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 […]
Continue reading →A double bass pedal might seem like a novelty to some players, but if you play in a faster style like heavy metal, it’s a downright necessity. A double bass pedal lets you play those hard-driving kick drum lines that give harder genres so much energy and makes it a lot easier to pull off […]
Continue reading →So why get a violin bass? With a solid-body electric bass, the shape of the body isn’t going to have much impact on the sound. That same wisdom doesn’t hold true when you’re talking about a hollow-body construction, however. The violin bass is a unique shape, first popularized by Paul McCartney of the Beatles, and […]
Continue reading →So why get bass strings for slap and pop? Well, the bass guitar, although often considered to be a simple instrument, is actually full of nuances. When it comes to playing styles, none is more dynamic than slapping. In order to get that trademark sound, you will need a decent set of strings. In a […]
Continue reading →So why get single-coil pickups for metal? If you ask any guitar player which pickups are best for a rough tone, especially related to metal music, their answer will always be humbuckers. With that said, we have seen single coils being used successfully in this role. Just take a look at Iron Maiden for actual […]
Continue reading →So why get a fretless bass? Well, a bass guitar on its own is not an easy instrument to master, and there’s always the next level. Fretless bass guitars have been around for a long time. In recent years, this design has spiked in popularity due to many bass players looking for a challenge as […]
Continue reading →So why get a jazz bass guitar? Well, the jazz bass has been the go to choice for many ever since Leo Fender created it back in the ’60s. The main advantage of a jazz bass is its cutting tone that is perfect for slapping and playing styles where you need to be heard. When […]
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