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Best compressor plugins: Tame your dynamics without hardware

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
7 hours ago

There are a lot of great free compressor plugins available. But it’s a worthwhile investment to have some paid versions in your library. It’s not always about budget either. When...

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Best studio monitors

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
7 hours ago

Other than the room you’re working in and how well it’s treated, studio monitors are one of the best investments to make for your recording setup. And when it comes...

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Best ride cymbals: Find the perfect biggest cymbal in your lineup

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
8 hours ago

Let’s face it – it’s not difficult to differentiate between well made cymbals and models that well…aren’t. Ride cymbals are an integral part of a drummer’s sound selection. Just like...

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Guitar

Best reverb pedals: Give your guitar tones some space

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 days ago

Reverb is one of the most versatile types of effects. From the subtle slap of a spring, to pleasant plate resonance, all the way to the ethereal skyscapes of shimmer...

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All Things Gear’s Best of CES 2025

Posted byby Christian de Looper
2 weeks ago

Here at All Things Gear, we’re typically focused on music production and musical instruments. However, the audio world in general is rapidly evolving, and at CES 2025, we saw a...

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Guitar

Best blues guitar pedals

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 weeks ago

These pedal selections can cover ground from traditional blues all the way to more modern, hybrid sounds. Here are some of the best blues guitar pedals.

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Best acoustic guitar amps: Natural tone, louder volume

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 weeks 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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Guitar pickups: Everything you need to know

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 weeks ago

Pickups are a very deep topic, and this guitar pickup guide is meant to help break down some of the more fundamental aspects of how they work.

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Top must-have accessories every guitarist needs

Posted byby Christian de Looper
3 weeks ago

After buying a guitar, there are a number of accessories worth buying to take care of your guitar. Here are the top accessories every guitarist needs.

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Top 5 next-gen guitar amp modelers

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 weeks ago

Amp modeling technology has made some huge forward bounds in the past few years. Here are 5 of the best next-generation guitar amp modelers.