If you’re a singer, I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about vocal effects processors and how much they can transform your singing and unlock so much potential live. Whether you’re looking to buy one to enhance your live performance or add some effects to your recordings, It can be very overwhelming to choose one because …
There are two basic options when it comes to amplifying or recording your acoustic guitar. The first option is to position yourself properly in front of a microphone. This option can have its advantages. However, it is often more practical to install a pickup to allow you to plug in your guitar via instrument cable. …
I’m sure you’ve suffered through low-quality phone recordings that sound like an old tape machine. But with modern tech, it’s easy to get studio-quality sound at your home, and it’s more affordable than ever. The days of 480P YouTube videos are gone, and now you can get HD video and audio using a simple setup. …
Choosing a mic for recording vocals can be one of the most important decisions you’ll make while setting up your studio. Whether you’re setting up a home studio, a professional one, or looking to upgrade, a mic is one of the most essential purchases to complete your setup. But where do you start? Well, choosing …
If you are playing an electric guitar, you are probably in constant search of the perfect tone, and once you find it, you will want to sound like that all the time. That is great, but reproducing the same kind of sounds and tone is going to be a challenge, because those depend on a …
As a guitarist, the pedals you choose to put on your pedalboard will determine the styles, tones, and options that you have at your disposal. Selecting specific combinations of effects that complement each other is of paramount importance when it comes to sculpting your sound. What’s so special about fuzz pedals? One of the most …
If you’re looking to skip the hassle of selling your old guitar gear yourself, one option is heading over to Guitar Center and taking advantage of their Trade In Trade Up program to sell or trade in your gear. Of course, Guitar Center will only accept gear that’s in a fully functional condition. Some of …
Unless you’re new to playing the guitar, I’m sure you’ve probably heard of modeling amps before: a form of digital amp that mixes analog and digital circuits together, resulting in an amp that can sound like a wide variety of well-known amp types. In other words, it’s like having a pretty accurate emulation of potentially …
With so many new manufacturers appearing all the time, it can be hard to keep track of which manufactures are making the best pedals. This list includes some of the classic manufacturers who have been at the forefront of guitar pedal production for countless decades and some lesser-known, newly-established brands that can rival their quality. …
The three most impactful aspects of a guitarist’s rig are their chosen guitar model, amplifier, and which effects pedals are present on their pedalboard. In the following article, we’ll discuss overdrive pedals and explain what makes them a worthy addition to your setup. Each model varies in capabilities, controls, and the tones they produce. Purchasing …