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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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The Benefits of an Amp Simulator
Line 6 is one of the many manufacturers of hardware amp modelers such as this baby How’s it going music…
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Soundproofing A Room
One of the single most annoying inconveniences that most musicians who practice at home must face sooner or later, bar-none, is that…
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Slash 2012 Album Release Date Announced
Slash 2012 Album Release Date Slash has announced that his new studio album will be available on May 22. According to a…
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Mixing Board Breakdown: Part III – Split Consoles, Routing and More
This is a continuation of an earlier article. You can check out earlier segments below: Part I: Introduction and Basics Part II:…
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Lars Ulrich Speaks on Lulu: Failure or Classic?
Source: Antiquiet It is always difficult for bands and artists to stray from what made them famous in the first place.…
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P2P File-sharers Are Actually Music Industry’s Best Customers, Report Finds
Pirates really like their music; Photo Courtesy of the American Assemmbly File sharers are going to ruin the music industry they said.…
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Bassist Oliveri Reunites with QOTSA, AC/DC Dominate iTunes
From Left: Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri Good morning everyone and happy Friday. Let’s check out what’s happening in the rock world…
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Ace Frehley To Release Memoir Sequel
Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley To Release Memoir Sequel Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is working on a second book right now,…
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A History of the Stratocaster Headstock
As you can see, the CBS-era Stratocaster’s (below)headstock was noticeably larger and featured a more pronounced logo. Alone among Fender electric instruments, the…
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Van Halen Erased Original Bassist from Old Album Covers, More
Michael Anthony; Photo Credit to Official Van Halen site Breaking up is hard to do – especially when it’s between you and…
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Ulrich sees Metal in Arctic Monkeys, Bob Welch Death Reaction from Former Band
Official poster for Mission to Lars Lars Ulrich sees a bit of Rush in Arctic Monkeys According to the weekly publication NME…
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The Life and Legacy of Dick Clark
November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012 In the world of American youth culture in regards to music, fewer men can claim…