Brandon Stoner, Author at All Things Gear

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Tutorials

What to look for in a music production laptop: Everything you need to know

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

Laptops are the preferred type of computer by many engineers and producers. Let’s examine what to look for in a music production laptop.

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Recording

Best free EQ plugins

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

EQ is one of the primary tools in the engineer's arsenal. Whether you need surgical or something else, here are 7 of the best free EQ plugins.

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Recording

Best Pultec plugins: Get that classic Pultec sound in the box

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

Pultec equalizers are one of the few pieces of gear to have achieved mystical status in the recording world. These are some of the best Pultec plugins.

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PreSonus

Best budget preamps in 2022: Get a great sound without breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

The best budget preamps come in a variety of formats and offer an upgrade in sound quality to the preamps that are built in to recording interfaces.

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Recording

Best free Fairchild plugins: Get that classic sound without spending a penny

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

As far as legendary compressors go, few stand in myth like the venerable Fairchild. So let’s explore the best free Fairchild plugins.

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Guitar

Guitar tonewoods guide: Everything you need to know about guitar wood

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

This guitar tonewoods guide is to help you better understand the tonal differences between each type of wood used in guitar bodies.

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Electro-Harmonix

Best guitar pedals for country: Get that country twang

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

Country music is a style that demands technicality. Here is a list of some of the best country guitar pedals, and some suggestions.

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Fender

Best beginner bass guitars: Get a classic tone on a budget

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

New to the bass? Perhaps the first thing to do is get your hands on a new bass guitar. Here are the best beginner bass guitars we could find.

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Fender

Jazz Bass vs. Precision Bass: What’s the difference?

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

The Fender Jazz Bass and Fender Precision Bass are two of the most iconic bass designs. But what are the differences between them?

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Recording

Best free LA2A compressor plugins: Get that classic sound without paying a penny

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

In the audio world, a few compressors are notorious for their timeless sound -- like the LA2A. Here are some of the best free LA2A plugins.