Live & Recording
STUDIO MONSTER – A Day At The Recording Studio
Last weekend, my band and I dropped in the studio to lay down some tracks for three songs. Recording is always a tedious process, and involves so much work from the band as well as […]
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Guitars
eMedia Guitar Collection Pack Software Review
There are as many ways to learn to play the guitar as there are students who want to play. Some people enjoy and do very well on the more formal, traditional path of private lessons, […]
Gear
Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder Review
There is no doubt that the emergence of YouTube has forever altered how we all make, teach, and discover music. These days, if you aren’t doing it on video, you’re just not doing it. Thusly, […]
Effects
Evolution of Boss ME-Series Guitar Multi-Effects
Guitar technology has come a long ways, especially in the effects world. From stompboxes up to digital amplifiers, the evolution is always evolving. By the time you buy the latest-and-greatest effects processor, to the time […]
Live & Recording
Crate PFR-15 PowerForce PA sytem | Crate CSM-1402 Stereo Console Mixer
In recent years, all-in-one PA systems have become a hot item. These units offer a mixer, power amp and a pair of speakers in one portable package. The problem with many of them, hover, is […]
Effects
Line 6 JM4 Looper Video Demo
Combining exhilarating jam tracks with sound-on-sound looping and a full arsenal of legendary Line 6 tones, JM4 Looper sparks inspiration in ways other looping pedals can only dream. JM4 Looper features over 100 Endless Jam […]
Live & Recording
Fractal Audio Axe Fx Review with Video Demo
Fractal Audio Axe Fx Overview The Axe-Fx is a breakthrough guitar amp simulator and studio effects processor. Unprecedented computing power is dedicated to driving its highly detailed algorithms that deliver the sound and feel of […]
Gear
Fostex VM04 Digital Mixer
Fostex VM04 Digital Mixer The Fostex VM04 stereo digital mixer features 20-bit A-D converters and 24-bit internal data processing, as well as 44.1 kHz operation. In addition to S/PDIF digital connectors, the VM04 sports a […]
Gear
Twenty-Bit Rock
Ask people who have owned 24-track, two-inch recording studios what they think of ADATs, and they’re likely to become extremely perturbed. Not because they’re offended by the notion that digital technology could ever sound as […]
Amplifiers
Peavey ReValver Mk III – Virtual Amp Software Review
For years, Peavey has been renown in the music industry primarily for its amplifiers and guitars. Of course, today’s musician relies on far more than just a good amp and axe to make music. Many […]