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Electric Avenues is one of those small business success stories you love to see in the music industry. The company’s founder was an electrical engineering student who built a small amp to bring along for a four-hour round-trip daily commute. The goal was to have the headphones sound the same […]
Audacity is a free, open-source audio software tool that provides cross-platform support. It works as a multi-track editor and recorder for Linux, Windows, macOS, and most other operating systems. Although it isn’t a full DAW like you’d get with Ableton or Garageband, you can still achieve impressive results when your […]
One of the best instruments you can learn how to play is the violin. Even if you decide to call it a fiddle, you’ll be creating soulful notes and dance-worthy tunes in no time with it! As with any instrument, you have the option to be self-taught instead of paying […]
FireWire allows for high-speed communication to occur between two separate computers, a PC and a peripheral, or two other connected devices. This technology’s goal is to have each item operating together at the maximum efficiency possible. If you have FireWire, it is also called IEEE 1394. It’s a connecting device […]
Although it can be fun to play around with a MIDI keyboard and a DAW to create sounds, sometimes you want to be creative locally. The best instrument for that job is a sampler or synth that comes with dedicated keys. When you’re ready to take your music to the […]
If you end up playing your guitar for some time, it might eventually have the frets start wearing out on it. That’s when it’ll need to go through a refretting process to restore its functionality. Although a complete refret is an uncommon repair request, it is something that does occasionally […]
The moOde™ audio player delivers music playback with audiophile quality through the Raspberry Pi family of personal computing. It’s an affordable way to increase your listening enjoyment while helping you enjoy the fun that comes with your own computer build. You receive a download ZIP file with an ISO image […]
When we look back at the different audio and video technologies that hit the market with a lot of promise, several options that were great ideas at the time never reached critical mass. The story starts with Beta tapes and 8-tracks. Although these options were popular briefly, they were quickly […]
Guitarists can tune their instruments in multiple ways. One of the most popular alternatives to the standard setup is called Drop-D tuning. If you’ve never tried an alternative tuning option before, this one is the first to learn. It’s perfect for anyone playing in the rock, punk, or grunge genres. […]
If you want a good guitar, you might pick an Ibanez or Schecter. When you want a great guitar, you’d probably choose something from Gibson or Fender. What if you want only the best for your musical needs? In that situation, you might turn to Kiesel Guitars. These instruments aren’t […]