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• I just received my violin, and it doesn't seem to be working correctly. I rub the bow across the strings, but I just can't get any sound out of it. What's wrong?

  In order to get the bow to properly vibrate the strings and create those wonderful tones we all love, you need to really apply the rosin. Here's a tip: Take a paper clip and scratc
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is the difference between an Active and Passive EQ and how does it change the sound?

  A Passive Equalizer takes the original signal and bleeds specific frequencies straight to ground. This is the traditional way to build an equalizer. An Active Equalizer uses additi
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Pearl TRAP (The Rhythmic Arts Project)

  For whom is the program designed? The Rhythmic Arts Project is designed for people with various disabilities as well as typical pre-school and first to second graders working on th
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is the difference between a preamp and a power amp?

  A preamp takes a low-level signal, such as a mic or guitar signal, and boosts it to the appropriate level (called "Line Level") for use in pro audio applications. A power amp takes
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Do you sell vintage instruments?

  Unfortunately, we do not currently deal in vintage instruments.
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What does ROM/RAM mean?

  ROM (Read Only Memory) is a permanent form of microchip memory that is used to store the sounds or samples in digital synthesizers and sound modules. RAM (Random Access Memory) is
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• How do you read drum sizes to find the correct size for replacement heads?

  When referring to a drum set, manufacturers list sizes differently. Some list the diameter first and the depth second. Others do the opposite. The best thing to remember is that th
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Real Analog vs. Emulated Synth Sounds

  Analog synth sounds can instantly fatten your music, giving it more breadth and warmth. Analog synthesizers typically have a warmer sound because their circuitry delivers a wider,
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is the best way to record electric guitar?

  With home recording at an all-time high (in both quantity and quality), there seems to be no end to the amount of gear you can use to create and massage your guitar tone. Modeling
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is a sample-playback synthesizer?

  The majority of the synthesizers on today's market are sample-based synthesizers. These are synthesizers that contain hard-coded samples (stored onboard in ROM on the synthesizer).
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016