Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Musicians Who Were Able To Find Success In Other Genres
Changing your genre should either be a breeze or it can fail horribly. If music is your passion and you are…
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Veterans Day: Musicians Who Were In The Military
Happy Veterans Day everyone! Whether you’re out enjoying your day off or doing your part by making it to work, we all…
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Musician Tips: Build A Fan Base From Scratch
If you want to be a successful musician, then having a big and loyal fan base is the most important thing. Your…
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Matching Single-coil With Humbucker Pickups
If you’ve ever thought about getting a guitar that features a humbucker/single-coil pickup setup (such as an HSS, HSH, etc.), you’re not…
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How Do You Match Amp Heads with Speaker Cabinets?
Q: “I’m in the market for a brand new speaker cabinet and I am pretty much lost on how to go about…
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Live Audio Mixing Tips
Live mixing audio setups isn’t advanced science, but it might as well be when you’re new at it. Dealing with live audio…
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How To Learn Songs Faster On Guitar
There are countless guitarists out there who were first inspired to pick up their instrument after listening to a certain song that made them…
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How To Tune A Ukulele
Given the resurgence of the instrument’s popularity in recent years, many who acquire a ukulele for the first time often find themselves…
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Heil Sound PR 35 Dynamic Mic Review
Founded in 1966 by Bob Heil, Heil Sound is a professional audio company that has managed to flourish for decades thanks in…
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Headphones VS Monitors in Recording
Which is the better tool while recording — headphones or monitors? When it comes to home studio recording, there are certainly a…
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Guitar Tips: Improve Your Picking Accuracy
Nowadays, the most common limiting factor for almost every guitar player is their picking hand. What happens is once they develop…
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Guitar Tips: What To Do When You Break A String On Stage
You are enjoying your presentation, and breathlessly leading your audience towards a mesmerizing solo climax, when you suddenly hear that feared ping…