Making the DJ Scene even cooler!
08/18/2010Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes and New Products
08/18/2010Ello, ello, ello! I’m back on the blog-prowl once again and on fire about the recent changes that have been going on around the office. We’re doing insanely large numbers of orders for new and exciting products. My live-sound company is getting busier and busier and I have completely tweaked that system to the max. Here is some detail!
I recently provided my sound services for an outdoor event in a small town here in Minnesota for an area cover band which seems to be quite popular. The night went very well. The band was great, the system sounded fantastic and I could not have been happier with my mix. The only thing I would have changed would be the effects returns. I would
really have liked to bring the effects back on a couple stereo pairs of channels so I could get a wider stereo image on the vocals and drums. The only problem is that I only have the 16 analog inputs on my digital board until I get another 1 or 2 8 channel converters…maybe the PreSonus DigiMax D8 8 Channel Microphone Preamp with Digital Output.
In other news, we’ve had some wicked new additions to the AMS product lineup and one that I would like to cover. The 
Livid Instruments Ohm64 USB MIDI Control Surface is probably one of the coolest things since sliced bread! Ok, not literally since there are way cooler thing out there than sliced bread but it is pretty flippin’ cool! Here is some detail from the Livid Instruments team. The Livid Instruments Ohm64 is an adaptable, programmable, and interactive MIDI control surface designed to give you hands-on control over your performance.
High-quality sliders, knobs and buttons provide the interface for creative expression, whether you’re mixing samples and synths or DJ’ing a cutting-edge set. Constructed with an aluminum faceplate and a gorgeous body of hand-finished wood, the quality is felt down to your fingertips. All of Livid Instruments’ controllers are proudly hand crafted and assembled for artists by artists in their Austin, Texas shop.
I hope you ahve enjoyed my update and my blog. Please feel free to comment or contact me here!
-Ryan
Create your own monitor mix with ease!
06/14/2010Update time! So here is the scenario. You’ve got a rehearsal with your band, you’ve been using wedge monitor since, well…forever and you only have the ability to create 2 monitor mixes thanks to the single power amp in your jam space. Enter the new MyMix Networked Personal Monitoring Mixer and Recorder and get ready to live! Now, it may 
sound a bit cheesy but the truth is that until you have had the chance to build and create your own monitor mix, you have no idea of the full potential of your performance. Having a great sounding and well balanced monitor mix will greatly enhance your playing. Another ultra-wicked feature of this incredible new monitoring device is the ability to record your mix, in multi-track format to an SD card and later combine it with the other bandmates mixes…cool huh? Check out the video for some further insight on how this bad mamma-jamma works. Thanks for reading…Happy Monday!
-Ryan
Huge Sale at American Musical Supply
04/27/2010That’s right folks, I’ve just received word that this sale is gonna blow your MINDS! I mean, click the link and see for yourselves. The selection of items is huge and some items have discounts of up to 75%, that is a great discount. Items ranging from guitars to amplifiers all the way to recording equipment. Get your butts over to the AMS site before all these items are sold out! Month End Sale at American Musical Supply.
-Ryan
Quick Update since it’s been so long…
04/20/2010…and I do apologize for the length of time between posts of late but there is just so much happening here at American Musical Supply it is literally impossible to find time to update daily. The biggest news it that I’ll be going full-time as a tech support agent again, one of my favorite positions. This will give me the opportunities to talk to you all on the phone. So, if you have any specific questions, gimme a call. Also, if you have a question that you think might also be on the minds of other musicians, let me know and I’ll cover the topic here at GearBlog.org. Thanks for stopping by and we’ll chat at ya later!
-Ryan
OMG My guitar is broken in half…
03/03/2010
…actually, no it isn’t. That is the Voyage Air VAOM02 Orchestra Folding Acoustic Guitar with Gig Bag. This is absolutely ingenious in terms of portability. This unique design incorporates and hinged neck joint which can be folded for an ultra compact, super portable yet totally playable acoustic guitar. Check out this feature list, you won’t be disappointed in this guitar.
Voyage Air VAOM02 Orchestra Features:
- Transit Series
- OM Body Shape
- Spruce Top with X-brace
- Inlaid Soundhole Rosette
- Single-ply top and back binding
- Mahogany Back and Sides
- Mahogany Neck with Rosewood Heel Cap
- Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge
- Dot Inlay in Prewar-style staggered sizes
- Compensated Saddle
- Distinctive Voyage-Air pickguard in black
- Proprietary Voyage-Air Captured Nut
- Patented Folding Neck-Hinge System
- 25.5 inch Scale Length
- Traditional 1 3/4 inch Nut width
- Chrome plated die-cast tuners
- Protective High-Gloss finish
- Comes with Phosphor Bronze strings
Next time you find yourself looking for a compact, portable alternative to your standard acoustic guitar, look into getting this bad boy!
-Ryan
