Music Industry News

  1. Pickup Recommendations: Suhr DSV And SSV Humbuckers

    We often get asked by our customers about personal recommendations when it comes to pickups. And it makes sense – players have never had as many choices in high-quality pickups as they do right now. From the big manufacturers to the boutique brands, there is a lot to choose from. With that in mind, I wanted to share with our...
  2. Bass Recording Tips: Mic To Amp Or DI?

    The key to a good bass track starts off with two critical components - a reasonable quality instrument and skill. Once you know you have those two ready, you can begin with the next important choice: do you go amp to mic or DI? Going DI - The Basics For those of you unfamiliar with the term, DI stands for...
  3. How To Tell If You Have A Bad Or Blown Guitar Speaker

    Sooner or later, every guitarist experiences a malfunction of some kind. It could be a result of something trivial such as a loose ground wire. On the other hand, it could be something more serious such as a blown guitar speaker. If you have a blown guitar speaker on your hands, then you can look for the following telltale signs...
  4. New Gear: "The Amp" Preamp Pedal by Milkman Sound

    New Gear: "The Amp" Preamp Pedal by Milkman Sound
      Milkman Sound is excited to announce The Amp at the 2018 NAMM Show in Anaheim California.   Continue reading →
  5. How to Use Bass Overdrive Without Losing Your Low End

    How to Use Bass Overdrive Without Losing Your Low End
      Bassists face many challenges in their line of work but the most significant one has to be how to use bass amp overdrive without losing the low end. An overdriven or dirty bass tone has the unique ability to liven up a band’s mix as well as fattening up the overall sound. The last thing any bassist would want to do is compromising on holding down the low end. Most overdrive pedals have different degrees of low-end bass even the ones designed for bass. This may be a hindrance for a majority of players especially the ones who are keen on an overdriven bass sound. Luckily, there are techniques by which to enhance bass tone using overdrive but without losing low end.   Continue reading →