The right cables are everything when it comes to getting the most out of your gear, but don’t just take our word for it. To tell you everything you need to know, we partnered with one of the greatest cable masters there is, Austin Woodruff over at Runway Audio! Here he breaks down how your …
Zach Williams is known for their southern rock style. And that wouldn’t be possible without the soaring guitar sounds from guitarist Nick Mayer. In this 2 part video series we sit down with Nick as he goes in depth on his touring gear as well as why he uses the gear he uses. Nick drops …
Having played bass for the last 15 years, the ongoing pursuit of growth as a musician has been a long journey. Practicing used to come very easily to me. Picture a long-haired 13-year-old coming home from school, turning a tiny bass amp up to 11, and playing rock music for the next 3 hours until …
How to Build an Effective Practice Routine, Even When You Don’t Have Time! Read More »
Very few genres are built upon ethereal sounds like modern Worship. Nearly every instrument in the mix is tweaked to sound as large as possible. With all of the gated reverbs on drums, never-ending shimmer pads from keys players, and countless recorded tracks playing from a computer, how do we best sit in the mix …
Is Your Guitar Tone Too Wet? How to Dial Delay and Reverb Read More »
Earlier this year I got back from playing Passion where I was able to listen to various guitarists play in a stadium full of 65,000 people. In a large venue like that, how you sit in the mix is incredibly vital. I noticed that some guitarists sounded huge and present, while others struggled no matter …
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Modulation is a broad category of effects that isn’t necessarily vital for a pedalboard, but without a doubt adds a level of depth and creativity to a guitarist’s sound. Certain modulation effects are such powerful tone-shapers that they can instantly transport a listener to a specific place or era. Don’t overlook how powerful they can …
Exploring New Soundscapes for Guitar with Modulation Effects Read More »
Out of any pedal type, I seem to get the most questions about compressors. It’s one of those “special” types of pedals that adds a subtle “mojo” to your tone. Unfortunately, because it’s subtle it is also easy to misunderstand. I absolutely love compression. I’ve used it for what seems like forever, and when I’ve …
The Ultimate Guide for Using Compressor Pedals in Worship Read More »
At some point in our lives, we’ve all encountered that one song. You know the song that I’m talking about… It’s the one that you get nervous about when you see it on the Planning Center setlist. It’s the one that no matter how many times you’ve practiced it, you just can’t seem to get …
Warming up is a rather overlooked part of playing an instrument, but essential to playing your best. The good news about warming up is that you really don’t need to allot much time. I find that 10 minutes of playing is enough to get someone ready to roll in most cases. I have Raynaud syndrome, …
5 Game Changing Warm-Up Tips Every Guitarist Needs to Know Read More »
A decade ago, indie rock was king in Nashville. The raw denim rock star was alive and well, and anything vintage or analog was arguably a status symbol. Studios were booked, bands were more than commonplace, drum samples were mainly used for demos, and racks of amp heads lined producer’s walls. Around 5 years later, …
