What Are Volume Pedals And How Do You Use Them?

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Feb. 24, 2021.

Learn how to control your rig’s master volume and create sweeping soundscapes via the use of volume pedals.

Thinking About Upgrading Your Pickups? Read This First!

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Jan. 19, 2021.

While journalists and YouTubers like to wax about how impactful different tone woods or stainless steel frets can be, the pickups are really supplying most of your guitar’s tone.

Building Your First DIY Guitar Kit

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Dec. 2, 2020.

DIY electric guitar building and modding aficionado Matt Dunn provides some very good advice you should read before attempting your first guitar kit build.

6 Smart Tips For Buying An Affordable Electric Guitar

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Dec. 2, 2020.

Guitar journalist Matt Dunn explains how you can get the most out of a limited budget for buying an electric guitar.

Reverb vs Delay Guitar Pedals

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Nov. 3, 2020.

A primer on how reverb and delay pedals work, the differences between them and the types of sounds you can get from them, along with advice on where to put them in your signal chain.

What Makes Affordable Guitars So Cheap?

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Sep. 7, 2020.

Matt Dunn explains the differences between cheaper and more expensive guitars and highlights how some cheap guitars can out-compete big brand names and domestic built options...

4 Things To Consider Before Upgrading Your Pickups

Submitted by Matt Dunn on Sep. 1, 2020.

Guitar modding aficionado Matt Dunn provides some very useful advice for anyone thinking about replacing their guitar's pickups for the first time.

The Difference Between Overdrive and Distortion Explained

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on Jul. 16, 2020.

Though they’re often lumped together, overdrive and distortion are two very different effects. They both work towards different purposes, and they both have a different impact on your tone. If you’ve ever asked yourself: “What is the difference between overdrive and distortion?" - you’ve come to the right place!

Drum Miking Techniques: How to Mic Drums for Recording

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 5, 2020.

Drum miking is almost a "lost art" in the time of 40GB drum sample libraries, electronic music and home music production. Audio engineer Raphael Pulgar explains different techniques for miking drums using from 1 to 8+ microphones

How To Set Up A Home Recording Studio

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 29, 2019.

My name is Raphael Pulgar and I run a home-based studio called Saturnine Audio. In this guide, I will be showing you how to set up a home recording studio.