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Classic 70s Stratocaster / 7 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Classic 70S Stratocaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A beginner's guide to playing a classic 70s stratocaster, covering setup, maintenance, managing vintage anxiety, playability, and building skills on an instrument with real character.

Electronic Piano Keyboards / 7 Nov 2025 / Jennifer Hill

The Ultimate Guide to Electronic Keyboard Piano 88 Keys

An 88-key electronic piano keyboard transforms your musical practice. This guide covers everything from action types to polyphony, helping you choose the perfect instrument.

Tonex Pedal / 7 Nov 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Tonex Pedals for the Money

One hardware model, one key question: is it the right choice over what else is in the market? For most guitarists looking for compact amp capture, it is.

Boom Microphones / 7 Nov 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Boom Microphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A boom microphone isn't a type of microphone at all — it's how one is mounted. Here's everything that follows from that one fact.

4 Channel Mixer / 7 Nov 2025 / James Harrison

Common 4 Channel Mixer Mistakes to Avoid

Most mixer problems come down to six recurring errors: wrong gain setting, wrong input type, phantom power risks, USB multitrack misunderstanding, overused effects and ignoring output balance. This gu...

Two Channel Mixer / 7 Nov 2025 / Daniel Cooper

The Complete Guide to Two Channel Mixer

A two channel mixer combines audio from two sources with simple, portable control. Perfect for podcasting, busking, small venues, and home recording—discover how to choose and set up your mixer.

Evh Guitar Amp / 7 Nov 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

Evh Guitar Amp: A Complete Guide

EVH guitar amps deliver high-gain tone engineered for rock and metal. Explore the iconic 5150 III, channel design, wattage options and why EVH remains a benchmark for aggressive yet musical amplificat...

Rcf Audio Speakers / 7 Nov 2025 / Katie Anderson

Common Rcf Audio Speakers Mistakes to Avoid

Most disappointment traces back to setup habits, not the gear. Here's what actually goes wrong with RCF speakers, and the fix for each.

Microphone for Amp / 7 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

The Complete Guide to Microphone For Amp

Discover how to choose and position the right microphone for amp recording. Master technique and gear selection to capture authentic, powerful amplifier tone in your studio.

Udo Synthesizer / 7 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Udo Synthesizer: A Complete Buyer's Guide

A UDO synthesizer is a serious investment. This guide walks you through specs to compare, what to check before buying, and how to choose the right model for your needs.

Hyperpop / 7 Nov 2025 / Nicola Evans

Hyperpop Subgenres, Explained

They get thrown around interchangeably online, but nightcore, bubblegum bass, digicore and glitchcore are not the same thing at all. Here's what separates them.

Shaker Instrument / 7 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Shaker Instrument for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Shaker instruments are the perfect entry point into percussion—they sound good immediately and teach genuine rhythm skills. This beginner's guide shows you how to play confidently.

Descant Recorder / 7 Nov 2025 / Louise Watson

Common Descant Recorder Mistakes to Avoid

Most problems on the descant recorder come from a small number of technique errors. Here are the ones that show up most often and how to correct them before they become habits.

Podcast Microphone / 7 Nov 2025 / Sophie Clarke

Podcast Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting a podcast doesn't mean becoming an audio engineer. Learn the few things that actually matter when choosing a microphone, then focus on recording great content.

High Gain Amp / 6 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

High Gain Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide

High-gain amplifiers power heavy metal and extreme rock. This beginner's guide explains what high-gain means, which amps forgive beginner mistakes, and how to find a heavy amp that teaches you proper...

Splash Cymbal / 6 Nov 2025 / Benjamin Wood

Splash Cymbal for Beginners: A Complete Guide

8 Channel Mixer / 6 Nov 2025 / James Harrison

8 Channel Mixer Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Eight channels is the sweet spot for a lot of applications. Here's what this type of desk actually does, how the different types compare, and who each version suits.

Addictive Drums / 6 Nov 2025 / James Harrison

Addictive Drums: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Addictive Drums 2 is worth the attention — but the buying process is modular. Here's what you actually get, what to buy first, and what to skip for now.

Fender Telecaster Black / 6 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Fender Telecaster Black for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A beginner's guide to the Fender Telecaster black. Understand this iconic guitar's unique characteristics, address common concerns, and learn how to thrive with your first Telecaster.

Shure Headphones / 6 Nov 2025 / Sophie Clarke

Shure Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Studio monitoring headphones reward a few hours of adjustment. Here is what to know, do and avoid when you are using your first pair.

Serum / 6 Nov 2025 / Daniel Cooper

Common Serum Mistakes to Avoid

I have made every one of these Serum mistakes myself. Here are nine of the most common, why they happen, and the quick fix for each.

Adam Audio / 6 Nov 2025 / Sophie Clarke

The Best Adam Audios for the Money

Matched to your room and budget, not a lab test that doesn't exist — here's which ADAM Audio range genuinely suits which setup.

ESP 7 String Guitar / 6 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Esp 7 String Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide

DJ Laptop Stand / 6 Nov 2025 / Hannah Roberts

Dj Laptop Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Setting up your first DJ station doesn't have to feel chaotic. Discover how a proper laptop stand eliminates wobbling, improves ergonomics, and organises your entire setup.