Musical Instruments
NAMM 2014: Shure
Shure Microphones are dependable and solid. They make arguably the most popular dynamic mics. Model Numbers like the SM7B, SM57 and SM58 are the bread and butter of any major studios’ microphone closet. Shure has some great new offerings for not only the professional musician and studio owner, but the home studio owner and weekend warrior.
Audio Technica ATRX microphones review
NAMM 2016: A new generation of Marshall amplifiers
Casiotone S100, 200, and 300 Keyboards comparison and review
Gift ideas for the aspiring guitar player
How to choose a guitar for a beginner or intermediate player
OU2PAK Oscar Schmidt Ukulele Pack review
Best Buy music student gets surprise visit from the band Theory...
Best Buy is making musical dreams come true in many ways. First with their huge selection of instruments available anywhere in Canada online and in store. Then there are the 6 Best Buy stores that offer guitar, piano and drum lessons. And finally they arranged a surprise for one of their drum students recently: the band “Theory of a Deadman” dropped in on his lesson at the Barrie Best Buy store. They offered a few tips and tricks and a whole lot of inspiration!
The Soundboard: Learn about music software
For the vast majority of home studio owners, the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software is the control center of their studio. The DAW is the program that allows you to create, record, edit and arrange audio. Picking one that fits your needs can be a confusing tornado of options, features and opinion. Which one do you chose?
Flexibility is key for the iKlip Xpand adjustable tablet holder
As more of us either use, or are considering using, our iPads or tablets in a live music or studio setting, you know how precarious it can be to have it be both secure and within easy reach. Well, worry no more because the iKlip Xpand from IK Multimedia is here to alleviate your concerns with an incredibly handy and secure method of mounting your tablet to a mic stand or desktop for use on stage or in the studio.








