How To Set A Guitar Amp To Get A Clean Sound - How To Get A Clean Sound With A Guitar Amp
LearningWe have already seen how to set correctly the knobs of your instrument. But we still have to shape the signal before it comes out of the loudspeaker.
What is Comping? - How To Get The Perfect Take
LearningComping is an audio editing technique that consists in putting together different takes of the same instrument in order to get the "perfect recording" without the trick being audible.
Choosing a PA System For DJs - How To Choose A PA System For DJing
LearningThe basic role of a DJ is to mix songs in order to cheer up an event and make the audience dance. However, in some cases, the DJ will also need to provide the PA system for the performance. To cope w…
How To Adjust Guitar Knobs Correctly - What Are The Knobs On A Guitar For?
LearningSure, you can grab your guitar, crank up all the knobs and play. But if all those controls are there, they must serve a purpose!
A Selection Of Books About Film Music - 7 Books For Understanding Film Music And Its History
LearningFilm music is an art that has secured itself a prominent place in the collective imagination. Here's a first selection of books that allow us to understand where it comes from, how it has evolved and…
The Best Audio Tools to Change Your Life - The Top Software Tools to Simplify Mixing
LearningHere's a list of plug-ins, software and hardware tools that will simplify the life of the home studio owner.
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.