What Is A DI Box?

“Because that’s the way it’s done …”, is the common answer, when a musician is asked why they use a DI box. In fact, you can find these small boxes almost anywhere where music is made: on stage, in large studios, in home recording studios and for various reasons and in various situations. The main reason ..

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Shayna King

I had never met musician Shayna King before, then before I knew it we had crossed paths three times in four days. Not being a superstitious person be any stretch of the imagination, some would say that it was an omen, the crossing of paths or maybe just plain coincidence. The funny thing is I ..

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What’s the Difference Between Condenser and Dynamic Microphones?

Choosing the right microphone is extremely important to getting your sound right. If your mic can’t capture the sound clearly and accurately, even the best post-production won’t produce the sound you want. Get the right sound by choosing the right microphone for the job! Microphones turn sounds into energy signals. Different microphones do this in ..

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The Music Licenser

“Every artist is valued based on their presentation and what their creditability is.” Dan Silver, the Sr. Creative Director at RipTide Music TV. Film. And Video Games. Dan Silver on synch and placement opportunities. I spoke with Dan, who had been directly responsible for placing music in trailers for movies such as Captain America, Thor, ..

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The Music Publicist

The Publicist “A publicist is a liaison between the artist and the media. Our main purpose is to get our clients media attention, with blogs, traditional print, radio, television, etc.” Ryan Romana, founder of Press Junkie PR Ryan Romana is a music industry and PR professional with over a decade of experience successfully publicizing artists, ..

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surviving social media – for bands

From announcing a gig to a complete tour, new album or video – the first place you’ll want to spread the word is on Facebook and Twitter.  Though posting one or two things a month is hardly demanding on your time, once you start regular campaigns posting becomes more and more of a chore, and often overlooked. ..

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