Getting set up with an audio interface in your home or project studio for the first time shouldn’t be intimidating, or reserved just for seasoned pros. In this video, we’ll show just how easy it is to get set up to record, featuring the SSL 12 USB-C audio interface. We enlisted the help of Boston-based band  @AirTrafficController  unbox the SSL 12, show how simple it was to set up and go over some of its key features, and then demonstrate the range and capabilities in a full-band recording run through the compact SSL unit. As you’ll see, it’s a simple process, the sound quality is f ..read more

If you want to see just how much fun the Jamstik Classic MIDI guitar is, stop reading this and head over to our Instagram or YouTube channel. We sent one to the awesome Kal The Guitar Hero from the band Color 8 out of Phoenix. Just look at Kal’s face light up as he turns the guitar into a bass synth machine, or adds piano runs to his song using the guitar as a controller. It’s inspiring, and you can see on-camera how the creative spark took off once he realized the power that a MIDI-equipped guitar could afford him. So, don’t take our word for it, but….well, also take our word for it. Because ..read more

I play keyboards for progressive improv rock band Umphrey’s McGee. My arsenal includes a Roland V Piano, MiniMoog Voyager, Hammond B3, Sequential Prophet 6, Fender Rhodes and Mellotron M4000d. I’m based in Los Angeles and hail from Chicago. MAKE & MODEL: 2005 MiniMoog Voyager WHAT IT MEANS TO ME: The MiniMoog Voyager is my lead synth and creative voice, with its wide array of tones and sounds. It’s a monophonic synth which means it only produces one note at a time. It’s an analog synth at heart and the quality of all of its components are what makes its three oscillators really shine. Fro ..read more

In an era where creative or commercial success is possible without the need for physical hardware beyond a computer running the right application, one could be forgiven for believing there is no longer a need for seemingly antiquated analog technology in music production. However, increasing numbers of musicians are enjoying the unique experience of exploring the distinctive properties and authenticity analog synthesizers have to offer. While aimlessly tweaking knobs, sliders and switches can unquestionably be fun, it is of course massively advantageous to understand both the core principles a ..read more

We are super excited to premiere the brand new video for “FOMO” by Portland synth pop band Small Million. Keep scrolling after the vid to learn more… Small Million, an indie pop band hailing from the Pac NW, is the creative outlet for artists Ryan Linder and Malachi Graham — and if you like the single above, we’ve got even better news for you: the band will be releasing an LP on Tender Loving Empire this year (so stay tuned!) The video for “FOMO” was directed by Kale Chesney, Malachi and Ryan’s longtime creative collaborator and the band’s bassist and backing vocalist. Kale Chesney, director ..read more

Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, and D’Addario, the world’s premier guitar string maker, announce that Taylor is transitioning to D’Addario’s premium XS coated Phosphor Bronze guitar strings. This exciting collaboration marries decades of category-leading innovation, including Taylor’s award-winning performance, playability, bracing design and balance, and D’Addario’s iconic tone, comfort and durability, for an elevated acoustic guitar-playing experience unlike any other. Effective immediately, Taylor ‘s U.S.-built models, including the recently redesign ..read more