Steinberg Ships The Grand 3

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce that its much-anticipated major update to The Grand is now shipping to resellers worldwide. The Grand 3 offers the sound of three legendary concert grands, as well as leading electric and upright pianos, all recorded in outstanding quality with two microphone positions in up to 20

More Than A Heartbreaker: Benmont Tench on

“F***ing play it! We’re musicians. We’re in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Play your f***ing guitars!” legendary keyboardist Benmont Tench cries out to his fellow bandmates in a scene from the recent four-hour, career-spanning Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers documentary Running Down A Dream. One visit to Tench’s discography page at

Boogie Down!

Before rock ’n’ roll, there was boogie-woogie. Without boogie, we wouldn’t have Little Richard, Johnnie Johnson, or Jerry Lee Lewis — or half of New Orleans piano music and most of blues. If you play a lot of jazz, you might be uncomfortable with boogie’s rigid left hand, and perhaps the swing feel will seem too restrictive at first.

Digidesign Pro Tools 8: Engineer’s Workhorse Gets

Pro Tools has become a standard in so many studios that there’s always anticipation surrounding any upgrades. Digidesign bills Pro Tools 8 as one of the most significant upgrades yet, and after working with it on multiple projects (including a Bach harpsichord CD by Kathleen McIntosh), I’d have to agree. [Click image above for extra-large