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App Crackle Pop: The Best iPhone Music Apps

Jake Wood gives us an updated breakdown of the best music apps for the iPhone to help shepherd us into the brand spankin' new mobile 2013.

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Cutting Through The White Noise Of In-Ears

There are many in-ear monitor (IEM) options available, and depending on your budget and needs, there is something in the mix for you. Find out here.

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Sascha Konietzko On Programming KMFDM

Sascha Konietzko, mastermind behind dark techno band, KMFDM, shows us a little bit about being in band whose source of rhythm comes from programming.

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4 Steps To A Better Live Monitor Mix

Learning to improve your live monitor mix is part art and part science, and with the help of a couple live sound pros, we cover both in this article.

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How To Mike Percussion On Stage

In this exhaustive workshop, Karen Stackpole takes the mystery out of onstage percussion miking – from congas to tablas and beyond.

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Studio Secrets: How To Record Toms

Looking for that big, boomy studio tom sound? Look no further for information on microphone selection, drumhead choices, preamps, mixing, and beyond.

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In-Ear Monitoring For Control Freaks

With so many in-ear monitoring options on the market, where does one start? Easy – begin with this essay on in-ear monitoring solutions for drummers.

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Tweaking For Touch: The Electronic Trigger

Is touch something that really matters when playing electronic percussion instruments? For that matter, is touch even possible on electronic drums? The answer is an emphatic “yes!”

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Onstage Applications: Using Loops Live

Adding loops to your performances are great for keeping time and adding texture without losing your groove. Take a look at how to incorporate them into your live sets.

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Multitrack Recording At Home: Part II

Part I introduced the basics of digital audio workstations and multitrack recording. In Part II we cover loops, plugins, automation and other software issues.