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  1. Fighting Feedback on Hollow and Semi Hollow Body Guitars

    The ladies are always asking for feedback...  just not this kind! Alright, we’re back at it today continuing with yesterday’s article all about hollow and semi hollow body guitars and their propensity towards feedback. Now yesterday we delved into exactly what kind of feedback affects these guitars as well as the factors that contribute towards it. For those of you...
  2. The Causes of Acoustic Feedback in Semi and Full Hollow Body Guitars

    The key reason why Tim Armstrong is able to play punk rock on his signature Gretch G5191BK axe  without feedback is because it's never turned on! Throughout my years in the pro audio business as well as all things music in general, I find that there exists common problems that many players out there might not even realize. There also exists...
  3. Dealing With That Low End Mix: Introduction

    The JBL VRX915S 15" Bass Reflex Subwoofer For That Low End One of the trickiest parts of doing a full on track as far as my experience is concerned is dealing with that low end. Whether its recording an electric bass track, proper EQing for a kick drum or even mixing vocals  can cause headaches as far as those lower...
  4. Home Studio: Monitor Placement and Acoustic Tips

    JBL LSR 6328P Near Field Active Studio Monitor Yesterday, we here at PAL discussed a few of the inherent problems that come with trying to setup the perfect home studio – specifically – setting up the monitors. We talked about Room Modes and how they can be a huge pain for anyone trying to create a perfectly balanced mix &ndash...
  5. 3/4 of Nirvana's Nevermind Team Up for Recording Session

    PC: Austin Hargrave Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and former bandmate Krist Novoselic have teamed up once again and brought along “Nevermind” producer Butch Vig along for the ride. Vig announced via Twitter yesterday that the trio had been recording all day which included an unspecified special guest. “The last 24 hours have been surreal! Had a great gig at...

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