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The Vaccines FREE EP and Gig TONIGHT!
Dolphin Music on Jun 22, 2012
The Vaccines have recently anounced that they will be offering a FREE EP download and they will also be playing a gig tonight in East London… first come, first served!
Articles by Dolphin Music
New Squier Affinity Strats
Dolphin Music on May 22, 2013
In funky new Olympic White and Lake Placid Blue. HSS Strats give you great flexibility and playability.
Pioneer DDJ-S1 Now Comes With Serato DJ
Dolphin Music on May 9, 2013
Pro grade controller, software and FX all in one package.
KingKorg Vs. Vintage Analogue
Dolphin Music on May 8, 2013
A great comparison showing how the classic filter models on the KingKorg stand up against the real thing.
Traktor DJ For iPhone
Dolphin Music on May 3, 2013
Now you can get Native Instruments DJ package for your phone. Everything you need to play the party in your pocket.
Reason 7 Parallel Compression & Quantisation Tips
Dolphin Music on Apr 26, 2013
The wait is almost over and Reason 7 will be shipping next week. So in order to whet your anticipation over the weekend here’s a couple of great videos demonstrating Parallel Processing and Audio Quantise.
Alex Hutchings Jumping Through Loops
Dolphin Music on Apr 25, 2013
Running us through his impressive rig, capable of creating an orchestra worth of sounds using a humble guitar, GR-55 Guitar Synth and Boss RC-300 looper.
Doctor Who Soundtrack On Guitar
Dolphin Music on Apr 19, 2013
We’ve been on a bit of a synth tip of late but there’s no reason it should be all about keyboardists.
Launchkey & Reason
Dolphin Music on Apr 18, 2013
The Launchkey takes the Launchpad philosophy further. Adding Launchpad buttons into a comprehensive MIDI controller.
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Rare Beatles Vox Guitar Up For Viewing & Auction
Dolphin Music on Apr 15, 2013
A guitar used by John Lennon & George Harrison is going up for auction in LA and it’s expected to fetch around $250,000.
New Ways To Play With A Superego
Dolphin Music on Apr 2, 2013
The Superego from Electro Harmonix can change the way you play guitar. With rich beds, atmospheres and organ like tones you can kick the keys player out the band.
RCF Ayra 5 In White
Dolphin Music on Mar 27, 2013
Precision made Italian studio monitors. With an illuminating RCF logo and rounded finish meaning the looks match the sound.
Rave Reviews For Dr Green Pedals
Dolphin Music on Mar 19, 2013
Crafted in deepest Essex and shortly expected to come screaming into studios, venues and practice rooms the world over. Dr Green is making quite a stir in his lab.
Gretsch Greats - Tim Armstrong And Billy Duffy
Dolphin Music on Mar 18, 2013
Two great guitarists, each with their own signature hollow body Gretsch.
808s, 303s & 909s - Roland Synths On Radio 1
Dolphin Music on Mar 12, 2013
The Beastie Boys said it “nothing sounds quite like an 808.” Of course legions of producers in hip hop and dance would agree.
Deluxe Bass Big Muff In Premier Guitar
Dolphin Music on Mar 6, 2013
Premier Guitar have reviewed the Deluxe Bass Big Muff Pi and they were pretty impressed.
Novation Release Launchpad App for iPad
Dolphin Music on Mar 1, 2013
Let your music take off from a Launchpad, trigger loops and program beats while setting levels and effects sends. Now iPad users can get in on the action with the free Launchpad iPad app!
Gotye Loving The Ultranova Synth
Dolphin Music on Feb 28, 2013
Belgian-Australian multi-instrumentalist Gotye recently won 3 Grammy’s, well deserved in our opinion. He’s been spreading the love for Novation recently, from the Bass Station to the Ultra Nova he’s always been a fan.
Native Instruments Teasing A New Synth
Dolphin Music on Feb 26, 2013
They’re not giving much away but Native Instruments are teasing us with a video for their latest synth and it sounds pretty good.
Tom Odell Using Roland At The Brits
Dolphin Music on Feb 22, 2013
Tom Odell was the Critic’s Choice at the Brits and played in a special performance backstage, using his trusty Roland digital piano.
Steinberg CMC Physical Controllers For Cubase
Dolphin Music on Feb 20, 2013
Take control of channel strip EQ & compression, drum machines, transport controls and plugin settings.
The Return Of My Bloody Valentine
Dolphin Music on Feb 13, 2013
There are those who swore it would never happen but My Bloody Valentine are back with a new album. In honour of the good news we’ve updated our MBV gear guide, so you can get that incredible wall of sound.
Fall Out Boy Are Back And On Tour
Dolphin Music on Feb 11, 2013
Reported to have broken up but it turns out they were merely on hiatus. Now with a new album and a string of live dates Fall Out Boy will be rocking a radio or venue near you shortly, looking to Save Rock And Roll.
One Amazing Performance From 24 iPads
Dolphin Music on Feb 8, 2013
This class performed a song using 24 iPads along with M-Audio Oxygen controllers, Apogee Jam and iRig audio interfaces. Very impressive and really shows what you can do on even the most compact and portable devices!
New Fender Acoustic Custom Shop
Dolphin Music on Feb 6, 2013
With the new Fender Acoustic Custom Shop in New Hartford, Connecticut there’s something seriously tasty propositions coming from Fender. Both big and small…
Beyonce At The Superbowl
Dolphin Music on Feb 5, 2013
Reckoned to be one of the finest Superbowl half time shows ever, Beyonce hit it out of the park!
A Mackie Cinema Moment
Dolphin Music on Feb 5, 2013
Mackie have put together some fantastic promo videos before but this latest one is a mini masterpiece.
Boss: Effecting Change With New Multi Dimensional Processing
Dolphin Music on Jan 25, 2013
Boss are changing the way we play once again with leading-edge adaptive technology. Responding to your dynamics and style MDP really is unlike anything we’ve heard before.
NAMM 2013: Yamaha’s iPad sequencer for your MOX or MOTIF synth [VIDEO]
Dolphin Music on Jan 25, 2013
And move quick, because there’s special launch pricing too!
Numark Orbit video: “looks like a game controller that crashed into a disco”
Dolphin Music on Jan 24, 2013
Not only is the Numark Orbit the the world’s first wireless handheld DJ controller, but it also has an iPhone-esque accelerometer so you can manipulate sounds simply by tilting the device!
IK Multimedia | Rocking the World of Mobile Music
Dolphin Music on Jan 24, 2013
IK Multimedia are Rocking NAMM 2013, with a sound wave of mobile music awesomeness.
DJ Shiftee in Total KONTROL | Native Instruments Z2
Dolphin Music on Dec 24, 2012
Check out DJ Shiftee with the new Native Instruments traktor Kontrol Z2 DJ Mixer
Lianne La Havas Live | Recorded with Focusrite ISA 430 MkII
Dolphin Music on Dec 3, 2012
Lianne La Havas performs ‘Forget’ - Live at the Village Underground. Recorded using a Focusrite ISA 430 MkII.
Akai MPC Renaissance University | Get to Know
Dolphin Music on Nov 12, 2012
We know you’ve been waiting a long long time for its arrival, but the MPC Renaissance if finally here! Check out the MPC University from Akai, get to know the gear and take a look at Music Radar’s Renaissance Review.
Universal Audio | Ryan Hewitt’s Tips & Tricks
Dolphin Music on Nov 8, 2012
Universal Audio Artist Ryan Hewitt shares his Tips & Tricks in the production of one of his recent projects.
A Look Around the Nord Stockholm Factory
Dolphin Music on Oct 17, 2012
Clavia have been kind enough to give us some insight into the magic that happens in their Nord Stockholm factory.
Ashdown Drophead 30 Bass Combo Demo
Dolphin Music on Sep 21, 2012
The Drophead 30 Combo from Ashdown, from its custom covering to its vintage red grille cloth, bass combos don’t come much cooler than this!
NEW Pioneer XDJ-Aero Wireless DJ System
Dolphin Music on Sep 11, 2012
Breaking the mould, yet again, Pioneer have designed the industry’s first Wi-Fi enabled all-in-one DJ system and native rekordbox player.
Traktor HID Integration With Pioneer
Dolphin Music on Sep 3, 2012
Get the best of both worlds, complete CDJ control and access to the powerful features that Traktor has to offer.
We ❤ Alabama Shakes. They ❤ D’Addario.
Dolphin Music on Aug 17, 2012
We’ll never miss a chance to post a video by one of our favourite bands, especialy when they use some of our top-selling strings.
mo:fo.to Music Photography | Vinnie Mo | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Jul 27, 2012
Vince Mo is a freelance music and action photographer based in the Oxfordshire area. Mo covers a lot of the Oxford music scene, aiming to capture both the atmosphere and artist’s personalities in his shots.
Peavey Artist Focus | Lynyrd Skynyrd
Dolphin Music on Jul 12, 2012
The band’s founding guitarist Gary Rossington teamed up with amp experts at Peavey to create his own signature Amplifier edition.
T in the Park 2012 | Kasabian & Gear
Dolphin Music on Jul 10, 2012
After two fantastic days of performances from the likes of Stone Roses, Calvin Harris and Two Door Cinema Club, the 2012 festival came to a spectacular finish on Sunday night, with Kasabian closing up the 3 day long party.
Kasar Performs on Piano using Ableton Live
Dolphin Music on Jul 5, 2012
Classically trained pianist, Arnold Kasar performs the piece “En Automne”, by sampling from a piano into Ableton Live.
Sound Consultancy 2012 from Resound Media Video on Vimeo.
Sound Consultancy Artist Development | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Jul 5, 2012
Sound Consultancy is an Artist Development Service, helping a growing number of artists make great records, reach new fans and connect with key players in the music industry. Through Artist Development, Promotion and Mentoring artists are taking their music to the next level.
Lostprophets: The Making of “Weapons” from Ken Andrews on Vimeo.
Lostprophets | The Making of Weapons
Dolphin Music on Jul 4, 2012
Check out the incredible video interview, Lostprophets talking about their latest studio album, Weapons.
Bally Studios | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Jun 21, 2012
Bally Studios is a 5 Studio Recording and Rehearsal studio complex in Tottenham. Bally have worked with many big names including the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club and Snow Patrol.
The Guillemots - Live @ Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester
Dolphin Music on Jun 20, 2012
Last night I had the fortunate pleasure to be invited to see The Guillemots play an intimate gig in Manchester’s Hard Rock Cafe. With the release of the first of four studio albums this year – Hello Land – that’s correct, you heard right, FOUR ALBUMS, one can only assume they are one of the busiest bands on the scene right now.
Audio Works Rehearsal Studio | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Jun 12, 2012
Audio Works is professional rehearsal studio in Northampton town centre. They offer large, clean and soundproof rehearsal rooms, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, parking, ear plugs and plectrums.
LostProphets & Faith Guitars
Dolphin Music on Jun 8, 2012
Lee Gaze of Welsh rock super band LostProphets has recently become one of Faith Guitar’s newest artists.
Flow Mastering | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Jun 7, 2012
For over 25 years, WOLF STUDIOS has been providing quality recording, mixing and mastering as one of London’s top independent studios. It is owned and run by mixing & mastering engineer Dominique Brethes and is located opposite Brockwell Park in trendy Brixton, south-west London.
Ocasan | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Jun 1, 2012
Rising superstars of the UK rock scene, Ocasan are contemporary pop/rock at its very finest. Check out their brand new single ‘No One’s Safe in soho.
Famous | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 30, 2012
Famous are a production duo specialising in the production of bass influenced dance music, from dubstep and house to RnB and DnB
EMI & The Little Phatty | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 23, 2012
EMI say that the Moog Little Phatty’s been an absolutely smashing addition to the studio setup. See what other great things they had to say about it
Orange Jim Root Signature Review | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 22, 2012
Most of us are probably still getting used to the idea that Orange have actually released a signature amp, check out this nice little review from iGuitar Mag, because signature or no signature, it’s all about the music!
Lower Than Atlantis | Performing Tonight for Sound City
Dolphin Music on May 18, 2012
Friday’s artist to watch! 9:45pm at the O2 Academy Liverpool, Punk Rock band Lower Than Atlantis will be taking the stage as part of Liverpool Sound City 2012
Alkaline Trio @ Sound City this Thursday Night!
Dolphin Music on May 16, 2012
This year’s Sound City Festival will be seeing Chigago based punk rockers Alkaline Trio take the stage of the O2 Academy tomorrow night. These guys are definitely one to watch!
Luna Kiss | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 15, 2012
Luna Kiss are a Progressive Rock band from Coventry revelling in obscure time signatures and odd arrangements.
Django Django | Coming to Liverpool Sound City 2012
Dolphin Music on May 15, 2012
Another one to watch at Liverpool Sound City this week! Django Django are popular for their quirkiness, and we just know it would be a treat to see them in action, So for those of you atteding any LSC shows this week, be sure to pay a visit to Red Bull Studios @ The Garage this Thursday 17th May.
The Temper Trap: One to Watch at Liverpool Sound City 2012
Dolphin Music on May 14, 2012
In the run up to Liverpool Sound City Festival (Thursday 17th May - Saturday 19th May), we’ll be bringing you our 5 “Ones to Watch” out of the 360 band line-up. First up are the Temper Trap and their full gear guide, plus a sneaky Behind the Scenes of their second album. Dolphin Music will also be taking place in Sound City’s first ever Expo, where you’ll find The Music Hub, DJ Hub, Digital Hub and Stage - your favourite manufacturers, companies, and products bringing you the latest tech tools and gadgets, everything you need to create, record and perform, and the best new innovations in creative and digital technology.
Southern | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 10, 2012
Southern are a musical duo playing mixture of Alternative, Acoustic/Electric Indie, which drifts into a modern style of folk/bluegrass… and they’re performing in Liverpool tonight Thursday 10th May 2012
Søberg Audio Design | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 8, 2012
Søberg Audio Design is a small recording studio based in Norway and after working hard to attain the best quality audio equipment, the studio has aquired a more clients and is now open to the public.
David Leighton | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on May 1, 2012
David Leighton is London based producer, mix engineer and songwriter, who is currently working with multiple styles of music and artists.
The Focusrite Octopre MKII Dynamic on Acoustic Drums
Dolphin Music on May 1, 2012
The Focusrite Octopre MKII Dynamic‘s featured pre amps are optimized to handle extreme levels of sound, making it ideal for acoustic drums… so says Kimberly Thompson
Stefan French | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Apr 30, 2012
Stefan French is a Dublin based composer and musician who provides original music for corporate videos, promos, documentaries, short films and features.
The Alesis SamplePad | Tutorial Video
Dolphin Music on Apr 27, 2012
We don’t know about you, but the idea of having your own personal, compact and customizable drum kit on your lap, when and where you want it sounds pretty good… cue… The Alesis SamplePad
James Ivey | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Apr 24, 2012
Ipswich born, James Ivey is a successful producer, pro audio professional and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Tap Meets Technology | Korg Wavedrum Mini
Dolphin Music on Apr 24, 2012
Check out the capabilities of the Korg Wavedrum Mini in this “Tap meets Technology” video clip.
d4agreg | Supermassive Black Hole on the Zoom G1U
Dolphin Music on Apr 19, 2012
Take a look at this YouTube video of d4agreg making the most out of the Zoom G1U, you can achieve any sound you want. Check out his Zoom verion of Muse’s Supermassive Black Hole!
Three Trapped Tigers | Me & My Rig | All About The Music
Dolphin Music on Apr 19, 2012
Three Trapped Tigers call themselves a noise-trio. Based in London and formed in 2007, they’ve just released their second album which has received great reviews from the likes of Q Magazine, Drowned in Sound and bagged them some BBC 6 Music airplay. We find out their influences, the gear that makes their music, plus upcoming tour dates.
Reggie Watts and the TC Helicon VoiceLive Touch
Dolphin Music on Apr 17, 2012
Reggie Watts is a huge fan of C Helicon’s VoiceLive Touch... “When I first got it, I plugged it in and it was awesome.”
Yamaha THR Amps | Peter Hook | Spotify
Dolphin Music on Apr 16, 2012
We have two new developments to share with you about Yamaha’s range of THR Amplifiers... They’re Good!
Our Boss GT-10 Competition is Almost Over | Get Entering!
Dolphin Music on Apr 16, 2012
The Boss GT-10 Pedal has been discontinued… get one FOR FREE in our competition while you still can!
Brian Hubbard on the Focusrite Liquid Channel
Dolphin Music on Apr 13, 2012
Brian Hubbard tells us why he loves the Focusrite Liquid Channel, what his favourite presets are and shares some hints and tips on achieving a great sound.
Bruno Mars and ALL of his Fenders
Dolphin Music on Apr 13, 2012
You all know his name, you probably know his lyrics but what you might not know is that Bruno Mars and his supporting band use an absolute MASS of Fender Gear.
Rick Fenn | TC Electronic PolyTune and Mini
Dolphin Music on Apr 13, 2012
Find out why Rick Fenn loves his Nova System. TC have brought out the PolyTune Mini, perhaps Fenn will be switching his Polytune for this smaller version.
Korg MicroKORG and ELECTRIBE Rig
Dolphin Music on Apr 13, 2012
Take a guided tour through some of the incredible features of the MicroKORG XL and have a peek into the great specs of the ELECTRIBES from Korg
DJ Shiftee | Greg Nice | TRAKTOR KONTROL F1
Dolphin Music on Apr 13, 2012
DJ Shiftee and Greg Nice show us what the TRAKTOR F1 from Native Instruments is capable of
Jeremy Ellis and The Maschine Mikro
Dolphin Music on Apr 12, 2012
The finger drumming phenomenon that is Jeremy Ellis shows us what he’s made of with the Native Instruments Maschine Mikro
Foster The People Talk About Their Akai MPK61
Dolphin Music on Apr 12, 2012
The incredible Californian indie rock/pop band Foster the People tell us all about their compositional styles and the equipment that helps them translate their ideas when they’re performing… The Akai MPK61
Orange Micro Terror Review | The Gadget Show
Dolphin Music on Apr 12, 2012
The Micro Terror was recently reviewed on The Gadget show, CH5, and let’s just say they’re not far wrong
Line 6 Mobile Keys and NanoStudio
Dolphin Music on Apr 12, 2012
Line 6 Mobile Keys were one of the most exciting new products to come out of NAMM 2012 just a few months ago and NanoStudio is one of their users favourite apps, see more
Akai LPD8 USB Controller Pad | Great Value
Dolphin Music on Apr 10, 2012
The LPD8 is Akai’s
smallest controller pad yet, designed to give you the controls you need for music making
Roland Jupiter 80 Trio Performance
Dolphin Music on Apr 5, 2012
It’s no secret that Roland endorsee Scott Tibbs is a big fan of the Jupiter series and if anyone knows how to get the most out of this beast, it’s this guy…
Maroon 5 | PJ Morton | Apogee ONE
Dolphin Music on Mar 20, 2012
This 5 piece have recently been working with Young Money Records artist PJ Morton, see what Apogee product they can’t do without
Norma Jean | Orange 2x12 & Rockerverb 50
Dolphin Music on Mar 16, 2012
Norma Jean‘s Chris Day and former guitarist Scottie Henry talk to Orange Artist Rep Alex Auxier about their live and studio Orange gear
The Maccabees | Childhood | March 2012 Gig Review
Dolphin Music on Mar 13, 2012
The Maccabees are currently on tour in the UK promoting the release of their third studio album Given to the Wild. Some of the Dolphin Crew caught them at the Leeds and Liverpool shows…
The Boss Pedal Power Story
Dolphin Music on Mar 13, 2012
Boss have been making the world’s most poular compact guitar pedals for over 30 years. From classics such as their legendary Delay and Chorus effects, to their modern day and ground breaking Loop Station Pedals. They have everything you need.
Billy Sheehan | Bass Icon
Dolphin Music on Mar 7, 2012
He’s worked with Talas, the David Lee Roth Band and the likes of Steve Vai, as if his collaborations could possibly add any more stars to his already sky high bass hero status. Billy Sheehan continues our Bass Week @ Dolphin Music…
Victor Wooten | You Make The Music
Dolphin Music on Mar 6, 2012
Bassist, composer, author, and producer… Victor Wooten is most definitely one of the most remarkable musicians of our time. Victor Wooten will be continuing the Dolphin Music Bass Week…
Divinity Roxx the Bass Guitar
Dolphin Music on Mar 6, 2012
As part of our Bass Guitar week at Dolphin Music, we’ll be introducing you to some of the greatest, underrated bassists as well as bass legends. Divinity Roxx is well known for her ferocious bass playing, touring with Victor Wooten and her work as a Musical Director in Beyonce’s all-female dedicated band, Suga Mama’s. We take a look at Divinity Roxx’s bass playing style…
The Blackout | James Davies | Ibanez
Dolphin Music on Mar 2, 2012
Now an exclusive endorser of Ibanez, Davies plays the RG3550 from Ibanez’s Prestige Series of electric guitars…
Dillinger Escape Plan | Jeff Tuttle | Orange Amps
Dolphin Music on Mar 2, 2012
Orange artist rep Alex Auxier sits down with Jeff Tuttle of Dillinger Escape Plan to ask why he loves Orange cabs.
Foo Fighters & Ashdown | Win Big at The 2012 Grammy’s
Dolphin Music on Mar 2, 2012
Ahsdown Amplifiers and The Foo Fighters clean up big time at this year’s Grammy Awards.
Derrin Nauendorf | Yamaha LLX16 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Dolphin Music on Mar 1, 2012
Derrin Nauendorf is a long standing Yamaha Artist, see the elecrto-acoustic that stole his heart…
Yamaha 01V96i Mixer | Review Award
Dolphin Music on Feb 24, 2012
The Yamaha 01V96i Digital Mixing Console was reviewed in MusicTech Magazine earlier this month; check out what it was awarded.
Akai MPK 25 and 49 Videos
Dolphin Music on Feb 23, 2012
CAPTURE EVERY NUANCE OF YOUR PERFORMANCE with the Akai MPK 25 and 49 portable keyboard controllers…
Roland MICRO Cube Guitar Combo Amps say size definately doesn’t matter!!!
Dolphin Music on Feb 23, 2012
With the Roland Micro Cube Combo, what you get is a genuine Roland Cube Combo Amp for a fraction of the price of its big brothers. There is also no compromise on build quality at all with this ultra compact guitar combo.
The Digitech Whammy DT Demo Video
Dolphin Music on Feb 22, 2012
The classic Digitech Whammy was brought back in a new form last year to make the Whammy DT Pedal, take a look at this demo by Jonni Lightfoot, he’ll show you just what its made of.
Moldover and the Novation TWITCH
Dolphin Music on Feb 21, 2012
Check out Moldover on the Novation TWITCH here.
