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Reviews, tutorials and buying advice from two decades of covering recording and instrument gear.
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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…
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Tone Tips Part 2: String Gauge
Welcome to Tone Tips Part 2! In this series, we’re going to help those of you out there learn how find and…
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Tom Petty Signature Kingman Dreadnought from Fender Acoustic Custom Shop
The Fender Acoustic Custom Shop has just announced the limited edition Tom Petty Kingman dreadnought, beautifully crafted with the famed singer/songwriter’s personal…