If you’ve spent any time using any of the vast variety of reverb plugins available today, there is no doubt that you’ve used one that was based on EMT’s (Elektomesstechnik) 140 Plate Reverb. It sparked debate only decades ago, as many major studios and engineers began to shift…
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The 8 Best Octave Pedals for Guitar – Buying Guide
Pedals and effects that allowed us to modulate pitch were easily one of the most significant advancements in music technology. While octave pedals aren’t the most heavily used types of modulation pedals on the market, they do provide an incredibly powerful way to manipulate…
What Is A Chromatic Guitar Tuner and Why Should You Use One?
Whether you play guitar, bass, or just about any instrument out there, learning how to use a tuner is essential. Yes, many people choose to tune by ear, though those people are seasoned in their instruments and have heard the right notes so many times that it is ingrained…
The 5 Best Guitar Tuner Pedals – Buying Guide
While some musicians can tune their guitar strings by ear, most of us aren’t blessed with such a gift. This means that it’s necessary to have a proper tuner to get your guitar or bass in tune with the rest of the band. The thing is, live situations don’t always allow for…
The 4 Different Types Of Whammy Bars Explained
Whammy Bars, many times referred to as tremolo or vibrato bridges if we’re getting down to details, are pretty commonly found on popular electric guitars throughout the world. They go back to the 1930s when Doc Kauffman created and patented the very first mechanical vibrato…
What Does a Pop Filter Do and Do You Need One?
Whether you recorded vocals for a rock song or did a voice over for a commercial, it’s more than likely that the studio you recorded at had a pop filter. Even if you’ve never recorded your own voice, you’ve likely seen photos of singers in studios with these big pop…