Reviews & Thoughts

This is a 25 full size key midi controller (it does not generate sound on its own) with midi in and out, USB connectivity, as well as inputs for both sustain and expression pedals. Keep in mind, if you plan on using this with your computer you do need to download the latest drivers for everything to work properly. That being said, once installed you can take full advantage of the features built into the controller. You have the option of using Automap software which does just that, automatically maps the controls to whatever software or plugin you are using....

We use cables everyday in the audio industry. Whether its the permanent install cable we pull into conduits and chases at customer sites, in the recording studio, or stage cables when running a live show. Each application has a different set of requirements and trade-offs for price, gauge, durability, twist-rate, shielding or flame/smoke resistance just to name a few.   When choosing cables for stage use, we highly recommend paying extra attention to durability. The jacket needs to resist abrasion and remain flexible. The conductors need to be large enough to handle the signal level that runs through it without...

Made in the USA. Not a phrase we hear often in the audio industry any more. When I first started in the business quite a few years ago, most well known brands made their products in places like Elkhart, IN, Buchanan, MI or Anaheim, CA. Those days are long gone. Many of those companies disappeared. Even if those names still appear on products, most are now made far away. I’m not one to sound the bell of protectionism. I believe that fair trade is the best way for us to advance the interests of the people of the US and...

Music Production:  Ableton Live Workshop Sound Designer, Michele Darling, a Goshen native based in DC, will be demonstrating the music software Ableton Live in our August First Friday event at A/V Tech.   Live is widely used in music production and has a unique approach that has changed the way music is made today. Throughout the evening, Michele will go over the basics of the program; beat making, songwriting, and arrangement. Whether you are interested in producing pop, hip hop, trap, techno, house, DnB, funk, singer/songwriter style, or your own blend, this workshop is open for all types of styles...

Shure. When I hear that name I think about enduring quality. The SM58 was one of the first microphones I ever used as we trekked our small music theatre group around the midwest. We were fanatics about taking care of our equipment, but accidents do happen. The Shure products survived our ventures and our mishaps. I wish I had those old mics in my collection, I wonder where they went.But we have a stack of new product in our warehouse. Call us up and you can start your string of fond Shure memories.We're tickled to announce that we have added...