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7 Most Famous Recording Studios in LA (Ever Built)

Rowan Frizell

Los Angeles is still considered the heart of American media culture. We look at 7 of the most...

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7 Most Famous Recording Studios In London Ever Built

Rodrigo Sanchez

London is a powerhouse of musical culture and history. We look at 7 of the most iconic music...

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10 Music Studio Decor Ideas (To Transform Your Workspace)

Pip Dolan

Are your walls lacking a bit of character? Is your studio in need of some identity? Home studio...

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How Many Strings Does A Ukulele Have? (It’s Not Always 4)

How many strings does a regular ukulele have? Learn more about 5, 6, and even 8-string ukuleles A...

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7 Best Guitar Cases For Flying (+TSA Approved Models)

Adrian Wengenroth

How do you safely pack a guitar for a flight? What are the air travel regulations for guitar...

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5 Best Standalone/All-In-One DJ Controllers (Ranked!)

Rowan Frizell

In the market for a portable standalone/all-in-one DJ controller? We sift through 5 of the best devices currently...

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Looking for the best guitar wall hangers for your instrument? We round up seven remarkable wall mounts for...

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Are Gibson guitars worth their asking price? Which music genres/styles suit Gibson guitars best? How do Gibson guitars...

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The Best Ableton Live Export Settings (For Each Type Of Project)

Confused about the best Ableton Live export settings? Learn how to set the correct file export length Learn...

LUFS vs DBFS Explained Simply (Clearing Up The Confusion)

Upward vs Downward Compression (What’s The Difference?)

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TuneCore vs DistroKid (Which Distributor Is Best?)

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Are DistroKid and TuneCore the same thing? Does TuneCore copyright your music? Can I use both DistroKid and...

Music Marketing Tips

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USB vs XLR Microphones (Differences & Which Is Best?)

Kieran Whitehouse

Learn The Differences Between USB And XLR Microphones Understand The Different XLR Mic Types Learn Which Of The...

Microphones Ask The Hive

3 Essential Pickups Jimmy Page Used To Get His Tone!

Learn about the pickups that Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin used Discover how to get a similar guitar...

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7 EASY One-String Guitar Songs (Perfect For Beginners)

Fredrick Ree

Just starting out and looking for some easy songs to learn? Why not try some simple one-string songs!...

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7 Best Portable Vocal Booths (Singers & Voiceovers)

Rodrigo Sanchez

Struggling to record high-quality vocals? Portable vocal booths are a great way to record pristine vocals at home...

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11 Best Cello Strings (Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced)

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What are the best cello strings for different playing styles? What are the best strings for beginners? Learn...

What Is The Mixolydian Mode? (With Examples)

Learn the precise definition of Mixolydian mode Listen to examples of the Mixolydian mode in action Learn how...

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RODE NT1 vs NT1-A vs NT2-A (Differences & Features Compared)

Rodrigo Sanchez

The RODE NT1, NT1-A and NT2-A are large studio condenser mics All three of them are known for...

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7 Best Jazz Bass Pickups (For Warm, Vintage Tones)

Guitar Pickups Buyer Guides

In the market for replacement Fender Jazz bass pickups? Lindy Fralin, Seymour Duncan, Aguilar, and more. We round...

Les Paul vs Strat (Weighing Up Key Differences In 3 Areas)

Is a Stratocaster more versatile than a Les Paul? Which is best suited to beginners? We dive deep...

Electric Guitars

How To Rename Your Airpods On ALL Devices (w/ Pictures)

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Purchased new or used Apple Airpods and can’t figure out how to rename them? We dive deep into...

5 Best 12-String Bass Guitars (For All Budgets)

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Digging the appeal of massive 12-string bass guitars? Check out our top five picks in 2022 Muscular punch...

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