TS vs. TRS vs. TRRS Cables
Do you know the difference between TS, TRS, and TRRS? The connector plugs and jacks found on your headphones and audio cables have come a long way from their roots on the telephone switchboards of the early 20th century. Most mobile devices with a headphone jack use the TRRS standard — read on for tips […]
How to Make Your MIDI Drums Sound Human
Programming drums in a DAW MIDI channel is a convenient and easy way to plot out the skeleton of a composition you intend to record without busting out the big, loud drums. With the amount of drum plug-ins and modules available today, you can have pretty realistic-sounding drums on your track in a matter of […]
Moog Subharmonicon Demo
Let your imagination run wild with Moog’s Subharmonicon, a dual-oscillator semi-modular analog synth that uses subharmonic generators and multi-layered sequencers to create extremely deep and unforeseeable organic arrangements. Patch it into a rig outfitted with Moog’s other evolutionary desktop instruments — the DFAM and Mother-32 — and hear your music turn literally upside down, producing surprising harmonies generated […]
Seamoon is Bringing Back The Funk Machine
The good people at Seamoon want to know, “Where has the funk gone?” They came up with a solution by building the Seamoon Funk Machine pedal — a booty-shaking, rump bumping good time in a stompbox built like a tank! Resurrected by all-star session bassist Neil Jason, the original Funk Machine was used on countless […]
The Triangle: Earth’s First Big Muff
Arguably the most famous distortion pedal of all time is the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. With its nearly endless sustain, amazing textures, and its ability to take your solos to the next level, the Big Muff has gained fame by appearing on some of the biggest records of all time. But where did this world-changing […]
Save Our Stages: Help Your Favorite Local Venues Survive
UPDATE: The Save Our Stages campaign has proved a success! Funding for independent venues and promoters was added to the COVID-19 relief bill. NIVA is not done yet, however. Learn about what comes next and how you can help here. Original story below: While we’re all bummed out about spring and summer tour dates getting […]
Rethinking Your Home Music Studio
In light of the ongoing global pandemic, the vast majority of us now find ourselves forgoing any trip to a practice space, club or record studio. That doesn’t mean our musical escape ends at home, however. The largest struggle we’re facing creatively is how to deal with our current situation at home constructively. Now is […]
Denon DJ Prime 2 Demo
Cut the cables and leave it all behind with Denon DJ’s Prime 2 standalone smart DJ console. Powered by Denon DJ’s Engine OS and driven by a 7-inch HD multi-touch, multi-gesture screen, Prime 2 features extensive media connectivity, letting you tap into your digital crates through two 6-inch jog wheels and an intuitive workflow. Built […]
Gibson Launches Virtual Guitar Tech Service
Guitars need an occasional tune-up to continue to function at their best. But for those who have never performed a setup on a guitar, the process can be confusing and intimidating. Even with the wealth of tutorials available on YouTube, you’re still left to your own in figuring out whether your neck looks straight or […]
