Brandon Stoner, Author at All Things Gear

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Guides

Best audio interfaces for beginners: Start recording on a budget

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

It’s never been easier to make quality recordings affordably, at home. Here is a guide to the best audio interfaces for beginners.

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Guitar

Best acoustic guitar amps

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

Whether you’re busking the street or getting adventurous in the studio here are some of the best acoustic guitar amps available today.

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Recording

Best budget hardware compressors

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

Hardware compressors are just as important now as they have always been. These are the best budget hardware compressors available today.

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Live Sound

Best live sound microphones: Get the best sound on the stage

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

Musicians and engineers know live sound is a different animal than the recording studio. Here are our top picks for live sound microphones.

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Guides

Best 500 Series preamps: The best preamps in API’s format

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

500 series units let build out your dream signal chain without needing a console. Here are some of the best 500 series preamps.

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Guides

Best crash cymbals: Give your playing the emphasis it deserves

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

Whether you like your crashes on the downbeat or the upbeat, crash cymbals are one of the most important elements of your cymbal selection. This list will go over some...

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Recording

Best virtual instrument plugins: A whole band in your computer

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

Virtual instruments are some of the most fun plugins to play with. Let’s dive in! Here are eight of our favorite virtual instrument plugins.

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Fender

Best bass guitars under $1,000: Avoid breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago

Every bass player loves when it's time to upgrade! In this guide we go into detail over the 10 of the best bass guitars under $1,000.

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Guides

Best drum kits under $1000: You don’t need to spend a lot for great sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago

If you're a drummer looking for some new gear but are working with a limited budget consider some of the best drum kits under $1000.

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Guitar

Best mini amp heads: Power meets portability

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago

Mini amp heads are a practical way to add half stack sound to your setup while saving on space. They pack in every bit of tone, and many of the...