Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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The Importance Of Creating An Effective Setlist
Even though spontaneity is a key component of any great rock show, you can’t ignore the benefits of creating an effective…
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AKG K240 Studio And K240 MKII Headphone Review
The AKG K240 headphones have been around in one form or another since the mid-seventies and lives on to this day…
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Fender Rumble 500 Bass Combo Amp Review
With the Rumble Bass series, Fender set out to create portable-friendly, lightweight bass amplifier line that didn’t sacrifice overall loudness and tone.…
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Factors that Affect a Pickup’s Tone – Part 1
We all know that pickups are very important to a guitar’s overall tone. While certain other factors such as the wood and…
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Why do Telecasters Sound Brighter than Stratocasters?
Q: “Why do Telecasters Sound Brighter than Stratocasters?” A: Since there are a decent number of models for both the Stratocaster and…
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How To Use The MXR M108 10-Band EQ Pedal
The MXR M108 is a powerful 10-band EQ pedal that can dramatically change the way your signal works. But with so much…
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Mixing Console: Basics And How They Work
Like most other things in professional contexts, mixing consoles (also known as mixing boards, mixing desks or simply mixers) come in a…
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Breaking Down The Fender American Elite Jazz Bass
If you’re a bass player looking for very best that Fender has to offer, look no further than the American Elite Series…
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Ribbon Mics: How They Work, Benefits And More
While dynamic and condensers are the two most common type of microphones used in live situations and recordings, don’t discount the advantages…
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Sennheiser e945 Dynamic Mic Review
A few months back, I took the Sennheiser e935 dynamic vocal mic for a spin and definitely came away impressed. All in…
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What Are Noiseless Electric Guitar Pickups?
Q: What are “Noiseless” single-coil pickups? This is a question that we get asked a lot. It makes sense, as one of…
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History of the Amplifier: Valve vs Solid-State
Marshall JVM215C — an all-valve combo. There really isn’t anything like the warm, colorful sound given off by a vintage vacuum tube…