Guitar Setup Guide for Recording (Electric Guitar)

Guitar Setup Guide

So, you’ve booked some studio time, and you’re looking to get your guitar sounding ace? Thankfully, our guitar setup guide is here to help! Your guitar’s setup will play a factor in its playability and its sound, so it’s important to make sure it’s set up and ready for action! Nothing derails a recording session …

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Band Lighting Guide (Concert Lighting 101)

Band Lighting Guide (Concert Lighting 101)

If you’re looking to elevate your stage show, proper band lighting is a great place to start! In this guide, we’ll be breaking down the best options for band lighting, from simple LEDs and DIY options, to pre-programmed lights via DMX! Before we get into the best lights, DMX interfaces, and show design, let’s start …

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How To Sync LED Lights to Music (Studio LEDs)

How to Sync LED Lights to Music

With the rise of social media, lots of studios are focusing more and more on aesthetics. Plus, having a visually inspiring work place can be a good thing! One element of a good aesthetic for your studio is lighting. That brings us to the question of how to sync LED lights to music. There are …

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What does XLR stand for? Our pro-audio glossary is here to help!

What does XLR stand for? And other audio terms!

Need to know what an abbreviation stands for? Don’t worry! Make That Louder, your new favorite audio e-magazine, is here to help! And before we go any deeper, XLR stands for External Line Return. Weird, I know. This is a living document, so more terms will be added over time! A Acoustic treatment: Panels made …

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Open Back vs Closed Back Headphones (plus our top picks!)

Open Back vs Closed Back Headphones

Are you looking for a new pair of headphones? If you’re a mixing or mastering engineer, a nice pair of headphones can be an invaluable tool. If you’re having trouble deciding between open back vs closed back headphones, we can help you make the right choice! What Are Open Back Headphones? Open back headphones are …

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