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Best budget channel strips: Get a classic sound without breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Looking for some different options for front end than what comes with your interface? These best budget channel strips are a great start.

Shure SM57 micing percussionist playing congas

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Best microphones for beginners: Up your game with these value mics

Posted byby Christian de Looper
3 months ago

Are you a beginner to recording or live performing, and want a decent microphone or two? Here are the best microphones for beginners.

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Best outboard equalizers to sculpt your perfect sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Software equalizers can do things hardware just can’t, but outboard EQ definitely has its merits. Here are some of the best hardware EQs out there.

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Best guitar amp pedals: Give your tone that amp-like sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

The days of lugging around an amp rig that weighs as much as your car are over! You can now get big, realistic amp tones from guitar amp pedals that...

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Best electronic drum kits: Get your groove on

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Electronic drums have a lot of benefits. No matter your level, there is one perfect for you. These are some of the best electronic drum kits.

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Best hi hats: Get the perfect hats for your setup

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Hi hats are one of the most important parts of the overall drum kit. Much like ride cymbals, they’re one of the most utilized members of any drummer’s cymbal collection....

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Guitar

Best pedalboards: Better organize your effects

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

When it comes to arranging your guitar effects chain, the options you have when it comes to pedalboards can seem endless. A good, professional pedalboard helps out guitar and bass...

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Best drum kits over $1,000: A great sound for those willing to pay

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

After you’ve been playing drums for a while it’s nice to treat yourself to a drum kit upgrade. It seems like the $1,000 mark is what separates the lesser-quality kits...

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Best delay plugins: Give your tracks some depth

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Delay effects are one of the best ways to add depth and dimension to tracks. Along with reverb plugins, you can give your productions the perfect amount of space. The...

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Best acoustic guitar microphone: Capture that perfect tone

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 months ago

Looking for the best acoustic guitar microphone? A lot of people think of a small or large-diaphragm condenser as the first choice. They do a great job of capturing the...