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How to Improve Your Studio PC's Audio

Are you trying to record music and sick and tired of the poor quality sound coming from your PC? Follow these tips to get better sound from your computer.

Buy Better Speakers

Better quality speakers are a must as the ones supplied with your computer are usually of poor quality. Don't be fooled by the "watts" sign on the boxes as they are usually in "PMPO" and these are very low in quality.

Look for studio monitors that are rated in "Watts RMS" as they are  higher quality speakers and also check that they are above 60 Watts RMS per speaker bass driver. I prefer above 80 Watts RMS, but it all depends on how much you can spend on the speakers.

If you really want to splash out, go for Active speakers. These are speakers with built in amplifiers.

Get a Better SoundCard

Again, soundcards supplied with PC's are usually of low quality and its usually the onboard sound which is part of the motherboard. If your computer is using the onboard sound setup, then a soundcard is a diffinate must.

If you are a home user and want surround sound then the Soundblaster cards are made for you. But musicians must go for external audio interfaces as these provide better quality sound and also proper inputs for recording instruments and vocals.

Get a Better Amplifier

If you have decided to use studio monitors that dont have their own amplifier (also known as passive speakers) then you are going to have to splash out on a "studio amp" or "reference amp".

Again, look for the "Watts RMS". The higher the Watts the better the amplifier. But, be sure never to turn your amplifier up too much otherwise you will have to spend more money on new studio monitors.

Fill Your Speaker Stands

When you buy speaker stands you will notice that they are hollow. You should fill the stands with sand or steal/lead shot. The reason for this is to improve the sound by making the bass solid and also to stop the stands from moving back and forth when the bass kicks in as this can change the acoustics as the sound hits different parts of the walls. But, please make sure that if you use lead shot that none of it can escape, you dont want to cause lead poisoning.

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Bettering Your Gear Rig - Satellite Internet For Musical Shopping

Those who are diehard musicians often find their disposable income going to every possible piece of gear imaginable. Much to the confusion and occasional frustration of partners and spouses, musicians who are serious will spend hours coming pawn shops and thrift stores if there is a particular piece of equipment that they have their eye on. And if you're ever in a musician's home and wonder how they could ever possibly need that much stuff, don't forget to hide your surprise when they start talking about how incomplete their rig happens to be. The world of musicians is a confusing one, especially when you're dealing with gear heads.

And it's not just a city thing to be that into music. People who relocate to more rustic locales are often just as into adding to their collections. Plus, the space that comes with an affordable piece of land or house somewhere that's not the middle of Midtown Manhattan means a whole lot more room to store a bevy of drum kits, guitar amps, or vintage basses. While you might be dealing with dial-up instead of cruising along with satellite internet, rural musicians are still contentedly figuring out where in the world they can pick up an obscure 1950s Telecaster.

The best way to better your gear rig when you don't live in the middle of a city that's ripe for the picking is definitely via the world wide web, where this entire community of people can find their sub-niches. Think about this: it's pretty easy to set up a list of items wanted and items offered, and there are people who do this for everything from the original Moogs to obscure circuit-bent pedals. This means that a die-hard musician who is on the lookout for a new piece of equipment can not only find where to buy it, but can also read reviews of it and see demos that other musicians happened to upload to YouTube.

With satellite internet, you can surf the web a whole lot faster, and that means that combing through all of this content becomes a whole lot easier. If you're living off the grid with someone who is really into obscure acoustic guitars or a particular type of mandolin and are personally sick of having discussions about pieces of equipment that you don't want to talk about anymore, investing in a dish connection means sitting contentedly while your partner chats on the world wide web. This can often be a great way to focus that drive and determination to find a particular item, as it is a whole lot easier and more cost-efficient to scour the internet, rather than the tri-state area.

With satellite, musicians and their loved ones can finally take refuge in something that makes chatting with other like-minded people easy, and finding demonstrations of beloved pieces of gear even easier. And for those who are constantly in the market to find that just-right piece, stepping beyond the forums is a piece of cake. Everywhere from EBay to Harmony Central to Craigslist has a way to stumble across what might possibly be the guitar or drum kit that will absolutely change your life. And anyone who wants to ditch their old Technics turntables in favor of switching to Pioneer CDJs will find selling old gear just as easy as buying it.

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An Electric Guitar Beginner Tutorial

This tutorial is for the electric guitar beginner who wants to skip learning to play chords on a nylon string guitar and go straight to the rock 'n' roll. If your musical tastes tend towards jazz, rock or metal, then you will probably want to start learning on a six-string electric. Beginner models are not expensive but you will have to take into account the cost of an amplifier.

When it comes to buying an instrument, beginner guitar players need to stay away from the bargain basement guitars you can buy from department stores. Go to a music store to buy an electric guitar so you do not end up with inferior hardware and electrical components.

If you are limited by the amount of money you can spend on an electric guitar beginner model, look for the Squier brand. They are generally adequate as far as components and construction go and they are modelled on the Fender Strat that is so popular amongst electric guitar players.

Set up your guitar in the space you intend to use for practice so that it is ready for every opportunity to play. If you do not have enough power outlets in your room so that your amp can be plugged in all the time, get yourself a powerboard. As you get into a practice routine, you will realize that there are plenty of distractions to take you away from focused practice time, so eliminating having to set up your guitar will be a great start.

Your practice time should be at least half an hour a day, especially in the beginning. As an electric guitar beginner you will need to acquire the muscular habits involved in getting the correct posture for guitar practice as well as building up the callouses on your fingertips. During the process of toughening up your fingers you will need to be careful because the steel strings of an electric guitar can have a tendency to slice your fingers which might mean you will have to take a break from playing while they heal.

As an electric guitar beginner, your posture will need to get some work but bear in mind that all adjustments to how you sit, stand or hold the guitar will need to be accompanied by efforts at relaxing your body, otherwise any self imposed rigidity will be bad for your guitar playing. The main thing is to keep your back straight. That's where your arms and hands will work from. The way to keep your back straight without forcing it is to lean forward a little, and don't slump. If you practice for half an hour a day this will be enough time for your body to get into the habits of relaxed guitar playing.

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"What's in a Name?" original song/live looping jam w/Mbrace stands, Taylor, Ibanez, & Fender Guitars

Here's the jam (original song...made up on the spot) I did at the Fall Festival sponsored by CCWC at SIms Park in New Port Richey Florida. I already posted a version, but here I edited out the mistakes I made in creating the loop at the beginning and zoomed in a bit via my computer program. I was super impressed with the Thomastik-Infeld strings on all my instruments for holding their tune outside in some crazy humid Florida weather...it had been raining as we drove to the park and it only stopped a few minutes before we arrived...I am now a dealer for them as well as the Mbrace stands (which made using all 3 instruments at once possible). The electric guitar strings go for $9.95 a set, the acoustic guitar set goes for $15.95 a set, and the acoustic bass strings go for $52.95 a set for exactly what I was using here. The Mbrace stands go for $54.99. Shipping is usually $2-3 for strings and $8.00 for the stand via USPS. I'll be running a special for the stand off this video for $60.00 shipped via USPS Priority mail service for the US until the end of 2009. These stands (and strings) make an incredible gift for any musician. Any questions, just ask... I sell just about everything that I do a demo of and more...both direct (send me a message via my channel page if you are interested in something) and on eBay.Here is a link to my current eBay auctions if you are interested... shop.ebay.com If you like what you hear, or are interested in any of my current or future used guitar ...

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