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The simplest speakers for a turntable are active speakers if your turntable has a built-in preamp or line output. With passive speakers you need an amplifier or receiver, and older turntables often also need a separate phono preamp.

A home studio doesn't have to be a big professional setup. If you have a quiet place, a thoughtful signal path and basic equipment, you can record vocals, instruments, podcasts and your own musical ideas at home. In this guide, you will find a practical overview of how to set up a home recording studio without unnecessary mistakes when choosing a microphone, sound card, studio monitors, computer, software and accessories.

For over 50 years, BOSS has been at the forefront of guitar innovation, crafting legendary pedals and amplifiers. Since its launch in 2016, the Katana series has redefined what’s possible in an affordable amp, offering incredible tone, versatility, and reliability. In this guide, we’ll explore what makes Katana amps so special and help you choose the perfect model for your needs.

Hearing the term rotary mixer for the first time and not sure what it means? It is a DJ mixer where you control volume with rotary knobs instead of linear faders, and it is famous for its warm analog sound. We explain how it differs from a classic mixer, why it sounds different and when it makes sense to reach for one.

Did you know that one of the most iconic effects in history was born from a broken tube and at first barely sold at all? Fuzz appeared by accident in 1961 and gradually changed the sound of the bass, of rock and of a whole generation. See its story from the Maestro FZ-1 to the Big Muff and hear a massive test of fuzzes on bass guitar from the second episode of StompStory.

It is evening by the fire, everyone wants to sing and... the guitar stayed home, because it did not fit in the car. Sound familiar? For the road there is a pile of small musical instruments that you simply throw in a backpack and they play great. We look at travel guitars, the guitalele, the kalimba and the cajon, which replaces a whole drum kit at the campfire.

Drumsticks all look the same, but you feel the difference between 5A, 7A and 2B in the first second of playing. We explain what the numbers and letters mean, when to take a wooden and when a nylon tip, and which drumsticks are best for a beginner.

Sheet music looks like a secret code, but you can learn it in one afternoon. We'll show you how to read music from scratch: the staff, the clefs, note names and how long each note lasts. No dull theory, just what you really need for your first song.

Three microphones from Shure, one brand, three completely different uses. The SM58 rules the stage, the SM57 the instruments and the SM7b the studio and podcast. Although they look alike and all three are dynamic, each is built for a different job and each needs something different around it. We show you how they differ, how they sound and which one is right for you, whether you play live, record instruments or start your own podcast.

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the two guitars that defined rock music. A thick, warm tone and an unmistakable shape have made it a legend since 1952. We look at its history, how it differs from Fender and which Les Paul model to choose, from Epiphone to Gibson.