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From time to time we publish articles on a range of topics that we hope fellow musicians will find useful. If you're specifically looking for music gear buying guides go to our Gear Guides section.

EQ Before Or After Compression - Chicken or the Egg?

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 13, 2023.

In mixing, there are a lot of ways you can adjust your tracks - but should you EQ before or after compression? Find out here how each can affect your audio!

DIY Bass Traps - The Design to Absorb Your Excess Bass

Submitted by Alexander Briones on Jul. 12, 2023.

Need help cleaning up the low end of your recordings? Discover how to make your own DIY bass traps with this guide to effective audio treatments.

Home Studio Setup Essentials: How to Make a Creative Space

Submitted by Raphael Pulgar on May. 11, 2023.

Creating the perfect home studio setup for recording is exciting, but you want to get it right. The essentials of setting up a home recording studio.

Home Recording Studio Equipment List for Professional Sound

Submitted by Jason Horton on May. 10, 2023.

Extensive Home Recording Studio Equipment List

Whether you're setting up your first project studio at home, or even if you have quite a bit of experience in this area, you'll find this long list of home studio equipment will cover just about every type of gear you'll need to consider.

4 Things To Consider Before Upgrading Your Pickups

Submitted by Matt Dunn on May. 7, 2023.

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

The Different Types of Headphones for Music Production Explained

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 7, 2023.

Here we talk about the main types of headphones that are used in studios, from the most advanced recording studios to the simplest bedroom recording setup.

Things To Consider When Buying An Acoustic Guitar

Submitted by Alexander Briones on May. 7, 2023.

Guitar teacher Alexander Briones explains what you need to know about acoustic guitars before buying your first one, or perhaps before upgrading to a much higher priced guitar.

The Best Guitar Pedals: Eleven Essential Effects

Submitted by Mason Hoberg on May. 7, 2023.

The guitar is unique in that its tone can be manipulated to a greater degree than just about any instrument out there. We can distort it and modulate it to our hearts content. When the right effects are used, the possibilities are endless.

The Different Ukulele Sizes Explained

Submitted by Mason Hoberg on May. 6, 2023.

Unlike some other instruments, ukulele sizes aren’t named like separate instruments (violin vs. viola, and mandolin vs. mandola). This has led to confusion, and because the different body types sound and feel different to play many musicians aren’t sure which body style will be right for them - this guide will help you understand what each shape and size is.

Reverb vs Delay Guitar Pedals

Submitted by Matt Dunn on May. 5, 2023.

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.