Tech Tips - Page 4

Learn how stage and studio effects work and how to use them to do your sonic bidding

Why you want to mix your backing tracks in mono and how to do it right

Four things to consider before you buy your first guitar

Veteran drummer Mike Fitch offers advice on how to choose the right drum heads and get your drum set in tune in five simple steps.

Part 1 | Part 2

By Dr. Spot

So you've picked up a decent axe off a buddy for a great price. It looks cool and sounds cool, and when your buddy played it last Halloween it sounded GREAT. But when you get it home it doesn't quite fit you like a glove. If you have a few simple tools available and can overcome your fear of screwing something up, you can probably get it playing more comfortably without resorting to a professional repair guy.

Personalize your rig and open the doors to experimentation with a basic understanding of MIDI

Learn how to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or laptop to a PA mixer safely and noiselessly.

How to adjust that old beater acoustic guitar for the best balance between playability and sound

Part 1 | Part 2

By Dr. Spot

Part II (If you didn't read Part I last week, click here and complete the steps described before you continue with Part II.)

By Dennis Kambury

If you've ever pondered the specs for digital audio and weren't quite sure what numbers like 16-bit/44.1kHz really mean, this tutorial will give you the information you need to understand the basics of digital audio.