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Notes from
the studio.
A little inspiration. A lot of possibility.
Gear guides, fresh ideas and real-world advice for the sound only you can make.
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Your first MIDI keyboard. Start with one sound.
Read the story ↗: Your first MIDI keyboard. Start with one sound.Connect a controller, choose a software instrument and turn a simple four-bar idea into your first saved session.
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One riff. Three ways to make it echo.
Read the story ↗: One riff. Three ways to make it echo.Explore a subtle repeat, a rhythmic answer and a spacious texture with one short musical phrase.
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New strings. Familiar guitar. A different feel.
Read the story ↗: New strings. Familiar guitar. A different feel.Understand string gauge, compare one change at a time and keep a useful note of what works for your guitar.
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Fifteen minutes. One guitar. A little progress.
Read the story ↗: Fifteen minutes. One guitar. A little progress.A simple acoustic practice session built around rhythm, a small challenge and a song you actually want to play.
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Small pedalboard. Big possibilities.
Read the story ↗: Small pedalboard. Big possibilities.Real advice for finding the gear that makes you want to keep playing.
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Your first guitar, without the guesswork.
Read the story ↗: Your first guitar, without the guesswork.Real advice for finding the gear that makes you want to keep playing.
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Hello world!
Read the story ↗: Hello world!Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
Less scrolling. More playing.
Put the idea into play.
Find the guitar, keys or pedal that takes your next sound a little further.