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1 week ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i16 USB Audio Interface is the fourth generation of the Scarlett series. Improving specifications all around, the Scarlett series sounds great, has proven to be very popular and affordable, and can be found in professional and home recording studios. With configurations as simple as two input-2 output all the way up to 18 input, 20 output, it’s easy to find the right size interface for your needs. Modular in approach, the system also offers expansion should your needs grow.
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1 week ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
UJAM was co-founded by Peter Gorges and Axel Hensen, two longtime innovators in music technology. The vision behind UJAM is to make music creation more accessible by pairing powerful sound design tools with an intuitive user experience. This philosophy is reflected in their pricing. None of the UFX plug-ins cost more than $39, and all three (Reverb, Delay, and Filter) are available as a bundle for $49. That kind of value is rare in the DAW effects category—especially with such high-quality results.
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1 week ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
Jackson Guitars has been linked to heavy metal shredders since 1980 when iconic guitarist Randy Rhoads approached Grover Jackson with an idea for a personalized guitar. Throughout the heavy metal heyday of the '80s, the Jackson brand was associated with high-quality, American-made custom instruments, and they were used by the hottest metal guitarists of the time. That pedigree continues today.
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1 week ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said, “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” Such is the innovative ethic at Stedman USA, where the goal is to develop top-tier solutions that push the boundaries of recording technology and solve problems others haven’t even begun to address. Stedman was founded in 1992 when Bill Hannapel began making microphones in his basement.
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1 month ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
QSC Audio has been making high quality high-performance loudspeakers, digital mixers, power amplifiers, software, and accessories since ‘68. A staple in both concert hall arenas and intimate venues, the new KC12 is a three-way, 3000-watt active loudspeaker system in the popular column form.
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1 month ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
Neural DSP makes some of the finest amp simulator plugins, and the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Suite Amp simulator plugin continues this trend. Originally made in the early ‘80s, The Mark IIC+ is a distinctive part of guitar amplifier history. The Mark IIC+ is the most coveted vintage Boogie and can command double its original price due to its buttery "Liquid Lead" mode and its warm, clean rhythm mode. Most amps from that era had one or two channels that were not designed for a solo to step out.
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1 month ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
Crafted in the Czech Republic, you might think that Furch Guitars is a newcomer on the scene. In fact, their history dates back to the ‘70s when František Furch found a lack of high-quality musical instruments in Czechoslovakia. Importing instruments was too complicated and costly, so Furch turned to his metalworking skills, crafting his first banjo from an old drum. In ‘81, he built his first acoustic guitar with a spruce top sourced from an old piano.
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1 month ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
Freqport is a company based in Copenhagen, Denmark with a distinctive mission. MC met the guys from Freqport at NAMM in January where one thing became apparent: they have a real talent for making products that seem obvious only after they have invented and made the first one. Their innovative approach fills a unique void. Their latest product, the FreqInOut, is a user-friendly hardware interface for connecting analog outboard audio gear that integrates with their software.
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2 months ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern
The Focal Professional headphone line expands to three models with the new closed-back Lensys Professional headphone that, “delivers an accurate, linear response while providing incredible comfort and isolation.” Crafted in their French workshop that dates back to 1974, the new addition is a high-resolution tool for music production. The closed-back design, detailed ergonomics, and exclusive aluminum/magnesium drivers make Lensys Pro a true premium set of headphones.
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2 months ago | 
musicconnection.com | Michael Stern |Can't Do Without
Pop phenom Ed Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. Performing solo and looping is a hallmark of his live concert appearances. The Sheeran Looper + is his compact and powerful portable dual-track looper pedal. Looper + features Sheeran’s ergonomics, rugged die-cast aluminum pedals, and a 1.8” color screen with RGB LED loop status ring for performance navigation. Sheeran says, “We wanted to give people all my looping tools.
