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April 26 2012

Scott Henderson Interview

Scott Henderson, one of the most respected electric jazz/fusion guitarists around, continues to tour and record. The band Tri ...

» Scott Henderson Interview

Posted by Robert Renman on April 26 2012
April 25 2012

Mike Landau Organic Instrumentals Review

Mike Landau is one of my favourite guitar players. He has a new killer album out called Organic Instrumentals. Mike Landau is to me like a modern Jimi Hendr ...

» Mike Landau Organic Instrumentals Review

Posted by Robert Renman on April 25 2012
March 27 2012

Tribal Tech X Review

Finally, Scott Henderson, Gary Willis, Scott Kinsey and Kirk Covington got back together to record a new studio album. It's been a while. In fact, it's been over 10 years since the last album!

Well. the wai ...

» Tribal Tech X Review

Posted by Robert Renman on March 27 2012
March 20 2012

Roland USB Audio Interface - Roland OCTA-CAPTURE UA-1010

The OCTA-CAPTURE UA-1010 from Roland is a high-speed USB 2.0 audio interface that features 10 inputs, 10 outputs, 8 VS PREAMPS, and 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality. Designed for hig ...

» Roland USB Audio Interface - Roland OCTA-CAPTURE UA-1010

Posted by Robert Renman on March 20 2012
March 19 2012

Apple TV (1080p)

Apple TV transformed the way we watch TV and movies when it first came out. Now this 3rd generation Apple TV is revolutionizing how we watch again, basing the experience around streaming, not syncing. Taking content vie ...

» Apple TV (1080p)

Posted by Robert Renman on March 19 2012
March 16 2012

How set a strat bridge to float

It can be frustrating to have Stratocaster with a floating bridge, if it does not stay in tune. I am paranoid about being in tune, and I am very meticulous about getting my floating strat bridges to sta ...

» How set a strat bridge to float

Posted by Robert Renman on March 16 2012
March 05 2012

Guitar Zero Review

I've been reading a book about a professor of psychology, who always wanted to be a musician. Professor Gary Marcus studies evolution, language, and cognitive development at New York University, where he is a professor ...

» Guitar Zero Review

Posted by Robert Renman on March 05 2012
March 02 2012

Back To The 80s Musical Camrose

This is going to be awesome. I have been working on the music for the musical Back To The 80s that is starting here at the Bailey Theatre tonight, Friday March 2, 2012.

If you are in the Edmont ...

» Back To The 80s Musical Camrose

Posted by Robert Renman on March 02 2012
March 01 2012

Big SALE - Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 2.1 Channel DJ System

Hot deal $200 limited time price drop.

The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 2.1 Channel DJ System delivers a robust, straightforward yet powerful ...

» SALE - Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 2.1 Channel DJ System

Posted by Robert Renman on March 01 2012
February 28 2012

iZotope RX 2 - Audio Repair Software - Very Useful Tool!

Have you ever been frustrated with noise, hiss, clicks, hum, crackle, etc, in audio recordings? There must be an easy way to deal with these issues, right? Well, there is, actually ...

» iZotope RX 2 - Audio Repair Software - Very Useful

Posted by Robert Renman on February 28 2012
February 18 2012

Best Studio Headphones

A question that often comes up for guitarists recording at home is "which headphones are the best for recording and mixing?". A valid question, and not that easy to answer. There are a few factors that ...

» Best Studio Headphones

Posted by Robert Renman on February 18 2012
February 15 2012

Joe Bonamassa Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Joe Bonamassa Live from the Royal Albert Hall is a killer live music DVD. Not only does the DVD itself look fantastic (Bonamassa and his crew did not hold back on the budget, and the 12 ...

» Joe Bonamassa Live from the Royal Albert Hall

Posted by Robert Renman on February 15 2012
February 06 2012

Line 6 StageSource

Line 6 introduced StageSource loudspeaker systems, as well as the StageScape M20d mixer at NAMM 2012. I just heard they won 2 Best of Show Awards as well. Have a look at the video below, to get a good explanation of ...

» Line 6 StageSource

Posted by Robert Renman on February 06 2012
February 03 2012

Fender Greta

Hey, it looks like a vintage table top radio! Well, it's not. It's actually a Fender amp, believe it or not. It's the Fender Greta.

The new Pawn Shop Special Greta model is one of the most unusual tube amps Fende ...

» Fender Greta

Posted by Robert Renman on February 03 2012
February 01 2012

Squier Mikey Way Bass

Probably the most exciting bass guitar released at NAMM 2012, the Squier Mikey Way Bass has got everyone talking about it, especially My Chemic ...

» Squier Mikey Way Bass

Posted by Robert Renman on February 01 2012
January 31 2012

Fender Excelsior amp

The new Fender Excelsior tube combo amp is getting a lot interested looks from guitar players. No doubt - the Fender Pawn Shop Special Excelsior looks incredibly cool, and it produces some great tones as well. Th ...

» Fender Excelsior amp

Posted by Robert Renman on January 31 2012
January 16 2012

M-Audio Venom Review

M‑Audio are best known for their hardware controllers and their audio interfaces, so a synth seems like a great idea.

The M-Audio Venom is a very interesting 12 voice virtual synthesizer, that also works ...

» M-Audio Venom Review

Posted by Robert Renman on January 16 2012
January 11 2012

New Squier Vintage Modified Guitars

Squier has announced the debut of the revamped, all-new Vintage Modified Series. The new Vintage Modified series introduces new model types fully outfitted in retro-inspired, chop-shop looks, along w ...

» New Squier Vintage Modified Guitars

Posted by Robert Renman on January 11 2012
January 10 2012

Line 6 Mobile Keys

ANAHEIM, Calif. – January 19, 2012 – Line 6 (room 212A/B) is showing Mobile Keys™ premium keyboard controller for iPad®, iPhone®, Mac® and PC at Winter NAMM 2012.

Mobile Keys 25 and Mobile Key ...

» Line 6 Mobile Keys

Posted by Robert Renman on January 10 2012
January 09 2012

How To Record Music

I often get asked about audio recording and music production. There are many things to learn for a newcomer to this topic, and although there is a lot of free information about this topic on the Interent, it can b ...

» How To Record Music

Posted by Robert Renman on January 09 2012
January 06 2012

Free Joe Bonamassa Song Download

Further On UP the Road - Joe Bonamassa

I assume you know who Joe Bonamassa is? A hard working guitar player, who also sings really well. He knows how to play the blues! He also plays great r ...

» Free Joe Bonamassa Song Download

Posted by Robert Renman on January 06 2012
January 03 2012

Robbins Roost Creations Guitar Straps

I have looked at some handmade quilted guitar straps, from Robbins Roost Creations. They are comfortable, since have double-padding over the collarbone.

Because the strap is quilted, it can ...

» Robbins Roost Creations Guitar Strap

Posted by Robert Renman on January 03 2012
December 31 2011

JamUp Pro JamPlug Review

Perhaps you recall I made a video review of one of the first guitar interfaces for the iPhone, the iRig. Since then, several other companies have jumped on the guitar interface and iPhone app bandwagon.

I r ...

» JamUp Pro JamPlug Review

Posted by Robert Renman on December 31 2011
December 30 2011

Heavy Manic Souls

I just found out about an interesting band from France called Heavy Manic Souls. There is some great blues-funk-rock on this album. The guitar work is sweet - great tone and very Hendrixy style of playing. Excellent ...

» Check out this band - Heavy Manic Souls

Posted by Robert Renman on December 30 2011
December 22 2011

Christmas Guitar Music

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the finest guitar players on the planet. His technique is mind blowing, but even more importantly - he's plays with the kind of feeling and superior timing that most of us only dream of.< ...

» Tommy Emmanuel Christmas Guitar Music

Posted by Robert Renman on December 22 2011
December 20 2011

Jon Bon Jovi Dead

Nope, that is not true. The reports of his demise are greatly exaggerated and untrue. Apparently, a blog post somewhere claimed that the New Jersey singer had died from cardiac arrest.

Bon Jovi replied by ...

» Jon Bon Jovi Dead

Posted by Robert Renman on December 20 2011
December 14 2011

Prince in Edmonton

The Purple One put on a classy show on December 13th at the Rexall Place. I could have had a better seat, but it was still a very inspiring way to celebrate my birthday. How nice of Prince to show up for my birthday!» Prince in Edmonton

Posted by Robert Renman on December 14 2011
November 29 2011

Transcribe - great tool for transcribing music

The Transcribe! program is a form of assistant for people who are interested in working the detail from a piece of music from a recording. The purpose would be to write it out, or play it th ...

» Transcribe - great tool for transcribing music

Posted by Robert Renman on November 29 2011
November 25 2011

Make light from a water bottle?

Here is a brilliant idea. Yes, really. By placing a one litre water pop bottle filled with water in the ceiling, it turns out that it is bright enough to brilliantly light up a room. Brilliant!

...

» Make light from a water bottle?

Posted by Robert Renman on November 25 2011
November 21 2011

Black Friday Week 2011

This week, stores are getting ready for the biggest sale of the year - Black Friday. This year, one store in particular is aiming to ensnare even more shoppers by promising price cuts on twice as many products in ...

» Black Friday Week 2011

Posted by Robert Renman on November 21 2011




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