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Noof Noof Noof has been with Better Music for over 20 years and in the industry for over 30. He started his music touring career at 16 as the drummer for indigenous Australian band Desert Sea and Coloured Stone. One of his bands, Gazma, supported the likes of Killswitch Engage, Misery Signals and The Used and...
Lottie Lottie Heavy metal and Classical don’t often mix, but strings expert Lottie is bringing both in spades. With 11 years of violin playing and all AMEB grades under her belt, Lottie has played as part of the Sydney Youth Orchestra Program and the Regional Youth Orchestra. She also plays guitar and sings and e...
Bob Bob Hiding behind immaculately cascading hair, Bob has been with Better Music for over 15 years and is an expert in guitar setup. His chameleonic playing has taken him to the Czech Republic and has supported everyone from Cryptopsy to Lee Kernaghan.
Matt D Matt D You often can’t talk about Better Music without Matt being mentioned. Matt has a love for classic, vintage & traditional instruments and amplifiers. Matt has shared the stage with many popular acts and has a trick bag of classic 70’s guitar chops and hard rock vocals.
Nik Nik A proud left-handed guitarist and ESP endorsee, he played and toured with his band 8 Foot Sativa for over a decade. With a 10 year tenure at Rock Shop in NZ he brought his talents and punk energy to Australia for Better Music.
Oraine Oraine The virtuoso of pianos, Oraine has had a lifetime of touring and performing around the world. Completely self-taught, he has travelled across the planet from Jamaica to Australia to bring his incredible talent to Better Music.
Jonathan Jonathan Multi-instrumentalist and whistling enthusiast, Jonathan is our Piano & Keyboards Manager. He has studied music and piano on a scholarship. Performing in multiple bands, he can play everything from classical to math rock with his Fender Custom Shop P-Bass.
Jacob Jacob Starting in our warehouse, Jake emerged as a talented producer and sound designer. He’s won a Scholarship of Music and adores the soundplay of Flume, Panda Eyes and Au5. He writes heavy, bass thick tracks, though his obsession with Milo tends to halt his workflow.
Lottie Lottie Heavy metal and Classical don’t often mix, but str...
Bob Bob Hiding behind immaculately cascading hair, Bob has...
Matt D Matt D You often can’t talk about Better Music without Ma...
Nik Nik A proud left-handed guitarist and ESP endorsee, he...
Oraine Oraine The virtuoso of pianos, Oraine has had a lifetime ...
Jonathan Jonathan Multi-instrumentalist and whistling enthusiast, Jo...
Jacob Jacob Starting in our warehouse, Jake emerged as a talen...
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00:04:18 Trust Pilot Reviews | Better Music
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Trust Pilot Reviews | Better Music

To celebrate 10,000 Trust Pilot reviews, we go over some of our favourites from the past 5 years! https://www.bettermusic.com.au/ https://au.trustpilot.com/review/bettermusic.com.au?utm_medium=trustbox&utm_source=MicroStar
00:05:45 Cheap Studio Upgrades | Better Music
Better Music

Cheap Studio Upgrades | Better Music

Feel like your little home studio is finally coming together? Nice speakers, interface, a couple of mics and a laptop. But it’s… lacking something. Here's some cheap and easy upgrades to make your home studio feel that little more professional! 0:00 Intro 0:22 Reflections & Plosives 1:09 Pop Filter 1:51 Reflection Filter 2:33 Cable Management 2:48 RODE XLR ID 3:19 Speaker Vibrations 3:36 Monitor Stand 4:04 Isolation Pads 4:34 Software Input 4:45 MIDI Controllers 5:24 Outro
00:14:53 Efnote 5X Review | Better Music
Better Music

Efnote 5X Review | Better Music

Jimmy reviews the brand spankin' new Efnote 5X! Made by a team compiled of ex-Roland drum engineers, Efnote are out to set a new standard! Get it here - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/efnote-est-5x 0:00 Intro 1:02 Looks 2:52 Feel 7:18 Sound 8:16 Module 10:35 Pros & Cons 13:21 Final Thoughts
00:07:48 Roland RP-701 Home Piano | Better Music
Better Music

Roland RP-701 Home Piano | Better Music

If you’re looking at a piano for the whole family, the Roland RP701 is the perfect package. Sound quality and keyboard feel are the two most important factors when learning to play, and this affordable digital instrument offers bright, rich tone courtesy of Roland’s SuperNATURAL Piano technology, plus our highly playable PHA-4 Standard keyboard for the authentic feel of an acoustic piano. Shop now - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/roland-rp701-cb
00:06:38 Five Sick Synths | Better Music
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Five Sick Synths | Better Music

Jacob show you five SICK SYNTHS we have at Better Music! Shop Now: Behringer RD-6 - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/behringer-rd6-gp-analog-drum-machine-lime Arturia Micro Freak - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/arturia-microfreak Novation AFX Station - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/novation-afx-station Sonicware ELZ-1 - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/sonicware-elz1 Moog Matriarch - https://www.bettermusic.com.au/moog-matriarch-dark
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