Katie Anderson

Eve Audio Studio Monitors: A Complete Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Steel Band Drums

From a battered oil drum to a chromatic orchestral instrument — here's how steel band drums are built, tuned and played, and where the whole tradition began.

The Complete Guide to Bose S1 Pro

The Bose S1 Pro is the standard portable speaker system for musicians and performers who need professional sound quality without the complexity of traditional PA systems.

Smoke Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Setting one up correctly the first time is simple once you follow the steps in the right order. Here's exactly how, one step at a time.

Bongo Drumming for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A calm, step-by-step start for anyone new to bongo drumming: posture, your first three tones, building the martillo, and a routine that actually sticks.

The Ultimate Guide to Multitrack Recorders

A multitrack recorder captures each instrument on a separate track so you can mix them independently — this guide explains how they work, the main types and how to choose the right format.

Common Allen and Heath Mistakes to Avoid

Most desk problems aren't the desk's fault. Here are the buying and setup mistakes I see most with Allen & Heath gear, and how to avoid every one.

The Ultimate Guide to 24 Channel Mixer

A 24-channel mixer provides professional-grade input capacity and processing for live sound and recording. This guide covers architecture, signal flow and applications.

Everything You Need to Know About Instrument Agogo

Two metal bells and a beater, doing a surprisingly precise job. Here's what the agogo actually is, where it came from, and how it's played.

Stage Lighting Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Stage lighting is the unseen pillar of live music. Learn what stage lighting actually does, the main types of fixtures, and how to set up a rig that works.

Active Monitor: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A handful of genuinely important decisions and a lot of noise you can ignore — here's how to actually choose an active monitor.

Meinl Cymbals for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting out on the right series with the right setup habits saves money and builds better technique from day one — this guide covers everything a new drummer needs before their first session.

Fog Machine Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A fog machine creates visible mist by heating and vaporizing a special fluid. Understanding the types, specifications and safety matters makes the difference between a professional-looking effect and...

Pirate Studio for Beginners: A Complete Guide

No receptionist, no keyholder waiting for you. Here's exactly how to book, access and enjoy your first Pirate Studios session, step by step.

Trs Jack Cable: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying the right TRS cable is less about price tags and more about knowing exactly what job you need it to do first. Here's the checklist I run through.

Behringer X32 Rack Explained: Features, Types and Tips

The X32 Rack brings the full X32 processing engine to a 3U rackmount chassis without physical faders. This guide covers what that means in practice — architecture, control, networking and which applic...

The Best Patchbays for the Money

The right routing panel depends on how often your signal chain changes — these are the units that deliver the best performance at each price point for specific studio needs.

Handpan: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A handpan can look gorgeous in a photo and still be a poor build — here's exactly what to check before you pay.

The Best Behringer Wings for the Money

There's no single 'best' Wing — only the one that fits your gigs. Here's how the range splits by use case and where the real value sits.

Recording Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Your first recording microphone session usually sounds worse than expected — not because of the equipment but because of gain, positioning and room acoustics. Here is how to sort all three.

The Best Genelecs for the Money

There's no single "best" Genelec — just the tier that matches your room, budget and how seriously you'll actually use what you're paying for.

Ludwig Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting on a Ludwig drum kit is straightforward once you understand setup and practice fundamentals. Here is what a new player needs to know in the first few months.

Akg Acoustics Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying AKG headphones well comes down to matching design to job and headphone to source. Here's the practical checklist before you spend anything.

Fog Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A fog machine is simpler than it looks. This guide walks you through unpacking one, filling it, warming it up and using it confidently—without the intimidation.