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Digital Recording Tips

You've recorded your rhythm guitar and bass tracks. You want to add a steel drum track but discover that the steel drum is grossly out of tune (as they often are). With most digita

Date Updated: 06 May 2016
What is a digital synthesizer?

A digital synthesizer is basically a synthesizer that uses digital methods to generate sounds. "Digital synthesizers" have been around since the late 1950s, when RCA introduced the

Date Updated: 06 May 2016
I'm left handed. Do I really need to get a left-handed guitar?

This is a personal choice that no one can really answer except you. I know several lefties (including my own brother) who play right handed. Having that extra dexterity in your lef

Date Updated: 06 May 2016
Do your electronic items work in all countries?

Guitar Center sells items that run on 110 volt electricity (USA Standard), unless otherwise noted. If your country has other than 110 Volts (220 Volts is common), severe damage may

Date Updated: 06 May 2016
What are the different drum head materials available and how do they affect sound?

The largest factor to any drum head is the material used. This should help you narrow down what material to use for your desired sound: Mylar - This is the more popular type of hea

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I would like to purchase a drum kit. Is it possible to substitute a part of the kit for something else?

No. Our kits are all packaged by the manufacturer, and we cannot substitute any components for the kits. All kits must remain exactly as they are offered. We do not have the abilit

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Do I need a drum machine, and how does it work?

Drum machines are great for musicians who want to play along to a beat while practicing, but without having an actual drummer there. Many pianists, keyboardists, bassists, guitaris

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How do I set up my drum set?

There are many different drum set combinations, the most common being the 5-piece kit. We will be assembling a kit consisting of these shell components: 1 - 16" x 22" Bass Drum 1 -

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How do I tune my drums?

Now that your kit is assembled, it's time to make it sound like a drum kit instead of...well, instead of how it sounds. While there are many techniques to achieve different types o

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Editing Synthesizer Presets

Editing the presets on your synth or creating new sounds from scratch can instantly extend your instrument's musical potential. Most modern keyboards' sounds come from sample wavef

Date Updated: 06 May 2016