Today I have a special treat for you. If you’re looking to build your own basement recording studio, then this is the post for you! Below, my buddy Matt from Boston, MA, covers how he (with the help of a few friends) built his own studio in the basement of… Read More »DIY Basement Recording Studio: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Let me start out by saying, at the time of writing this post, I do not have 1,000 Spotify followers. This is an experiment or “live” challenge to follow my goal of hitting that number. I’m starting from zero and covering everything that I do to reach more potential listeners. I’ll… Read More »My Journey to 1,000 Spotify Followers – Part 1
The Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus is a powered speaker that works with amp modelers, enabling you to have a traditional “cabinet” style speaker with you on-stage during performances. With amp modelers, you typically have to run a line out to the Front-of-House (FOH) or mixing board. However, with the Powercab… Read More »Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus Review (with Audio Samples)
The MK4 Digital is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that features a USB connection. This allows you to use the microphone to record on your computer, iPad, or iPhone without needing an audio interface to do so. The microphone runs for $400 new and features primarily the same look and… Read More »MK4 Digital Review (with Guitar Samples)
The Blue Baby Bottle is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that runs for around $400 new and is described as having a warm, vintage tone. Does it live up to this description? How does it really sound? In this review, I cover the Baby Bottle in-depth by taking a look at… Read More »Blue Baby Bottle Review (with Vocal & Guitar Samples)
The MXL 770X is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that runs for about $200 new, which puts it in a similar price range as the popular Rode NT1A and Blue Spark. The 770X is the “big brother” to the MXL 770 that runs for $75 and it differs in a few ways.… Read More »MXL 770X Review (with Rock Vocal Samples)
The Eris E44 Studio Monitors are Presonus’ answer to creating the perfect sweet spot when it comes to mixing music or even casual listening. The monitors have two 4.5″ speakers (and one 1.25″ tweeter) as compared to many other similar monitors that only have one. This is supposed to create… Read More »Presonus Eris E44 Studio Monitors Review
The Presonus Studio 68 is a 4-input audio interface that costs $300 new. The unit is a bit pricier than some similar interfaces by Behringer or even Presonus’ own line of Audiobox interfaces that are now discontinued. With that being said, I wanted to see how the Presonus Studio 68… Read More »Presonus Studio 68 Audio Interface Review
If you’re in need of a solid pair of over-the-ear, closed-back studio headphones that isolate well and are reasonably priced, you may be looking at three options: The Presonus HD7 Headphones priced at $50 The CAD MH300 Headphones priced at $50 The CAD MH310 Headphones priced at $70 All three are… Read More »Presonus HD7 vs. CAD MH310 vs. CAD MH300 Studio Headphones
With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and networks built specifically for bands such as Bandcamp and ReverbNation, do bands (or solo musicians) even need a standalone website anymore? Deciding to invest in a website for your band can be a serious decision since web development can be costly and a large investment for musicians… Read More »Do Bands Need Websites Anymore? 6 Reasons to Have a Band Website
