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Record Where Robert Johnson Made Music History
Record Where Robert Johnson Made Music History
By Clive Young. In 1936, The Gunter Hotel hosted a temporary studio that helped change music history; 90 years later, the hotel now has a permanent facility.
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Gartner expects synthetic data use to triple
Top marketing organizations are moving fast. Gartner projects that 60% will use synthetic population data to validate strategy by 2028, up from under 20% today. WARC and the 4As back this trend with their own research. Read the findings in one short sitting. Download the free report
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PreSonus StudioLive SE Series — A Mix Real-World Review
 
PreSonus StudioLive SE Series — A Mix Real-World Review
By Robert Hanson. PreSonus' StudioLive has been around for 10 years and just got an in-depth refresh for 2026—so we took the new offerings for a spin.
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Mixing Zimmer vs. Williams Live in Spatial Audio at the RAH
 
Mixing Zimmer vs. Williams Live in Spatial Audio at the RAH
At the Royal Albert Hall’s recent The Music of Zimmer vs Williams concert, FOH engineer Phil Wright mixed the show in spatial audio.
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UMass Boston Commencement Gets Wireless P.A.
 
UMass Boston Commencement Gets Wireless P.A.
Faced with challenging topography to connect graduates to their commencement ceremony, Capron Lighting & Sound opted to go wireless.
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South African Church Turns to Stage Audio Works
 
South African Church Turns to Stage Audio Works
To overcome a difficult seating layout and low ceilings, Father's House Church turned to Stage Audio Works for help with a new P.A.
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Rich Tuorto Sets Up SongBoy Studios
Rich Tuorto Sets Up SongBoy Studios
SongBoy Studios, a new Brooklyn facility designed by WSDG, aims for a welcoming but professional vibe.
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The Bear Sound Mixers Emmy Interview
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