Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Best upgrades for a Fender Squier Stratocaster
Today we’ll be looking at some of the most popular upgrades for the Squier Stratocaster by Fender. But before I get to…
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The Benefits Of Bi-Amping Your PA System
Last week, we took a look at the differences between powered and unpowered speakers. In the end, we felt that the convenience…
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Vocal Tips: How To Be Heard While Playing Loud
Great vocals are the center of attention for your fans. When you have taken your responsibility of working hard on your…
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AKG P420 Condenser Multi-Pattern Microphone Review
The AKG P420 is large multi-polar pattern diaphragm condenser microphone built with the budget studio-mic market in mind. But don’t let its…
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A Closer Look At The EMG 81/85 Active Pickups
Quite possibly the most popular pickups in all of hard rock, the EMG 81/85 combo is used by hundreds of hard rock…
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7 Simple And Effective Ways to Motivate Your Bandmates
Band members need to be supported in what they naturally love to do. Motivation will come to them by them being…
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Great Overdrive Pedals Under $100
Although there’s no denying the appeal of a hand-crafted, hand-wired boutique level effects pedal, we can’t all afford to plunk down over…
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Tech Tips: Effects Pedal Signal Chain
An effects pedal signal chain is simply the order in which a series of pedals are connected. If you have ever seen…
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Seymour Duncan 805 Overdrive Effects Pedal Review
While Seymour Duncan will always be primarily known for their huge catalog of pickups, they have quietly amassed an impressive lineup of…
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Non-Music Skills That Can Make You A Better Musician
Music uplifts and unleashes inspiration in our lives. In essence, music is a way of life. For music to impact on our…
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Microphone Polar Patterns
The polar pattern of each microphone indicates how sensitive it is to sound coming from different directions. Taking a look at any…
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Mad Professor Mighty Red Distortion Effects Pedal Review
If you’re familiar with Mad Professor pedals, two things might come to mind – high quality products and a price tag to…