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6 Common Audio Issues Fixed Using ART Solution Boxes

Solution boxes are a broad category of pro audio equipment, including DI boxes, mic preamps, level converters, phantom power supplies, and more.

7 Ways to Improve Your Acoustic Guitar Sound

This article will explore 7 ways to improve your acoustic guitar's tone into a versatile instrument that emulates the sound of an entire band.

Mid-Side Mic Technique: Unlock Pro Stereo Recording

Mid-Side recording (MS recording) is a versatile stereo mic technique that offers precise control over your stereo width and ambience while maintaining mono compatibility.

A Complete Guide to Synthesizers

A synthesizer is an electronic apparatus that generates audio signals. Synthesizers have multiple knobs and switches, use terminology you may not understand, and numerous menus on a small screen.

How to Record Great Bass Sound at Home

This blog will give recording techniques on how to record great bass sound during your home recording session and make it sound great.

DJing With Tempo Changes and Metric Modulation

In the world of electronic music, genres often rely very strongly on their tempo as a defining trait. This is somewhat uncharacteristic of music in general; Rock &...

So You Want to Buy a Synthesizer?

When it comes to synths, it can get complicated; but as long as you remember that the majority of them function the same way fundamentally, you have a ton of options to consider.

The Essentials of Bass Effects

For the longest time, the world of effect pedals was largely a guitarist's world. But what about bassists? Here's a list of some of the best bass stompboxes.

Rewriting the DNA of Tone

This article will explore the features of the Helix, concepts like amp modeling, discuss features and how they can fit into (or completely replace) your rig.

Cause and Effect – Building a Pedalboard

When it comes to guitar players, gear placement is a topic that pops up on a regular basis. Placement is paramount.

The One-Man Bandwagon: Loopers Come of Age

No longer expensive, cumbersome and notoriously unreliable, loopers have become an increasingly useful and affordable tool. The ability to record and play back music loops is just the beginning of what today's loopers have to offer.

Review: Warm Audio Tone Beast

"Open slowly,” it says on the packing. “Don't startle the beast. This unit bites back." So carefully … I peel away the packaging … revealing a Warm Audio TB12 tone shaping microphone preamp, aka the "Tone Beast".

Guitar Effects 101

Everybody likes gadgets, and guitarists are no different. What starts as a quest for the perfect lifelong guitar might well end in an impressive collection. The most fun you can have, though, is with a multitude of coloured effects pedals.