Percussion mallets aren’t one size fits all, and anyone who has been playing for more than a few years will be more than happy to show you their collection. Percussionists hoard mallets for fun and practicality. Of course, we have favorites, but having a wide variety ensures we have a pair for every occasion. Whether … Read more
At first glance, all of these musical cousins could be twins, but there are big differences between the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone that make them all uniquely awesome. As pitched percussion instruments, they produce a sound when you strike them, and musicians use different mallets to produce different sounds. So, let’s look at some of … Read more
It isn’t just the lead singer wearing an ear piece during a live show these days. In fact, it’s very common for the rest of the band to use an in ear monitoring system as well. There are a few reasons that a musician will choose to wear an IEM. So, let’s take a look … Read more
Whether or not EDM DJ’s mix live or not is a controversial topic. Many musicians and critical listeners of dance music question whether or not EDM DJs mix live. They may even discount live DJs as real musicians because of rumors that EDM DJs just press play rather than mixing or creating music during live … Read more
Phantom power is a widely misunderstood feature of audio equipment, and many beginner audio enthusiasts don’t really know what it is for, what equipment needs it and how it works. As such, the question arises, if indeed, you do need phantom power if you have an audio interface? Let’s find out. You will only need … Read more
MIDI controllers are one of the best pieces of audio equipment that you can use in order to create and manipulate “digital” music. However, many individuals don’t know how they work, how to connect them up to their recording device (computer, laptop, or Mac), or what other audio equipment they need, like an interface. MIDI … Read more
Recording professional audio is easier now than ever, and you only need a couple of pieces of equipment to get the job done. However, many new recording enthusiasts don’t understand what a preamp is, how it works, and if they need one if they’re using an audio interface. You won’t need a preamp if you’re … Read more
