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Best EQ plugins: Sculpt your sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago
6 min
6 min

Equalization is one of the most important types of processing. There are a lot of options when you’re looking into the best EQ plugins, even though there are a lot...

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Best compressor plugins: Tame your dynamics without hardware

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago
6 min
6 min

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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Recording

Best studio monitors

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
5 months ago
6 min
6 min

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
5 months ago
7 min
7 min

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
5 months ago
5 min
5 min

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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AKG C414 XLS review: A modern legend

Posted byby Christian de Looper
5 months ago
4 min
4 min

The AKG C414 has long been considered an industry-standard microphone, and for good reason. The microphone is known for its relatively natural sound and its ability to essentially be used...

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Recording

All Things Gear’s Best of CES 2025

Posted byby Christian de Looper
6 months ago
2 min
2 min

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
6 months ago
4 min
4 min

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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Guitar

Best acoustic guitar amps: Natural tone, louder volume

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago
6 min
6 min

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

Guitar pickups: Everything you need to know

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago
5 min
5 min

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.