Phillip Nichols-Wright
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Eventide is no stranger to strange effects. From compact pedals to multi-engine rackmount gear, the company has made its mark in the memories of countless musicians, producers, and audio engineers. Unsurprisingly, Eventide ignites that familiar feeling of excitement with its new Rose…
7 years ago
The world we live in keeps music makers on the move. Some days are spent in the studio, some on the road, and others dashing from gig to gig. If you program drums, make beats, or slice samples, it'd sure be nice to have a capable piece of gear that was travel friendly and studio ready. Enter the…
7 years ago
For many DJs and remixers, packing gear for a gig always includes the hassle of having a laptop (plus related cables and accessories) in addition to a DJ controller/mixer. More to carry, more to worry about, and more to go wrong; it's not exactly ideal. Well, that changes with Denon DJ's new Prime 4…
7 years ago
Attention DJs, remixers, and EDM artists seeking to set themselves apart from the competition! When the crowd sees you tossing on a set of cans, why not have them be impressed? Pioneer DJ's new limited-edition HDJ-X10C headphones are designed to accent your stage appearance tastefully while…
7 years ago
Dim lighting is great for setting the vibe for a great studio session or live performance, but it’s simultaneously problematic for engineers, musicians, producers, and DJs who need to see their gear, sheet music, set lists, or notes. Auray’s line of LED-equipped gooseneck lights offers local lighting solutions for a variety of scenarios, environments, and working conditions.
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7 years ago
Every day, someone needs some sound amplified. Maybe it’s just one mic for a fast-talking auctioneer, a mic and a laptop for that better-be-good wedding DJ, or multiple mics and instruments for a band hoping to get their music heard by the right people. In times like these, large-scale systems are absolute overkill, and that tiny Bluetooth speaker you carry around in your bag is no good, either.…
7 years ago
Audio-Technica is well known by musicians, singers, and audio engineers for reliable and reliably good audio products. The company's latest release, the ATH-M50xBT Bluetooth headphones, combine the renowned studio-level performance of the ATH-M50 headphones with wire-free…
7 years ago
Knowing that its customers appreciate audio fidelity, Shure has released the RMCE-BT2, a high-resolution Bluetooth 5.0 communication cable for Shure SE Series earphones. It's the ideal solution if you want to use your SE215, SE315, SE425, SE535, or SE846 sound-isolating earphones…
7 years ago
Already a well-known name in the hardware synth game, Pittsburgh Modular offers a slew of synthesizers, controllers, and cases compatible with the popular Eurorack format. With the release of a welcome addition—the Structure 344 Eurorack Studio Command Center—comes a…
7 years ago
Apogee products are highly regarded for their discerning A/D-D/A conversion quality and dependability. In studios, touring rigs, and mobile setups, it's common to see the name Apogee on the audio interfaces of choice for audio engineers, producers, and musicians alike. Apogee's latest release, the…
8 years ago
If you make beats or create electronic music, you've probably heard of FL Studio, the music production DAW from Image-Line. For years, it has been a go-to tool for producers and songwriters operating on anything from compact laptops to tricked-out desktops. However, there has never been a hardware controller designed specifically for FL Studio… until now! The new…
8 years ago
Threading through a long list of legendary electric guitarists and their tonal mastery is a common and important factor… great pickups. For years upon years, Seymour Duncan has been a name tied to top-notch tone for electric guitars, and he continues to expand sonic horizons for players of all genres and styles. The new Red Devil…
8 years ago
For any live event, quality amplified sound is crucial to crowd enjoyment. Bands in clubs, musicians in houses of worship, DJs at parties, theater troupes on stage, and singers at open-mic nights—they all need audiences to hear them clearly. The Yamaha CZR and DZR loudspeakers offer a powerful combination of portability, versatile configurability, and clean sonic performance. Whether you need…
8 years ago
Attention! Alerting all beatmakers, composers, electronic musicians, producers, and sound designers! If you create music or soundscapes with software, you should be excited by the news of new goods from Native Instruments. Even if you're well stocked with all the sounds you need, the new Native Instruments hardware controllers will still pique your interest. Strap in, there's much to see!
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