2012 Grammy Nominees, Announced
It’s the time of the year again to recognize the various music industry artists in the United States. The 2012 Grammy nominees have been announced. Familiar names were mentioned, expectations were...
View ArticleHow to Use Guitar Pickups
Using an electric guitar pickup is not as easy as it looks. If you think it’s all just plugging the guitar in, strumming the strings and you can have the sound that you want, better think again...
View ArticleThe Gretsch Guitar
It was in 1883 when Friedrich Gretsch started production of Gretsch musical instruments including banjos, tambourines and drums. The company became an instant success but Friedrich Gretsch died in 1895...
View ArticleWhat is M-Audio?
One of the business units of Avid Technology, M-Audio is formerly known as Midimin. So what is M-Audio? Basically they design and market among others, music software, keyboards and MIDI controllers,...
View ArticleI Don’t Know How to Play Any Musical Instrument
Yes. That’s true. I am one of those regular people who haven’t had the time, or maybe the drive to at least learn how to play a single musical instrument. I envy those people who know how to play...
View ArticleHow to Play the Schilke Trumpet
The Schilke Trumpet is also called the “Jewel of the Industry”. The very first Schilke trumpet was a masterpiece of Renold O. Schilke, a famous brass instrument designer and was a professional...
View ArticleHow to Use a Kontrol S4
Going to DJ gigs can be very tiring because there are lots of equipment that you need to slog along. In order to get the party started, a DJ needs to have a mixer, never-ending crates of records, two...
View ArticleThe Bongos Drum
Two small drums joined together using a thick wooden piece are what Bongos are made of. This percussion instrument is also called bongo drums. You play the bongos by placing them between your knees and...
View ArticleEpiphone Dot
A high-quality semi-hollow in the grand tradition, the Epiphone Dot was first released during the 90s. This Epiphone version is more affordable compared to the other domestic models whose prices are...
View ArticleBreedlove Guitars Guitar Center
The Breedlove Guitar is a superb instrument that anyone would love to have. If you own a Breedlove Guitar, you can be of full pride that you own an instrument that is made entirely in the United...
View ArticleClarinet Reed
That tiny piece of rectangular cane that is scraped very thinly on one end and is attached to a clarinet mouthpiece is called a clarinet reed. When you blow air into the space between the reed and the...
View ArticleTambourine from Musician’s Friend
The tambourine may not have the cult following just like the cow bell has but this member of the percussion family actually has a distinctive sound. You can play the tambourine in so many ways to add...
View ArticlePro Tools 10
In terms of recording, today’s modern technology has opened up a lot of opportunities for aspiring artists. Stand-alone units with proprietary software and off-the-shelf laptops that feature basic...
View ArticleBest Dave Murray Strat
One of the pioneers of metal Dave Murray has been making music with a Fender since the mid ‘70s. He is the guitarist of the very famous U.K. metal heroes Iron Maiden. Dave Murray is one of the latest...
View ArticleMusic Mixing Phase
I’ve been addicted to music mixing before. It was introduced to me by a friend of my in the office. He first told me about the basics. i watched video tutorials and tried mixing my own sounds. i was...
View ArticleCheap Lighting Stands at Musician’s Friend
In terms of convenience, a good lighting stand should be easy to set up and collapse. It must also be considered if it is well-balance. The strength and space allocated for the smaller lights to be...
View ArticleAlto Saxophones at Musician’s Friend
Great looks is not the only thing that you should look for in an alto saxophone. Aside from great design and outstanding construction, you must look for features that enhance the sound and enhance...
View ArticleCool Telefunken Microphones at Musician’s Friend
Using premium and vibrant microphones can really make a difference to elevate any performance to the next level. You don’t have to go for more expensive microphone systems because there are lower cost...
View ArticleGood Launchpad S at Musician’s Friend
Even with the absence of advanced musical knowledge, The Launchpad 64-button grid music controller can help you create music or mix tracks like a pro. With the help of your own creativity, the Novation...
View ArticleXenyx 802 at Guitar Center
Great for podcasting, personal monitoring mixing, even for small gig mixing, the Xenyx 802 at Guitar Center is indeed an impressive piece of equipment. Though very small, the Xenyx 802 is packed-full...
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