[Feature Article] A video trip to D'Angelico's NYC head… - Video: Audiofanzine Visits D'Angelico Guitars
We recently visited the D'Angelico showroom in midtown Manhattan and got a chance to see and play both electric and acoustic guitars. In addition to all the guitars, D'Angelico has a fully setup stag…
[Feature Article] Pickup Formats - Everything about guitar and bass pickups - Part 4
Up to now we have been talking about what's inside the pickups, but today we'll deal with the physical appearance.
[Feature Article] Add space to your recordings with the… - 5 Top Freeware Reverbs
We all know that reverb is one of the staple effects in a mixer's toolkit. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a recording or live mix without at least some reverb in it. But does getting a good r…
[Feature Article] About Single-Coils, Dual-Coils and Mo… - Everything about guitar and bass pickups - Part 3
Taking the pickup concept we've seen so far (the combination of one or several magnets surrounded by a coil), you get so-called single-coil pickups. This type of pickup produces a characteristic soun…
[Feature Article] We interview the jazz/prog guitarist … - Jane Getter Burns it Up
Jane Getter's powerful jazz/progressive guitar playing is the focal point of “On,” the new album from her band Jane Getter Premonition. The record also features the virtuosic keyboard work of her hus…
[Feature Article] How Magnetic Pickups Are Built and Ho… - Everything about guitar and bass pickups - Part 1
An essential part of electric stringed instruments, pickups are surrounded by a mysterious aura, lots of rumors and charm. For some, the instrument's wood and craftsmanship are at the core of its sou…
[Feature Article] Take a Break - A guide to mixing music - Part 54
In the first article of this mixing series I told you it would be a long journey, both for you and me. As with every quest, sometimes it's good to take a pause to let it all sit for a while and start…
[Feature Article] Join us on a visit to one of Nashvill… - [Video] Inside Ocean Way Nashville
If you want to make a high-quality recording, nothing beats the gear and acoustics of a well-designed commercial studio. Unfortunately, the number of such facilities has dwindled down to a relative h…
[Feature Article] The Perfect Cadence...and More - Harmony Basics - Part 7
If you think of music as a language, then you could say that it's made up of phrases, with cadences acting like punctuation marks.
[Feature Article] Get the Most from Your Album Release - A step-by-step plan for maximizing exposure when you release your album
Today, it's easy to get your music distributed. But if you want to maximize your promotion, it helps to put together a timeline and plan your release. Promotion is time-sensitive, but if you can coor…