Tools For Musicians

You want to be able to practice the drums at home. The only problem is that drums are typically too loud. You could easily end up disturbing roommates, family members and even your neighbors while practicing. If you cause too much ruckus, you could even end up with the cops at your door. Fortunately, electronic […]

If you’re loing to extend the use of your violin, you may want to consider finding a pickup for it. With the use of a pickup, you can amplify the sound of your violin on stage and in the recording studio. Sometimes, the producer or engineer will insist that you have microphones on your instrument […]

When people think “orchestra”, they generally think of violins. Violins are a crucial part of most orchestras, and sometimes they have the most interesting parts to play too. Violins can also sound great in just about every genre of music imaginable, whether it’s classical, metal or R&B. So, whether you’re thinking about getting started as […]

Hardware samplers have become increasingly popular with the rise of EDM and electronic music in general. They can be great additions to your stage or studio setup. And, the demos make them lo so easy and fun to use. Why wouldn’t you want one? Wouldn’t you to make your own beats in a matter […]

It’s the Wild West out there for independent and unsigned artists. The industry changes every day, and it’s hard to keep up – especially without management or labels helping you. On resources have become one of the primary ways artists educate themselves, which makes sense because there are very few schools that teach how to […]

Are you thinking about learning to play the banjo? The banjo is a fun instrument and is perfectly suited for genres like folk, country, bluegrass, rock, jazz and others. These days you can even hear banjo being used in rather unconventional ways. For instance, consider the example of Steve’n’Seagulls playing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”. So, if you […]

Loing for a top fog machine for your next event but aren’t sure which to get? No problem, in this article we’ll compare the best ones! Naturally, fog machines aren’t all created equal, and room size can certainly be an important consideration when you’re loing at buying one. Budget can also be an important factor, […]

Mic stands are all the same, right? Well, not exactly. Some are made for use in a home studio or at a radio station. Some are meant to attach to a desk, or sit atop it. Others are great for live performance and rehearsal use. Some have a boom, and others do not. Quality can […]

In this article, we’re going to compare the 7 best wireless guitar systems. Sometimes, as a musician, you just want to be free of constraints. This is especially true when you’re doing live shows, or are planning an especially energetic jam session. Wireless guitar systems are perfect for these situations, and it just so happens […]

If you’ve spent any time listening to radio, you’ve probably noticed how deep and smooth the DJ’s voices sound on air. There are a couple of factors at work here – first, the microphone, and second, the effects. But the effects (maybe EQ and a bit of compression) certainly aren’t as significant as the quality […]