Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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Radial Engineering Releases Elevator Buffer and Power Booster
Radial Engineering Ltd. has just announced the Elevator, a unique buffer and power booster designed to augment the performance of small ‘class-A’…
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NAMM 2013 Press Release: Legendary amp brand Magnatone returns
The rebirth of the legendary Magnatone brand is certain to be one of the true highlights of the forthcoming “NAMM Show,” (International…
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Phone Friday: Must Have Android Music Apps
So let’s say you arrive at your big gig. You have everything set up. Mic check? Check! You strum your six-string and…
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Nathan East Joins TC Electronic
Nathan East Chooses Blacksmith to Carry On His Legendary Bass Sound! Legendary Bass Master Nathan East has just joined TC Electronic’s Artist…
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MXR M-288 Bass Octave Pedal Review
MXR M-288 Bass Octave @ $149.99 When it comes down to it, bass players just don’t get the same love from effects…
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Lostprophets Frontman Arrested Over Child Sex Allegations
Singer Ian Watkins arrested on sixchild sex abuse charges, denied bail Shocking news this morning as Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been…
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Kings Of Leon Complete Upcoming Album, Announce Tour Dates
Kings Of Leon bassist Jared Followill says new album dueout this September. The Kings Of Leon have completed work on their upcoming…
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Kerry King Says Slayer Record Being Held Up by Producer Rick Rubin
Slayer guitarist Kerry King performing in 2011. Bad news for Slayer fans as they will have to wait a bit longer than…
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An Introduction to In-Ear Monitors
Here you can see Kings of Leon singer Caleb Followillusing skin-colored in-ears during a live performance. Good afternoon, audiophiles! Last night while…
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Introduction to Common Song Structure
One of the golden rules of songwriting is that – like most other forms of art – there aren’t really any. But…
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TECH TIPS: The Humbucker Pickup Explained
Another tip from our friends at FENDER. Here is the humbucker pickup explained: What is a humbucking pickup? What does it do?…
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The History and Features of the Marshall JCM800
Marshall JCM-800 Lead Series 2203 Valve Amplifier When it comes to amplification, fewer names can command the respect, authority and…