Should I soak my harmonica?
Some instruction books and other sources recommend soaking, rinsing, or boiling harmonicas. However, this will make the painted surfaces peel,... Read more »
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Jul 9, 2010, 12:00 AM
Jul 8, 2010, 12:00 AM
Keeping Your Harmonica Clean
Q: How do I clean my new harmonica? A: The answer is easy: you don’t! Many of the internal parts in a harmonica are delicate and can easily be... Read more »
Jul 7, 2010, 12:00 AM
Drum Shell Trivia, #2
The thickness of a drum shell affects the tone and the projection — a thinner shell will vibrate more and have a “woodier” tone (often preferred... Read more »
Jul 6, 2010, 12:00 AM
Drum Shell Trivia, #1
All other things being equal, if the interior of a drum shell is rough, it will be less resonant than a shell with a smooth interior. Read more »
Jul 2, 2010, 12:00 AM
How Often Should I Replace Drum Heads?
Q: Even though I’m not a drummer, I have a drum kit that is available for use to my studio customers during sessions. How often should I replace... Read more »
Jul 1, 2010, 12:00 AM
Does “Half Power” Equal “Half Volume”?
Q: My buddy told me that if I go to a 50-watt guitar amp from a 100-watt amp, the volume will be half as loud. But someone else said they would... Read more »
Jun 30, 2010, 12:00 AM
Quick Mac App Switching
Have several programs running at once on your Mac under OS X? You can quickly switch to whichever one you want by pressing Command-Tab. A window... Read more »
Jun 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Using a Mono Overhead Mic
Here’s a tip mentioned by Grammy-winning producer/engineer Jacquire King (Norah Jones, Kings of Leon, Switchfoot, Tom Waits) during his... Read more »
Jun 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Curing PA Rumble
Q: After we EQ our PA and tune our Feedback Eliminator we notice there is always a low rumble coming through the system. We can bring down the... Read more »
Jun 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Mic and Line Level
Q: I want to connect a line-level signal to a mic input. Will this work? A: Mic levels are much lower than (typical) line-level signals. This... Read more »