Secrets of Sustain: Why Pickup Position Matters
Eleven. Exactly. One louder. — Nigel Tufnel, Spinal Tap For many guitarists, it’s a given that loud is good, and louder is better. In the quest... Read more »
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10 Timely Tips for Recording with Drum Plug-ins
Virtual drum modules often provide the rhythms that propel today’s electronically oriented music. To get the most out of these instruments (or... Read more »
Aug 28, 2018, 8:00 AM
The Not-so-quiet Health Benefits of Drumming
It says it all right there in the title: Drumming is indeed good for your health! If you play on a drum kit or hand percussion, then you know... Read more »
Aug 24, 2018, 8:00 AM
Using an Expression Pedal with Your Guitar Effects
Adding an expression pedal to an effect gives you real-time, dynamic control over something that would normally be static. Fading in a long... Read more »
Aug 10, 2018, 8:00 AM
Coordinating Wireless Frequencies for Live Sound
Wireless frequencies are becoming a more and more valuable — and rare — commodity! With the reallocation of the 700MHz frequencies in 2010, the... Read more »
Aug 8, 2018, 8:00 AM
Mastering in Your DAW
When vinyl ruled the earth, mastering engineers were reputed to perform technical feats no mere mortal could comprehend — let alone aspire to —... Read more »
Jul 31, 2018, 8:00 AM
Basic Lighting Terms for Musicians
An engaging light show is an essential part of a pro-level performance. It enhances the mood and adds emotional impact to your music. Whether... Read more »
Jun 8, 2018, 8:39 AM
Albert Chauvet Interview
Shop Chauvet Pro lighting at Sweetwater here: Mitch Gallagher sits down with Albert Chauvet, CEO and Founder of numerous lighting companies like... Read more »
May 31, 2018, 6:00 AM
6 Out-of-the-box Tips for Using Gates
The basic concept of a gate is the same, whether we’re talking about an expensive piece of outboard gear or an affordable software plug-in. A... Read more »
May 24, 2018, 6:00 AM
6 Easy Tricks for More Professional-sounding Vocals
Quality microphones are cheaper than ever. DAWs are better than ever. But do you feel that your vocal takes are still not sounding as clean,... Read more »