While at the NAMM Show 2020 in Anaheim, California, Making Music had the chance to speak Hannah at the Balu Musik booth about their horn mutes and the Valhalla Brass mellophone. Balu Mutes are made in the United States with US materials and labor. They offer clear and projected sound, no bad notes in any […]
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Steve Martin releases new bluegrass single, performs on Colbert
On January 30, world-renowned banjoist (and occasional comedian) Steve Martin led the Steep Canyon Rangers (the Grammy award winning American bluegrass band from Asheville, N.C.) through a rendition of their new single “California” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Many people know that Martin played his banjo while doing standup comedy or on Saturday […]
Making Music Magazine Product Spotlight: Presonus Studio Live Series III Ecosystem
At the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, Making Music stopped by the PreSonus booth and got the lowdown from E-Commerce Market Manager Houston Dragna on the PreSonus StudioLive Series III ecosystem of networked products. The ecosystem of products, designed to complement each other, is easily expanded and quickly configured. StudioLive Series III digital mixers are the […]
Technical Excellence and Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
JONI MITCHELL RECEIVES THE LES PAUL INNOVATION AWARD ENGINEER DAVE PENSADO AND RECORD INDUSTRY VET HERB TRAWICK INDUCTED TO THE NAMM TEC HALL OF FAME Presenters included Andrew Huang, Bishop Lamont, Elliot Easton, Herbie Hancock, Lisa Loeb, Maureen Droney, “Skunk” Baxter, Brian Hardgroove, Michael Braunstein of the Les Paul Foundation Anaheim, Calif. – January 18 […]
Subcat Studios: EQ and Compression Basics
In the fifth and final part of this series, the folks over at SubCat Studios in Syracuse, New York go over EQ and compression basics.
Words and Music: Into the Future
Words and Music Into the Future, which examines the current state of popular songs and songwriting in the English-speaking world, includes literary criticism, songwriting analysis, and cultural commentary.
Subcat Studios: Miking a Guitar Cabinet
In our fourth episode of a five-part series, the folks over at SubCat Studios in Syracuse, New York break down some tips and tricks of miking a guitar cabinet.
Drumming With Seniors Part II – A Simple Concentration Exercise
In this latest article we will cover an example from my book, Simple Drumming For Seniors, of an easy exercise you can do to increase your concentration.
10 Skills You Need to Make Money Recording Remotely
You can play and have some good gear, so why not earn some money recording online? Simple right? Well, it might not be as easy as you think. I’ve been remotely recording bass guitar and double bass professionally for over 10 years now, and I’ve picked up some tips that will help you. Many of […]
Subcat Studios: Episode 3 – Miking the Guitar
In our third episode of a five part series, the folks over at SubCat Studios in Syracuse New York, break down some tips and tricks on miking a guitar.