NEWS Blog
THE MANY FACES OF A AGUILAR BASS PREAMP
The word “preamp” is short for “preamplifier”, which is an electronic device that not only boosts your bass signal but also gives you the ability to shape your bass tone with EQ. Preamps can come in a variety of forms, so let’s talk about three of the most common.
GET YOUR PLAYING IN SHAPE WITH DUNLOP TORTEX® PICKS
Tortex Picks deliver a bright, crisp attack with a special grip-enhancing matte surface that you can’t get from any other pick. And because the shape of a pick can drastically change your playing experience—like how it feels when you choke up or how it interacts with your strings—we’ve built up a stable of 13 different Tortex Pick shapes to ensure that you can get that sound and performance no matter what your playing style is.
Watch: How creative can I be with the new Launchkey?
Discover what creative tools come built in with the new Novation Launchkey and how you can use them to feel inspired and enhance your music production skills.
SYSTEM 65™ TOOL KITS: GET IN TUNE WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT
Whether you’re changing strings or adjusting a truss rod, learning how to keep your instrument in playing shape is one of the most important things a musician can do.
ON A DIFFERENT FREQUENCY: SIX REASONS YOU NEED AN EQ PEDAL
What is an EQ pedal? A tone shaper, surely. But they can be much more than that.
WHY L/R MATTERS ON THE S5X STUDIO HEADPHONES?
Today, we're diving into an important topic for all audiophiles and studio professionals: why left and right channels matter on headphones, especially with Ollo Audio’s S5X studio headphones.
THE POST TONE OF THE KERNOM RIDGE
The famous "tone knob" of our overdrive pedal... A knob full of promises that assures us of transitioning from a "warm and smooth" sound to a "piercing and aggressive" one ! Unfortunately, sometimes this isn't enough and the range of this knob doesn't suffice to achieve the desired sound. What if a way to avoid this and finely tune your sound has finally arrived ? Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the POST TONE of the RIDGE overdrive !
How to control Logic Pro with the new Novation Launchkey
The new Novation Launchkey offers greater control of Logic Pro than ever before. With extensive navigation and transport functionality; recording and mixing your tracks, controlling your plugins, and navigating your projects has never been so hands-on.
How well does the new NOVATION Launchkey integrate with Ableton Live?
Discover how the creative tools that come with the new Launchkey offer extensive integration with Ableton Live.
Take control of your performance with a Dunlop Volume (X)™ Pedal
Create incredibly smooth volume swells or control FX parameters with Dunlop’s Volume (X) Pedal Series, featuring three different form factors to match your playing needs.
Stringing & Setup At The Martin Factory: A Step-By-Step Guide
In this post, we’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at what the stringing and setup process is like at Martin Guitar, with insights from Manufacturing Manager Dave Doll.
Jam etiquette and how to get invited back!
Whether a jam consists of fully improvised music or cover songs, there are some rules of etiquette that musicians should follow that will ensure a better experience for the players and their audiences.
Ernie Ball String Theory ft. Steve Morse!
"Guitar playing is the ultimate form of communication. There's different languages but one thing that is universal is music." Watch as legendary guitarist Steve Morse discusses his Ernie Ball Music Man Signature guitar and his history with music in the latest episode of Ernie Ball String Theory.
Elixir: Phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze string comparison
"In addition to the choice of which gauge of string to use on your acoustic guitar, the type of string is an important consideration. Elixir® Acoustic Strings are available in both 80/20 Bronze and Phosphor Bronze, but which one is right for you? And what are the differences in the way they sound?
How to record vocals with Focusrite!
A beautifully clean, clear, high-quality vocal can add much to any track. But how do you go about, achieving the perfect take? Read Focusrite’s how-to guide to help you get a great recording.
Aguilar: What the heck are IRS and why do bassists love them so much?
Even though IR’s (impulse responses) have become a common part of today’s musical dialog you might be unaware of what they exactly are and how they can help you better express yourself as a bass player. In this blog, join Dale Titus as he demystifies cabinet IRs and discusses why they are a must-have for the modern bassist.
Producer and songwriter Brian Howes relies on Focusrite interfaces
GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist’s hits include songs with Daughtry, Nickelback, Hinder, Hedley, among others, and he loves what Focusrite’s mic pre’s and converters do for his sound.
Denis Wick: Killing your Trumpet Consistency with Misplaced Emotions
After the first two minutes of playing in your day, how many times have you smiled and said, “I feel great today” or slumped and said “I feel awful today.”? “I Feel” is a very personal statement that carries a lot of emotion with it. Too often we put all our emotional energy into the first 10 minutes of our performance preparation, and as a result experience very inconsistent results and no emotional energy left for the musical practice portion of our practice.
Cordial knowledge base: Ground Loops
Virtually every musician and event technician has been suffering from this distressful experience - this diffuse amp humming, occurring in the rehearsal room or (even more often and even worse) on stage. You often try to be okay with it, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you’ll be particularly happy with it in the long run, especially during the quieter moments of your performance. Then again, you can try to understand the cause and to eliminate the source of error.
Improve your trumpet mute tone, tuning, and response with these tips
What 3 aspects of your performance do mutes most affect?