A good guitar multi-effects pedal is a great choice for most learners who are trying to throw in some special effects along with their regular electronic guitar sound. However, these multi-effects processors are not limited to just beginners, and they have been advancing ever since their inception. In fact, multi-effects pedals are now being used … Read more
DJ’s mean serious business and their gear is often priced quite seriously too. That is precisely why you can’t afford to buy a mediocre laptop bag and expect all of your DJ stuff to be safe inside it. You need a specialized DJ bag to carry your laptop, mixer, headphones, flash drives, CD and Vinyl … Read more
Solid state amps differ from traditional tube amps in cost, tone, and build. Many think tube amplifiers create a much warmer tone with better distortion compared to solid state amps. Unfortunately tube amps often cost much more up front than a solid state amp and on top of that, they require regular maintenance (replacing the … Read more
A good drum mic setup doesn’t just affect the way you sound, but it also affects the way you play. The better you sound, the more vigorously you play. This is especially true during live performances, where you are playing in front of a large group of people and you cannot afford any slip-ups. Just … Read more
The hi-hat is unlike any other cymbal, it is one of the most significant parts of your drum set. Percussionists normally use the hi-hat to set a tempo and maintain the beat or the rhythm of a song, while some drummers go as far as using their hi-hats as a crash substitute. It is because … Read more
Guitar strings are as important to guitars as drum heads are to drums. No matter how meticulously polished and carved your guitar body may be, no matter how powerful of an amp you have, if your guitar strings are not right, then you will end up disappointing yourself and your audience. How to choose the … Read more
The ability to create and record music is a skill that requires years of dedication, hard work, commitment and the ability to have some fun while you are at it. Besides learning how to play a musical instrument or learning how to sing, recording sounds and creating tracks is also an equally commendable skill that … Read more
One of the main reasons why a bass player’s equipment is of utmost importance is because of the influence, the choice of equipment has, on the tone or the nature of the sound that emanates when they play. A bass guitar is not an instrument, like a six stringer that leads a song. It is … Read more
Choosing headphones for your studio can be something of a process. Because everyone has different expectations when it comes to comfort and different opinions on what sounds accurate, choosing which headphones are best for you may be a process of trial and error. Before embarking on your journey to find the perfect headphones for your … Read more
The bass – The rumble that brings soul to the groove of the whole band. Each thump and slap should make the audience feel one with the music, and only your instrument can make this happen. But of course, your sound, aside from your axe, comes from that magic box called the amplifier. So before … Read more