So I've been playing with in-ear monitors for some time now, and I recently made the switch to a much better wireless in-ear monitor system than the one I had been using. So I've been fairly happy with that as it allows me freedom to move...
I've had the Presonus TubePre V2 for a few weeks now and in that time, I've been demoing the unit and recording clips for you guys to hear the difference the unit makes when recording at home. If you're unfamiliar, the TubePre V2 is a one-channel tube...
The Weber MiniMass is a 50-watt attenuator that also doubles as a load box. I recently picked up the unit so I could record my Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 36 amp head directly into my audio interface and pair it with an impulse response on my...
I've played enough bars, clubs, and rehearsals where I can't hear myself play to the point where I'm pretty much over monitoring through PA speakers and floor wedges. It's a scary moment when you play your first song live on stage and you can't hear...
The Audio-Technica ATH-E40s are Audio-Technica's lowest cost in-ear monitors, at about $100, and they give musicians a chance to monitor themselves while performing on stage and at practice. The in-ear monitors are in the same price range as the popular Shure SE215s and other in-ears...
Recording vocals at home can be a tricky and frustrating process, especially if you're new to home recording. Most homes aren't built to sound great acoustically and there's a lot of bad advice out there on how to record vocals such as how to set...
The Audiofly AF100 In-Ear Monitors are Audiofly's cheapest in-ear monitors and they offer musicians live in-ear monitoring for $90. While they're not the lowest cost option out there for musicians, they are comparable in price to many popular alternatives like the Shure Se215s and Westone UM...
The M6 Pro In-Ear Monitors are in-ear headphones aimed at musicians who need to invest in their first pair of in-ear monitors but need to do so on a budget. They can also work as backups for more expensive in-ears or even at the gym...
I've had the Ground Control Pro for a few years now. Since my last band dissolved a few years ago, it's mainly been sitting in a pedalboard case going unused. But now that I'm starting to get involved in a new project, I needed something...
Recent years have seen radical changes within the music industry. There are more independent artists than ever before breaking into the mainstream without the support of a major label. This new generation of unsigned talent is releasing and promoting their music independently, taking their career...
