Buying guide to essential guitar accessories - It’s the little things that make a guitarist’s life easier
Buying guideNo matter what level of guitarist you are - beginner, intermediate, advanced or professional - you need the right accessories to optimize your setup.
Virtual synth buying guide - Which software synthesizer should you buy?
Buying guideToday we're bringing you a buying guide for sound synthesis plug-ins, aimed at beginners and more advanced users alike, to give you a clearer idea of what's available on the market today.
How to choose your pick - Which pick should you buy?
Buying guideThe ultimate symbol and emblem of the guitarist, the pick is often forgotten when it comes to guitar sound. Yet, like all the other components in the chain, it is of vital importance. So let's explor…
The Top 15 Products of Musikmesse 2015 - Best of Musikmesse 2015
LearningWe were spoiled at NAMM last January. While Musikmesse turned out to be a bit slower, we still found it to be quite interesting. Specifically, 15 products got our attention. So here’s the list, in no…
Buying an Audio Interface - Part 1 - Demystifying the Specs and Features of an Audio Interface
LearningShopping for an audio interface can be daunting, due to the countless models on the market and the variations in inputs, outputs, formats, maximum sampling rates, and numerous other specifications. T…
Before You Buy that Acoustic Guitar - Tips for Evaluating an Acoustic Guitar Before Purchase
LearningBuying a steel-string acoustic guitar is an investment that you don’t want to go into lightly. Unless you plan to purchase a super-cheap entry-level model, you’re likely to spend a fair bit of coin f…
Which speakers should you buy? - How to choose studio monitors
LearningThe time has come to buy a pair of monitors for your home studio, but you don't know which ones you should choose? Do's and don'ts.
How to choose a bass amp - Bass amp buyer's guide
LearningI read somewhere that Leo Fender’s genius was in his business choices. He was one of the first to understand that the success of an electronic instrument depended on the quality of its amplification.…
How to Choose A Hardware Keyboard - Making Sense of Synths
LearningBy now, everyone was going to be loading soft synths into their laptops, and taking them to the gig instead of keyboards. Oh, and we were also supposed to travel around with personal jet packs and of…
12 Electric Guitars Tried and Tested - How Does it Sound? Electric Guitars
LearningAbout a year ago, we had you listen to 27 acoustic guitars and sent you on a trip through a 6-string jungle so you can pick your favorite guitar. AudioFanzine now repeats this experience, but this ti…
DI Boxes Comparative Review - Seven DIs on the Spot
LearningIn the studio and on stage, DI boxes are indispensable to match impedances, make re-amping or avoid noises. However, it's not easy to choose a DI box from the multiple options available. So, when Fre…
Make Sure You Get the One that's Right for You - How to Choose an Audio Interface
LearningComputers can be pretty smart, but when it comes to sound, they need a translator that can convert sound waves into the digital language of ones and zeroes. Audio interfaces provide this translation.
Cables: The Most Important Piece of Gear - All About Wires
LearningNo matter how much caffeine you've consumed today, you're not as wired as your studio - or your stage rig. But how much do you really think about those little spaghetti-like critters that form the ce…
Christmas Shopping 2010 - Gifts for Geeks
LearningClock is ticking, and there is still time to please and be pleased. Here are some ideas for Christmas gifts for musicians and gear heads to fit all tastes and wallet sizes.
27 Acoustic Guitars Tried and Tested - How Does it Sound? Acoustic Guitars
LearningWhenever you choose a guitar you might first fall in love with appearances, but also, and above all, you cherish its sound character. Six-string fans sometimes don't have the opportunity to listen to…
The Difference Between Bronze and Brass Cymbals - The Cymbal Rap for Newbies
LearningFor simplicity’s sake, there are basically three types and price levels of cymbals: beginner brass, intermediate sheet bronze and professional cast bronze. The brass are usually used only by young be…
iPhone/iPod Touch Sequencers Report - My iPhone is a Sequencer
LearningIn addition to recording music with your iPhone, you can also edit and produce your music with the little magic machine. A DAW in your pocket!
Software Comparison - Time Stretching & Pitch Shifting: Comparison Part I
LearningOK, here we go! This is the first of our comparative software tests on time-stretching and pitch-shifting. The competitors: 26 Mac and PC programs, from big sequencers to small applications, plug-ins…
Microphone Types - Microphones: How to choose
LearningLong the role of the professional sound engineer, choosing the appropriate microphone has now become, with the proliferation of the home studio, the task of the amateur and even the beginner. This ch…
Christmas Shopping - Gifts for Music Lovers
LearningAre you tired of receiving boxes of chocolate every Christmas? You can’t take another hand-knitted sweater from your aunt and you’d like the bottom of the tree to look a little more…musical? Here’s a…
Choosing an electric guitar - Choosing an electric guitar
LearningEven though the look of a guitar is a big factor in one’s desire to play this instrument, there are other things to consider when choosing a guitar. Here are some things to keep in mind when looking …
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