Episode 201 – Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock
Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock, authors of the definitive oral history of ’80s rock Nothin’ But a Good Time, get deep in the weeds on spandex pants, Aqua Net Super Hold, and whammy bar technique. About The Guest Tom Beaujour and Rich Bienstock are the authors of Nothin’ But a Good Time, a history of […]
Radial EXTC Stereo: A Tool for Creating Truly Unique Sounds
The new Radial EXTC Stereo is an update to the older EXTC model with — you guessed it — stereo functionality! For all the fellow engineers out there, this is truly a game changer when it comes to signal processing. After all, two is better than one, eh? So, What Does the EXTC Stereo Do? […]
The Gibson P-90: A History
The Gibson P-90 pickup might be one of the most under-appreciated pickups made today. We asked some of Gibson’s biggest nerds about the history of the P-90 and learned some insider information about this legendary pickup. Gibson Master Luthier Jim DeCola, and Gibson’s Senior Director of Product Development, Mat Koehler, set the record straight on […]
Dr. Michael Santucci Wants to Save Your Ears!
Had he followed the conventional audiologist’s path, Dr. Michael Santucci would still be treating musicians — but only after they’d experienced hearing loss, ear injury, and tinnitus. Instead, he entered the field with the mission to help working musicians protect their ears in order to prevent hearing loss and damage down the line. The desire […]
Ready for the Swarm? Check Out Beetronics Pedals in Action!
Beetronics Pedals feature some of the most unique looks that you can find on a pedal board. But they’re not just a pretty face — Beetronics Pedals offer incredible, boutique-quality tone and utility at a great price. From their incredible, option-rich Royal Jelly Overdrive and Fuzz Blender to the Fatbee Overdrive Pedal and Swarm Fuzz […]
Get Back to Gigging with the Bose L1 Pro32
Dialed in for pure performance, Bose L1 Pro portable line array systems advance a PA category invented by Bose into a new era of on-the-go audio for singer-songwriters, mobile DJs, and bands. Three models offer legendary 180-degree horizontal coverage, unmatched clarity and tonal balance, plus extended bass response with a unique RaceTrack woofer design. In […]
Take a Live Look at Universal Audio Pedals
Universal Audio is known for building studio gear used by producers and musicians at the highest level. Now, UA puts legendary sound at your feet with their line of guitar effects pedals — the Golden Reverberator, Starlight Echo Station, and Astra Modulation Machine. Build out your pedalboard or outboard effects rig with effects that are […]
Black Lion Audio “Bluey” FET Compressor Demo
Grammy-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge is known for crafting mixes that translate well on small speakers and FM radio. Dynamic range compression is arguably the most important tool in CLA’s sonic toolbox. And for vocal tracks, his go-to hardware compressor is his modified Blue Stripe 1176 — a one-of-a-kind customized version of Bill Putnam’s original 1968 […]
Kali Audio WS-12: The Sub for Live or Studio Use
You can’t mix the low end if you can’t hear it — so why do so many home studio owners go without a subwoofer? A decent sub is a good investment for anyone who’s serious about mixing audio for music, video projects, or films. These days even portable speakers put out an impressive amount of […]
