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Jazz musicians spend years mastering their instruments, but when it comes to recording their instruments, many don’t know where to begin. In the eras of … Read More “Audio Files: Recording Gear for Musicians”
You’ve got to give the folks at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) some credit; they tried. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage … Read More “Gearhead: Welcome Back, NAMM (and Oberheim)”
We travel (for pleasure, at least) to leave our world behind for a while. Still, bringing along the things we love most is often a … Read More “Audio Files: The Best Audio Gear for Traveling”
Visit a pro audio retailer and almost every studio monitor speaker you see will have amplification built in. But visit a high-end audio store and … Read More “Audio Files: Active Speakers vs. Passive Speakers”
Unless you’re a certified guitar nerd, the name Ted McCarty (1909-2001) probably means nothing to you. But no matter who you are, there’s little doubt … Read More “Gearhead: Introducing the Gibson Theodore”
In audio as in jazz, some of the most interesting trends happen far outside the mainstream. Hop onto internet forums dedicated to headphones, and you’ll … Read More “Audio Files: Can “Chi-Fi” Earphones Deliver Real Hi-Fi?”
On April 18, 1972, the Roland Corporation was founded in Osaka, Japan. Its mission: to produce electronic instruments and accessories for musicians. Two years later, … Read More “Gearhead: Roland Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary”
When it comes to stereos, acoustic jazz fans have it easy. The deepest tones in traditional jazz come from the double bass, which in most … Read More “Audio Files: Should You Buy a Subwoofer?”
The work-from-home trend has brought families and roommates closer than ever … for better or worse. On the worse side, many professionals are finding it … Read More “Audio Files: What Noise-Canceling Headphones Can and Can’t Do”
When drummer, bandleader, and music professor Ralph Peterson Jr. lost his six-year battle with cancer on March 1, 2021, at the age of only 58, … Read More “Gearhead: Mapex Pays Tribute to Ralph Peterson Jr.”
