Some cool new plug-ins have been released by a little company called Sonic Finger. I know, I know; there are a bazillion plug-ins released each second by obscure developers around the world. But these are pretty unique and deserve a look.
I'm especially intrigued by the Virtual Studio Visitor. My studio could use some traffic and it seems like the perfect way to generate some.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Monday, January 29, 2007
Stung By The Police Reunion Rumors
This has been reported many other places besides here already, but it's just so freakin' cool I can't resist spreading the word. The Police are back!
Billboard put this announcement on their website back on the third of January:
"Rumors are swirling that the Police will reunite for 2007 dates in England and the United States, which would be the legendary trio's first since disbanding in 1986."
And now this is up on the NME site:
"The Police have scheduled rehearsals in Vancouver for a reunion tour, according to a report on the city's classic rock radio station, CFMI."
Other news reports are claiming the band hasn't reunited for a tour at all, but instead are simply making an unannounced appearance at the Grammys to play one song. Given this is the 30-year anniversary of "Roxanne" being released, I think we all know which song they should perform.
-sniff, sniff- Smell that? Ahh, sweet nostalgia . . .
Edit: It's confirmed!! The Police are playing the Grammys. Get your DVRs ready!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Music, computers, and high-tech gear: it's a wonderful thing
What's this blog about? The short answer is pretty much summed up by the headline.
The long answer is a little more complicated, but since you asked, here we go: Musical Machines will nearly always be about music first and foremost: favorite artists and associated news as well as rocking out and recording the mayhem. In addition I'll share what knowledge I have about music, gear, and recording.
I'll also be writing about computer recording hardware, software, and associated gear like monitors, mics, preamps, MIDI, synths, keyboards, etc. Since I'm a writer for Musician's Friend, I'll be posting news of hot, fresh gear and equipment I think is cool or unique in some way. I'm sure I'll dip into guitar and bass stuff occasionally, since I also play bass and guitar.
That about covers it, I think. Feel free to leave comments or email. I might be opening a can of worms here, but I'll also try to serve as a question and answer guy. Emphasis on the try. Remember, I have a full-time job in addition to this blog. I'll do my best to respond and if I get some questions that I think might have relevance for other musicians, I may post them or put them up on the Musician's Friend ring of websites for everybody to see.
Mm'kay? Let's all go out and make some music, boys and girls.
The long answer is a little more complicated, but since you asked, here we go: Musical Machines will nearly always be about music first and foremost: favorite artists and associated news as well as rocking out and recording the mayhem. In addition I'll share what knowledge I have about music, gear, and recording.
I'll also be writing about computer recording hardware, software, and associated gear like monitors, mics, preamps, MIDI, synths, keyboards, etc. Since I'm a writer for Musician's Friend, I'll be posting news of hot, fresh gear and equipment I think is cool or unique in some way. I'm sure I'll dip into guitar and bass stuff occasionally, since I also play bass and guitar.
That about covers it, I think. Feel free to leave comments or email. I might be opening a can of worms here, but I'll also try to serve as a question and answer guy. Emphasis on the try. Remember, I have a full-time job in addition to this blog. I'll do my best to respond and if I get some questions that I think might have relevance for other musicians, I may post them or put them up on the Musician's Friend ring of websites for everybody to see.
Mm'kay? Let's all go out and make some music, boys and girls.
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