I trained as an electric and classical guitarist. I still to this day approach all my writing as if it was on guitar; does it have a great riff? Does it make me want to rock out like a track by The Smashing Pumpkins?
Pedals aren’t always as straightforward as they seem; not only can things turn into a quick mess but they are not exactly easy on the budget, either. If you’re looking to understand the difference between fuzz and distortion, then you’ve come to the right place. In this...
Guitarists around the world are always looking for the best equipment to make their sound output the best possible, and equalizers are one of the best ways to make that happen. In this post, we will explain the distinction between the two most popular types of equalizers in professional audio:...
Guitarists and music producers have a variety of audio effects at their disposal to give their productions a unique touch. Modulation effects, some of the most popular types of audio effects, give your sounds depth, movement, and color. As guitar fans, we know that flanging and phasing are the two...
If you’re in the area of music production and want to perform your tracks live, you’ll likely need a distortion or overdrive pedal, and this is especially the case if you’re using a guitar or bass and want a deeper and fuller sound. So the big question...
If you are a seasoned musician you most likely have a compressor pedal. This amazing device is designed to even out the dynamics of a musical performance which will make the softer note louder and the louder notes softer. So, it helps to balance a performance, which can be exceedingly...
If you play electric guitar, then you may have found that it is difficult to find a private space for practicing your instrument. Electric guitars are by their nature very loud, especially if you enjoy playing genres such as hard rock or heavy metal. You obviously need to practice every...
Guitars are one of the most common and popular instruments used to make music. They have been a popular choice of instrument for a very long time and as electric guitars became more well-known, the options of things you could do with guitars became almost limitless. Enter the talkbox. A...
The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments, and it is used in multiple different genres from ‘Rock n Roll’ to funk. One of the reasons this instrument is so widely used is because of the sheer amount of effect you can apply to it. From crunchy distortion to...
Are the strings on your guitar getting a little rusty and worn? This can be an issue if you have no idea how to change the strings. In this article, we will give you a step-by-step guide on how to easily swap your old strings for brand-new ones at home....