Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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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…
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TECH TIPS: Muddy sounding neck pickup?
Muddy sounding neck pickup? Try Seymour’s quick tech fix
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How Much Does Spotify Actually Pay Artists?
The global music streaming industry has been pretty much in the control of Spotify for the last few years, but with the…
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Brief History Of The Maestro Echoplex
The Maestro Echoplex gave birth to a revolution in tape delay, bringing about a mix of unparalleled control and sought-after sound at…
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Line 6 Wireless Relay System Showdown: G10, G30, G55 and G90 Compared
In this day and age, everything is going wireless. From our internet connection to our headphones, cutting the cord is more…
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Limiters Versus Compressors
Limiters and compressors are power tools used to control signal and mold it to your liking. While there are a lot of…
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Knowing When You Need To Add A Subwoofer To Your PA
The energy required to push out very low bass frequencies takes a lot of power. So if you’re PA isn’t up to…
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The Key Differences Between Live And Studio Mixers
When you take a look at the big picture, the primary job of live sound mixers and studio mixers is the same –…
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Jensen Releases New Bass Speakers
Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers has just announced the addition of bass speakers to their legendary Jensen speaker line. This new Jensen bass…