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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

BC RIchBy 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

EmulatorI switched shoes, from New Balance to Keens, to try to preserve the most abused portion of any tradeshow attendee’s body – da feet. Walking three to four miles on concrete floors day after day takes its toll, but you have to keep up. Each day starts with a massive crush of people trying to beat you into whatever hall you’re trying to explore. OK, what’s on today’s menu? Read more.

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

by Keith Hatschek February 7, 2012

Delay LlamaIt’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

DM Palooza 12If 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 HellTwo Steps From HellMadison RisingCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in January: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – February Edition

by Disc Makers January 26, 2012

February Desktop WallpaperThe 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. February’s wallpaper features “99 Red Balloons (99 Luftballons)” by Nena! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: December 2011

by Disc Makers December 29, 2011

Two Steps From HellGeorge DonaldsonRed MollyCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in December: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – January Edition

by Disc Makers December 28, 2011

January Desktop WallpaperThe 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. January’s wallpaper features “In A White Room” by Cream! Click here to get yours!

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2012 Gear Guide: Four pieces of music gear priced under $300

by Keith Hatschek December 6, 2011

Samson Mic Time for our year-end round up of music equipment for your wish list that’ll offer outstanding value without breaking the piggy bank. We’ll take a look at music gear that includes an innovative router to help you make maximum use of your guitar pedals, a great USB microphone, an eight-track recorder, and a dock to help convert your iPad into a recording hub. To help me select this year’s picks, I consulted one of my own music tech gear gurus, Bob Furlong, Sales Engineer at Fort Wayne, IN-based Sweetwater Sound.
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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: November 2011

by Disc Makers November 23, 2011

David M. BaileyTom ChapinDoughboyz CashoutCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in November: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – December Edition

by Disc Makers November 23, 2011

December Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. December’s wallpaper features New York! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: October 2011

by Disc Makers October 31, 2011

George DonaldsonPale Blue JakBrian Brushwood & Justin Robert YoungCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in October: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – November Edition

by Disc Makers October 25, 2011

November Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. November’s wallpaper features Chicago! Click here to get yours!

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Top 10 CD Baby Albums: September 2011

by Disc Makers September 30, 2011

Michael GrimmGeorge DonaldsonTwo Steps From HellCheck out the latest and greatest indie music from CD Baby!
Here are the 10 best-selling albums in September: See all 10…

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Desktop Wallpaper – October Edition

by Disc Makers September 28, 2011

October Desktop WallpaperThe talented designers in our Design Studio created twelve original works of art (one for each month) that feature the cities where Disc Makers offices are located. Each month we will post a new design, in six common desktop sizes, so you can use them as your desktop wallpaper. October’s wallpaper features Portland! Click here to get yours!

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