Audio Gear https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/ Left-leaning political and social articles to help you understand American politics, appreciate music, and laugh at being human. Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:28:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 https://www.politusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/pt-square-96x96.png Audio Gear https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/ 32 32 YAQIN Tube Amp Review: MS-300C https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/yaqin-tube-amp-review-ms-300c/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/yaqin-tube-amp-review-ms-300c/#respond Sun, 20 Nov 2016 00:23:11 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=17879 POLITUSIC

Final update to Yaqin MS-300C review(s): finally got some Gold Lion PX300B tubes & AudioCap Theta capacitors: About 2 years from the original purchase and the upgrades/changes listed below, I broke …

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CuteDJ Review https://www.politusic.com/music/shows-and-reviews/cutedj-review/ https://www.politusic.com/music/shows-and-reviews/cutedj-review/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2015 22:26:42 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=16442 POLITUSIC

CuteDJ Review: The Easy to use DJ Mixing Software for Mac and Windows CuteDJ is the most powerful and easy to use DJ mixing software on market. With its professional …

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Studio Microphones: Condenser & Dynamic For Your Studio https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/compare-studio-microphones/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/compare-studio-microphones/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:44:05 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=14063 POLITUSIC

We’ve put together a list of 15 studio microphones that have captured a good sound, are reliable, and don’t cost a fortune. A “workhorse” microphone list for home and project studios. …

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Studio Monitors: Compare Prices, Specs https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/compare-studio-monitors/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/compare-studio-monitors/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:26:22 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=13822 POLITUSIC

Accurate studio monitors are a must when mixing and recording. As such, buying a pair of the best studio monitors you can get your hands on is an important part of …

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The Definitive Dj Mindset https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/the-definitive-dj-mindset/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/the-definitive-dj-mindset/#respond Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:56:47 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/rants/the-definitive-dj-mindset/ POLITUSIC

The Definitive Dj Mindset Best-selling Author Greg Rollett And World Renowned Dj, Quiet Entertainer Have Created A System To Help Dj’s Build A True Business. Custom Promotions, Proven Conversions And …

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Yamaha NS-10’s Thank You Screen on the Tweeter Guy https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/yamaha-ns-10s-thank-you-screen-on-the-tweeter-guy/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/yamaha-ns-10s-thank-you-screen-on-the-tweeter-guy/#respond Wed, 13 Jun 2012 01:02:53 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=2409 POLITUSIC

One of my beloved NS-10‘s took a nose dive off a speaker stand today…. and everything survived without a single change in sound (or at least as far as my …

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Microphone Buying Guide: Compare Microphone Types for Recording https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/microphone-buying-guide-microphone-types-recording/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/microphone-buying-guide-microphone-types-recording/#respond Tue, 22 May 2012 21:15:22 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=2104 POLITUSIC

What mic should I buy? Buying and comparing microphones is probably one of the most subtle art forms out there when starting a recording studio or home studio. Truth is… …

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Acoustic Guitars: Compare Acoustic Guitars. Buying Guide. https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/acoustic-guitars-compare-acoustic-guitars-buying-guide/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/acoustic-guitars-compare-acoustic-guitars-buying-guide/#respond Mon, 21 May 2012 23:04:54 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=2008 POLITUSIC

As a musical instrument, acoustic guitars are vast in design, look and sound. How guitars sound “good” or “bad” is only about 50% objective (I mean… look at Willie Nelson’s …

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How To Set Up A Patch Bay. Recording Studio Wiring & Using Patch Bays https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/how-to-set-up-a-recording-studio-patch-bay/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/how-to-set-up-a-recording-studio-patch-bay/#respond Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:28:11 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=816 POLITUSIC

Proper wiring of your patch bay is a vital part of the home recording studio set up. Related Studio Set Up Article: Recording studio wiring for split console. If you …

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Audio Amplifiers & Monitors for a Home Studio https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/audio-amplifiers-monitors-speakers-for-a-home-studio/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/audio-amplifiers-monitors-speakers-for-a-home-studio/#respond Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:31:38 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=794 POLITUSIC

Your audio amplifier and speakers are two pieces of gear that can make a difference in your home recording studio… or not. The quality of your amp and studio monitors …

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Digital Audio Recording Tips For Home Studio: Gear & Ideas https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/digital-audio-recording-tips-for-home-studio-gear-ideas/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/digital-audio-recording-tips-for-home-studio-gear-ideas/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:44:37 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=696 POLITUSIC

Commercially speaking, the sound quality of digital audio is not as important as is used to be. Most people don’t care about the differences between high quality digital audio recording …

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Setting Up A Recording Studio: Upper-Middle-Level Home Studio Gear https://www.politusic.com/music/recording-tips/setting-up-a-recording-studio-upper-middle-level-home-studio/ https://www.politusic.com/music/recording-tips/setting-up-a-recording-studio-upper-middle-level-home-studio/#respond Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:11:44 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=631 POLITUSIC

We’ve done a couple down and dirty home recording gear posts, so thought it was time to make a list for those who might want to get some actual work from …

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Home Recording Studio: Gear and Set Up Ideas https://www.politusic.com/music/recording-tips/home-recording-studio-gear-and-set-up-ideas/ https://www.politusic.com/music/recording-tips/home-recording-studio-gear-and-set-up-ideas/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:54:52 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=610 POLITUSIC

Home recording studio on a budget? …or even if not and you have a lot of cash to spend on gear – we thought it would be cool to make …

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Free Audio Recording Software: Audacity vs. Ardour Review https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/free-audio-recording-software-audacity-ardour-review/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/free-audio-recording-software-audacity-ardour-review/#respond Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:52:08 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=590 POLITUSIC

Jump to: Review of free recording software: Audacity and Ardour. To save the suspense: Ardour comes out on top. Ardour’s complete list of features, audio formats, plugins, window layouts, and mix …

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Warmoth Guitar Build & Review: LP Body https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/warmoth-guitar-build-review-lp-body/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/warmoth-guitar-build-review-lp-body/#respond Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:11:19 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=573 POLITUSIC

Description and couple pictures for a Warmoth guitar build & review. This was a first attempt finishing anything made of wood let alone a guitar. It isn’t perfect, but I …

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Ode To My Taylor 612c and GS7 Guitars https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/ode-to-my-taylor-612c-and-gs7-guitars/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/ode-to-my-taylor-612c-and-gs7-guitars/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:22:55 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=572 POLITUSIC

Taylor Guitars: 612c and GS7 (Aynn and Martha) My Taylor 612c: I first saw her hanging about 15 feet above the ground in some hideen shop in Boston in… 1996 …

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Gear: ROLAND MICRO CUBE https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/gear-review-roland-micro-cube/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:59:44 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=546 POLITUSIC

You wouldn't think such a tiny box could get this loud. The Roland Micro Cube is a solid little practise amp. I picked one up a couple of years ago …

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Gear: MARSHALL MHZ40C https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/gear-review-marshall-mhz40c/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:33:31 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=544 POLITUSIC

I spent this afternoon in search of a new gigging amp. After nearly purchasing a half-stack that I don't need and really don't fancy lugging around, I thought I'd better …

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iRig and Amplitube for iPhone Review https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/irig-and-amplitube-for-iphone-review/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/irig-and-amplitube-for-iphone-review/#respond Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:21:33 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=532 POLITUSIC

I finally broke down and bought the iRig and Amplitube app for my iPhone 3Gs (yes… I’m still using a 3Gs, don’t laugh). Here’s my review and what I like …

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Gear: WESTBURY GUITARS https://www.politusic.com/music/gear-westbury-guitars/ https://www.politusic.com/music/gear-westbury-guitars/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:18:19 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=499 POLITUSIC

Westbury Guitars were only manufactured for four short years during the 1970s and 80s. I was lucky enough to be given a Westbury Deluxe as a gift when I was …

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Gear: BOSS GT-10 https://www.politusic.com/music/gear/gear-review-boss-gt-10/ Sun, 23 Jan 2011 05:06:25 +0000 http://www.politusic.com/?p=494 POLITUSIC

I've never met a Boss pedal that I didn't like. This baby came to me like good fortune from the heavens. One day, I just happened to mention my dream …

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