Finding a lightweight speaker cabinet is a must if you’re a musician. If you’ve ever schlepped your gear to a gig, you know how heavy guitar amps and cabinets can get. It’s not unusual for larger 4X12” cabinets to weigh in at over a hundred pounds—a lot for anyone to pick up and carry. The […]
Continue reading →The Les Paul is one of the most iconic designs in the history of the electric guitar. The double-cutaway design makes it easy to reach all the frets and has a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Even better, you can get a Les Paul at pretty much every price-point, from affordable entry-level models all the way up […]
Continue reading →A capo is a sort of a bass guitar accessory – it resembles a clamp-like fastener that stretches across the strings, fretting them. It’s quite uncommon to see a bass guitar player use one, but it’s not necessarily wrong – there are numerous benefits you could reap if you learn how to pick a good […]
Continue reading →Some people call it the “Whammy Bar,” others call it “Tremolo,” and some even call it (wrongly) “Floyd Rose.” We’re actually talking about the “Vibrato” handle bar system – a neat little guitar accessory used to shift the action back and worth. (Note – don’t confuse tremolo bars with tremolo systems. The former is just […]
Continue reading →Bass guitars are typical heavier than electric guitars, so most players know what’s waiting for them when they strap them on. However, some people can’t handle the immense weight of bass guitars on their backs, beginners in particular. For tons of folks, searching for a lightweight model is therefore a no-brainer. We aim to help […]
Continue reading →So what’s a Plexi style amp? Basically, the term “Plexi” refers to the “Plexiglass” guitar amps made by Marshall back in the ’60s and ’70s. Even though most people nowadays call it so, the “Plexiglass” material originally bore the name of “Perspex” – a form of acrylic plastic developed in England and later introduced to […]
Continue reading →Which wins in a battle of Ableton vs FL Studio is one of the most contentious debates in the broad community of DAW users. There’s no question both of them are powerful pieces of software that can great expand your music making capabilities. The fact that both of them are so thorough in terms of […]
Continue reading →So why get a cheap omnidirectional mic? Well, recording equipment can be pretty pricey. This doesn’t mean you can’t get great equipment that’s affordable, but if you’re not an expert in microphones it can be hard to pick out the ones that are a great value from the ones that are just cheap. The main […]
Continue reading →The mixer in your scratching set-up is key for getting the right sound. While things like the EQ, gain controls, and number of channels are important, too, the main thing you need to pay attention to is the fader. It needs to have a sharp cut and be built solidly enough that you can count […]
Continue reading →So why get a flat ride cymbal? Well, not other cymbal gives you the tight control of a flat ride. The dry tone was a huge part of the Latin-inspired jazz sound of the ’60s. For a sonic reference, think Roy Haynes on Chick Corea’s Now He Sings, Now He Sobs. They’re excellent for small-group […]
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