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• What do the different numbers on saxophone and clarinet reeds mean? Which should I get?

  The number on the reed indicates its stiffness, or "strength". Larger numbers indicate stronger (thicker) reeds. Most instructors will start students out on #2 reeds (which are rel
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• How long can a shielded audio cable Hi-Z unbalanced instrument cable and low-Z balanced mic cable get before audio quality is significantly diminished?

  On average, unbalanced Hi-Z instrument cables can get to be about 25 to 30 feet long. You can begin to lose the high frequencies and pick up noise and interference in cable runs ov
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is a sidechain input?

  A sidechain is an input on a compressor that allows you to use a separate equalizer for frequency-dependent signal processing. This is most commonly used for de-essing vocals (remo
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Should I buy a silverplated or a lacquered instrument?

  Both lacquered and silverplated instruments are made out of brass. Brass is an alloy consisting mainly of 70% copper and 30% zinc. Lacquer instruments have a clear, shiny finish on
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What affects the sound of a cymbal?

  A cymbal has many different attributes that will affect the tonality and character of it. The profile or bow of the cymbal will mainly affect the pitch. The flatter the cymbal, the
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Tips for Multi-Track Recording

  There are many things to consider when you are in the market for a recorder. First, what sound quality do you need? Are you making recordings for friends or to submit to the music
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Does the mounting system affect the tone of my drums?

  The answer is ABSOLUTELY! The more hardware you physically have on any drum, the more it will cut back on the shell's vibration, creating a lower amount of resonance. The fewer the
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• I've seen the term "Total Harmonic Distortion" among the specifications on my amp. What does it mean?

  The output of an amplifier is an amplified version of the input signal PLUS any distortion created by the amp itself. All amplifiers and signal processors add some level of distort
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is the difference between a traditional reed and a synthetic reed?

  Reeds are made from many different materials, but it really comes down to natural cane vs. synthetic. Cane Reeds: It has long been believed that the best reeds in the world are mad
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Can I turn my acoustic kit into an electronic kit?

  Yes. You can modify your acoustic kit to be electric. Many different manufacturers make acoustic triggers that you can hook up to a drum module and sample the assigned sound. For e
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016