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Apr 1, 12:36 AM

How Do I Connect My Gallien-Krueger MB200 to My Focusrite Saffire Pro 14?

Q: I have a Gallien-Krueger MB200 compact bass head and I want to connect it to my Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 audio interface. The MB200 has a switchable Headphone/Line Out... Read more »
Mar 31, 10:05 AM

I Can’t Get That Song Out Of My Head!

Is there anything worse than having a song — especially a song you aren't particularly fond of — stuck in your head? Despite best efforts, it's seemingly impossible to... Read more »
Mar 30, 12:05 AM

Novation Releases Launchkey Apps for iPad

Novation has released free iPad apps for the Launchpad and Launchkey. The Launchpad app can be used to create beats and music instantly with the iPad, using high-quality... Read more »
Mar 29, 5:54 PM

Robert Zildjian Passes

One of the leading figures in the percussion industry passed away on March 27, 2013. Robert "Bob" Zildjian died at the age of 89. Born in 1923 in Boston, Zildjian was... Read more »
Mar 29, 12:10 PM

Arturia Spark Version 1.6.1 Software Released

Arturia has released version 1.6.1 of SPARK software for the SPARK Creative Drum Machine or SparkLE Creative Drum Machine. Enhancements added to this version include an... Read more »
Mar 28, 6:42 PM

Bon Scott Honored

The late Bon Scott, original lead singer with AC/DC who passed away in 1980, is being honored with a monument in his birthplace. The town of Kirrimuir, Scotland, where... Read more »
Mar 28, 12:57 AM

LA-2A Emphasis Control

Q: What is the unlabeled screw adjustment potentiometer on the lower left front panel of the Universal Audio LA-2A for? A: That unlabeled potentiometer is a vestigial... Read more »
Mar 27, 8:03 PM

The Dark Side of the Moon Turns 40

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the release of one of the biggest albums of all time: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. The album was originally released... Read more »
Mar 27, 11:08 AM

Why Doesn’t an LA-2A Have All the Compression Controls?

Q: I always wondered, why doesn't a Universal Audio LA-2A have attack, ratio, and release controls? How do you know where they are set? A: Those parameters are preset in... Read more »
Mar 26, 6:52 PM

Sell Those Old, Used, Worn Out MP3s

Recently, the Supreme Court opened a door that may have interesting effects on the music biz. The court ruled in favor of a student who was selling used textbooks on... Read more »
Mar 26, 12:42 AM

IK Multimedia iRig Recorder Adds Support for Android

Why should iOS users have all the fun? IK Multimedia has announced the iRig Recorder app for Android, providing a solid, professional audio recording solution for that... Read more »
Mar 25, 3:10 PM

Audio-Technica Founder Passes

Early this month, Hideo Matsushita passed away at the age of 93. Matsushita was the founder and executive emeritus of Audio-Technica. Born in 1919, Matsushita moved to... Read more »
Mar 25, 12:19 AM

Why Are the Colors Reversed on My iPad?

Q: I was using my iPad recently and all of a sudden, the screen reversed colors — white became black, and so on. What happened and how do I fix it? A: More than likely... Read more »
Mar 22, 12:04 AM

Apple Releases iOS Update

Apple has released version 6.1.3 of iOS for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. The new version includes a variety of enhancements and fixes.
Mar 21, 7:03 PM

Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo 2013

The AES Nashville Section has announced that this year's Nashville Recording Workshop + Expo will be held May 14 and May 15, 2013, in (as you'd expect) Nashville —... Read more »
Mar 21, 12:58 AM

Ozone Mastering Guide Released

News from our friends at iZotope, makers of Ozone, Nectar, RX2, Alloy, Trash, Iris, Stutter Edit, and much more: "The new 2013 Edition of our free guide, Mastering with... Read more »
Mar 20, 12:16 AM

Cool Tool: Dunlop NC65 Maintenance Station Neck Cradle

Every guitarist — electric or acoustic — and every bassist has a need for this item: the Dunlop NC65 Maintenance Station Neck Cradle. The Maintenance Station... Read more »
Mar 19, 7:24 PM

Win a Chance to Record with an Acclaimed Producer!

Sweetwater Studios, in association with M Music & Musicians magazine, is offering you the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to win a 5-song recording project with... Read more »
Mar 19, 12:55 AM

Cool Tool: Sonnet Technologies MacCuff mini

Apple's Mac mini computer is incredibly popular — it's affordable, compact, lightweight, and quite powerful! Now you can mount your Mac mini anywhere you like with... Read more »
Mar 19, 12:01 AM

Titanic Violin Found

Of all the stories told about the Titanic disaster, one of the most famous describes the ship's orchestra playing on the deck as passengers climbed into lifeboats and the... Read more »
Mar 18, 12:06 PM

Cool Tool: Tama Rhythm Watch

Designed for drummers to use onstage for setting the tempo and keeping locked down, the Tama Rhythm Watch metronome is a cool tool for any musician. The Rhythm Watch has... Read more »
Mar 17, 12:04 PM

VH & LL Cool J

Eddie Van Halen posted a picture of himself on Twitter in the studio with LL Cool J, igniting rumors that he will appear on the rapper's upcoming album due to be released... Read more »
Mar 16, 7:03 PM

Hendrix Pop-up News

If you'll be in London April 1-12, make time to visit the Jimi Hendrix "pop-up" store, which will be open in Soho during those dates. The store will feature Hendrix's... Read more »
Mar 16, 8:02 AM

LED Screen Falls at Ultra Music Festival, 3 Injured.

An accident at the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival, a dance/electronic music festival held in downtown Miami, has injured three, including two workers who were seriously... Read more »

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