It’s been nearly two decades since the release of the original JDI, and now Radial has introduced a Stereo version to its offering. Alistair McGhee quite literally lifts the lid on the new addition to see what it has in store for users.
Vancouver, BC – Radial Engineering Ltd. is pleased to announce the Headload guitar amplifier attenuator is now shipping. The new Headload allows the artist to reduce the volume levels on stage while driving the amp hard for maximum tone. With the proliferation of in-ear monitors, there has come a tremendous need for reducing sound pressure levels… Read More
Vancouver, BC – Radial Engineering Ltd is pleased to announce a next generation version of the popular JDX Reactor amplifier DI. Radial’s Jay Porter explains: “The JDX has become a staple in professional touring, clubs and houses of worship worldwide. While many engineers were initially skeptical because of previous bad experiences with different ‘red boxes’,… Read More
With guitar rigs, connecting several pedals and amps together can often lead to noisy setups. Guitarists will sometimes turn to using noise gates as a means of trying to eliminate the problem. But these devices not only rob tone, but they hamper the guitar’s attack time and limit natural sustain. The following page gives you several recommendations that can help eliminate noise.
I use the J48 with my Spector NS2000-5 with active EMG pick ups and blend it with my Sunn 300t head out front. When the band travels overseas I simply just run my bass through the J48 and a line from that straight to my in-ears and it’s just as beefy as it sounds coming out of my 8×10 back home; clear pronounced lows and full bodied highs. I love the way it sounds! In the studio I use it to run certain effects direct as well, bypassing the amp/cabinet.
It is said that some people peak in high school. Janet Robin wasn’t having any of that. Her road from youth to late teens was just the prelude to a career that continually showcases her boundless talent and energy. From studying guitar with a superbly talented and famous teacher through rocking it out with the… Read More
When FOH Jon Garber decided to move on to a new challenge after touring with Rascal Flatts for nine years, it turns out he didn’t have to look too far for a fresh gig. In fact, his new job with The Band Perry meant he’d probably be taking the same planes, trains and automobiles as… Read More
David Rosenthal has a pretty plum freelance gig. For 21 years Rosenthal has performed with Billy Joel as keyboardist, adding musical director to his title along the way. Long gone are the days of challenging countless other keyboardists for a job. Rosenthal credits his highly successful career path to his always looking for an ‘edge’.… Read More
Making anything look easy takes a lot of hard work. Standing out from the many who seek success also takes a lot of work. There are a select few whose dedication pays off in unprecedented ways. Success that was elusive and existing only in its potential suddenly moves at a momentum that defies even the… Read More
Hitting the road with young country star Hunter Hayes, Nashville based musician Devin Malone will cross the States and parts of Canada for the next several weeks. Like Hayes, Malone is a multi-instrumentalist but takes up guitar duties for this tour that launched March 20th in Kentucky. Malone wrapped up some exciting projects just prior… Read More