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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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5 Things Every Beginner Bass Player Should Know
The bass has a unique appeal, often referred as “soul instrument”, as it gives life to music. A musical band always…
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Why Every Acoustic Guitarist Should Own A Capo
A capo is a small device that is placed onto a guitar’s neck to allow the guitarist play in different keys so…
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XOTIC XW-1 Wah Pedal Now Available for Pre-Order
Soundaria is happy to announce that we are now taking preorders for Xotic Effects brand new XW-1 Wah pedal! In fact, we’re…
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What is MIDI?
One of the biggest leaps in digital music technology came in the form of the MID format. Although professional players know the…
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Video Playlist: Celestion Speakers
There’s no better way to decide which speaker is best for you than to hear it in action. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly…
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Video: Breaking Down The Fender Bassbreaker Amp Series
Taking a page from the legendary amp designs that were inspired by their own early creations in the first place, Fender’s Bassbreaker…
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The Unwritten Rules Of Playing With Other Bands
Many shows consist of more than one band. The reason is simple and obvious — most bands don’t have the required material…
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Tube Versus Optical Compressors
Q: “What’s the difference between tube and optical compression?” A: The main difference between these two types of compression is the circuits used…
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Tube Amp Rectifiers And Their Impact On Tone
Guitar tube amp rectifiers are a source of confusion among many players out there. And with the growth of dual rectifier or…
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Top Things Only Bass Players Will Understand
It is often assumed that playing the bass guitar is relatively simpler, just because it has fewer strings. Only an experienced…
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The Top Metal Gear
There are certain pieces of equipment that just work for certain genres. Take the Telecaster for example; sure, it has a great…
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Top 5 Warm Up Tips For Singers
Just like any other activity, you should warm up well before you start signing. Tension can make you under perform if…