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From Left: Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee Well, looks as if one of rock’s top acts is finally calling it quits after over three decades in the limelight. Although Motley Crue will be kicking off an extensive Canadian tour on Saturday, Vince Neil spoke with the QMI Agency about what lies ahead for the band in...

This is a continuation of an earlier article. You can check out earlier segments below: Part I: Introduction and Basics Part II: The Input Stage Auxiliary Sends Moving on to the next important piece on a mixing board, the number of auxiliary outputs highly depends on the intended use of a mixing console, although the normal range is somewhere between...

Get ready for both North American and EuropeanLamb Of God tour dates this spring and summer.   Fresh off the heals of singer Randy Blythe’s acquittal of all charges regarding his recent manslaughter trial in the Czech Republic, Lamb Of God will be hitting the road once again this summer in support of their latest album, Resolution. Fans here in...

The BBE Blacksmith Distortion @ $99.99 If there’s one single type of effect that the stompbox industry loves to churn out more than anything else, it’s most definitely the distortion pedal. It seems like we can’t go two weeks before another contender enters the ring! Not that it’s a bad thing, we’re all for choice and competition, but with so...

The Input Stage Taking a look at the very first element that a signal hits in a mixer, the input stage, you’ll find an onboard microphone preamplifier. How a mic preamp is designed is a strong indicator of the sound and character of the entire board, and any loss in quality at this initial stage can never be regained, making...