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Ryan — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:35:29 +0000

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes and New Products

Ryan — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:44:23 +0000

Ello, 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

Huge Sale at American Musical Supply

Ryan — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:59:42 +0000

That’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…

Ryan — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:07:51 +0000

…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

Tons of new products and more coming daily

Ryan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:18:10 +0000

As you may know, the winter NAMM show is a huge deal within the music industry for not only the musical instrument manufacturers but also for the dealers of their instruments. The reason is that the manufacturers debut new gear a the show and the dealers buy a ton of it to sell to you and me. In short, the new year also bring tons of new musical toys. American Musical Supply typically adds a steady stream of these new items to the site from the moment our crew gets back. If you’re anything like me and love drooling over new gear, check out the NAMM 2010 products in one place, right here!

-Ryan

I Got my Audio Gear!

Ryan — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:02:52 +0000

Ok, so this weekend was filled with excitement for me. I made an offer on a sound system which consists of 4 EAW KF850, 3-way full-range cabinets, 2 EAW SB850, dual 18′ subwoofer cabinets and an insane compliment of 2 Crest Audio CA18 amps as well as 2 Crest Audio CA6 amps an more. The system was used and stored in an outbuilding for the past few years so it endured the Minnesota seasons in a space that was not climate controlled. I just got the system to my house on Sunday and started testing and cleaning the electronic processors and found issues right away. Nothing serious as of yet but the batteries in the EAW MX8600 processors appear to have failed, at least that is what the processor is telling me. I did get it powered up and loaded some cabinet settings, stored them, powered down, then back up and the setting is still there so maybe it was just acclimating to my house. That’s it for now, more info to come as I keep testing!

Yeeehaw!

-Ryan

Happy New Year Y’all

Ryan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:28:16 +0000

Well, we made it yet another year without any serious incidents other than a near total bust on New Years Eve. I was running sound and lights for a band and expected a good turnout but unfortunately for the band, only about 40 people paid to see them play. Regardless of how many people were there though, the band still sounded great, the lights looked good and my mix was the best that I have done to date. On a completely unrelated not, We at American Musical Supply are having an End of the Year Blowout sale. Check out the discounted merchandise but hurry, the deals won’t last forever. That’s all I have for now people, thanks for stopping by and reading Gearblog…cheers to another year!

-Ryan

Quick Update!

Ryan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:40:47 +0000

Ok, well, the holiday literally kicked my butt. I had 2 live sound gigs within 2 days of each other. That means I set up the system, ran sound, tore it down, then set up another system, ran sound then actually came back later in the week to tear down the 2nd system so I guess you could say I had a busy holiday. I wouldn’t have had it any other way though because I was working doing what I love and making money to boot. Aah, the joys of working in the best industry ever. Now, enough of my jabber-jawing…I wanted to update you on some current happenings here at American Musical Supply. We have a Year End Warrior sale going on right now and if you aren’t signed up to receive our emails, you had better get your butt over to the home page and get signed up or you could miss out on some killer deals. Do it!

-Ryan

Quick Holiday Season Update…

Ryan — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:42:49 +0000

…then I’m back to taking phone calls. First of all, I would like to apologize for not updating the last couple of days as I have been absolutely slammed with phone calls to the tech line here at American Musical Supply. Tis the season for tons of incoming calls. Anyway, it has also been a crazy week for me. Last Saturday I was the DJ for a wedding receptionand then on Wednesday I had a gig doing sound for a band in a small town 30 minutes from my home, I got home from that gig at 4:30am. Then on Thursday, Thanksgiving, I had to get up and drive an hour to my in-laws house for a holiday party and as if that was not enough for the week, Friday I had another party and then Saturday I had a gig in Iowa. It has been a total blur but pretty fun. Time literally flew! That’s all I have, just a quick update for you today. I’ll try to get some new gear posted in the next few days. Thanks for reading and take care.

-Ryan

Blogworthy Deal of the Day but you better hurry!

Ryan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:18:18 +0000

Here it is folks, the Highland Guitars HAB800 Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar. We have only 2 in stock and they included a hardshell case and cost a mere $299.97. When I said you better hurry, I meant it. Also, we have the Highland Guitars HAG240 Acoustic Guitar, only 1 in stock, priced at $179.95. Once they are gone, they’re gone.

-Ryan