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• What is the difference between J-pickups, P-pickups & Soapbar pickups on a bass?

  The "P" in P-pickups stands for Precision Bass. They are made of two single coil pickups that are offset so they each pick up vibrations from two different strings. The signal is c
  Date Updated: 06 May 2016

• What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced cables?

  Unbalanced cables consist of a single center conductor surrounded by a shield. Both the center conductor and the shield carry the audio signal. The shield generally eliminates most
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What happens if you see the same transaction listed as both pending and posted on your bank statement?

  Most major banks follow the practice of releasing the pending authorization before posting the amount when the merchant collects payment. However, some banks may treat the settleme
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What are some good bass strings for playing blues or jazz?

  We recommend flatwound bass strings for blues and jazz. They have a rolled-off high end and a smooth bottom that is very solid. If you really want to get a flat, upright bass sort
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• I am trying to find a book on how to play a 12-string guitar.

  Playing a 12-string guitar is just like playing a 6-string, the only thing different is the doubled strings. Your 12-string guitar should be tuned (low to high): E(oct e) - A(oct a
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What compression settings are appropriate for recording electric bass?

  Since the electric bass has a wider dynamic range than many instruments, compression is often applied in order to maintain a more even volume level, and to match the dynamics of th
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What does de-essing mean?

  De-essing is a method for removing loud sibilants (harsh "SSS" sounds) from vocal parts. This can be accomplished by a dedicated de-esser device or by using an equalizer connected
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What are the differences in digital connections?

  More and more gear is hitting the streets with digital I/O, and there are some things you'll want to be aware of as you put it all together. Digital is less forgiving than analog,
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is a "Diversity" Wireless System? What are the advantages?

  A "Diversity" Wireless System employs two separate antennas on the receiver. Several times each second, the receiver analyzes which antenna is picking up a stronger signal and swit
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Editing Synthesizer Presets

  Editing the presets on your synth or creating new sounds from scratch can instantly extend your instrument's musical potential. Most modern keyboards' sounds come from sample wavef
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016