South African Music Magazine
“I love my PT-JR-HC! As a multi-instrumentalist, it gives me all the flexibility I need, in a compact, durable design. With the open bottom, I’m able to hide not only my power supply, but also one of my 2 direct boxes -and that’s key for me; I rig my board so that I can plug Read More »
“I used the MPC1000 on the new Goo Goo Dolls record and it worked out great!” – Brad Fernquist Brad Fernquist is a professional touring and studio guitarist based out of Los Angeles, California. Fernquist is primarily known for his work with The Goo Goo Dolls. At 17 years old Fernquist began touring with regional Read More »
After recently having chart topping & international success with the track Somewhere, South African singer songwriter, Walt has released his long awaited debut album: Until The End. Somewhere & Until The End, both singles from the album peaked at # 1 on Radio charts across SA. In 2008 the artist secured a 3 year Licensing Read More »
“Pro Tools software is widely used to record and edit music and has been used to produce music for the likes of Linkin Park, The Gorillaz, Sting and Green Day.” Spescom Media IT (SMIT), a leader in the broadcast integration market, has been awarded the rights to distribute DigiDesign’s Pro Tools HD software in South Africa, as well Read More »
When one starts using this technique, the open strings (E and A) are common keys. It is very useful to work in other keys as well.I have heard some “slappers“ that can only do their thing in E or A for their solos. It does not work too well in my book, as I believe Read More »
In this months issue we are going to look at how to treat your recorded vocals in the mix by focusing on EQ and compression settings that help to control your vocals and get them sitting comfortably. The human voice is notoriously dynamic; the difference between the quietest sounds and the loudest sounds our voices Read More »
Welcome to 2010. I trust everyone had a good break and practiced everyday in the holidays, or maybe just took a break. Sometimes it is a good way to refresh your creative side; never play through frustration, rather take a break and get focused before carrying on. Theory : So we are going to take Read More »
Strings are often overlooked when diagnosing problems with a guitar, but modern strings are actually quite high tech and precision made. Simply put, they are the tonal source – where the sound starts on your guitar, and – as with hi-fi or PA – the sound source is the most important factor in sound quality. So Read More »
Billed by Tokai as “Flawless Replicas” of the golden 50s era Gibson Les Pauls, these are regarded by some as being as good as, or even better than, the modern Gibson guitars, but at half the price. Tokai has three ranges of Love Rock Guitars – The Japanese made Vintage series are the mainstay of the range, roughly Read More »
“We got a chance to listen to a wealth of line array and audio knowledge from the head of DAS’s Audio Engineering department Joan La Roda.” The DAS brand originally took flight as a quality audio component company based in Valencia, Spain. Today from the same headquarters DAS commands worldwide respect for its range of passive and active speakers Read More »
