What is the difference between a passive and Active (powered) speaker? There are 2 different types of speaker’s no matter the size, brand or anything else, these 2 different types are active (powered) and passive speakers. What makes a speaker fall into either one of these categories is the speaker’s relationship with the amplifier driving [...]
Effect Pedals for Guitars, how to choose the right one?
There are many different variations and combinations of guitar effect pedals, each with its own different sound and tones. When deciding which effect pedal you interested in, it’s best to do a little research before, you could start off by finding out what pedals some of your favourite guitarists use and try identify the sound [...]
what are the good entry level Headphones for DJ’s?
What are good entry level headphones for DJ’s? As with all equipment and musical gear, you should always try invest your money in something that will give the most features for your “bucks”. The same goes with headphones. There are many different styles, brands, and obviously pricing, which of course can hinder your choice, especially [...]
how to get a fat, punchy bass drum sound?
The key to a fat, punchy bass drum (otherwise called a kick drum) sound, lies mainly in how the kick is tuned, and what kind of dampening is used. Firstly, be aware that there are so many ways to tune a drum and dampen it, and what works for one drummer, may make another [...]
What equipment do you need to DJ?
What equipment do you need to DJ? Ok, so you want to become a DJ? But you don’t have a clue where to start or what equipment to buy? Here are a few tips for beginners to build their own DJ set ups from different manufacturers. For the beginner it can be a [...]
A Normal Guitar? What’s That???
A normal guitar? What’s that? Having worked in the music industry for many years, and having had a lot of experience with various musical instruments, my least favourite response from a customer looking for guitar strings when I ask what guitar the strings are for, is “Oh, just a normal guitar”. Folks, let’s [...]
How to set up DJ equipment?
How to set up DJ equipment? A. Left – CDJ B. Mixer C. Right – CDJ At the back of most Mixers you should see the following inputs/outputs depending on how many channels the Mixer has and what brand and size of the Mixer. 1. CH-1 – PHONO/LINE – Left & Right RCA ‘’RED & [...]
MIXING IT UP
The syncopated beats of the African continent and Asia all feature rhythms that rely on point and counterpoint, on bass beats which give the music its shape and form and lighter more airy elements which get the body moving, the feet tapping and awaken the primeval response to the structure and form of elemental sounds. [...]
The best places to find DJ equipment for sale
Thinking of buying that second-hand DJ equipment for sale in the classifieds? It may be worth your while to consider all the options before you make an impulsive purchase. The price might look irresistible, but a cheap buy is not necessarily the best buy over the longer term. Online stores offer numerous advantages to buying [...]
How to pick the right sound equipment
Picking the right sound equipment may sound like a challenge, but it will be worthwhile to put in some effort in making the right choices if you want high-quality sound. Whether you’re looking for a surround sound system at home or want to build your own recording studio, there are a few basic rules to [...]
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