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Active pickups are favored by some guitarists for their tone. Learn how active pickups work and how they...

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Tele players have plenty of options when it comes to aftermarket pickups. But what are the right pickups...

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How can we use stereo width to improve the depth of our mixes? What techniques are available beyond...

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Take full control over your music with a specialized DAW control surface. Here are the 7 best picks...

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Phaser pedals are a staple of pedalboards worldwide. What are the best phaser pedals for psych-rock or just...

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7 Best Looper Pedals (For All Budgets!)

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Looping pedals are great for so many things — practice, experimentation, and even replacing your bandmates 😉 What...

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The UAD Apollo X4 is an audio interface designed especially for project studios. It comes with all the...

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