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Explore how Eddie Van Halen’s signature guitar amp changed the sound of hard rock and metal music. The late Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of heavy rock guitar not once, but twice. First in 1978 with his stock 100-watt 1968 Marshall Super Lead — with the help of a Variac — he created a never-before-heard searing, aggressive tone that sent a generation of guitarists and amp builders on the hunt to capture his elusive “brown sound.” Then in 1992, Van Halen shocked the world with his own signature amp, the Peavey 5150. Instead of simply cloning his original Marshall…
Lana Topham‘s obsessive quest for the perfect Pink Floyd at Pompeii film cut began in 1994, when guitarist David Gilmour requested unedited footage from the concert shot in 1971. If found, says Topham, the band’s restoration director, these rushes could have been used for a more evocative edit of Pink Floyd‘s only major concert film, which documented the band in happier, more experimental days, long before they turned into feuding rock megastars. But, she recalls: “Despite my extensive search, I was unable to locate the rushes. I found every laboratory that existed in Britain and France and every storage facility.”…
Cam’ron has offered his thoughts on a $50 million lawsuit filed against Shannon Sharpe, accusing him of sexual assault.On the latest episode of It Is What It Is, Cam spoke at length about the allegations. “Let me ask you a question before I give my opinion… Do you think this has something to do with her being white?” Cam asked, to which Treasure “Stat” Wilson replied, “Yes.” She went on to explain that she thinks Sharpe’s accuser, who is an OnlyFans model, saw a financial opportunity amid reports that he was nearing a $100 million deal for his two podcasts,…
Image Image Credit CECILE CLOCHERET / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium Tay-K may have famously did the race, but he’s certainly not getting out anytime soon. On Tuesday (April 15) evening, the “I <3” My Choppa” rapper received an 80-year prison sentence for the murder of Mark Anthony Saldivar in Texas. For context, the 23-year-old photographer was fatally shot outside of a Chick-fil-A in San Antonio on April 23, 2017. The shooting reportedly stemmed from a dispute over photography equipment, which occurred while Tay-K was already on the run from a previous incident. What Judge Stephanie Boyd Had…
VST Alarm has launched an exclusive promotion on a collection of audio plugins from Moonwave. Offered at over 80% off regular, the Complete FX Series bundle is crafted for producers who want powerful results without unnecessary complexity.This powerhouse bundle packs eight unique plugins, from the dimension-expanding Aether to the versatile sound-sculpting Aperture and the gritty Quasar distortion. Craft pristine mixes, add depth and character, and explore uncharted sonic territories.Experience the thrill of having a comprehensive suite at your fingertips. Whether you’re adding subtle space with Tides reverb or pushing the boundaries with Warper’s warp and detune effects, the Complete FX…
Even though plenty of music producers choose Mac OS as their operating system, Windows is also a very popular choice. One of the cons of using Windows is the fact that the default audio drivers introduce latency, which is too high for music production. In this article, we’ll take a look at all possible options of solving this problem. The easiest and most professional solution is using an external audio interface. Not only does this reduce latency, but also ensures high audio quality. But what about all the situations when you’re on the move and don’t have access to…
Are you an aspiring artist who wants to build your own recording studio? They say start small, but where do you really start?Having a home recording studio is something that is now becoming fairly common among music producers, artists, and even hobbyists. The thing about the modern recording studio today – is you really don’t need much to start producing music.Thousands of branded studio equipment have now become accessible and affordable more than ever, and the digital age has made it easier – with computers and plugins replacing studios.Know what you need and work within your budgetIf you’re on a…
Go behind the scenes and learn how UA constructed this world-class space. Studio 610, located in Universal Audio headquarters in Scotts Valley, California is an acoustic space comparable to any in the recording industry. From the landmark UA 610 modular console to the 1176 compressor, UA founder Bill Putnam’s hardware ushered in the era of modern recording — full stop. What gets less attention are the physical spaces Putnam created. The rooms at Chicago’s Universal Recording and Hollywood’s United/Western Recorders (now EastWest) were and are temples to the art of recording. The albums recorded in these hallowed rooms are a…
Snoop Dogg is getting back in the coaching chair. As announced Wednesday (April 23), the rapper is locked in to return to The Voice as part of an expansive new partnership with NBCUniversal, which will also see him exploring various film, television, sports and streaming projects in conjunction with his Death Row Pictures company, according to Variety. The news comes after Snoop made his coaching debut on the singing competition show’s 26th season in 2024. The program is currently on its 27th installment, with Kelsea Ballerini, Michael Bublé, Adam Levine and John Legend on the panel. The Voice is just…
Boosie Badazz says he feels “bad” for Ye and that his online rants “make sense now” after he claimed to have an incestuous relationship with his male cousin many years ago.The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, previewed a new song called “Cousins” on Monday to his X account in which he alleged that he “sucked my cousins dick till I was 14.”Boosie chimed in hours after Ye’s revelation, writing, “DAM KANYE😔I FEEL BAD FOR THIS DUDE ‼️THIS DUDE BEEN THREW SOME SHIT BRA. THE RANTS MAKE SINCE NOW.”He continued, “THIS MAN WAS SUCKING DICK AS A CHILD. SMH HIS…