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Many pickup designs have come and gone, but the vast majority of pickups today fall into one of three types: individual pole-piece single coil, humbucker and P90-style. These three types form the backbone of electric guitar tones, and we'll be diving into each one in detail.
  • Explore the history of the Superstrat, from its inception to its lasting legacy, and dive into the features and brands that have defined this groundbreaking approach to guitar design and manufacturing.
  • Founded by Roman Perschon in 2009, and driven by an international team headquartered in Vienna, LEWITT Audio has been at the forefront of microphone innovation in the modern era. The groundbreaking LEWITT Audio RAY is yet another feature-rich entry in the brand’s lineup, redefining what a contemporary condenser microphone can be.
  • In this article, we’re going to break down the differences between mixing and mastering so that you can make the best decisions possible when it comes to the techniques and gear you need to take your productions from fledgling recordings to finely polished masterpieces.
  • Today we're going to dive headfirst into the world of delays—analog and digital, old school and newfangled. We'll take a quick look at what makes each type tick, where they shine best and why you might want one over another.
  • In this article, we're going to look at a little of the history of the groundbreaking microKORG and examine its sounds, its features and how the current version—the microKORG 2—compares to the company's other VA (Virtual Analog) synthesizers.
  • In this article, we’ll uncover the history of the U 87, discover famous artists who’ve recorded with it, learn how it’s constructed, find out how it’s often used and see how it compares to other microphones in the current Neumann catalog.
  • In this article, we’ll break down how to shop for, evaluate and buy a vintage Telecaster, with expert insights from Jack Hetherington, director of Guitar Center Used and Vintage.
  • While not quite the living, breathing entity that is an acoustic guitar, the electric still benefits from a little routine maintenance to keep it in top form. We’ll suggest five easy ways to care for your electric guitar, which are considered good habits that can keep your favorite instrument playing for years to come.
  • We’ll equip you with a few essential tips for sidechaining in your own productions, as well as cover the basics. Our aim is to inspire you to discover new and novel ways of deploying this technique to tighten up your mixes and give them a dynamic, punchy edge.
  • In this piece, we take a deep dive into the principles of gain staging and how to properly apply them to tidy up your mixes.
  • We're going to dive into some of the history of how the iconic KORG MS-20 was developed, why it is such an enduringly popular instrument, and look at some artists and songs that show off its capabilities.

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