The most important thing that we as audio engineers do is get signal from instrument to speakers. But to do that, the signal (at its most basic level) must first pass from the instrument into a microphone or DI box, down a line, through a snake, into a console, into a preamp, through an equalizer, …
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If you haven’t had a chance to check out everything on Loop Community. You should go do that now! I’ve had some great discussions with Matt McCoy, the founder of Loop Community and love the heart behind his site. Here’s our interview with him: TCC: Tell us about yourself, how did you get involved in …
Beginner Guitar Lesson 10 // Hammer-ons & Pull-offs
This lesson focuses on finger dexterity and introduces the hammer-on and pull-off.
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Beginner Guitar Lesson 9 // Note Names on 5th & 6th Strings
This lesson teaches the note names on the 5th and 6th strings
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Beginner Guitar Lesson 8 // 6th String Major Scale
Building on the Previous lesson, this lesson teaches the 6th string major scale.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 7 // 5th String Major Scale
This simple scale can be moved all over the fretboard.
F.O.H. 101 // Noise Gates
Be sure to check out the previous posts in FOH 101: Microphone Selection, Microphone Placement, and Compressors and Limiters. NOISE GATES Noise gates are a Front-of-House engineer’s best friend. Their ability to clean up an audio signal, reduce noise, and make the mix sound crisp and clear is unrivaled. Adding a gate to an audio …
F.O.H. 101 // Compressors & Limiters
COMPRESSORS AND LIMITERS Military communications during the Second World War were, at best, strained. Equipment of the time could not properly transmit the quieter sounds of the human voice over the sounds of battle because they were drowned out by the louder gunfire noises and explosions. New technology had to be developed so that radio …
F.O.H. 101 // Microphone Placement
BASIC MICROPHONE PLACEMENT Now that we’re able to make informed decisions in regards to selecting the best microphone for the job, we’re ready to place them on the instrument to get the best possible sound. As with microphone selection, placement of the microphone largely comes down to personal preference and how they sound in your …
F.O.H. 101 // Microphone Selection
HOW MICROPHONES WORK A microphone is a form of transducer, or a device that changes one form of energy into another corresponding form of energy. The same way that the magnets in guitar pickups turn the vibration of the strings into electrical energy, the microphone turns changes in air pressure into an electrical signal. That …
Beginner Guitar Lesson 6 // Chords – C & G7
Lesson 6 PDF – C – G7 You’ll find that you’ll be using the C for a long time. The G7 not so much but it helps for this exercise.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 5 // Chords D & A7
Lesson 5 PDF – D – A7 Be sure to spend time between each chord. Make sure each note rings out.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 4 // Chords – G & D7
Lesson 4 PDF – G – D7 This lesson teaches two simple chords using only four strings. Spend time going between each chord to build up speed. Leave a comment below if you have any questions.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 3 // Chords – E & Am
Lesson 3 PDF – E – Am Two chords with the same shape. Be sure to spend time going back and forth and be sure to use a metronome.
Beginner Guitar Lesson 2 // Chromatic Scale
Lesson 2 PDF – Chromatic Scale This scale will serve you for the life of your guitar playing career. It may seem daunting at first but I promise it will become easier if you apply yourself and follow the guidelines given in the video. Start with just the top string and don’t add other strings …