For musicians, a music stand is one of those pieces of gear that rarely gets the spotlight. It’s not glamorous, and it doesn’t make your music sound better, but when it works well, you forget it’s even there (that’s kind of the point). I don’t often engage with testing products, but when KraftGeek reached out…
Roland Akai Korg Elektron Arturia Alesis Behringer Roland Notable hardware sampler: Roland T8-RS (link to check the price at Sweetwater) Notable drum machine: Roland T8-RS (link to check the price at Sweetwater) Notable sequencer: Official website: roland.com Akai Professional Notable hardware sampler: Akai Professional MPC One Notable drum machine: Notable sequencer: Official website: Korg Notable…
Full List Of Guitar Brands/Manufacturers 9Stein Specialty/Focus: bass/guitar hybrid Founded: 1995 by Michael Reisenstein and Tommy Doyle Country: United States (Yonkers, New York) Notable Guitar: 9Stein (link to check it out at Guitar Specialist) Official Website: N/A A Basses Specialty/Focus: bass guitars Founded: Albey Balgochian Country: United States (New York City, New York) Notable Bass: Prototype Official Website: abasses.com A&F Specialty/Focus: electric guitars, pickups and…
Blue Jeans Cable Belden Mogami Monoprice QED Atlas OSD Audio Anticables West Penn Wire MaxBrite Mediabridge Blue Jeans Cable Official website: bluejeanscable.com Belden Official website: belden.com Mogami Official website: mogamicable.com Monoprice Official website: monoprice.com QED Official website: qed.co.uk Atlas Official website: atlascables.com OSD Audio Official website: osdaudio.com Anticables Official website: anticables.com West Penn Wire Official…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the trumpet and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person trumpet lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the cajon and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person cajon lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…
A high-quality headset can really immerse us into the video games we play while also allowing for clear communication with other players. Investing in a good headset can dramatically improve the overall gaming experience. As the video game industry continues to expand, it makes sense that the market for gaming headsets is getting bigger and…
Having your musical instrument in tune is a must when performing. This is especially true when playing with other musicians. Having everybody tuned properly will make or break a performance. Tuning issues are common in string instruments, though tuning applies to all instruments (even “untuned” percussion, to some degree). While tuning by ear is a…
A great mixer is the centrepiece of any professional DJ setup. Being able to mix elements together and quickly switch between sound sources (whether it’s real vinyl records or digital vinyl systems) is key to a great performance. Investing in a top-end DJ mixer will give you this ability and often much, much more for…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) classical guitar and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person guitar lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to video tutoring and…
DJ controllers are the all-in-one instruments of choice for amateur and professional DJs alike. With any kind of musical instrument, investing in a reliable, high-quality controller will help ensure the longevity of your equipment and the enjoyment of your art. Whether we choose to incorporate a computer into our DJ setup or not, having a…
