Guides & News
Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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The Difference Between Overdrive And Distortion
If you were to ask ten different musicians about the differences between distortion and overdrive chances are you’ll get ten different answers.…
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The Difference Between Gain and Trim
Gain and trim are two terms that often confuse players unfamiliar with the terms. What makes matters worse is that manufacturers often…
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The Difference between Feedback and Microphone Noise
Feedback and microphonic noise are two terms that seem to be used and misused as people seem fit. Today, we’re going to…
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The Bogner La Grange Overdrive Boost Guitar Pedal
When the Bogner La Grange Overdrive Boost guitar effects pedal was first introduced way back in NAMM 2014, it was easily one…
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Telefunken M80 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Review
The Telefunken M80 is a dynamic microphone designed mainly for live vocal performances but boasts enough range to make it well suited for…
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Tech Tips: The Input Stage in Recording
The input stage of a mixer serves two purposes: it routes microphone and instrument outputs into the mixer and adjusts the signal…
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Tech Tips: The DI Box
Check out all of our DI Boxes right here! The DI box (for direct injection or direct input), also known as a…
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TC Electronic RH450 Bass Amp Head Review
The TC Electronic RH450 bass amplifier head is the company’s first full bass rig and from the looks of it, they’re starting…
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TC Electronic Ditto Looper X2 Pedal Review
When TC Electronic released the Ditto Looper a year back, it was heralded for its pleasantly superb mix of compact design and…
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TC Electronic Announces the PolyTune 2 Mini
TC Electronic has just announced the release of PolyTune 2 Mini, the pint sized version of the followup to one of the…
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Surh Riot Reloaded Guitar Distortion Pedal Review
Over the years, Suhr pedals have become increasingly popular, finding their ways onto the pedalboards of countless guitarists. The original Riot itself…
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Suhr Riot Reloaded Guitar Effects Pedal Review
Over the years, Suhr pedals have become increasingly popular, finding their ways onto the pedalboards of countless guitarists. The original Riot…