How to Win the Battle of the Bands
Grab your axe, beat your drum, and smash those keys. It’s time for battle — the Battle of the Bands, that is! There’s only one question that... Read more »
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Aug 3, 2023, 8:00 AM
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Opening Acts! Famous Modern Artists’ First Bands
It’s often said one should never forget their roots, but what that means for music is so much more than the doomed high school romance that... Read more »
Jul 21, 2023, 8:00 AM
MIDI: 40 Years of Changing the World
Most world-domination stories involve evil James Bond villains or aliens who want to destroy humanity. But then there’s MIDI. Spawned in a... Read more »
Jul 13, 2023, 12:00 PM
Oberheim OB-X8 Desktop Module: Low Profile, Full Power | Sonic Deep Dive
Lauded as a masterful blend of heritage design ethos and contemporary synthesis, Oberheim’s OB-X8 is considered by many to be a near-perfect... Read more »
Jul 13, 2023, 8:00 AM
Genres You’ve (Probably) Never Heard: Dungeon Synth
Subgenres have always been a vital element of the musical world. Their experimental, creative nature constantly expands the reaches of multiple... Read more »
Jun 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
Cuco: Taking Creative Evolution to the Stage | Artist Spotlight and Rig Tour
Growing up in Hawthorne, California, the son of immigrant Mexican parents, Cuco’s upbringing comprised a rich blend of heritage and tradition,... Read more »
Jun 13, 2023, 1:00 PM
Motorized Synth Madness! | Gamechanger Audio Motor Synth MkII
The earliest iteration of Gamechanger Audio’s innovative ingenuity appeared in 2015, when founder Ilja Krumins began development on a... Read more »
Jun 12, 2023, 3:00 PM
Together Again: Jimmy Jam Brings the Funk on the Minimoog Model D
Even if you don’t know Jimmy Jam (alongside his longtime collaborator, Terry Lewis) by name, you’ve almost certainly heard his work. For more... Read more »
May 23, 2023, 8:44 AM
Iconic Jazz Piano Performances
When considered from a musical perspective as a snapshot in time, the late 1950s and early 1960s represented a watershed moment for American... Read more »
May 11, 2023, 4:46 PM
Noise Engineering: Launching Eurorack Synthesis to the Stars
Eurorack synthesis has been a staple of sound designers for decades, and while its modular architecture routinely fosters innovation, few can... Read more »