A major advantage of using a multi-effects processor is the cabinet emulation – the freedom to connect directly to the PA or recorder without lugging a heavy amplifier around with you. To enable cabinet emulation on the GT-8, you need… Continue Reading
Playing an MP3 through the GT-8 will allow you to play along to your favorite tracks. You can even create a dedicated “playlist” patch that you can trigger between sets to send music to the PA. The GT-8 provides a… Continue Reading
Art Tribute is a California-based company that specializes in guitar straps, camera straps, guitar picks and handbag straps. Straps are designed to eliminate back and shoulder pain and feature a unique design. Leather straps are chewed by bears for 1… Continue Reading
Rhythm is the driving force in music. It’s arguably more important than the fretted note. Play with songs: If you’re a musician, you’re already doing this. First, practise with a recording and then determine how well you can execute the… Continue Reading
Learning the guitar is a never-ending journey. The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know. Books If you’re planning on being a self-taught guitarist, books should be your primary resource. Some books stand out amongst others. It’s… Continue Reading
A muddy tone refers to a lack of brilliance, midrange definition or treble definition. It’s the “blanket over an amp” sound. A muffled sound simply means that the sound you’re hearing consists of a greater number of lower frequencies than… Continue Reading
The evolution of the electric guitar is still underway. During the era of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart, it hadn’t even been conceived yet. It has little history and predefined rules. It’s easy to forget that the electric guitar was… Continue Reading
Performing in the digital realm is a slight mindset shift from what’s been the norm. A great way to get in front of people and monetize your efforts at the same time is YouTube. You’re going to need some equipment… Continue Reading
When comparing an electric guitar to an acoustic one, the main noticeable difference may be the thicker neck on an acoustic guitar. An electric guitar needs to be connected to an amplifier to be played, whereas an acoustic guitar amplifies… Continue Reading
The Line 6 POD X3 is particularly unique, because it allows you to interface extremely easily with a mixing console or recording interface. Consider that most multi-effects only deliver unbalanced outputs, which are designed to connect to a guitar amp,… Continue Reading
