Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Hands-On With The Walrus Audio Mayflower Overdrive Guitar Pedal
Over the last couple of years, I’ve had a good amount of experience with Walrus Audio pedals. If I had to sum…
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History of the Delay Effect – Part 2
Last week, we began our two part feature on the History of the Delay Effect (click here to view). We touched on…
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Speaker Cabinet Construction And Tone
Much like a guitar, there are multiple parts of a speaker cabinet that contribute to its overall tone. While major components such…
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When To Replace Your Tube Amp Tubes
To keep your tube amplifier running at its best, it needs proper care and maintenance. One of the most common sources of…
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Avoiding Common Problems When Recording Vocals
Recording vocals are tough as it is, especially if you’re a beginner. Even if you get everything else right and nail your…
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Audio-Technica PRO 42 Boundary Mic Review
Today, we’re taking a look at the Audio-Technica PRO 42 Miniature Cardioid Condenser Boundary Microphone, a very low-profile mic designed with sound…
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Speaker Breakup Explained
Speaker breakup refers to a tonal feature that happens when they are pushed past a certain limit. While many believe that a…
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How To Put On A Great Solo Acoustic Performance
Are you a guitarist? Have you performed a lot in solo music shows and felt disappointed to receive the audience’s lukewarm…
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Eminence Cannabis Rex Guitar Speaker Review
Eminence is the largest speaker manufacturer in the world, producing over 10,000 speakers a day, used by professional and amateur musicians across…
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10 of the Most Underrated Guitarists
We’ve all most likely seen plenty of lists ranking the top guitarists in music history which almost always feature the usual suspects…
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Walrus Audio Voyager Preamp/Overdrive Effects Pedal Review
Packing great tone, superb versatility, and top quality hand-built craftsmanship, Walrus Audio pedals don’t just offer ways to color your instrument’s sound, but…
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Vertex Dynamic Distortion Effects Pedal Review
While Vertex might not be as well known as some of the bigger names in the effects pedal business, they are…