptions will ...
Shop smart for DJ controllers, interfaces, software and hardware. Know what to look for when building a rig to fit your budget and skills. You want to be well-informed before dropping your hard-earned cash on ...
It’s hard to believe that as little as four years ago, the concept of dedicated hardware controllers for Native Instruments’ flagship DJ software Traktor was largely a fantasy. One look at the Traktor DJ controller ...
