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07/04/2025

The Rockman is one of the quirkiest devices in guitar technology history, but it kicked off the concept of amp simulation.

Discover its unique story in my article with Guitar.com!

This is the story of the Rockman, the device that invented the concept of amp simulation – read on to find out more

08/19/2024

Synthesizers *generally operate on one of two design principles - frequency modulation or phase distortion.

Casio Music Gear innovated the phase distortion principle as an alternative to Yamaha Music USA's frequency modulation modality.

The CZ Series was one of the most popular synth lines of the 80s. Learn all about the story behind it all! via Perfect Circuit

In the 1980s, Yamaha took the synth world by storm with their DX series FM synthesizers—but at the same time, Casio built a new consumer market through their own phase-distortion-equipped CZ series.

07/24/2024

The Akai Professional MPC is one - of not THE - most revolutionary samplers in music technology history and electronic music.

I did a deep dive on how game changing the line is, each model, and the lasting legacy it left behind. via Perfect Circuit

Akai's MPC series are some of the most influential electronic musical instruments of the last several decades—influencing the evolultion of entire genres. Learn about Roger Linn and the evolution of the entire MPC series.

07/24/2024

The AKAI Professional MPC is one - of not THE - most revolutionary samplers in music technology and electronic music history.

I did a deep dive on how game changing the line is, each model, and the lasting legacy it left behind. via Perfect Circuit

Akai's MPC series are some of the most influential electronic musical instruments of the last several decades—influencing the evolultion of entire genres. Learn about Roger Linn and the evolution of the entire MPC series.

07/22/2024

Nothing ruins a good night's sleep more than being too hot.

One of the best home goods investments I've made is in a cooling water pillow.

Check them out in my article with VICE. Chilled out comfort is only a few clicks away.

They’re even cooler than the other side of the pillow.

07/11/2024

My first piece with VICE!

A good beard trimmer is every man's best friend.

Nothing gets under your skin more than a subpar razor.

03/18/2024

Some of the best plugins for music production are freeware. And virtual instruments are no different - especially when it comes to synths.

These are the best of the best. via SOUND7

Who doesn’t love free plugins, especially when it comes to synths? Synthesizer plugins are unique in that some are a digital reimagining of the unique sounds of analog hardware synths, some are a hybrid of old school and futuristic, and some present new ideas for sounds altogether. The world of fr...

02/23/2024

Sound design is one of the most fun jobs in pro audio. It stretches the limits of your creativity and makes you think about sound in completely new ways.

Whether you're in film, TV, or the video game industry these are some of the best plugins!

Read all about it in my article with Headliner.

Sound design is one of the most rewarding jobs in all of professional audio. Gets started with THE best plugins for sound design for hyper-creative results

12/08/2018

Check out this manufacturer profile for The Deli Magazine on MWFX - a British company making some very innovative guitar pedals!

In an industry seemingly rife with stompbox clones and copies, British company MWFX is creating some truly innovative guitar pedal designs.

04/22/2018

Happy Record Store Day! Want some Thieves & Lovers FREE tunes?

Just send an email to: [email protected] TODAY!

Royalty Classic Records

07/03/2017

Come clamjam with Thieves & Lovers and A Little Less Human this Friday 7/7 at Club Cafe in Pittsburgh!

Early show, doors

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06/30/2017

Thieves & Lovers opening the Wounded Warrior Project benefit at Moondogs Pub in Pittsburgh tomorrow!

Early set, 2:00P

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