Logic Pro X is an incredibly versatile piece of software from Apple. You can do a staggering amount within this DAW, and it has revolutionized music production, particularly in home studios. Professionals and beginners alike use its incredibly wide range of features. Using a quality MIDI controller to use with Logic Pro X is essential…
When choosing strings for your guitar, you must consider the type of guitar you own. The right strings for an electric guitar will be wrong for an acoustic guitar. Similarly, a classical guitar requires different strings from what you would use for an acoustic instrument. In fact, the strings separate a classical guitar from an…
If you’ve ever tried to use a multi-piece microphone kit to record or amplify your sounds, you’ll know there’s room for improvement. Perhaps your cymbals sound brittle, or your drums sound detached, and this will not do you ANY favors. If you’re fed up and feeling at a loss, it might be time for some…
Have you felt that practicing guitar on your bed or your couch is no longer cutting it for you? Let’s be more specific. Is your back or neck telling you that practicing on your bed and couch is no longer cutting it?Then perhaps it’s time to invest in a guitar chair for yourself! Fortunately, there…
There is nothing more aggravating than a crackly microphone, or a microphone of poor quality. You need a great microphone that syncs up your sound correctly. Drum kits produce a lot of distinct noises. You get the bass drum, the crashing cymbals, and the snares. You need a microphone that will record these sounds accurately….
61 key keyboards are truly awesome instruments. They are excellent learning tools, very portable, and fun instruments that boast a wide range of cool features. These keyboards can boost a musician’s creativity and performance. However, purchasing an electric keyboard can be a particularly intimidating experience, especially if you’re a beginner. Thanks to the excess of…
Amplifiers are essential tools for electric guitarists. Many musicians prefer the sound of a traditional tube amplifier to the more modern digital sound of solid-state amplifiers or emulators. Tube amplifiers have a sound of their own that’s difficult to replicate. If you want to get the best sound out of your guitar, you should invest…
For ages, the best music production laptop was a Macbook Pro. But finding a computer has become more complicated if you are an aspiring or current music producer. You’ll find that the classic Apple laptop has been dethroned from its top position. Laptops are ideal for the mobile musician, as they are easier to carry…
If you’re looking to pick up a new instrument, the ukulele is a great option! They are super portable, versatile, and have a familiar sound everybody loves. Tenor ukuleles, in particular, are a brilliant choice. You already know how intimidating buying a new instrument can be. Tenor ukuleles can be expensive and use a lot…
A ukulele is more than just a miniature guitar with 4 strings. Ukuleles are commonly thought of as a Hawaiian instrument. However, they were first brought to the Hawaiian islands by Portuguese immigrants. The name of this instrument literally translates to ‘jumping flea.’ This is a reference to the finger movements required to play one. …
