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“Captain” Kirk Douglas’s Top Five Tips for Guitarists By Joe Bosso published 30 May 23 These habits have helped the Gibson signature artist to stay on course with the Roots and his 'Tonight Show' gig
Take Your Improvising and Chord Melody Arrangement to the Next Level With the Teachings of Musical Genius Vic Juris By Chris Buono published 17 May 23 These amazing techniques and tips from the master mentor are guaranteed to up your jazz game
Convert Your Guitar to Stereo Using This Pro Mixing Tip (No Rewiring Required!) By Craig Anderton published 16 May 23 Create a spacious stereo image in your DAW for free
How to Play Guitar Like Allan Holdsworth By Milton Mermikides published 12 May 23 An accessible guide to the guitar legend’s brilliantly original style
Do You Love Battery-Powered Electronics but Hate Voltage Drops, Leaks and Fiddly Replacements? Here’s an Easy Solution By Craig Anderton published 12 May 23 How to build a BBB – a Battery Breakout Box
Do Some of Your Favorite DAW Plug-Ins Lack Tempo Sync? These Useful Automation Tips Could Be the Answer By Craig Anderton published 11 May 23 How to sync to tempo without tempo sync
How To Enhance Your Guitar Tracks With Side-Chaining By Craig Anderton published 11 May 23 Creative methods for using audio from one track to control an effect parameter on another
3 Practical Dynamic EQ Tips for Guitar By Craig Anderton published 10 May 23 How to combine elements of equalization and compression for better mixes using Waves F6
Discover the Inspiring Musical Magic and Distinctive Touch of Guitar Legend Joe Walsh By Jeff Jacobson published 4 May 23 Find the magic that can be created by focusing on not only what notes you play but also how you play them
