Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Shotgun Mic Review
The Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 is a short shotgun interference tube microphone specially designed for use in film, radio, television, and outside broadcast applications.…
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Sennheiser e935 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review
The e935 is a cardioid vocal microphone specially designed for the rigors of touring and performing under pressure. At $169.95, Sennheiser’s mic…
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How To Read Guitar Tabs Easily
Playing guitar is not as easy as counting 1, 2 and 3. But rather, you need to have the passion, dedication,…
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Quilter Labs MicroPro Mach 2 8-Inch Combo Amp Review
Quilter Labs is known for their use of Class D amplifier technology, also known as “switching amps.” These aren’t your more…
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Preparing For A Tour
Like most everything else in life, getting your band prepared for a tour is a must if you want it to be…
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Overcoming Common Roadblocks As A New Guitarist
We’ve all met that person. It might even be you – that budding rookie guitarist who picks up the instrument for the…
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Our Favorite Power Trios In Rock
There’s just something about a power trio – a group consisting of nothing more than drums, bass, and guitar – that really…
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An Ode To The Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
When it comes to choosing the guitar that I would use in recording, performing or anywhere, I want it with the utmost…
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NAMM 2016: A Few Of Our Favorites From Fender
Fender was in full force at this year’s Winter NAMM, featuring hundreds of great new products including electric guitars, acoustics, amps, powered…
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Music Tips: The Basics of Mixing
If you’re a musician, it is only natural that you will soon want to record your stuff. Luckily, you don’t have…
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How to Get the Most Out Of Any Microphone
Vocals are a key component of most songs. What this means is that you need to really invest in the type…
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History Of The Jim Dunlop CryBaby Wah-Wah Pedal
When the wah-wah first hit the music scene, it didn’t take long before every musician and producer wanted that signature effect as…