MORE ARTICLE WITH Shure SM57

6. September 2026

CROW HILL’s Living Strings: Breathing Human Touch Into Orchestral Sound

In the luminous workshop of CROW HILL, strings are not just programmed—they are conjured, whispered, and set adrift. Christian invites us to abandon the brittle safety of legato samples, choosing instead to trust the centuries-old magic of human musicianship. Each take is a ripple of intent, each session a gentle storm of preparation. This video is not a how-to manual, but a call to step into the haze where real strings blur with samples and the spirit of the room sings louder than the gear. The result? String music that doesn’t just convince—it shimmers.

Arcane Strings, Glass Strings by The Crow Hill Company, Shure SM57

23. August 2026

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Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s PA Setup Guide: From Rave Bunker Prep to Tear-down – No Nonsense, All Noise

Sweetwater roll in with a pro-level, full-fat walkthrough of setting up a band PA. No fluff, just real-world steps from gear pick to load-out, with enough detail to make even a grizzled roadie nod. If you think setting up a live rig is just ‘plug and play’, this one will slap you straight. Expect solid tips, a few sharp warnings, and a look at the gear choices behind a proper modern show.

Allen & Heath SQ5 mixer, Electro Voice PXM12MP monitor wedges, QSC K12.2 speakers, QSC KS118 subwoofers, Radial J48 active direct box, Radial JDI passive direct box, SAElectronic V7 microphone, Sennheiser E604, Sennheiser MD421II, Shure Beta 181C, Shure Beta 52A microphone, Shure KSM141, Shure SM57

19. July 2026

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Sweetwater

Sweetwater’s Mic Locker: Colt Capperrune’s Tour of Sonic Legends

Ever dreamt of diving headfirst into a million-dollar mic stash? Sweetwater, the gear juggernaut, throws open the doors to their legendary mic locker—no velvet ropes, just drawer after drawer of studio gold. Host Colt Capperrune is the perfect candy-store kid, with pro engineer Jason as his tour guide. From chunky vintage classics to modern workhorses, it’s a parade of mics that would tempt even the most jaded gear head. Expect playful banter, sharp opinions, and enough audio nerdery to make your DAW blush.

AEA R44, AEA R88A, Audio-Technica 4050, Audio-Technica 414 ULS, Beyerdynamic M201, Blue Bottle, ElectroVoice RE20, Mojave MAD, Neumann M49, Neumann U47, Neumann U67, RCA 77, Royer 121, Scope Labs Periscope, Shure Beta 52A, Shure SM57, Soyuz V-1, Telefunken Diamond Series

12. December 2025

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Alex Ball

Alex Ball’s 70s Cop Show Music: Funky Chords, Crunchy Brass, and a Rhodes Mk8 on Patrol

Ever wanted to soundtrack a high-speed car chase through the mean streets of Melbourne—or at least your lounge room? Alex Ball’s latest deep dive is a wild ride through the world of 70s cop show music, packed with crunchy chords, swaggering brass, and grooves that could out-funk a possum at a bush doof. With his signature blend of vintage gear nerdery and cinematic flair, Alex unpacks the tricks and tools that made those classic TV themes so unforgettable. Grab a cold one, crank the volume, and get ready for a tutorial that’s as slick as a detective’s moustache and twice

CineSamples CinePerk, EMT 240 Plate Reverb, Ibanez RM 80, Native Instruments Abbey Road 70s Drummer, Native Instruments Session Horns Pro, Rhodes MK8, Shure SM57, Vox V846HW Wah Pedal, Waves Abbey Road Vinyl

26. November 2025

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Free Beat

Free Beat’s Budget Drum Rigs: The Zoom H6 Essential Goes Four Rounds

Ever wondered if a budget audio recorder can survive a four-mic drum assault? Free Beat puts the Zoom H6 Essential through its paces, plugging in a full set of drum mics and letting rip. No fluff, no studio trickery—just raw, honest testing from a creator who’s all about practical, actionable gear advice. If you’re a drummer with more ambition than cash, this one’s for you. Spoiler: the results might just make your wallet and your ears happy. Dive in for the gritty details, but trust us—some things you’ll want to hear for yourself.

AKG P70, Shure Beta 52, Shure SM57, Zoom H6 Essential