The Line 6 Spider series has evolved quite a lot over the years. The latest generation, Spider V, comes in V and V MkII models. I own the Spider V 120. Anything smaller than the 120 sounds great and functions primarily as a great practice amp. The Spider V 20 is perfect for students and […]
Expanding Line 6 Spider V 120 Read Post »
Amp modeling today is better than ever! Players are enjoying Line 6 Helix, Fractal, Kemper, HeadRush, and other great effects processors while often on the hunt for a great FRFR companion. If you aren’t familiar with FRFR (full range, flat response) this simply means the speaker is presenting your molded tone in its natural stage
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Detailed comparisons between the RODE Videomic ME and the internal iPad mic for vocals and acoustic guitar. The RODE Videomic ME is a directional microphone designed to replace the internal condenser mic on any TRRS (3.5mm jack/mic socket) equipped device, such as a mobile phone (in my case the Samsung Galaxy S9), or an iPad.
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When You’re in Love. Written, Produced & Performed by Adam Harkus For my Beautiful Wife on our 5th Wedding Anniversary. To mark this special occasion, I’ve put together something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, which is to produce an original piece of music with an accompanying video as a package, or a
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Welcome to The Blogging Musician Community Forum. I thought now was a good time to re-launch our forum, which will make it much easier to connect, share, and discuss. I’ve added the obvious categories mapped to our main themes of Guitar, Music, and Travel, but feel free to suggest others. Take a look, say hello,
Our Forum is back! Read Post »
Protest music in America is nothing new. While many people might think of civil rights and anti-war songs of the ’60s and ’70s, people have been using music to express their frustrations and inspire change since before the Civil War. This type of music usually either focuses on civil unrest, war, or social injustices that
Analyzing Protest Music in America Read Post »
Here’s our cleaner, bolder, and more modern theme. Like it? I thought the old theme was beginning to look a little tired and dated, so here’s our new look and feel! I’ve moved the sidebar content to the footer for the full-width effect, giving the site more impact. I hope you like it, and as
Welcome to our new look and feel Read Post »
The internet has changed the way musicians do business. Whereas record companies were once the ones to say what was trendy and what was not, the internet puts you firmly in charge. Want to gain an audience? You need a following on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. The big names who gained fame online before
How to Get Your Music Noticed – Getting Past “Go” on Spotify Read Post »
A 2011 study found that the average indie musician made about $33,000 per year, and only 33% of the respondents in the study made 75% or more of their income from music alone. Most independent musicians make their money from performing live, selling music and merchandise, or even from teaching others. But $33,000 isn’t enough
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