"Open Mic"

The official online community of Keyboard Magazine. Synths, pianos, software, analog, digital, modeling, virtual instruments, programming tips...this is the place on the web for discussions, debates, opinions and assistance...and the occasional sports thread...

Whether it's info on a scale or mode, advice on buying that new effect pedal, or just a good discussion about guitars, this forum is the place for you. Our own little virtual pub. Come on in and stay a while. Moderated by Myles Rose, Craig Brophy and Reif Spano.

An outlet for all bassists to discuss their ideas, ask questions, and share their knowledge with each other.

If you're in a band (or would like to be in one), here's the place to talk about everything from practice to recording to promoting to touring and much more, Come on in, share your experiences,and learn from the veterans!

Here's the place to find out how to get out of creative ruts, analyze what makes a great song, discover inspirations for writing, and maybe even meet an online collaborator.

Virtual worlds are another performance and composition option. If you are interested in music in places like Second Life or want to find someone else online to collaborate with, you've found the right place

about gear porn, the lust for random noise, dada art, uncontrolled creativity outbreaks and other scourges of humanity.

El sitio perfecto para hablar en Español sobre Tecnología, Acústica, Sonido en Vivo, Tips de Estudio, Equipo, Software y todo lo relacionado con la música e ingeniería en audio, así como para tomarte un relax y contactarte con colegas en todo el mundo de habla hispana.

Whether the sound just hit the mic, is coming out of the speakers, or is anywhere in between, you've come to the right place.

This forum is for those of you that are in a band no matter a weekend warrior or a world tour superstar. Grab a cup of coffee and join us as we gab about all matters for the band!

All Things Drum and Percussion

Moderated by Bill Dooley, former Chief Recording Engineer Atlantic Recording Studios NYC and Record Plant L.A.. Former Director of Recording for Brooklyn/Extasy Recording and The Village. Currently Chief Mastering Engineer Paramount Recording.

Discuss the latest technologies and techniques for all things surround.

Discuss recording techniques and equipment design and usage.

Project Studio Connection: Design/Gear/Computers/MIDI/Pro Tools

Roger has left the building. EQ would like to thank him for years of service and inspiration.

Archives of older topics from the Sound, Studio, and Stage forum

Ein deutschgefuehrtez forum ueber elektronische musik, radikale produktions-/live/sex-techniken, neuveroeffentlichungen, elektronikfestivals, biermissbrauch und beatprogramming.

Producer/Artist/Musician/Songwriter/EQ Columnist/A&R man/Professor Al Kooper answers anything & everything about the ins & outs of the music business. This is an archive that is read-only of all of Al's past discussions.