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Guitarists passing on hard-won knowledge โ€” how to practice, how to record, how to finish something, and how to keep going when it stops being fun. Written since 1996, and still being written.
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Studio Tips on YouTube
Studio Tips on YouTube

The Easiest Way To Record Your Electric Guitar

Studio Tips on YouTube

Beginner techniques and tips for recording an electric guitar.

January 2023
Studio Tips on YouTube
Studio Tips on YouTube

Studio Tips On YouTube: How To Use A Pop Filter

Studio Tips on YouTube

The benefits of a pop filter for your mic, and an installation walk-through on several types of mic stands.

January 2022
G9 Focus
Guitar Nine

Guitar Nine Focus: Home Studios

Guitar Nine

Get the most out of your home or project studio with these tricks and tips.

January 2022
Guest Columnists
Carlos Trejo

Creating The Perfect Home Studio For Beginners

Carlos Trejo

Helpful advice about how to choose a room and convert it into the studio of your dreams.

April-May 2021
Guest Columnists
Greigg Fraser

Guitar Effects Primer

Greigg Fraser

Greigg checks out effects, beginning with pitch shifting or modulation effects.

August-September 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Recording Vox Videos

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone uncovers video tips and techniques as he describes recording gear demos.

December-January 2009
Guest Columnists
Mike O'Malley

Preparing To Record

Mike O'Malley

What is the most important thing you can bring to a recording studio? Mike O'Malley has his own thoughts on the subject.

April-May 2009
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Old School

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone reveals that old school recording techniques are still being used with success.

April-May 2009
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Music Video

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone shows how it's possible to make a great video with a small amount of coin.

December-January 2008
Guest Columnists
Scott Allen

Gearing Up: In Defense Of Floyd

Scott Allen

Scott Allen defends the Floyd Rose whammy systems.

October-November 2008
Guest Columnists
Scott Allen

Gearing Up: I've Got Woods

Scott Allen

Scott Allen is back talkin' woods, necks and boards.

August-September 2008
Guest Columnists
Scott Allen

Gearing Up

Scott Allen

Scott Allen's first article exclusively aimed at helping you become more gear savvy.

June-July 2008
Guest Columnists
Anthony Pell

Home Recording Studio Mixing Tips

Anthony Pell

Some general tips for mixing from the man behind Apell.

June-July 2008
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Major Album Deal

David Martone

Recording for a pop/rock band, by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

June-July 2008
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Killer Lead Sounds

David Martone

Great ideas for wicked tone, by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

December-January 2007
Guest Columnists
Randy Ellefson

How To Re-Amp

Randy Ellefson

How to keep your performance but change the ampรญs sound after the fact.

August-September 2007
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: NGW Summer Tour

David Martone

Travels with your musical tour guide, Canadian guitarist David Martone.

August-September 2007
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Two Heads Are Better Than One

David Martone

Here's a great way to fatten up any guitar tone, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

June-July 2007
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Voice Overs

David Martone

Want to make some extra money with your project studio? Check in with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

April-May 2007
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: More Project Drum Goodies

David Martone

Direct from Brainworks, more useful tips on miking up a full drum kit, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

February-March 2007
Guest Columnists
Tony Koretz

The Recorded Electric Guitar in Your Mix

Tony Koretz

Fitting those killer electric guitar tracks into the mix at mixdown.

December-January 2006
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Atlantic Clinic Tour

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone's most recent Atlantic clinic tour debrief.

December-January 2006
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Clinics With Jennifer Batten

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone's recent clinic with Jennifer Batten.

October-November 2006
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Mastering

David Martone

Here's why you leave mastering to the masters, by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

June-July 2006
Guest Columnists
DC Slater

Recording And Tone

DC Slater

How to produce recordings that sound great and are easy on the ears.

June-July 2006
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Drumagog

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone talks about easy drum sound replacement.

April-May 2006
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Parallel Bussing

David Martone

You're all doing this, right? No? Maybe it's time to get your tracks slamming, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

February-March 2006
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Workshop Live

David Martone

Get ready for the latest in on-line guitar lessons, by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

December-January 2005
Guest Columnists
Tony Koretz

What Makes a Great Guitar Solo?

Tony Koretz

A few ideas that will help make up the next great guitar solo.

December-January 2005
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Hands-Free Recording

David Martone

Using your feet to get great sounding tracks, presented by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

October-November 2005
Guest Columnists
Tony Koretz

Recording An Amped Electric Guitar

Tony Koretz

Got amp? Need tone? Tips for a great electric guitar sound.

August-September 2005
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: The 5 Sounds Of God

David Martone

A sermon on your tone spectrum toolbox, by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

August-September 2005
Guest Columnists
Tony Koretz

The Acoustic Guitar In The Mix, Part 2

Tony Koretz

Making an acoustic guitar sound good in the mix, part deux.

June-July 2005
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Less Is More

David Martone

When to crank the gain, and when to back off, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

June-July 2005
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: The Ultimate Challenge

David Martone

Recording a live show, what can go wrong, will go wrong, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

April-May 2005
Guest Columnists
Tony Koretz

The Acoustic Guitar In The Mix, Part 1

Tony Koretz

Now you've got a good recorded acoustic guitar sound, let's make sure it sounds good in the mix.

April-May 2005
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