Electronic Music & Instruments Technology

Knowing “when” to boost an electric guitar is important. But knowing “where” on the EQ spectrum may be more important. Craig Anderton outlines five sweet spots that will keep your mixes... Read More

You know that feeling when you don't want to take along an extra guitar for just one song? Craig Anderton has a solution with a little help from his friends at... Read More

Computers are crucial to both studio and stage in the 21st century. Compared to the early days of computers, they’ve become less expensive, more powerful, and in many ways, more reliable.... Read More

Guitarists live for tone, and aside from being able to play the ultimate killer guitar of all time, guitar players have pretty much the same wish list: Acquire a collection of... Read More

It’s not just about “hitting” notes any more... Traditionally, there have been two types of keyboard actions: piano, which allowed for dynamics, and organ, which essentially turned notes on and off. Synthesizers... Read More

QSC is probably best known among performers for their various K Series speakers, with the most popular being the K.2 line. However, there was always a gap in their product lineup—powered... Read More

by Craig Anderton If you’ve heard the Line 6 Helix in action, you might wonder how it would be possible to get even better sounds than the amp and cabinets that... Read More

For some, the phrase “electronic drums” conjures up images of hexagonally-shaped pads played by new wave bands like Flock of Seagulls. If you were into that sound, then electronic drums were... Read More

Amplifiers originally used tubes before they went to circuits with solid-state amps. Many vintage amp enthusiasts and old school die-hard musicians will always gravitate to tube amps. But one of the... Read More

When a band goes on tour, they are carrying their entire lives from city to city. In addition to clothes, hair product, crossword puzzles and loads of snacks, they’re hauling their... Read More

Church audio production is complex; it can change drastically from week to week, and has the potential to include everything from amplified guitars to acoustic singers. If you are in charge... Read More

The Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) is on a roll! Each year they step up their game to support, promote, mentor and encourage the musicians, artists and... Read More

  Line 6 is pushing (or evolving) the iOS world into their amps. Got a test run with the Firehawk 1500 stage amp. Their product specialist, Victor Moncebiaz says this amp is... Read More

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