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Zoom MS100BT bluetooth guitar stomp box: NAMM 2013

Posted by Alex Marten on January 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The Zoom MS100BT offers 92 different effects and 8 different amp models in a super-compact stompbox-style pedal (basically a multi-effects pedal functionality in a single pedal much like the Zoom MS50G). However, that’s what not what makes it special: what makes it special is that it has onboard Bluetooth, meaning […]

Rode iXY stereo mic for iPhone announced: NAMM 2013

Posted by Alex Marten on January 9, 2013 · 2 Comments

The likes of Zoom and Tascam better watch their backs: one of the first product announcements prior to the NAMM show this year is the Rode iXY microphone attachment for iPhone or iPad. If the specs are to be believed (24 bit / 96kHz matched cardioid condenser mics in a […]

Bert & Ernie from Sesame Street to join Metallica

Posted by Alex Marten on December 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Following the frankly bewildering (but weirdly OK) appearance of Paul McCartney as front man of Nirvana, the Red Dog Music news desk has been passed evidence that suggests a yet more unlikely pairing: loveable puppets Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street have joined Metallica. No time to watch? Let us […]

7 musical products to help you survive the Mayan apocalypse

Posted by Alex Marten on December 10, 2012 · 3 Comments

Although NASA may deny it, let’s be honest: recent world events point to the impending destruction of our planet, not least the satanic alignment of Carly Rae Jepsen, Girls Aloud, and the guy off of X-Factor as Christmas Number 1 contenders. Below you will find Red Dog Music‘s survival guide: […]

JOB ALERT: We’re looking for a Book Keeper!

Posted by Alex Marten on December 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Sad times for us here at Red Dog Music as Laura, our Administration Manager, will be leaving at the end of February 2013 to head over to the west coast. Laura may not be known to visitors of our shop and website, but she’s been a key part of our […]

Why George Osborne should listen to more music

Posted by Alex Marten on December 5, 2012 · 1 Comment

We don’t often get political at Red Dog Music – we’re generally too busy making music and furnishing other people with the equipment they need to make music – but it is sometimes worthwhile looking at the bigger picture surrounding our shared passion, specifically the bigger financial and political picture. […]

Ableton Live 9 – looking forward to the release date!

Posted by Fynn Callum on November 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

Recently, Ableton announced the forthcoming release of the newest version of Live; can you believe it’s up to version 9 already! The additional features certainly go beyond incremental upgrades and problem fixes, although Live 9 does add some functionality that long-time Live users have been wanting for a long time, such […]