Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Bass Amp Continuous And Program Power Ratings Explained
If you own a bass amplifier, you’ve probably glanced at the back panel and noticed that the shown technical information includes a…
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The Benefits of Giving Away Your Music For Free
It’s the dream of every musician to scrape every penny that comes from their music. So, the thought of giving some of…
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Are Guitar and Speaker Cables Interchangeable?
There’s a good reason why manufacturers make both guitar and speaker cables. Although they look pretty much the same and will fit on either instruments…
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Ampeg BA-108 v2 Bass Combo Amp Review
For many bass players, the Ampeg brand is synonymous with high-quality tube-driven bass amps. Between their SVT, Heritage and Portaflex lines, Ampeg…
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Amazing Movie Soundtracks
Music plays a vital part in any movie. A good selection of tracks can make a good movie all the more…
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A Closer Look At The Sony MDR-7506 And MDR-7502 Headphones
Fewer brands are as well known around the world as Sony. The Japanese manufacturer has been responsible for some of the most…
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A Closer Look At The Reverb Effect
As one of the earliest effects in music, reverb has been highly influential in shaping the history of rock. What started as…
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5 Tips to Become a Better Backup Singer
Probably one of the most ignored and downplayed aspects of most bands are the backing harmonies/vocals. However, the truth is that backing vocals are genuinely…
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5 Guitar Tips For Players With Small Hands
One of the common challenges among the young guitarist and adults is playing the guitar with small hands. It can be frustrating…
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Weirdest Pre-Fame Jobs Of Famous Rock Stars
The road to fame is rough, as many of your favorite rock stars will tell you. Some of the pre-fame jobs…
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Xotic Effects SL Drive Review
The SL Drive is a distortion pedal from Xotic Effects aimed at recreating classic lead amplifier tones known throughout the world of…
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How to Write a Great Band Bio
There are few things that an artist finds as excruciatingly bothering as explaining themselves. Not that this problem is particular to them…