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Let’s play a game. I’m going to say two words and you are going to spat out the first word that comes to your head. Ready? Okay. The word is: Love Sosa. If you were a young teen, like me, in 2013….you already know. Those two words should bring your mind to a picture of … Read More
If you are in the process of upgrading your home theater system or want to listen to your favorite music in a way you never have before, you’re probably thinking about getting a subwoofer. Subwoofers are speakers that deliver lower frequencies that traditional two channel or surround sound setups can’t reproduce on their own. While … Read More
Whether you are a kid, teenager or full-fledged adult, you probably already know the sentence I am about to say and that sentence is: nothing lasts forever. Nothing. Not fame, riches, clothes, watches, not even you. Everything seemingly has a time limit on it but that’s what makes it so special, you know? That’s what … Read More
Subwoofers are complex devices; they can be hard to set up and maintain in both critical and appreciative listening scenarios. This explains why some engineers and even audio enthusiasts will always try to avoid it. One very annoying and undesirable scenario for anyone into audio would be racking your brain trying to find out exactly … Read More
If you are a fan of soul music who followed soul music from its earliest days to about the 1970s, then the name Al Greene will not be a strange one to you. Unarguably, Greene was the most famous performer of soul music in the 1970s. From this amazing performer, came unforgettable soul music hits … Read More
If you know the slightest about the American Hip-Hop scene of the 1980s, chances are that you know about the group, “Salt-N-Pepa (sometimes stylised as Salt ‘N’ Pepa).” This group (duo) was formed in New York City in 1985. The group comprised Salt (Born, Cheryl James), Pepa (Born, Sandra Denton), and DJ Spinderella (Deidra Roper). … Read More
Across all genres and styles of music, sampling has always been an integral part of music creation and composition. However, the art of sampling is a lot more prevalent in some genres than in others. There are so many reasons why musicians and music producers sample—talking about the reasons and even the legalities behind the … Read More
Vocal recording remains a very crucial aspect of music production. There are so many factors that contribute to achieving the perfect vocal recording. Factors like acoustics, the technique of the singer, and the choice of hardware like the microphone all contribute greatly to the outcome. Just like the saying which says that “a chain is … Read More
As controversial as this might sound, the truth remains that some DAWs are better fits for certain styles than others. Different DAWs will work and operate differently, although they are all meant to perform the same task. It is these differences that make some software better for certain classes of musicians and for certain genres/styles. … Read More
Although many players might argue that guitar colour is the least important thing to consider when making a purchase, this, however, might not be exactly true. The truth is that the colour of the guitar can be as important as the type or quality of the pickup being used. Art has so much to do … Read More
As a guitar player, power conditioners are always a great addition to your rigs and set-ups. It doesn’t matter how small, or large your set-up is; investing in an awesome power conditioner is always worth the effort and stress. What a power conditioner does is that it acts as a buffer between your electrical outlet … Read More
Folk music is a unique and delicate genre with a sound that has somewhat managed to remain unaltered over the years. Just like every other style of music, folk has its typical musical instruments. Apart from instruments like the flute, whistle, pipes, violin, accordion, melodeon, mandolin, harmonica, and tenor banjo, the acoustic guitar remains one … Read More
