Playing classical guitar with a pick could be considered almost the equivalent of a sacrilege for some instrumentalists. In recent decades, we have witnessed a good number of renowned guitarists using picks on classical guitars, to wit: Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, and Willie Nelson have all played classical nylon strings with a pick, to…
Strings don’t last forever. If they did, they wouldn’t still be sold nowadays to replace old or damaged ones. This has allowed manufacturers such as E.& O. Mari, D’Addario, or Martin to continue producing and selling string for a very long time (centuries, in some cases). How long do guitar and bass strings last in their packaging? Vacuum-sealed packaging keeps…
So you’re wondering which audio mixer you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about an audio mixer. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which audio mixer should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel free to…
So you’re wondering which synthesizer you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about a synth. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which synth should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel free to jump around this…
So you’re wondering which acoustic treatment you should buy. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about any acoustic treatment. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which acoustic treatment should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel free to jump around this article and…
So you’re wondering which DAC (digital-analog converter) you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about a digital-analog converter. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which DAC should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel free to…
So you’re wondering which audio interface you should buy, rent or otherwise try out. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, we’ll go through everything worth considering before you make any decisions about an audio interface. If you’ve found yourself asking, “Which audio interface should I buy?” this extensive resource is for you. Please feel free to…
String gauge plays a major role in your relationship with your instrument. In that sense, some players find thinner strings to be easier to play. Is this true in every scenario? Are lighter/thinner gauge guitar strings easier to play? Lighter gauge strings are easier to play since they hold less tension, require less pressure to…
The debate on whether heavier gauge strings hold tune better is still in session on internet forums and jam spaces worldwide. Do heavier/thicker gauge guitar strings stay in tune better? Heavier gauge strings may hold tune better than thinner strings due to increased tension, but the difference is minimal compared to the other factors that…
For guitarists, the tone of their playing and their instrument is paramount to their distinctive sound, encompassing playing technique, instrument physics and audio processing. How do guitar strings affect tone? String gauge, material, age/wear and outer coating affect tone. Thicker strings yield darker, larger tone; thinner strings yield lighter, brighter tone. Steel and brass are…
There are differing opinions about whether the flatwound or roundwound design is the best for guitar string construction. The reason for this is simple: Each type provides a solution to a specific problem but at the expense of other benefits. Depending on the user’s needs, some compromises may be necessary to have the desired set…
Audio mixers and consoles have long been staples in recording studios, live venues, and broadcasting applications as central stations for processing audio and producing a final product. With so many options, from super-simple entry-level portable mixers to extravagant multi-million-dollar studio desks, there certainly must be a difference in sound quality between mixers, right? Do audio…
