Californian songwriter Tiffany Joy and Colombian musician Maqui Reyes met in 2010 in Buenos Aires and decided to set their solo musical careers aside to form the dynamic Latin pop dúo “IndiviDúo.” The unique story of this San Jose, CA duo transforms their music into something special, cosmopolitan – as eclectic and joyful as the […]
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Community Video: Sound of a Smirk – Parasomnia
An alternative rock band hailing from the Hudson Valley in New York, Sound of a Smirk uses quiet croons, harsh yells and pungent lyrics mixed with smooth rhythm chords to display honest songwriting. Adding the quick-handed, pulsing, and pounding drum beats to the soaring and sometimes cutting leads to the filling and grooving bass, you […]
Guitarists – Get To Know The Blues Scale!
The blues scale is one of the most important scales in guitar playing, and one of the first that many guitarists will learn.
Warm Your Heart and Earn Some Cash with a House Show Tour
In fact, no matter what level of fame you’ve got going for you—whether you’re just starting out or selling out venues—house shows can work in your favor in lots of ways.
Making Music Product Spotlight: AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB Microphone
The AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB microphone has a retro design and comes fully equipped with high resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters, a four-capsule mic array that provides four user-friendly capture modes, and a plug-and-play setup with support for Mac® and PC, plus iOS® and Android™ tablets and phones.
Tips for Choosing Headphones When Mixing Music
Choosing headphones for mixing is different from choosing regular consumer headphones. Here are the five factors to consider while choosing mixing headphones.
2020 TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees
TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology Hall of Fame (TECHOF).
Roland and 9 Beats Announce Music Education Partnerships for U.S. and China
Names 11-Year-Old Drum Phenom Milana First-Ever Brand Ambassador The world’s largest provider of music lessons and music education content, 9 Beats Music & Technology Group, announced the launch of its North American subsidiary, 9 Beats USA, LLC and music education partnership with leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments, Roland at The NAMM Show 2020. To […]
What Gear Do You Need to Record Bass Remotely?
The short answer to the question in the title is “not as much as you think.” To get up and running recording professional-standard bass guitar tracks you need—at least—the following. Bass Guitar Don’t get a six string bass. So much recorded music has featured a Fender Precision bass and that’s the sound many people […]
The NAMM Show 2020 Adventures
The NAMM Show 2020 was held January 16-19, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Here are some photos from our time at the show.