Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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The Most Expensive Guitars In The World
In 2004, Stevie Ray Vaughan’s iconic 1964 Stratocaster “Lenny” was sold at auction for an astounding $623,500. While that is definitely a…
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THE EDGE AND BONO JOIN THE BOARD OF FENDER
The Edge and Bono, two pioneers of rock music, have joined Fender Musical Instruments Corporation’s board of directors. The Edge and Bono,…
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The Difference Between Overdrive And Distortion
If you were to ask ten different musicians about the differences between distortion and overdrive chances are you’ll get ten different answers.…
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The Difference Between Gain and Trim
Gain and trim are two terms that often confuse players unfamiliar with the terms. What makes matters worse is that manufacturers often…
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The Difference between Feedback and Microphone Noise
Feedback and microphonic noise are two terms that seem to be used and misused as people seem fit. Today, we’re going to…
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The Bogner La Grange Overdrive Boost Guitar Pedal
When the Bogner La Grange Overdrive Boost guitar effects pedal was first introduced way back in NAMM 2014, it was easily one…
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Telefunken M80 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review
The Telefunken M80 is a dynamic microphone designed mainly for live vocal performances but boasts enough range to make it well suited for…
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Tech Tips: The Input Stage in Recording
The input stage of a mixer serves two purposes: it routes microphone and instrument outputs into the mixer and adjusts the signal…
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Tech Tips: The DI Box
Check out all of our DI Boxes right here! The DI box (for direct injection or direct input), also known as a…
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TC Electronic RH450 Bass Amp Head Review
The TC Electronic RH450 bass amplifier head is the company’s first full bass rig and from the looks of it, they’re starting…
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TC Electronic Ditto Looper X2 Pedal Review
When TC Electronic released the Ditto Looper a year back, it was heralded for its pleasantly superb mix of compact design and…
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TC Electronic Announces the PolyTune 2 Mini
TC Electronic has just announced the release of PolyTune 2 Mini, the pint sized version of the followup to one of the…