Musician Resources

  Whether your acoustic guitar track is going to be at the forefront of the song such as in an acoustic vocal demo or simply the rhythm section of a full on rock track, using EQ not only ensures that it will sound nice and balanced on its own, but also helps it blend well with the rest of your project. Some people might assume that because the acoustic guitar is a pretty straight forward instrument that mixing it should be just as easy. Too bad it’s not though. Below, we take a look at tips on dealing with the highs, mids, and lows of acoustic guitar EQ.   Continue reading →

  Try to imagine the scenario - you are on the stage and everyone's attention is focused on you. You are about to play your guitar solo and gain the appreciation of people for doing so. However, you might feel rather anxious and uncomfortable in front of the huge audience. As a result, everything you play seems to be terrible. Consequently, it might lead to frustration and disappointment. Fortunately, in the subsequent paragraphs, we will throw some light on some essential lead guitar solo tips which should be able to make you a much better guitarist.   Continue reading →

  In regards to music, psychology teaches us that the most contagious effect is the emotion created in a room. When singers sing to their lyrics, an emotion is created, but more emotion can be added by adding a vocal that will improve the music and create a great impact. Vocal effects are used to add effects and processing in a floor pedal. The secret to create and make good musical effects is to know the right tool. A singer can take their sounds to a better level by using vocal effects pedals that enhance their voice, hence achieving good music when performing live. In order for singers to transform their voices, they need an instrument that adds atmosphere, space, and creativity. Some of the general effects used are reverb, compression, harmonize, auto tuner, distortion, octave, chorus, and vocoders.The following are the best general effects used:   Continue reading →

  The thought of a famous musician or band endorsing a weird product officially may appear awkward among fans. Some may even feel they have lost their edge, but the practice has been ongoing for years. Below is a list of such musicians alongside the products they officially endorsed. Read on.   Continue reading →

  You've probably come across guitar capacitors from time to time, not really knowing what they do aside from being part of the guitar's electronics. Well, yeah, that's true, but did you know they can affect a guitar's tone? And with that said, how do they really affect your tone anyway? Check out the article below to find out!   Continue reading →