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From time to time we publish articles on a range of topics that we hope fellow musicians will find useful. If you're specifically looking for music gear buying guides go to our Gear Guides section.

Reverb vs Delay Guitar Pedals

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Nov. 3, 2020.

A primer on how reverb and delay pedals work, the differences between them and the types of sounds you can get from them, along with advice on where to put them in your signal chain.

What Makes Affordable Guitars So Cheap?

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Sep. 7, 2020.

Matt Dunn explains the differences between cheaper and more expensive guitars and highlights how some cheap guitars can out-compete big brand names and domestic built options...

4 Things To Consider Before Upgrading Your Pickups

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Sep. 1, 2020.

Guitar modding aficionado Matt Dunn provides some very useful advice for anyone thinking about replacing their guitar's pickups for the first time.

The Difference Between Overdrive and Distortion Explained

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 16, 2020.

Though they’re often lumped together, overdrive and distortion are two very different effects. They both work towards different purposes, and they both have a different impact on your tone. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “What is the difference between overdrive and distortion?" - you’ve come to the right place!

Drum Miking Techniques: How to Mic Drums for Recording

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 5, 2020.

Drum miking is almost a "lost art" in the time of 40GB drum sample libraries, electronic music and home music production. Audio engineer Raphael Pulgar explains different techniques for miking drums using from 1 to 8+ microphones

How To Set Up A Home Recording Studio

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 29, 2019.

My name is Raphael Pulgar and I run a home-based studio called Saturnine Audio. In this guide, I will be showing you how to set up a home recording studio.

The Highest Rated Headphone Brands - The Musician Perspective

Submitted by Jason Horton on Aug. 15, 2018.

If you're new to using headphones for music production, or if you'd like to know which brands of headphones musicians use even if you're not a musician, then this is for you.

The Different Types of Headphones for Music Production Explained

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 28, 2018.

Here we talk about the main types of headphones that are used in studios, from the most advanced recording studios to the simplest bedroom recording setup.

Tremolo vs Vibrato: The Difference Between These Two Effects Explained

Submitted by Mason Hoberg on Jan. 9, 2018.

Tremolo and vibrato are two terms that are constantly confused, and because these effects are no longer widely used, a lot of guitarists don’t have a ton of experience with them. If you’ve ever wondered what the difference between tremolo and vibrato is, you’ve come to the right place!