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N-Tune = a tuner built into a volume knob

I've never had a problem tuning guitars. I own a simple £15 tuner and use that. But people love solving the problem, over and over again, whether it's the Korg Pitchjack, or the (now heavily reduced) String Master 'Robotic' Guitar Tuner. Now the N-Tune is a $70 DIY kit to add a tuner with a ring of LEDs which sits underneath the volume knob on your guitar. There's a Fender version and a Gibson version, and they both come with a few coloured rings to match to your guitar. Or you could use a little pedal or whatnot...  

Chauve, Thierry : La Malice

Orchestra - Modern classical

Chauve, Thierry : Quatuor du soleil

String Quartet: Violins, Viola, Cello - Classical

Horn, Tom : French Market in NO

Recorder, Guitar - Jazz

The Bluesy Sounds of the Bass Saxophone

This is not a common instrument, but has a sweet mellow sound. The Bass Saxophone is the mammoth of the wind section.

Mixdown & Mastering (Pro Audio Tips)

Learn the tips and techniques needed to master your recordings like the professionals. In this article you will learn techniques of mixing down and mastering.

The Art of Audio Compression (Pro Audio Tips)

Compression Compressing your mix makes the individual tracks take up less (dynamic) space without losing their sonic impact. As you begin your mix, start conservatively with your compressor settings: the attack and release should be relatively fast, set the ratio at 2:1 or 3:1, and set the threshold so that only the peaks are getting over the top and being "squeezed." You've probably heard the phrase, "Punchy Mix.

My 10 Favorite Rock Drummers on Record

Unless I see a group live, I usually don't notice that many rock drummers strictly on the basis of their recordings. The following musicians are my favorite rock drummers on record in that they either have a signature sound I love and can immediate recognize and/or play to a certain type of groove that I can recognize. In any case, their drumming to me is integral to their group's sound and would be missed if someone else was on drums.