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The cajón, which originally comes from South America, is now also used in Western Europe and North America, and not always as a folkloric instrument. Here we speak of its potential as a drum kit replacement, a quieter and more easily-transportable alternative. But not everything that a real drum kit offers can also be reached […]

How do you sound like your postpunk heroes? It’s not easy but if you know a few tricks you could be well on your way…

Scare the living daylights out of your friends and family a little differently this Halloween… do it with your musical instrument. Read on…

The sound of acoustic guitars equipped with a piezo pickup is rarely the best. But these systems remain one of the most practical, compact and cheapest and offer a pretty decent, balanced and interesting sound. This being said, a number of methods for considerably improving the sound exist using preamps and/or effect pedals.!  Here are […]

Ever wondered how musicians, especially bassists, improve their rhythm and timing? This article will answer some questions…

That funky bass tone of the 1970s that simply makes you NEED to move. “How can I achieve it”, you ask? Read on for some tips…

Many drummers these days combine acoustic sounds with electronic ones, live and in the studio. How do they do it? This article will give you some insight…

What mastering is and why it’s so important: a simple overview.

The flute and recorder, two different instruments with the same distant roots, get confused very often. This article should clear up some misconceptions.