Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Recording Tips: PC Versus Mac
There is much debate concerning Mac versus PC music recording and it didn’t start yesterday. Initially many people believed that Mac was…
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Recording Tips: Double Tracking Guitar Parts
When it comes down to it, the idea of double tracking isn’t the hard part – it’s getting everything down correctly…
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PRS SE 245 Electric Guitar Review
Here at Soundaria, we often get asked for personal gear recommendations. And while all of us here have our own particular…
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PRS Archon 25
The Archon 25 brings the “king” of PRS high-gain amplification to the world of small, low-wattage tube amps. The Archon’s lush distortion…
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Preamplifiers 101: Variations, History and More
One of the most important tools in music is the preamplifier. Your amp has one. Your recording console probably has one as…
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Power Conditioner: Electrical Protection and More
A power conditioner is much more than just a way of getting multiple things plugged into one socket – its insurance for…
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Podcast Microphone Tips And Recommendations
Podcasts have become one of the biggest forms of audio entertainment, consumed by millions of listeners around the world. And unlike other…
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New Versions of the Seymour Duncan Nazgul and Pegasus Announced
You no longer need a 7- or 8-string guitar to enjoy the ruthlessness of the Nazgûl or the enhanced dynamics and string…
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Neck Profiles Explained
A lot goes into creating the signature feel of an electric guitar or bass – one of them being the instrument’s “neck…
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MXR Il Torino Overdrive
Knob tweakers and tone freaks, your overdrive pedal has arrived. The Il Torino Overdrive, the MXR Custom Shop showroom’s latest addition, gives…
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Musician Tips: The Importance Of Social Media
So, you’re in a band, and all your members embrace social media as a promotional platform for your music. With an…
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Musician Tips: How Facebook Live Can Help Your Band
Social Media is a great way to promote your work and music. Most musicians have a Facebook page to connect with their…