Sunday, November 9, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Mira Has Arrived!
We have just taken delivery of two USA Paul Reed Smith Mira guitars! Also just arrived - Hagstrom Hollowbody and Chambered guitars with Tremar (Bigsby) Tremolo systems. We've been waiting almost a year for these guitars... Chambered F-hole Hagstrom bass with active p'ups and EQ also just in. These guitars are some real eye candy. Come check'em out. We are now open 7 days a week.
*Note: fadersmusic.com will be undergoing some maintenance over the next several days, we apologize for any disruptions.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Home Recording.....Facts and Fiction pt.1
Alright with the winter season fast approaching and the carnal urge to stay indoors coming fast upon us, now is the time to reaclamate yourself with your instrument and your computer or standalone recorder.
So in this three part issue, we will discuss a basic home recording setup as well as some ways to put it into practice.
PT.1 The Recording Device - The Computer
The main preference for studio's is a computer, because of it's extremely powerful and expansive nature. Any computer purchased since around 2001 and onward is likely suitable for setting up a basic recording studio. The main issues to look at when selecting a computer are
a)Processor
b)Ram ( Program Memory)
c)Hard Drive (Physical Memory)
d)Connectivity
USB 1.0 / 2.0 / Firewire 400 / 800 /
a)The processor is important because it handles the work. Its like that little team of workers that when working together and efficiently can get the job done fast and clean, or when overworked they will slow down and do poor work. Most processors available in newer computers within the last two years are either Duo Core or Quad Core. The way to look at it is as follows: Up until recently most computers had one processor with one core in it, and that core spent its time executing all your tasks that you wanted to run on the computer. The processors that are out now are still one processor, but they can have multiple cores. These cores share the tasks that you want to operate and thus share the load, operating faster. This is useful for recording when you want to record multiple takes at the same time, and then later also edit volume and effects. It gives your computer more available power to process the tasks you want it to.
b)RAM is a little easier to explain, its the memory that programs use to execute parts of themselves, Its a random access memory that programs can use to overflow and give themselves space to do their actions, and hold items that in operation but not saved to a physical location. So the more RAM you have the faster your computer will start up potentially and also the faster and with less errors your will be able to record. Typically a home computer will have 1GB to 4GB of Ram. With RAM its the more the merrier.
c)Hard Drive's have become cheaper and cheaper as time goes on. Well known brands are Seagate and Western Digital. Hard Drives can come in internal or external. The internal hard drives are of course stored inside your computer, external, well you get the picture, they are store outside of the computer, usually mobile in nature. For audio purposes its important to have a hard drive that is 7200 RPM or higher, and preferably is an ATA not IDE drive. The lettering refers to its connection to your motherboard. Audio applications seem to benefit from the ATA connectiviy. If you are planning to save your songs, it helps to have space. The reason being each track you record will likely save in WAV or AIFF file format which take up space. In terms of size, a 3 minute WAV or AIFF will likely be the same size as a full album of 12 MP3's. So if you are recording an album you will likely fill up space fast. In this case it helps to have either one smaller hard drive for running your plugins/effects and Operating system and then another just for stored audio files. Or to have one hard drive and have it partitioned to allow for easier finding and access. For the basic home studio any hard drive or drives around 120 GB and higher will be of use.
d)Connectivity
USB 1.0 : Is an out of date form of USB. It still operates the same and looks the same, just way slower.
USB 2.0 : Is the current form of USB and looks the same as USB 1.0. Most computers in the last 5 years use USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is as fast as other connections, but is more useful in one way communication as it sends its information in bursts instead of in a more evenflow two way communication. Most beginning audio interfaces/breakout boxes for recording will be USB 2.0 as most will be just recording one track at a time. The are also commonplace on midi controllers for synthesizer sounds or piano and drum sounds.
FIREWIRE 400 : Is a 4 or 6 pin connector developed by apple. It is typically a more stable connection for audio and video applications. In comparison to USB 2.0 it operates accordingly.
While USB 2.0 nominally runs faster than FireWire 400, typical USB PC-connections rarely exceed sustained transfers of about half of its potential. This is likely due to USB's reliance on your computers processor to manage low-level USB activities, whereas FireWire delegates the same tasks to the interface hardware. For example, the FireWire host interface supports memory-mapped devices, which allows high-level protocols to run without loading the host CPU with interrupts and buffer-copy operations.
FIREWIRE 800: is a 9 pin connector version of firewire that is backwards compatible with firewire 400. The 9 pin version is substantially faster than Firewire 400.
In terms of use normally hard drives for audio or video are firewire 400 or 800 and multiple track interfaces as well as firewire based. Whereas single track devices and midi controllers are usually USB 2.0
In the next installment we will go through how to put all of these items into practical use.
-If you have any questions feel free to contact me at kyle@fadersmusic.com
So in this three part issue, we will discuss a basic home recording setup as well as some ways to put it into practice.
PT.1 The Recording Device - The Computer
The main preference for studio's is a computer, because of it's extremely powerful and expansive nature. Any computer purchased since around 2001 and onward is likely suitable for setting up a basic recording studio. The main issues to look at when selecting a computer are
a)Processor
b)Ram ( Program Memory)
c)Hard Drive (Physical Memory)
d)Connectivity
USB 1.0 / 2.0 / Firewire 400 / 800 /
a)The processor is important because it handles the work. Its like that little team of workers that when working together and efficiently can get the job done fast and clean, or when overworked they will slow down and do poor work. Most processors available in newer computers within the last two years are either Duo Core or Quad Core. The way to look at it is as follows: Up until recently most computers had one processor with one core in it, and that core spent its time executing all your tasks that you wanted to run on the computer. The processors that are out now are still one processor, but they can have multiple cores. These cores share the tasks that you want to operate and thus share the load, operating faster. This is useful for recording when you want to record multiple takes at the same time, and then later also edit volume and effects. It gives your computer more available power to process the tasks you want it to.
b)RAM is a little easier to explain, its the memory that programs use to execute parts of themselves, Its a random access memory that programs can use to overflow and give themselves space to do their actions, and hold items that in operation but not saved to a physical location. So the more RAM you have the faster your computer will start up potentially and also the faster and with less errors your will be able to record. Typically a home computer will have 1GB to 4GB of Ram. With RAM its the more the merrier.
c)Hard Drive's have become cheaper and cheaper as time goes on. Well known brands are Seagate and Western Digital. Hard Drives can come in internal or external. The internal hard drives are of course stored inside your computer, external, well you get the picture, they are store outside of the computer, usually mobile in nature. For audio purposes its important to have a hard drive that is 7200 RPM or higher, and preferably is an ATA not IDE drive. The lettering refers to its connection to your motherboard. Audio applications seem to benefit from the ATA connectiviy. If you are planning to save your songs, it helps to have space. The reason being each track you record will likely save in WAV or AIFF file format which take up space. In terms of size, a 3 minute WAV or AIFF will likely be the same size as a full album of 12 MP3's. So if you are recording an album you will likely fill up space fast. In this case it helps to have either one smaller hard drive for running your plugins/effects and Operating system and then another just for stored audio files. Or to have one hard drive and have it partitioned to allow for easier finding and access. For the basic home studio any hard drive or drives around 120 GB and higher will be of use.
d)Connectivity
USB 1.0 : Is an out of date form of USB. It still operates the same and looks the same, just way slower.
USB 2.0 : Is the current form of USB and looks the same as USB 1.0. Most computers in the last 5 years use USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is as fast as other connections, but is more useful in one way communication as it sends its information in bursts instead of in a more evenflow two way communication. Most beginning audio interfaces/breakout boxes for recording will be USB 2.0 as most will be just recording one track at a time. The are also commonplace on midi controllers for synthesizer sounds or piano and drum sounds.
FIREWIRE 400 : Is a 4 or 6 pin connector developed by apple. It is typically a more stable connection for audio and video applications. In comparison to USB 2.0 it operates accordingly.
While USB 2.0 nominally runs faster than FireWire 400, typical USB PC-connections rarely exceed sustained transfers of about half of its potential. This is likely due to USB's reliance on your computers processor to manage low-level USB activities, whereas FireWire delegates the same tasks to the interface hardware. For example, the FireWire host interface supports memory-mapped devices, which allows high-level protocols to run without loading the host CPU with interrupts and buffer-copy operations.
FIREWIRE 800: is a 9 pin connector version of firewire that is backwards compatible with firewire 400. The 9 pin version is substantially faster than Firewire 400.
In terms of use normally hard drives for audio or video are firewire 400 or 800 and multiple track interfaces as well as firewire based. Whereas single track devices and midi controllers are usually USB 2.0
In the next installment we will go through how to put all of these items into practical use.
-If you have any questions feel free to contact me at kyle@fadersmusic.com
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Thanksgiving Hours
Faders Thanksgiving Store Hours
FRIDAY 9-6
SATURDAY 9-6
SUNDAY - closed
MONDAY - closed
There will be music lessons on Saturday as usual but not on Monday. Your lesson will carry over to the next week.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
FRIDAY 9-6
SATURDAY 9-6
SUNDAY - closed
MONDAY - closed
There will be music lessons on Saturday as usual but not on Monday. Your lesson will carry over to the next week.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Friday, October 3, 2008
NEW PRS SE IN STOCK!
We received a new shipment of PRS SE Guitars in today!!
We got in a tremonti, and allender, a custom with tremolo and a custom semi-hollow.
Heres some pics.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
PRS Promo
Many guitarists believe that Paul Reed Smith (PRS) makes the best electric guitars on the planet.
Now is a great time to see for yourself. For a limited time we are giving away some PRS swag to anyone who comes into Faders and tries any of our PRS guitars.
Check out the PRS website at www.prsguitars.com
Now is a great time to see for yourself. For a limited time we are giving away some PRS swag to anyone who comes into Faders and tries any of our PRS guitars.
Check out the PRS website at www.prsguitars.com
Thursday, September 18, 2008
How cool is this!?!!?
Check out the Limited Edition Camo Half Stack from Laney...
We only got one (120watt head + 4x12 cab) and it's only.................................. $729 or
We only got one (120watt head + 4x12 cab) and it's only.................................. $729 or
$18.78 per month!
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
It Begins...
Well the shipments have really started to come in now. As you can see from the pictures we have a bunch of Dean Razorbacks and ML's in - with more to come very soon.
A massive shipment of the new Hagstrom acoustic guitars has arrived too (the first ever quilt maple top Hag acoustics)
The amazing Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad - real time effect control/synth on an XY pad - now in.
A nice selection of cool books has arrived too - topics include every facet of recording and guitar maintenance along with songbooks, theory and lesson books.
A bunch of tube, digital and solid state full stacks, half stacks and combos are enroute and should be here shortly.
I will keep updating - (the Dean's will not last - especially seeing as how we got special pricing on some models making them less than they have ever been before). Come in and see them for yourself!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
New Arrivals
Finally some of the MIAC orders have started to arrive! Everything from Books and DVD's to Fender pedals and Dean Razorbacks have started to come in.
We have upwards of 50 to 60 acoustic, electric and bass guitars on the way from Tanglewood, Hagstrom, Schecter, Dean and PRS.
Come in and check out the incredible M-Audio NRV10 Firewire mixer - perfect for home recording and/or live performance - truly a one of a kind product.
More updates to follow as gear flows in...
We have upwards of 50 to 60 acoustic, electric and bass guitars on the way from Tanglewood, Hagstrom, Schecter, Dean and PRS.
Come in and check out the incredible M-Audio NRV10 Firewire mixer - perfect for home recording and/or live performance - truly a one of a kind product.
More updates to follow as gear flows in...
Saturday, August 30, 2008
HOURS AND NEWS
+On Monday September 1st Faders Music and Recording will be closed due to the long weekend. Tuesday we will be open 10-7 (last day of summer hours)
We will resume our regular hours effective wednesday September 3. Those hours will be as follows
*Mon thru Friday - 9am til 9pm
*Saturday 9am til 6pm
Have a great long weekend!
We will resume our regular hours effective wednesday September 3. Those hours will be as follows
*Mon thru Friday - 9am til 9pm
*Saturday 9am til 6pm
Have a great long weekend!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
MIAC
Well... another MIAC show is done. What's MIAC you ask? It is simply the Music Industry Trade Show. It is hosted at the center of the universe... Toronto. (Think NAMM show only smaller and Canadian).
Manufacturers and Suppliers set up booths (a la the Brandon Home Show - only way bigger - and let's face it - way cooler) and tout their wares to us weary Musical Instument Dealers.
Many decisions are made at these shows which ultimately lead to what we all get to see stocked in our favorite neighbourhood music stores. Dealers get to touch and feel pretty much everything that is available and decide what we think would be cool to bring in.
Some of the lucky ones even get previews of up and coming products from major manufacturers. Everything from guitar picks to guitars to modular stage systems and line array live sound venue systems are on display.
Anyways, we saw some cool stuff and some not so cool stuff. Met some cool people and some not so cool people... but more importantly we ordered a lot of stuff. Over the next several weeks Faders will get stuffed with some really great gear.
To give you a hint... the VAST majority is guitars and guitar related. But there may be some surprises in the PA, synth and *recording* sections as well. As the gear starts to trickle in we will be sure to let it be known with pics and descriptions and prices etc. That's it for now.
See you soon.
-Chris
Manufacturers and Suppliers set up booths (a la the Brandon Home Show - only way bigger - and let's face it - way cooler) and tout their wares to us weary Musical Instument Dealers.
Many decisions are made at these shows which ultimately lead to what we all get to see stocked in our favorite neighbourhood music stores. Dealers get to touch and feel pretty much everything that is available and decide what we think would be cool to bring in.
Some of the lucky ones even get previews of up and coming products from major manufacturers. Everything from guitar picks to guitars to modular stage systems and line array live sound venue systems are on display.
Anyways, we saw some cool stuff and some not so cool stuff. Met some cool people and some not so cool people... but more importantly we ordered a lot of stuff. Over the next several weeks Faders will get stuffed with some really great gear.
To give you a hint... the VAST majority is guitars and guitar related. But there may be some surprises in the PA, synth and *recording* sections as well. As the gear starts to trickle in we will be sure to let it be known with pics and descriptions and prices etc. That's it for now.
See you soon.
-Chris
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Music Lesson Registration
Fall Music Lessons Registrations are now open!
We have schedules nailed down for most instruments and teachers. Lessons are available Monday through Saturday.
Be sure to come in early to register and choose your time before the rush!
Call for more details and availablilty 571-0428
We are open 10-7 Mon, Tues, Wed / 10-8 Thurs / 10-6 Fri & Sat
Remember - returning students don't have to pay a registration fee!!!
We have schedules nailed down for most instruments and teachers. Lessons are available Monday through Saturday.
Be sure to come in early to register and choose your time before the rush!
Call for more details and availablilty 571-0428
We are open 10-7 Mon, Tues, Wed / 10-8 Thurs / 10-6 Fri & Sat
Remember - returning students don't have to pay a registration fee!!!
Friday, August 1, 2008
Long Weekend Hours
Faders August Long Weekend Hours
Saturday 10-6
Sunday - closed
Monday - closed
Back to normal Tuesday - Have a great weekend!!!
Congratulations to Mitch B. - Winner of the weekend passes and camping pass to RFM!!
Saturday 10-6
Sunday - closed
Monday - closed
Back to normal Tuesday - Have a great weekend!!!
Congratulations to Mitch B. - Winner of the weekend passes and camping pass to RFM!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Shred School (updated July 22 5:06pm)
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
BRANDON'S FIRST EVER SHRED SCHOOL IS COMING TO A FADERS NEAR YOU!
A GROUP COURSE DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GUITAR PLAYERS WHO FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED!!!
LEARN HOW TO SWEEP, TAP, DIVE, SQUEEEEEAAAAAAL AND MORE!
COMING THIS AUGUST - WATCH FOR ALL THE DETAILS IN THE NEXT FADERS NOISELETTER OR COME ON IN FOR DETAILS.
SPONSORED IN PART BY DEAN GUITARS, SCHECTER GUITARS & KRANK AMPS
(UPDATE)
- SHRED SCHOOL IS HAPPENING AUGUST 11TH-15TH.
- 5 DAYS OF INTENSE SHRED TRAINING.
- COURSE DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED GUITARISTS
- 1 1/2 HOURS PER DAY FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT
- COST $150 + GST (INCLUDES MATERIALS)
- MORNING AND EVENING GROUPS AVAILABLE
- SPACES ARE LIMITED SO DON'T WAIT TO SIGN UP!
BRANDON'S FIRST EVER SHRED SCHOOL IS COMING TO A FADERS NEAR YOU!
A GROUP COURSE DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GUITAR PLAYERS WHO FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED!!!
LEARN HOW TO SWEEP, TAP, DIVE, SQUEEEEEAAAAAAL AND MORE!
COMING THIS AUGUST - WATCH FOR ALL THE DETAILS IN THE NEXT FADERS NOISELETTER OR COME ON IN FOR DETAILS.
SPONSORED IN PART BY DEAN GUITARS, SCHECTER GUITARS & KRANK AMPS
(UPDATE)
- SHRED SCHOOL IS HAPPENING AUGUST 11TH-15TH.
- 5 DAYS OF INTENSE SHRED TRAINING.
- COURSE DESIGNED FOR INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED GUITARISTS
- 1 1/2 HOURS PER DAY FOR 5 DAYS STRAIGHT
- COST $150 + GST (INCLUDES MATERIALS)
- MORNING AND EVENING GROUPS AVAILABLE
- SPACES ARE LIMITED SO DON'T WAIT TO SIGN UP!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Faders Music and Recording: JULY NEWS!!!!
Well, we are officially a few weeks into Summer. There will be a few exciting developments going on inside of Faders this month of July - as quick as the seasons change and evolve here in Brandon, Manitoba, so shall Faders Music and Recording.
Here is a brief snippet, without giving much away as of yet:
-Our webdomain will be undergoing changes in the coming weeks.
www.fadersmusic.com
-Our instore appearance has been altered as well, with focus shifted throughout displays and brands. Stop on by and you might even notice new products and services.
-We are currently offering easy monthly payments on all products - even recording time - so for those of you that wanted to record that brilliant first album or pickup that new piece of gear but feel you dont have the pocket money to fund it, now is the time to book a session this summer and pay for it monthly from the ease of your computer chair at home...
-We have new PRS and Hagstrom eletric guitars in stock - a select few with "actual" Seymour Duncan pickups in them, not just the usual "duncan designed"....you'll have to hear them, its something to behold.
- New effects and software has arrived.
- A variety of new strings and accessories are in stock
- We are now proud to announce that we have a selection of preamp and power tubes in stock
-Stay posted, as many, many more things get shaken up this July......I would say more, but sometimes a little suspense, is worth it in the long run...
-Kyle
Here is a brief snippet, without giving much away as of yet:
-Our webdomain will be undergoing changes in the coming weeks.
www.fadersmusic.com
-Our instore appearance has been altered as well, with focus shifted throughout displays and brands. Stop on by and you might even notice new products and services.
-We are currently offering easy monthly payments on all products - even recording time - so for those of you that wanted to record that brilliant first album or pickup that new piece of gear but feel you dont have the pocket money to fund it, now is the time to book a session this summer and pay for it monthly from the ease of your computer chair at home...
-We have new PRS and Hagstrom eletric guitars in stock - a select few with "actual" Seymour Duncan pickups in them, not just the usual "duncan designed"....you'll have to hear them, its something to behold.
- New effects and software has arrived.
- A variety of new strings and accessories are in stock
- We are now proud to announce that we have a selection of preamp and power tubes in stock
-Stay posted, as many, many more things get shaken up this July......I would say more, but sometimes a little suspense, is worth it in the long run...
-Kyle
Monday, June 23, 2008
Hours
Summer Hours Effective Wednesday July 2
Monday 10-7
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-7
Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday Closed
Music Lessons - The last day of regular music lessons is Thursday June 26th. Lessons are available throughout the summer! Come in to schedule your spot.
Monday 10-7
Tuesday 10-7
Wednesday 10-7
Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday Closed
Music Lessons - The last day of regular music lessons is Thursday June 26th. Lessons are available throughout the summer! Come in to schedule your spot.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
You guys asked for it...
Dean Razorback V with Floyd Rose. Custom hardshell case included. About $28/month. We only have one. Check it out before it's gone!
www.myspace.com/fadersmusic - 10 Daze of Tone - a pretty good read. Also can be found on our Facebook Group.
Monday, June 16, 2008
1O DaZE of tONe
1O dazE OF tOnE. .... a dIScusSIon.... fIND iT At MYspacE.cOM/FADerSMUsiC aNd THe faDErS faCEBoOk groUP.............. iT beGins toDAy.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Fathers Day at Faders
We have lots and lots of cool stuff for dad this Fathers Day.
We just got in a nice bunch of drumsets from Mapex and Basix.
Also in: Ampeg SVT cabs - 15" + tweet and used 2x10. Great prices on both!
Open 9-9 weekdays and 9-6 Saturday
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Videos up
The videos from FaderFest are now up on our YouTube channel...
www.youtube.com/fadersmusic
Check'em out!
Pictures will be up tomorrow.
www.youtube.com/fadersmusic
Check'em out!
Pictures will be up tomorrow.
Monday, June 2, 2008
FaderFest!
Thanks to everyone for coming out to FaderFest on Saturday. The weather was perfect and the bands all played great!
Tree Canada also thanks everyone for eating and drinking - we were able to raise almost $200 for the cause.
A special thanks to the bands:
The Knockout, Nuthin' But Trouble, Effect and Cause, Left of Centre, Halfway Tree, Saxton and Flea Market Creep.
Thanks again to Brodie Hay for doing sound and to everyone who helped cook hotdogs and organize the whole show - you know who you are.
We are definitely going to do it again next year!
VIDEO AND PICTURES FROM FADERFEST WILL BE ON OUR WEBSITE TOMORROW AND OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Tree Canada also thanks everyone for eating and drinking - we were able to raise almost $200 for the cause.
A special thanks to the bands:
The Knockout, Nuthin' But Trouble, Effect and Cause, Left of Centre, Halfway Tree, Saxton and Flea Market Creep.
Thanks again to Brodie Hay for doing sound and to everyone who helped cook hotdogs and organize the whole show - you know who you are.
We are definitely going to do it again next year!
VIDEO AND PICTURES FROM FADERFEST WILL BE ON OUR WEBSITE TOMORROW AND OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
FaderFestFinalDetails....
Here are the times that the bands will be playing:
1:00 - 1:30 - The Knockout
1:45 - 2:15 - Nuthin But Trouble
2:30 - 3:00 - Effect and Cause
3:15 - 3:45 - Left of Centre
4:00 - 4:30 - Halfway Tree
4:45 - 5:15 - Saxton
5:30 - 6:00 - Flea Market Creep
Be sure to come out and support all these great local bands!
1:00 - 1:30 - The Knockout
1:45 - 2:15 - Nuthin But Trouble
2:30 - 3:00 - Effect and Cause
3:15 - 3:45 - Left of Centre
4:00 - 4:30 - Halfway Tree
4:45 - 5:15 - Saxton
5:30 - 6:00 - Flea Market Creep
Be sure to come out and support all these great local bands!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Cash up for Grabs (edited 05/20/08 11:00pm)
If you are between 8 and 21 and you have a talent - there is a Talent Contest for you at the Brandon Summer Fair and you could win up to $1000!
If you have a band - and you are in high school - enter the Battle of the Bands at the Summer Fair. Prize money looks to be $500 for the winning band.
ENTRY FORMS FOR BOTH AVAILABLE AT FADERS MUSIC.
Get more details at http://www.brandonfairs.com/
Also this year the Zipper is back - oh yeah! So be sure to check it out (Faders is sponsoring both events and the Zipper)
The fair runs June 4th - 8th.
If you have a band - and you are in high school - enter the Battle of the Bands at the Summer Fair. Prize money looks to be $500 for the winning band.
ENTRY FORMS FOR BOTH AVAILABLE AT FADERS MUSIC.
Get more details at http://www.brandonfairs.com/
Also this year the Zipper is back - oh yeah! So be sure to check it out (Faders is sponsoring both events and the Zipper)
The fair runs June 4th - 8th.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Update
FADERFEST 2 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!
Here is the confirmed list of bands playing at this year's FaderFest in no particular order. Check out their websites!
Flea Market Creep http://www.fleamarketcreep.com/
Left of Centre http://www.myspace.com/leftofcentreonline
Effect and Cause http://www.myspace.com/effectandcausemusic
Saxton http://www.myspace.com/saxtonband
Halfway Tree http://www.myspace.com/halfwaytreeband
The Knockout http://www.myspace.com/theknockoutband
Nuthin But Trouble http://www.nuthinbuttrouble.com/
We are really looking foward to this year's FaderFest. Be sure to come out and see these bands play out front of Faders Music on Saturday May 31st. The show starts at 1pm!
Come hungry because we will have super-awesome BBQ'd hotdogs. All proceeds from hotdog and drink sales will be donated to Canadian Charity Tree Canada - because we really go through a lot of trees around here...
Here is the confirmed list of bands playing at this year's FaderFest in no particular order. Check out their websites!
Flea Market Creep http://www.fleamarketcreep.com/
Left of Centre http://www.myspace.com/leftofcentreonline
Effect and Cause http://www.myspace.com/effectandcausemusic
Saxton http://www.myspace.com/saxtonband
Halfway Tree http://www.myspace.com/halfwaytreeband
The Knockout http://www.myspace.com/theknockoutband
Nuthin But Trouble http://www.nuthinbuttrouble.com/
We are really looking foward to this year's FaderFest. Be sure to come out and see these bands play out front of Faders Music on Saturday May 31st. The show starts at 1pm!
Come hungry because we will have super-awesome BBQ'd hotdogs. All proceeds from hotdog and drink sales will be donated to Canadian Charity Tree Canada - because we really go through a lot of trees around here...
Friday, May 2, 2008
Noiseletter 10
Here is the Faders Noiseletter 10th Issue.
If you want the Noiseletter delivered directly to your email every month email chris@fadersmusic.com and put "Noiseletter" as the subject.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
FaderFest 2 Updated
Mark it on your calenders folks... FaderFest 2 is Saturday May 31st!
We have some great bands already booked.
See the list of so-far-booked bands in the Faders Forum - on the website. www.fadersmusic.com
Feel free to sign up and post comments about the bands - where and when you've seen them before - how awesome they are etc.
More nuggets of neatness can also be found in the forum. Check it out!
We have some great bands already booked.
See the list of so-far-booked bands in the Faders Forum - on the website. www.fadersmusic.com
Feel free to sign up and post comments about the bands - where and when you've seen them before - how awesome they are etc.
More nuggets of neatness can also be found in the forum. Check it out!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Dave Mustaine
Get the NEW Dave Mustaine VMNT with a hardshell case for less than $31 per month! Plus we will throw in the wicked cool Pocket Metal Muff - screaming metal pedal from the psychotic geniuses at Electro-Harmonix for free! This is a great deal because Dave says so.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Recording Course
Sharpen your recording skills so that YOU can record your band's demo this summer. We can help you get great results with your home studio setup - no matter how high-end or lousy it is!
Sign up for the Faders Home Recording Course - Level 1 and 2.
Level 1 starts Monday May 12th
6 week program
$200 includes textbook, course materials & 12 hours of intensive studio training
Only 5 spots available
*SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST*
Come in for all the details.
More info to follow on Level 2.
Sign up for the Faders Home Recording Course - Level 1 and 2.
Level 1 starts Monday May 12th
6 week program
$200 includes textbook, course materials & 12 hours of intensive studio training
Only 5 spots available
*SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST*
Come in for all the details.
More info to follow on Level 2.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Now In Stock
We just received 4 more PRS SE guitars today. They are:
Custom Trem Flame Blue Matteo
Custom Hardtail Flame Black/Grey
Custom Semi-Hollow Natural
SE One Black
They start at $499 and come with a nice PRS case. Check them out before they disappear.
Custom Trem Flame Blue Matteo
Custom Hardtail Flame Black/Grey
Custom Semi-Hollow Natural
SE One Black
They start at $499 and come with a nice PRS case. Check them out before they disappear.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Interesting Fact
Did you know that you can make payments on any gear you want at Faders?
Guitars, Amps, Drums, Recording Gear, a PA System for your band... anything.
Guitars, Amps, Drums, Recording Gear, a PA System for your band... anything.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Krank it Up
They are here. All Tube. Made in the USA. Krank Rev Jr. Wow. See more pics in the photos section at http://www.fadersmusic.com/.
Krank videos are up now too.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The Surprise
We promised a St. Hagstrom's Day Surprise, so here it is...
Hagstrom's highly anticipated acoustic guitars are finally here!
We have a great selection of them in stock right now at great introductory prices so be sure to come in and try out some of these awesome guitars.
See more pics at www.fadersmusic.com
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Check Out the FORUM
Hey, There, You, Reading the Internet......Go check out the Forum on the revamped http://www.fadersmusic.com and click on FORUM and start discussions on gear, life, music, and etc. Its the perfect opportunity to get questions answered and posed..
Leave your comments, arguments, thoughts and or your feelings. Nows your chance to speak your mind freely. Please though no #@!* swearing of course. As it is an all ages forum.
-Kyle
Leave your comments, arguments, thoughts and or your feelings. Nows your chance to speak your mind freely. Please though no #@!* swearing of course. As it is an all ages forum.
-Kyle
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Hagstrom Guitar Giveaway
As part of St. Hagstrom's Days, we are having a draw for a Hagstrom F200P electric guitar autographed by Canadian music legend Colin James!
The guitar has a set neck and great sounding P90 pickups. It is vintage white and comes with a tweed hardshell case.
Starting Tuesday March 11th and continuing until April 12th, every $10 purchase gets you an entry into the draw!
April 12th is Faders "First Orbit Complete" 1st birthday celebration.
To see pictures of the guitar, click the photos link on our homepage www.fadersmusic.com
The guitar has a set neck and great sounding P90 pickups. It is vintage white and comes with a tweed hardshell case.
Starting Tuesday March 11th and continuing until April 12th, every $10 purchase gets you an entry into the draw!
April 12th is Faders "First Orbit Complete" 1st birthday celebration.
To see pictures of the guitar, click the photos link on our homepage www.fadersmusic.com
Thursday, March 6, 2008
New Faders Website
As you may have noticed, there are some changes happening to http://www.fadersmusic.com/
Over the next little while you will see how we are offering much more content and media including pictures and videos that will stimulate your senses and tantilize your obsession for gear.
In-store product reviews, footage from recording sessions, sales, contests, events, concerts, interviews and more will all be accessed directly from fadersmusic.com.
Keep checking because there will be lots going on.
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St. Hagstrom's Days
Faders is having a week long event celebrating the super fantasticness of our beloved Hagstrom guitars! There will be a draw for a free Hagstrom guitar and tons of Hagstrom swag too. (There might even be a surprise or two).
March 11th - 17th at Faders - Look for the HUGE LEPRECHAUN.
Over the next little while you will see how we are offering much more content and media including pictures and videos that will stimulate your senses and tantilize your obsession for gear.
In-store product reviews, footage from recording sessions, sales, contests, events, concerts, interviews and more will all be accessed directly from fadersmusic.com.
Keep checking because there will be lots going on.
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St. Hagstrom's Days
Faders is having a week long event celebrating the super fantasticness of our beloved Hagstrom guitars! There will be a draw for a free Hagstrom guitar and tons of Hagstrom swag too. (There might even be a surprise or two).
March 11th - 17th at Faders - Look for the HUGE LEPRECHAUN.
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Check Out the updates that are constantly going on, on the new Fadersmusic.com website
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