Finding comfortable guitar necks is harder than it seems since player comfort isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. The length of your fingers, overall size of your hands, and specifics of your technique will all play a role in which guitar you find the most comfortable to play. This is the reason luthiers offer so many different […]
Continue reading →Allen & Heath and Mackie—if you’re shopping for recording equipment, there are some brand names you’ll see come up again and again. Both are giants of the industry, each offering an array of mixers for both live mixing and recording studios. Deciding which one is the better brand for you means both identifying which features […]
Continue reading →Multitrack sound cards still play a role in modern recording setups even if many recording engineers prefer audio interface boxes. These sound cards basically convert a single USB input on your computer into a hub of audio inputs, allowing you to quickly and easily record multiple simultaneous tracks without the need for a mixer. The […]
Continue reading →Finding the right vocal amp for screaming is a bit difficult. The human voice is a pretty complicated instrument, sonically speaking, and it’s difficult to capture its depth and nuance right in an electronic signal, especially when screaming. The kind of microphone you’re using is the most important factor, but once you have that piece […]
Continue reading →Mounting a P90 in a humbucker slot makes a lot of sense. After all, switching out your pickups is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to customize your guitar’s sound. Changing from a humbucker to a single-coil pickup will give you the most dramatic sonic shift. Unfortunately, it traditionally means other shifts, too, since […]
Continue reading →Versatile guitar amps are a great investment. Some amps do one sound really well, but you’d also want something that can give you a range of sonic possibilities. If you play in multiple styles or genres, you’ll save yourself a lot of hassle and money if you get an amp that can do it all. […]
Continue reading →You’ve probably heard of Bose as a name in home audio equipment, but they also make professional audio systems ideal for amphitheaters and music venues. Their L1 Model 2 system includes the most advanced speakers in their line, including 24 speakers that provide even 180° sound projection for audiences as large as 500 people. A […]
Continue reading →The right guitar for garage rock needs to both sound and look good. After all, garage rock is defined by both its sound and its attitude. Sound is always the most important factor when you’re buying an instrument, of course, but your guitar needs to look right, too, if it really wants to fit the […]
Continue reading →Finding the right metalcore pedal isn’t the simplest process. After all, it takes a special kind of distortion pedal to handle the heavy, fast riffs played by a good metalcore guitarist. Even though the tempos tend a bit slower than in genres like thrash metal, you still need effects that won’t muddy your sound or […]
Continue reading →With psychedelic bass pedals, there’s no one size fits all answer. Ask a player in the genre and they’ll tell you almost any effects pedal will work—it’s all about the way you use it. Having said that, though, there are some effects categories you’ll find on the pedal board of pretty much every psychedelic bassist. […]
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