Some ideas of presents to offer to the musicians and wannabe musicians around you: The playable guitar T-shirt - The USB Drumkit - The awesome Electronic Trumpet EZ-TP
Gus G. OF Firewind Signs On As Rock House Instructor 
Rock House, the leader in music instruction, announced today that Gus G., founding member and driving force behind the band Firewind, has joined Rock House’s roster of master instructors.
Making Money Making Music: Songwriters 
Ever wonder whether songwriters make money when their music is played on the radio or in a bar? Whenever there is a public performance of registered music, someone is legally obliged to pay for it....
Guide to Remix Contests and Remixing (Free eBook) 
A free 20 page eBook from the remix contest site Remix Comps containing necessary information and tips on entering remix contests and remixing in general.
Review of Orange Dual Terror 
When Orange introduced the Tiny Terror in 2006, the pint-sized 15-watter was received with rapturous applause. The only downside was that guitar players couldn't get enough of it.
Yamaha announces 'more affordable' Tenori-on Orange 
Yamaha's Tenori-on has a habit of impressing pretty much everyone who plays it, but the brutal truth is that not everyone can afford (or is prepared to pay) in excess of £800 to own one.
Max for Live Beta is Here; Final Version November 23 
Suddenly, I have an image of American Ableton hackers patching on their MacBook over Thanksgiving turkey.
Sabian introduces Vault Artisan Traditional Symphonic Suspended Cymbal 
SABIAN has introduced the Vault Artisan Traditional Suspended Cymbal.
Audio-Technica extends warranty for all 40 Series Microphones 
As part of its unparalleled dedication to its end users and confidence in its products, Audio-Technica is extending the warranty on its entire acclaimed line of 40 Series microphones.
Dave Smith Instruments releases updated Poly Evolver Keyboard 
Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its flagship synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls.
Review: The Bizmo Digital Music Distribution 
In the age of digital music distribution, with its endless channels and intricacies, it can be a daunting task for independent artists to try to navigate through all the requirements of each digit...
How to Use Pitch Correction for Vocal Effects 
Auto-tuned vocals are a cool effect have become a standard technique in popular music. The sound can be heard all over pop and electronica from the last decade.
AcousticsampleS releases DrumTaste Brush for Kontakt 
AcousticsampleS has announced the release of DrumTaste Brush, a Brush Kit for Native Instruments' Kontakt (2 & 3) featuring "a 22 bassdrum, a 12 hi tom, a 14 low tom, a 14' piccolo snare, two 2...
Meyer Musicmedia releases Electro Synth Pack for Massive 
Meyer Musicmedia has released Electro Synth Pack for Native Instruments' Massive synthesizer.
Bolder Sounds releases Handbells for Kontakt 
Bolder Sounds has announced the release of its new Handbells sample library, featuring a 3 octave set of handbells recorded in 9 articulations totaling 1.2 gigabytes.
Review of Maton BB1200 
Maton’s now-classic Mastersound model has gone through many permutations over the years, from the original versions in those famous photos of Phil and Tommy Emmanuel as young kids traveling aroun...
Chris Broderick's new custom Ibanez 
Whoa! Check out this work-in-progress Ibanez being built for Chris Broderick of Megadeth. The image of Megadeth mascot Vic is from the booklet of Megadeth's killer new album Endgame.
DSP-Quattro 3: November Special Promotion for Logic users: 50% OFF 
Now through November 30th, i3 Srl is offering DSP-Quattro 3 FULL version for 75 euro / 99 US$ (50% OFF) to all Logic registered users.
Musical Transformations 
How to recycle old brass instruments... This guy creates lamps and clocks out of brasswind instruments.
Max for Live - Public beta, release date and pricing 
Ableton announced some important news regarding Max for Live yesterday, again while I was sleeping
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