Metal Zone – You’re Using It Wrong
It’s funny – everyone has an opinion on the trusty ol’ Metal Zone. And we think we know why – it’s because almost everyone has […]
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‘How To’ Articles
How To Use The BOSS NS-2 or NS-1X Noise Suppressor In Your Rig
Noise. Every musician, audio engineer or live sound mixer is familiar with it. That horrible, unwanted and mood-destroying hiss or screech that always seems to
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The Beatles ‘Revolution’ Tone Dissected
The Beatles. What can be said that hasn’t already been written about (and over analysed) so many times before!? While we’re all familiar with the
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The Police ‘Walking On The Moon’ Tone Dissected
The shimmering, spatial chords from the guitar of Andy Summers, ringing out over the top of Sting’s bass line, with the side-stick reggae feel of
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Stevie Ray Vaughan ‘Pride And Joy’ Tone Dissected
The song Pride and Joy is another example of the legendary tone of the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Recorded at the end of 1982
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Van Halen ‘Eruption’ Tone Dissected
Eruption. One of the world’s greatest guitar solos. From the debut album by Van Halen in 1978. This solo came bursting onto the scene with
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Jimi Hendrix ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’ Tone Dissected
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is the final track on the 3rd (and, unfortunately final) 1968 studio album, Electric Ladyland, by the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
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The 4 Cable Method (4CM) – What It Is and How To Use It Correctly
The 4 Cable Method (4CM), is a term usually heard in guitar-related conversations. It describes a way to connect your guitar to your effects pedals and
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Welcome to the Comprehensive Drummer’s Guide for the TD-50 V-Drums Kit
This comprehensive TD-50 drummer’s guide covers all aspects of the Roland TD-50 series kits. The original TD-50 (2016) and new generation TD-50X (2021) are the
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AIRA SYSTEM-8 Plugout Synthesizer – The Ultimate Guide
The AIRA SYSTEM-8 Plug Out Synthesizer has made serious polyphonic ‘waves’ in the keyboard world. In 1973, Roland released the SH-1000 synthesizer and started a
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How To Make Your Drum Practice More Effective
Here are some top tips to make your drum practice more effective. Some drummers can’t get enough practice. For others, practice consists of a couple
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Creating Synth Sounds for Dance Styles
In this article, we’ll show you how to create some classic sounds in the style of popular dance genres using the Roland System-8. While some
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