Gear Guides

It’s a common misconception that USB microphones can’t be connected to a mixer or a USB Audio Interface, and although it’s not all that common nor best practice, it’s something that can be done. In this article, I will be going over how you can connect your USB microphone to a Mixer, the reasons to […]

Have you ever looked at a piano and wondered to yourself, “Why are some of these keys white and others black? Who got to decide that?” …While the layout of a piano’s keys may seem random at first glance, there are actually a number of practical reasons for ordering them in this particular way. Why

Pianos are one of the most popular musical instruments in the world and for good reason.  People are drawn to the rich, acoustic sound and often want to own a real one instead of a digital reproduction.  However, it can be disappointing when sitting down to play, only to realize the piano has gone out

Pick-ups. One of the most important features of the electric guitar that has evolved the instrument, and modern music, since its creation in the mid-1920’s. Since then, there have been a wide range of different styled pickups created to accommodate the ever-changing musical landscape. In this article, I will be covering the two staple legends

Even though pianos and keyboard may appear to be the same thing, they are not, and this is something that might influence your decision on which one to buy since they serve different purposes. In this article, I will be going over the differences between a piano and a keyboard as well as a MIDI

Mixers are known for their live applications, while audio interfaces are better known for recording in a studio. However, you can connect all your gear to a mixer, process the audio and create a nice-sounding mix that gets sent to the main output while still having the option of recording all those tracks as well

In this article, I will be covering all the different methods that there are to record guitar straight into the computer without using microphones since this can really come in handy when recording with amp simulation software. I will start with the method that I consider to be the best one in general, especially for

Here’s a quick guide for those of you interested in investing in a synthesizer, specifically of the Waldorf variety, as I’ll be dissecting the differences between the Waldorf Pulse 2 and the Waldorf Blofeld. In short, here are the differences between the Waldorf Pulse 2 and the Waldorf Blofeld: Both synthesizers offer great sound design

Today I’m going to compare two of the most popular entry-level MIDI keyboards on the market and discussing the pros and cons of each product in order to determine which keyboard is the best fit for you. In short, here are the differences between the Komplete Kontrol M32 and the Arturia Minilab MK2: The Komplete