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The Recording Process Explained

As with any creative process, there is no absolute hard and fast procedure that must be followed stringently, but there is a logical development that all recordings must go through, which includes:CompositionArrangementRecordingEditingMixingMastering...

Music Production and Mixing Tips & Tricks

Author: Ian Waugh What makes a pro recording pro? What is the "sound" that the pros get and how can you make your recordings sound more professional?The simple answer is - there's no simple answer. But with careful listening and a little experience y...

Learn to Play Bass Guitar

10th November 2008Author: Rich_MatthewsIf you have ever wanted to participate in a band or start your own band, you might have considered playing the bass guitar. The bass guitar is generally made up of four standard strings, which makes learning to ...

Drum Accessories Setup Guide

by Ronald BlackThere are some other things you should pick up that will be essential to your drumming education. I've listed these accessories in order of importance. A metronome! It's about time! A metronome is a mechanical or electronic device that...

How Old Is My Guitar? Use the Serial Number!

Ever wonder exactly when your favorite guitar was made? You sort of remember when you got it, but you want to really know its history, especially if you're not the first owner. Well, good news it's very easy to figure out the age of Fend...

How to Survive Your First Gig

by Traveling Matt A young bands first gig is always an exciting time. Many hours slogging it out in the garage or rehearsal room finally come to fruition with the offer of a first gig.These days bands usually get a school or party gig or a shared bil...

Seven Tips for Selling More CDs at Your Gigs

Author: Georgina Pearce You can make money selling CDs and other merchandise at gigsbut not every band does it effectively. Here are some tips to make sure you do.Set up a nice-looking display. Make your merchandise visually appealing and accessible....

Get More MySpace Plays Fast and Easy!

by Roberto Bell It is the wish of every music artist to see the single he so worked hard for land on the charts. Now, it can happen quick and easy!MySpace is a great online community that offers an fantastic opportunity for upcoming musicians to be h...

How To Program With Multi-Effects

If You Dont Know How to Tweak Your Sounds, Youre Missing Out on a Lot of What Multieffects Have to Offer But Its Easier Than You Think By Craig Anderton Todays multieffects are woefully underutilized, partly because there is so much potential to expl...