Gear
Hit the Tone! Animal Collective's Merriweather Post Pavilion
Merriweather Post Pavilion, the 2009 album by Animal Collective fused the traditional with the avant-garde. How did they get those sounds??
Hello New Gear - June 2019
Hello New Gear, June 2019 edition is here! Ring in the summer with some new, innovative gadgets...
Hit The Tone - Khruangbin & guitar magic
How does Khruangbin's Mike Speer make his guitar the undeniable "voice" of this mostly-instrumental band?
Leslie Rotary Effect for every budget
Ever wanted that Leslie rotary speaker sound without hurting your back moving one? Read on to see how...
Strandberg's new line of basses
Strandberg's new line of multi-scale basses look "different" but wait till you try them. More info here...
Hello New Gear - May 2019
The May 2019 edition is sure to get you gadget-hungry music- and sound-makers excited! Check it out...
Hit The Tone! Mac Demarco & his gadgets
Mac created his own genre of pop and this article identifies some of the tools that made it what it is. Get into it...
Silent Guitar Recording
How to record at home when you have less-than-friendly neighboors?
7 Brass Instruments: Differences in sound & playing style
What are 7 of the most popular brass instruments & what makes them different? Learn what sets each apart in this concise guide. ▶︎ Read on and discove...
Top 5 metal guitar amp heads
Check out the top 5 metal amp heads here, which would you choose?
Hit The Tone! Tame Impala & synthesizers
How did Tame Impala's Kevin Parker redefine an entire genre? We have some insider gear suggestions...
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Hit The Tone! Thundercat
What makes Thundercat's unique sound so appealing? How does he do it?? We'll fill you in on (some of) his secrets...
Hello New Gear - April 2019
Hello New Gear April 2019 edition is here... Check out these gadgets which will surely inspire you...
Hit The Tone! Led Zep & Glyn Johns
How did Led Zeppelin get that incredible guitar & drum sound on their debut album? Look no further to get some inside info...
Hello New Gear - March 2019
Hello New Gear March 2019 is here, have no fear, we're never short of innovative gear!
Hit The Tone! Rosalía's "El Mal Querer"
Rosalía mixes flamenco with trap & other genres. How does she do it in such an effective way? Read on...
THEREMIN: 9 FACTS ABOUT THIS FANTASTIC INSTRUMENT
An instrument that you don't need to touch... What's the fun in that? You'd be surprised...
Hit The Tone! James Blake & Roland Percussion Pads
Find out how James Blake creates his soundscapes, rhythms and compositions in the article about electronic percussion...
Hello New Gear - NAMM 2019 edition
The February edition has arrived with a lot more news than usual! #thoNAMM19
Hello New Gear - January 2019
Hello New Year, Hello New Gear! Check out January's hottest gadgets!
NAMM 2019 Drums & Percussion coverage
All the up-to-the-minute drum & percussion products unveiled at NAMM 2019...