Make Music Production on the iPad a Reality
In a world where YouTube and various other ‘look what I can do’ sites are breeding a new generation of performers and pseudo celebrities – cough cough, Justin Bieber – it’s no wonder that the iPad and...
View ArticleSTEREO GUIDE: Put Together a Rockin’ System on a Budget
If you’re a musician, chances are you take great pride in carefully crafting your music, especially when you’re in the studio. So why are you still listening to your favorite tunes on tiny earbuds or...
View ArticleTHEFT PREVENTION: Keep Your Gear Safe From Criminal Hands
Don’t advertise; get rid of all the bumper stickers on your car that relate to a piece of musical gear you own. It’s like saying, “This car contains any of the following: Ampeg, Fender, Mesa/Boogie,...
View ArticlePerformer’s Guide to Lunchbox Amps
The past two years have seen an explosion in an exciting new product category – the lunchbox amp. There have been a lot of questions about just what, exactly, a lunchbox amp is, and what it can do for...
View ArticleTECH TIPS: Soldering Basics for the Absolute Beginner
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Soldering is a method of using a...
View ArticleHow To Build Your Own FX Pedals
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View ArticleSteampunk Guitar Building with Tony Cochran
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } Every guitar has stories to...
View ArticlePerformer’s Guide to Keyboard Amps
Out of necessity, many pianists begrudgingly become keyboard players when they join touring bands. Let’s face it – lugging around that Bösendorfer really isn’t an option unless you’re Tori Amos. So the...
View ArticleMACKIE Dishes About Revolutionary New Loudspeaker Series
A Conversation with John Boudreau, SVP Marketing & Product Development Back in August, we flew out to Mackie headquarters in Seattle for a mysterious product announcement and unveiling. Now, we...
View ArticleFLASHBACK: AMPEX ATR-102 Tape Machine
“Fitted with custom tube electronics built by Esoteric Audio Research” YEAR Originally built in the 1970s HISTORY This unit was originally built by Ampex – they were known as some of the best 2-track...
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