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Best Holiday Gifts for Musicians

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 years ago

This list of best holiday gifts for musicians offers some great ideas for the musician in your life. These are “stocking stuffer” ideas.

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Guitar

Eddie Van Halen Gear Guide

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 years ago

In this Eddie Van Halen gear guide, let’s look into some of the magic, mystery, and mojo behind the tools he used to revolutionize rock guitar.

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A musician’s guide to staying creative in isolation

Posted byby Jimmy Byrne
6 years ago

Stuck indoors indefinitely? Here are our best tips to keep your mind active throughout the coronavirus virus isolation period.

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Recording

Everything you need to know about MIDI 2.0

Posted byby Christian de Looper
6 years ago

MIDI 2.0 is finally here, bringing with it a ton of updates to the original MIDI spec. Here's everything you need to know about the MIDI 2.0 spec.

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MXR

NAMM 2020: Jim Dunlop and MXR announce a collection of new pedals

Posted byby Jimmy Byrne
6 years ago

Jim Dunlop and its subsidary guitar gear company MXR have just announced plans for a new collection of guitar pedals, including a 'Dookie' inspired one.

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Avid

The top 10 music gear releases of 2019

Posted byby Jimmy Byrne
6 years ago

2019 was a huge year for musicians, and music makers. With the slew of new gear that was released over the last 12 months, we picked our top 10 favorites.

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Guitar

Solid body vs semi hollow body vs hollow body electric guitars: which one is right for you?

Posted byby Christian de Looper
6 years ago

There are a number of things to consider when buying a new guitar. Like, for example, if you want a solid body, semi hollow body, or hollow body guitar.

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Guides

Affordable holiday shopping guide for the musician in your life

Posted byby Jimmy Byrne
6 years ago

Don't know what to buy for the musician in your family? Here is a detailed shopping list of affordable options during the hectic holiday season.

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Guides

A musician’s guide to Apple’s MacOS Catalina: Should you upgrade?

Posted byby Christian de Looper
7 years ago

MacOS Catalina is here, bringing with it a ton of great new features. But is your music-making software compatible? We put together this guide.

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Gibson

Here’s everything you need to know about Gibson’s entire 2019 lineup

Posted byby Craig Jones
7 years ago

Gibson has unveiled its 2019 lineup of guitar and bass models, including the traditional Gibson Original Collection, and the newer Gibson Modern Collection.