a brief history of overdrive and distortion pedals Guitar overdrive and distortion pedals are a crucial part of the electric guitar's history and have been used by countless musicians to shape their...
vocal compression 101: a beginner's guide Compression is an essential tool for shaping the sound of a vocal track and making it sit well in a mix. By reducing the dynamic range of a vocal...
beginner's guide to creating lofi jams with samplers Lofi music, also known as lo-fi hip hop or simply lo-fi, is a genre of music that is characterized by its lo-fi sound quality and relaxed,...
How to Reamp Guitars So... what the heck is reamping? Reamping is a technique used to change a recorded guitar track’s tone or characteristics after the track has been recorded. In order to do...
replicating Johnny Greenwood's unique sound- a look at his pedalboard Johnny Greenwood is a name that is synonymous with innovative and experimental guitar playing. As the lead guitarist for the...
How to use guitar pedals for ambient music Guitar pedals are a great way to add texture and depth to your ambient music. These pedals can be used to create a wide range of sounds, from delicate and...
What's the difference between true bypass and buffered effects pedals? In the world of guitar pedals, there are two main types of bypass: true bypass and buffered bypass. Both of these types of...
A brief history of delay pedals Delay pedals are a type of guitar effects pedal that produces an echo or repeat of the sound of the guitar. These pedals have been a staple of guitarists' rigs for...
Beginners guide to creating beats with samplers A sampler is a type of electronic music instrument that allows the user to record and play back sounds. These sounds can be anything from a single...
How to use a sample pack to create beats A sample pack is a collection of audio samples that can be used in music production. These samples can include drum loops, basslines, melodies, and other...