Category: Equipment Guides

As somebody heavily invested in the world of music, Instruments are always or particular interest because they are useful in the creation of music. This post in particular discusses the lifespan of pianos. I took the liberty of researching both digital and acoustic pianos in order to figure out the lifespans of both. With that… Continue reading What Is The Lifespan Of A Piano?

There are different types of microphones out there and they all serve their own unique end for the user. One of the most important microphones are reference microphones and I feel like they are not discussed enough. Most newbie music producers ask what reference microphones actually, therefore this post will discuss this……In order to give… Continue reading What Is A Reference Microphone?

Wear and tear is always something you have to take into account when it comes to working with guitar strings. You have to know when it is time to replace them. Most newbie bass players I work with usually ask if bass strings do indeed rust. This post will therefore discuss this to give you… Continue reading Do Bass Strings Rust?

Most old pianos are pretty much cheap and the reason for this is: Old pianos are usually in sub-par condition when you find them because of parts having been subjected to wear and tear throughout the life of the piano. This means that each part may require restoration which usually costs a lot of money.… Continue reading Why Are Old Pianos So Cheap?

Recording music requires that you have the right equipment so you can carry it out properly. The most important tool in recording is obviously your microphone because it is the primary recording tool. With that said, having a microphone is the easy part. You now have to figure out how to make your microphone sound… Continue reading How Can I Make My Mic Quality Better?

Using Guitar picks takes some getting used to, and the reason why you find it hard to use a guitar pick is because you haven’t practiced with them enough. The fact is guitar picks are tools that have to be learned in order to understand the fundamentals like strumming and precise control over the strings… Continue reading Why Is It Hard For Me To Use A Guitar Pick?

A guitar player of any skill level or genre greatly relies on the strings of the guitar. Getting a new guitar can be great because you’d naturally expect to produce high quality sound with new strings…… but the fact of the matter is strings don’t last a lifetime. Therefore it helps to have a general… Continue reading How Do I Prolong The Life Of My Guitar Strings?

Phantom power will not affect the quality of your microphone. Condenser microphones rely simply on phantom power to provide enough power for them to be usable. If the device is built to supply the correct voltage, very low ripple (good filtering), decent quality components, and enough headroom to remain stable for the load, you shouldn’t… Continue reading Phantom Power, Will It Affect Sound Quality? (LEARN MORE)

Aftertouch is the amount of pressure applied to a key after a note has been played. The pressure is applied to the note after the key is struck and while it is being held down or sustained. Aftertouch is a keyboard expression that is often routed in order to control the vibrato, volume and other… Continue reading What Is Aftertouch in Music?

This post will walk you through some of the best audio interfaces available on the market. If you have no idea what an audio interface is or what it does. Not to worry. An audio interface is simply a device that allows you to get good quality audio in and out of your computer. This… Continue reading 5 Cheap Audio Interfaces You Should Check Out