In this video, Senior Academic Advisor Mark Hopkins shares why he thinks guitarists like himself buy so many guitar pedals and so much gear. For one, it’s fun!

If you own a Fender Stratocaster, you’ve probably already delved into the differences between the pickups. But listening to the tone of most guitarists you see playing a Strat, you’ll notice that the middle is probably the most overlooked pickup. Here is what makes it so special.

When it comes to guitar effects, most guitarists will begin their journey with distortion, fuzz, or overdrive. So what’s the difference? Guitarist and gear fanatic Mark Hopkins weighs in.

Incorporate some vintage synths into your computer setup, and you’ve got yourself an incredibly powerful music production and sound design toolbox. But first you need to know the best way to plug these old machines into your modern DAW.

One aspect about the Behringer K-2 that’s especially cool is that the original Korg MS-20 patches match up very closely with the K-2’s front panel.

Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel breaks down Chromeo’s extensive synth collection.

What happens when you take a virtual instrument out of your DAW and record it to analog tape? Magic!

Can Antelope Audio’s Edge mic modeling microphones really sound like classic, high-end mics that cost thousands of dollars more?

A beat from a 1980s drum machine, combined with a 1980s TV show and new technology make for a wild ride.