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The bittersweet process of lusting after inanimate music related objects you can’t afford showed no sign of going out of fashion this year. While the world of DJ equipment stayed largely static, and let’s face it, it is going to be hard to knock iconic stapes like the Pioneer CDJ, Technics 1210 and Sennheiser HD25s off their perch, the world of synthesis continued to expand. Of course, if you’re a modular freak, you can always rely on the modular cottage industry of envelope pushers to come up with a steady stream of ear twisters bedecked with fabulously daft titles like…

The songwriter and creative powerhouse behind Tame Impala, Kevin Parker, has veered off in a slightly surprising direction, by making his own musical instrument. Orchid comes from Telepathic Instruments. And while you might assume this means it’s all a bit of a shallow tie-in, Parker is one of the co-founders of the company, which was announced earlier this year. Let’s get to the good stuff, though, because an Orchid is likely to break out of music gear circles and into general desirability in the way few other than Teenage Engineering can manage. The Orchid is dubbed an “ideas factory”. It’s…

1. Be honest about your instrument’s condition If the instrument has any dings, cracks or structural faults then detail them in full along with relevant close-up photos of them. Withholding such details will only lead to problems. 2. Always ask about the details If you are a buyer don’t be afraid to ask questions about the instrument. Any decent seller will be happy to provide you with more information and photos. 3. Get the price right If you are selling, then ask around and search online to gauge the most realistic price. If you are buying, then always negotiate. Remember, 15-20% off the…

For the past 26 years, the Guthman Competition at Georgia Tech’s Department of Music has introduced the world to strange and innovative instruments. The contest welcomes inventors from all over the world to build and explore the future of music, and together, they’ve produced some truly weird and exciting sound machines. “We live in an era where it’s really hard to come up with the next guitar or the next violin, because the tools for creating musical instruments are so accessible to everyone now,” said Jason Freeman, chair of the Department of Music at Georgia Tech. Today, inventing a successful…

The term ‘best electronic keyboard’ is so broad it can cover anything from professional workstations and arranger keyboards to consumer home and education models. Consequently, this buyer’s guide includes a wide range of electronic keyboards, from beginner-friendly keys that are easy on the wallet to more sophisticated models perfect for gigging and studio musicians.Finding the perfect electronic keyboard can be a daunting task, but fear not. Our experts have done the hard work for you, researching and reviewing the best keys out there from the leading brands. So, sit back and enjoy this expert round-up of the best electronic keyboards…

Few musical pleasures compare to playing well-made small guitars. They’re comfortable. They resonate easily. They reward a subtle touch in ways few of their big siblings can match.But they’re called parlor guitars for a reason. Their intimate overtones don’t exactly project across a large room without good mics and amplification. Sure, nowadays many come equipped with electronics. But even good piezo pickups can make a plugged-in parlor guitar sound like pretty much any plugged-in guitar.Enter the CSF-TA—a mid-priced parlor guitar equipped with Yamaha’s TransAcoustic technology. Available on a range of models, like the LL-TA (reviewed in AG’s December 2016 issue)…

“You will learn faster,” says Chris Thür, CEO of Yousician. “Not because there was a trick or a secret, but because you enjoyed it so much, you made the time.”As I alternate between lessons from the two services, I can feel myself improving. My sense of rhythm has gotten better (at least during the exercises). I start to recognize individual notes. And I can follow the heck out of flashing lights.What I’m not prepared for is the physical toll. My hands ache. I never imagined my pinkies would see so much use. I’ve developed a kind of carpal-something syndrome that…

Every year since 2009, a handful of artists, engineers, musicians, and hobbyists from around the world arrive in Atlanta, Georgia, with one-of-a-kind instruments in tow. Sitars made from golf clubs, pianos generating otherworldly tones from electromagnets, and infinitely customizable miniature synthesizers—all have taken home prizes at Georgia Tech’s Guthman Musical Instrument Competition. As university gears up to showcase 2024’s ten finalists, Jason Freeman is excited, to say the least. “It’s one of the favorite parts of my job,” he tells PopSci. Although the School of Music has been a part of the university since its marching band formed in 1908,…

Introduction Normal aging accompanies the age-related decline in various cognitive and motor functions, especially in processing speed, episodic and working memory, and motor speed (Park et al., 2002; Seidler et al., 2010; Nyberg et al., 2012). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies have shown that the volumes of the cerebellum, hippocampus, basal ganglia, and frontal cortex decrease with normal aging (Raz et al., 2004, 2010; Ramanoël et al., 2018). In a progressively aging society, it is important to identify lifestyles that effectively mitigate age-related cognitive decline and brain atrophy. Playing musical instruments is a candidate for such a lifestyle because it…

If you’re a musician or producer reading this, your ears are amongst your most important pieces of equipment. We all need our ears to keep us in tune, make sure our instruments sound the way we want, and allow us to gain inspiration from all kinds of different audio sources. At the end of the day, we’d struggle to make music without them. So it just makes sense to care for them, especially as musicians often put them into difficult, stressful situations. Our guide to the best earplugs for musicians is here to give them the help they deserve.Protective earplug…