The Best Virtual Electric Bass Guitars - The Top Electric Bass Guitar Software
LearningTogether with pianos and drums, bass guitars ought to be counted among the instruments whose virtual versions can be considered credible today. Here's a selection of the best exponents in the genre.
How To Set a Bass Amp - Find A Good Sound With Your Bass Amp
LearningIt's almost that time of year again and my body and mind are already longing for some well-deserved holidays sitting next to the fire with a hot cup of chocolate. But before that happens and we can a…
The Best Virtual Rhodes - The Top Virtual Rhodes
LearningA real legend among electric pianos, the Rhodes has never stopped inspiring software developers and sample publishers. These 16 instruments are proof of that.
Best Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mics from $150 to $300 (… - The top large-diaphragm condenser microphones between $150 and $300 (€100 and €200)
LearningAn indispensable tool in any studio, condenser mics allows us to record vocals as well acoustic instruments. Today, many brands offer large-diaphragm FET condenser mics for home studios on moderate b…
How To Choose Your Ideal USB DJ Controller - Three Criteria For Choosing A USB DJ Controller
LearningDigital mixing has been democratized the last couple of years, reaching the public at large. And with it we have seen the appearance of all sorts of USB controllers on the market. There are controlle…
How to Control Your Sequencer With an iPad - The Best Control Surfaces for iPad
LearningI could already hear the outcry when I was writing these lines: "Touchscreen technology will never replace real pots!", "The Wi-Fi latency is huge no matter what!", "Apple isn't the only thing out th…
How To Adapt To A Specific Vocal Range - Transpose A Guitar According To The Vocal Range
LearningA guitarist must frequently adapt to the voice of the singer and specially to his or her own vocal range. How should this be done?
How to Make Sure Your First Public Performance Goes Rig… - 5 Tips to Prepare Yourself Before Mixing In Public
LearningRegardless of whether you are a beginner or experienced DJ, you might dread mixing live, which is a legitimate feeling... Here are some tips to plan ahead and avoid ugly surprises.
Exclusive Interview with Dave Smith - A Meeting with the Prophet
Interview / PodcastWe had the opportunity to meet Dave Smith in person at Dave Smith Instruments in San Francisco.
Choosing the Right Electric Guitar String Set - Which electric guitar string set should you buy?
LearningFor many years, when we were forced to leave our comfortable home to buy strings, we trusted our favorite salesman to recommend us an adequate set. Thanks to the Internet, there is no need to waste s…
The Best Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics Under $150/€100 - The Top Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphones Under $150/€100
LearningAn indispensable tool in any studio, condenser mics allows us to record vocals as well acoustic instruments. Today, many brands offer large-diaphragm FET condenser mics for home studios on limited bu…
The Top Alternative Tunings For Guitar - The Best Open Tunings for Guitar
LearningBesides the standard E-A-D-G-B-E, there are lots of other alternative tunings that allow us to explore new sound horizons with our guitar. Let's review the main open tunings.
Mastering Progressive Transitions - Two Techniques to Achieve Great Transitions
LearningWhen we start out as DJs we often ask ourselves where to begin to learn all the basics. Beginners can easily get lost thinking about the choice of equipment to use, the songs to mix and, especially, …
The Top Reverb Plug-ins - The Best Virtual Algorithmic Reverbs
LearningFrequently underestimated by beginners, the quality of a reverb plug-in can make a huge difference in the production of a song. That's why we made a brief review of the most essential plug-ins in thi…
Levels in The Digital World - Understanding the Different Level Standards for Recording Music
LearningdB VU, dB FS, Peak, RMS… The misunderstanding of these concepts is at the core of many of the issues affecting most home studio owners. It's about time we shed some light on the matter.
