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9 artists who have reshaped the Fender Jazzmaster

by Samantha Hughes

Mods, tasteful aesthetics, and downright demolitions. The Jazzmaster has been the signature sound for a huge range of artists for decades. The Fender Jazzmaster was,…

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Mutant bodies and experimental electronics: navigating the unmapped territory of Soviet guitars

by Samantha Hughes

Cold-War era Soviet guitar manufacturers were pushing out a range of weird and wonderful guitars, largely devoid of any Western influence. As the electric guitar…

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The charm of the chime: the colourful characters and history of the VOX AC30

by Samantha Hughes

One of the most widespread backline fixtures from the late 50s onwards, the VOX AC30 continues to rack up popularity points worldwide. Read on to…

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Opening the DAW: what is the best software for you?

by Samantha Hughes

Beginning a new Digital Audio Workstation (commonly known as DAW) project is always exciting. You’ve got ideas, you know how you’re going to execute them….

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The enduring influence of the Gibson ES-335: 5 reasons why this iconic guitar lives on

by Samantha Hughes

The Gibson ES-335 was the world’s first commercial thinline archtop semi-acoustic electric guitar. It was released by Gibson in 1958 as part of their Electric…

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An introduction to guitar pickups: basics, interesting alternatives, and unusual experiments

by Samantha Hughes

Dive into our introduction to guitar pickups, where we take you through a brief overview of the classics, interesting alternatives, and unusual experiments. We can’t…

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DAW beginners: tips for an efficient workflow

by Samantha Hughes

As much as we enjoy our labours of love, the editing process in a DAW can seem to drag on forever. Searching for that extra…

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A beginner’s guide to getting the most out of your guitar, pedal, amp combo

by Samantha Hughes

Diving into the world of guitars, amps, and pedals can be overwhelming, with endless options and combinations out there to confuse even the most restrained…

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Engineering the sound: Sleater-Kinney – ‘The Woods’

by Samantha Hughes

“We [were] sick of people feeling they know who we are and what we’re capable of”  – guitarist/vocalist of Sleater-Kinney, Carrie Brownstein. The seventh album…

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Double tracking and modulation pedals that emulate classic tape techniques

by Samantha Hughes

Exploring the depth and character of double tracking: A versatile, innovative studio technique in pedal form. Double tracking makes your track bigger and imparts a…

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The studio at your feet: double tracking and modulation pedals that emulate classic tape techniques

by Samantha Hughes

Double tracking makes your track bigger and imparts a colour unachievable with a single voice. It can be used to create a thicker sound to…

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Effect systems as instruments and the Korg Kaoss Pad KP3+

by Samantha Hughes

Korg has long been revered for its innovative contributions to music technology. In 1999 they first introduced the Kaoss Pad, a powerful effects processor where…

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