So this good friend calls the Deke and asks if he’d mind drving Larry Carlton and Robben Ford from their hotel to Saratoga’s beautiful outside stage at the Montalvo Center. This leads to listening to both guitar deities do a rousing sound check for the benefit of the soundman and one guy in the audience . . . me. Talk about spoiled. I took a shot of the band’s 1604 VLZ Pro, forgot to shoot the SRM450′s being used as monitors, and well, had a fantastic time listening to…
It’s hot in the desert. And how.
Held at El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort in Tucson, AZ, the scene was set for an event that would be both restful and educational for all involved. After all, it’s easy to relax and share info with the top names in the business when the alternative to an air-conditioned conference room is a 106-degree desert… Yet nights were mild and the energy of the event was enough to keep everyone’s spirits high and inspired.
This site is for nominally people excited about making or recording music. We shouldn’t say discouraging things. So when the Deke says anyone needing that last little bit of encouragement to never pick up the guitar again is encouraged to attend a particular concert, rest assured it’s a compliment. That’s how 1604 VLZ Pro user Larry Carlton’s virtuosity affects the Deke. He plays at a level so far beyond most players it’s sort of astonishing. To make matters worse, Larry will be sharing the stage with another player blessed with “howz he…
In addition to his world-class DJ, mic handling, and production skillz, MYG (pronounced My-G) is the founder and CEO of his own label and studio named Indamix, where he oversees all engineering, licensing and business operations. MYG took time away from his busy touring and production schedule to talk with Mackie about his experience with the new d.2 DJ mixer. Check out the Indamix website at Indamix Records to keep up with his latest drops.
D.2 Mixer
