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Events & Reviews

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – controversy, celebration, and advocacy

by Andre Calilhanna May 1, 2012

In the eye of the whirlwind of internet chatter and media coverage leading up to the 27th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction this April was Guns N’ Roses, and more specifically, Axl Rose. GNR was being inducted to the Rock Hall, would there be a reunion? Would the five original members be able to stand shoulder to shoulder on the same stage? Would Axl pull some sort of ludicrous stunt? Where’s Izzy? Read more.

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: April 2012

by Disc Makers May 1, 2012

Two Steps From Hell Jawga Boyz Check out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in April: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – May Edition

by Disc Makers May 1, 2012

The talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature some of our favorite songs. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. May’s wallpaper features “Purple Rain” by Prince! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: March 2012

by Disc Makers March 30, 2012

Kate Reid Two Steps From Hell Thomas Bergersen Check out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in March: See all 10…

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Disc Makers puts its employees in the spotlight

by Disc Makers March 28, 2012

In February 2012, Disc Makers presented the 12th annual DM Palooza showcase at Philadelphia’s premier World Cafe Live venue. DMP12 hosted 17 acts, all featuring Disc Makers’ employees showing off what we do when we’re not at work. See more…

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Desktop Wallpaper – April Edition

by Disc Makers March 22, 2012

The talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature some of our favorite songs. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. April’s wallpaper features “Yellow” by Coldplay! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: February 2012

by Disc Makers February 29, 2012

Hogjaw Two Steps From Hell Robert Randolph & The Family Band Check out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in February: See all 10…

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Homemade Amplifiers Fuse Pop Culture and DIY Spirit

by Disc Makers February 28, 2012

Robert Brenne is proving that a guitar amp can be built out of anything. Well, one comment suggests an amplifier made from a loaf of bread, so maybe that’s crossing the line – but who knows? Wired.com posted this article about a guy making homemade amps out of pop culture items like lunchboxes and thermoses, some of which he’s sent to his idols in Metallica and the White Stripes. Read more.

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Desktop Wallpaper – March Edition

by Disc Makers February 23, 2012

The talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature some of our favorite songs. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. March’s wallpaper features “Brown Sugar” by The Rolling Stones! Click here to get yours!

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Videomaker’s Best Video Products of the Year 2011

by Videomaker February 16, 2012

2011 was a great year for video products. The increasing convergence of traditional camcorders with DSLRs, the emergence of consumer 3D, the widening availability of cameras with interchangeable lenses and other innovations have made this an exciting time to be passionate about video. After duking it out once again, defending our favorites, we’re ready to reveal our picks for the best of the best from 2011. And the winners are… Read more.

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NAMM Notes, Day 3: Peavey’s auto-tuned guitar, a new ribbon mic from AT, and another awesome stomp box

by Keith Hatschek February 9, 2012

By Saturday, many of us are moving a bit more slowly than we were on the first day of the NAMM show. Evenings are filled with friends, live music, and a libation – or two. By day three, experienced NAMM attendees have made up a short list of products that we may have heard of from another attendee or read about in the NAMM daily, which is packed with new product announcements. Read more.

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NAMM Notes, Day 2: Vintage Vibe’s Rhodes coup, LouderLogic app, and a DJ revolution in the Emulator DVS

by Keith Hatschek February 8, 2012

My final product for Day Two is something called the Emulator DVS. The Emulator is a whole new way to look at MIDI control, especially for the DJ market. Whatever combination of mixers, turntables, CD players, video, or DAW programs you’re using, the Emulator combines them on a display with a fully customizable touch screen that can withstand the rigors of nightly performances. This is one of the coolest products I saw at NAMM 2012. Read more.

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Notes from NAMM 2012: Day 1, Apps, Harpejjis, and Delays

by Keith Hatschek February 7, 2012

It’s January 19th. It’s 65º and sunny and I’m standing in line with a few thousand other musicians. Ah, Anaheim. Time for the annual ritual known as NAMM.

This year’s show drew 95,000 attendees and more than 1,400 exhibitors. Amidst the sore feet, schlepped shoulder bags, and (too tight) spandex on some of the aging rock stars in attendance, it’s a heck of a party and a real look ahead at what music products will be making waves in the coming year. So what products caught my ears and eyes at this year’s NAMM? Read more.

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Disc Makers rocks! 12th Annual DM Palooza Show to Feature 17 Acts.

by Disc Makers February 7, 2012

If you’re in the Philly area on Friday Feb 10th and want to know what Disc Makers’ employees do with their time outside of work, DM Palooza 12 is the place to be. Once again we’re taking over the upstairs restaurant venue at The World Cafe Live to put our music where our mouth is. Read more.

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: January 2012

by Disc Makers January 30, 2012

Two Steps From Hell Madison Rising Check out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in January: See all 10…