by monica | Nov 18, 2024 | Gear
So you’re doing it! You’ve decided to set up a home studio. Woah. That usually means you’re ready to take the next step into making music a big part of your life. And that’s exactly the kind of commitment we Taaqademians are fond of seeing! But—it can get a bit...
by monica | Oct 28, 2024 | Gear
In an older post about the basics of setting up a home studio, we saw that a MIDI (if you’re not sure what that is, you’ll need to look it up first!) keyboard is pretty much essential if you’re planning on creating or recording music at home. Whether...
by monica | Oct 14, 2024 | Gear
The humble microphone or ‘mic’ is such a vital, indispensable part of any musical recording involving singers or ‘real’ instruments. Every famous vocalist has their own way of approaching and using the mic on stage, with people like Freddy Mercury becoming famous for...
by monica | Oct 7, 2024 | Gear
Most guitars have 6 strings, and most guitarists seem to get by quite fine with that many, thank you. But – from the intro to The Eagles’ Hotel California to the iconic guitar part in Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here (both featuring 12-string guitars); from the...
by monica | Sep 23, 2024 | Gear
Every drummer, new or old, has at some point struggled to choose practicing on a pad over playing on an actual kit. Why would you want to play on a small rubbery pad when you can be jamming out on an entire kit? Besides, it’s not like you picked up a pair of...
by monica | Sep 9, 2024 | Gear
What’s the key to having a long and healthy musical career? Is it practising every day? Playing as many shows as you can? Putting out music frequently? While all these things are obviously important, it’s easy to sometimes forget the real reason you’re able to perform...
