Whether you’re a musician, audio actor, or podcaster, microphones aren’t always the perfect standalone device to protect your final product from unwanted noise. Sometimes, microphones need specific tools or devices to regulate unwanted noises or sounds. You’ve probably seen a microphone pop filter before in photos, videos, a studio, maybe even a live event, but … Read more
By some, Martin guitars are considered the best guitars in the world. Guitarists that find the “bright” Taylor sound off-putting often discover that they love the “warm” Martin sound. For the record, I’m a Taylor guy myself. That said, I can’t complain about Martin guitars. The sounds produced by Martin guitars are unique. If you … Read more
Drum sets are loud, fun, and essential to any band. But, if you’ve ever played, or if you’re just learning, you’ll know that without something underneath, certain pieces can shift as you play. Of course, that’s the last thing you need if you’re in the middle of a show, but can a drum rug really … Read more
Playing drums can be an excellent activity for children and adults alike. The instrument teaches physical discipline, rhythmic fundamentals, and perseverance. Practicing regularly can be a good way to get some cardio in, as well. A junior drum set is scaled down in size, allowing smaller children to play them properly. Compared to a standard … Read more
Whether you’re new to drumming or have experience, you’ve probably heard of drummers putting pillows in their kick drums. From the outside, this probably seems odd, but putting a pillow in your kick drum can have a powerful influence on the sound. Putting a pillow in a kick drum muffles the resounding boom created by … Read more
If you’ve ever seen a drum set covered in tape, you may be wondering why someone would decide to do that. The process of putting tape on drums is called ‘dampening,’ and it has different effects depending on the drum and where the tape is placed. It is also referred to as ‘muting,’ ‘muffling,’ ‘damping,’ … Read more
The drum set is composed of many parts, such as the bass drum, snare drum, tom-tom, floor tom, and various cymbals. Bass drums and kick pedals are two crucial parts of a drum set, and you will hardly find a drumset without them. A bass drum is used to provide the “bottom” or low-pitched sound … Read more
Guitar tuners are a crucial part of any guitar player’s arsenal, and they’re the one guitar accessory that every guitar player needs. These days, there are many types of guitar tuners available to choose from, but which one is right for you? First, let’s take a look at what all the options are: Handheld Clip-On … Read more
Tuning is a necessary skill to master as a guitar player, and it takes time to perfect. Beginners should purchase a guitar tuner so they can make the instrument sound as wonderful as possible, both for themselves and any other person who has to listen to them practice! Whatever tuner you use, you’ll be using … Read more
Although no one wants to have tone suck coming from their pedalboard, no one seems to know how to prevent it. In my opinion, that’s because people don’t really understand the different types of bypass. It all depends on your specific situation, so what works well in one scenario may not perform well in another. … Read more
