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How to Set Up a Stereo Guitar Rig
Which Amps to Use The types of amplification you use for a stereo configuration really comes down to personal preference as well as experimentation. The general consensus is to make use of two...
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Using Amplitube 4 Live on Stage
IK Multimedia released the latest version of their world-class amp simulation software at the end of last month, namely Amplitube 4. According to IKM, it features the most advanced speaker cabinet...
View ArticleHow to Mic a Guitar Amp with Bob Clearmountain (Video)
Bob Clearmountain is a legendary recording engineer who has worked with many big names in the music industry including Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Toto and Bruce Springsteen. Check out...
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Using NI Guitar Rig Live on Stage
I remember many years ago (must have been around 2003) when I first got the idea of plugging my guitar into my PC. I used a jack to mini jack converter and went straight into the line-in on my outdated...
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How to Read Sheet Music for Guitar
The vast majority of guitar players don’t learn to read sheet music, however you can give your playing a significant boost if you do learn to read. If you are considering becoming a professional guitar...
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How to Set Your Rates as a Musician
No Typical Fees In the music industry, there are no typical or set rates for pricing yourself as a musician or band. A fixed rate gig is generally determined by the venue owners budget, which can...
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7 Ways to Make More Money from Your Live Shows
There’s nothing wrong with exploiting more than one revenue stream from your live shows. Apart from the obvious ways of making money, such as ticket sales, here are a few ways that you may not have...
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How to Read Chord Charts on Stage
Relying on chord charts or lyrics is actually more common than you would think. Many professional musicians have a teleprompter hidden in their monitor wedges so that they never miss a cue. The good...
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How to Connect Your Laptop/Phone/iPad to the PA System
It’s extremely easy to connect your portable device to the PA system. All you need is the right cable to connect to the mixing console. You should ensure that the volume on your portable device is set...
View ArticleSetting an Amplifier Correctly
The studio is a very different playing field to the stage because everything is under the microscope. A simple home studio setup is a great way to spend your time practicing, listening back to yourself...
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