When it comes to boutique guitar effects pedals, and guitar effects pedals in general, the rabbit hole goes deep. And the deeper you go, the more shiny new pedals you'll encounter, but, the thing is, they're not all gonna be good (obviously). On one hand, a boutique effects pedal might - and really should -…
EQ pedals are among those tools that aren't extremely popular with most guitar players. This is probably because an EQ pedal is designed to be noticed only if it is used wrong. When you have it dialed in right, your audience shouldn't even know that it is there. With that said, an EQ is…
Finding a good guitar tone comes down to many things. You will need a good guitar, a good amp and a good set of guitar pedals if that is what you like to use. If not, the first two items should do the trick. This sounds about right? You can go one step further. What…
One of the fun parts of watching the technology scene is watching the same names come around through different generations. One massive surprise, at the same time Atari is trying to drag its hardware corpse back from the dead, is Intellivision having another go at arcade fame. The project is led by Tommy Tallarico, a…
When they first appeared, electric guitars were thought to be just a gimmick. However, it didn't take long for them to completely take over the mainstream. With that said, not every guitar is the same. Knowing the difference between various electric guitars can be pretty important especially if you are looking to start playing this…
Today we had a chance to chat with the amply skilled video game composer, chipmusic and electronic artist known as 4mat (AKA Matthew Simmonds) who has been creating his own inimitable songs since the demoscene back in the 1980's, and hasn't taken much of a break from composing since. With a discography brimming with equal…
Are you looking to invoke nostalgia for the pop-culture of the past? Need a music video to match your new vaporwave tune? Maybe you just want an introduction into aesthetic design. Look no further. Today we take you through the whole process of how you can make your own vaporwave video using Adobe Premiere Pro. …
Mandolins are a popular instrument with a long, rich history, which are played in innumerable styles across the globe. The fans of this instrument are dedicated and passionate, and so it's no surprise that the mandolin has been growing in popularity as of late, especially on the 'net. If you are new to the world…
The HD 201 model of headphone was made to connect with just about any type of device, and they prevailed over the headphone market as the best budget headphones for a good decade as headphones you could get your hands on when in a budgetary decline. Look at your average kid sitting on a subway…
We’ve already written about new games help to renew interest in chiptunes, with epic soundtracks accompanying challenging new titles that don’t need a developer team of thousands and a full orchestra to create the soundtrack. New games help bring back the magic of the classic era. But sales are usually quite small bar a few…
