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Bandcamp Live: A desperately needed new revenue stream for musicians

01 Dec 2020 · Bandcamp rolls out Bandcamp Live, a ticketed live streaming feature that could provide artists a badly needed income stream during Covid restrictions.

Video Podcasting and Vlogs for Musicians: How to Get Started!

21 Nov 2020 · We listen to podcasts passionately and some of us even have YouTube channels. We would love to help you make your own - and here's how!

Teenage Engineering OB-4 Magic Radio time stretches live broadcasts – for €600!

01 Oct 2020 · Teenage Engineering has just dropped the eye-catching, premium-priced OB-4 Magic Radio with unique and enigmatic features like time-stretching and ambient drone modes.

ZOOM H8 Review: The only portable recorder you’ll ever need?

22 Sep 2020 · Zoom says its H8 Handy Recorder is "the only recorder which adapts to your way of creating". Is it the only recorder you'll ever need?

Thomann’s “The Music Never Stops” Virtual Festival now streaming online

28 Aug 2020 · Thomann hosted its very own virtual festival, “Music Never Stops”, with 8 talented performers and bands from around the world performing on YouTube and each grabbing €1000 worth of gear. Enjoy!

Audio Workstation Pro: A German-made, fully customizable Mac Pro rival

13 Aug 2020 · This customizable PC rig is designed for studios and built to order in Deutschland, with specs that rival a Mac Pro - but for significantly less of your hard-earned cash.

Winter NAMM Show 2021 Cancelled due to Covid-19

10 Aug 2020 · It's just been announced that The Winter NAMM Show 2021 has been cancelled. A week of virtual events called Believe in Music will take place instead in late January 2021.

Will Apple’s upcoming ARM Macbook Pros trump current Intel-based Macs?

28 Jul 2020 · The first ARM-based Mac runs better than the current Macbook Pro 13 with Intel Core i5 according to new benchmarks - good news for musicians hoping for better performance on next-gen Macbooks.

What to do this weekend? Immerse yourself in the miraculous world of Powland!

11 Jul 2020 · Had plans for the weekend? Forget them! Once you dive into the wondrous world of sights and sounds that is Powland, you'll want to take it all in.

Hans Zimmer brings wisdom to Spitfire Audio Westworld Competition debacle

01 Jul 2020 · A hugely popular soundtrack scoring competition fell into controversy when the internet didn't approve of the winner. Hans Zimmer has weighed in with some calming wisdom that we should all listen to.

Music gear makers support anti-racism charities with giveaways and auctions

08 Jun 2020 · Makers of guitar and synth gear have been finding creative ways to raise money for anti-racism charities, including giveaways, raffles and special editions. Here's where to get started.

BlackOut Tuesday.

02 Jun 2020 · We’re not posting any content today, 2 June. Instead we're getting together to reflect on how we can better contribute to the ongoing fight against racism.

Gibson restructuring continues with sale of Stanton Magnetics to inMusic

22 May 2020 · Gibson announces the sale of Stanton Magnetics to inMusic group where it will join other DJ brands, begging the question: Which other brands is Gibson planning to sell off?

IK Multimedia Safe Spacer: Social distancing tech from the makers of AmpliTube

14 May 2020 · IK Multimedia has launched the Safe Spacer, a wearable social distance monitor. Creepy surveillance tech or a valuable new tool in the fight against Covid-19?

Westworld Scoring Competition: win Spitfire Audio products worth EUR 23,000!

05 May 2020 · Here's your chance to win tens of thousands of euros worth of Spitfire Audio products! All you have to do is score a scene from HBO's Westworld TV Series.

Remix a West African tune and win a Universal Audio Apollo interface!

05 May 2020 · The fine people at Real World Studios and Universal Audio are having a remix competition with the chance to win three UA Apollo interfaces!

Facebook Live: Cashing in on Pay-Per-View Video Events?

29 Apr 2020 · Facebook introduces the ability to charge access to Facebook Live video events. Is this a great new income stream for artists? Or will artists once again be leveraged for corporate profits?

Musicians! 7 ways to keep productive (and even earn money) during lockdown

02 Apr 2020 · Musicians are being hit hard by the Coronavirus crisis: Here are some ways to keep productive during lockdown, generate income and sharpen your skills for the time after Covid-19.

Coronavirus Relief Funds For Musicians: Where to get help or donate

26 Mar 2020 · Are you a musician whose earnings have been decimated by the outbreak? Or are you looking for a way to help those who've been hardest hit? Find out here where to get help or support others.

Covid-19: Avid gives away free licenses for Pro Tools, Sibelius and more…

20 Mar 2020 · Free Avid licenses for its creative tools suite! This includes industry-standard packages such as Pro Tools, Media Composer and Sibelius. Free production software for all? Well, yes and no...

Defeat Corona depression with these 10 online music collaboration tools

20 Mar 2020 · Making music with others over the internet is a great way to pass the time creatively and keep the Corona Blues away. Our list of 10 online msuic collaboration tools shows you how.