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Gear4music BlogGearLine 6 Helix Stadium XL Review – A New Era for Live Guitar Rigs? With new Agoura amp modelling, Proxy capture technology, and Showcase performance automation, the Stadium XL promises far more than great guitar tones.
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Gear4music BlogGearWhy Was Taylor Hawkins Such an Iconic Drummer? Listen to Taylor Hawkins’ drums on any number of Foo Fighters tracks, and you'll hear just how much personality he brought to the band. So, what was it that made Hawkins such a brilliant drummer?
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Gear4music BlogGearThe History of the Dreadnought Guitar So, what is a dreadnought? Where does the name come from? Why should we care? Read on, because we’re about to tell you all about the history of the dreadnought guitar!
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Gear4music BlogGearUniversal Audio Volt Gen 2 vs. Gen 1 – What’s Changed? The Universal Audio Volt Gen 2 series comes with a range of major upgrades, including the onboard Smart Display, Auto-Gain, and other tools to streamline your workflow.
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Gear4music BlogGearA Guide to Roger Taylor’s Drums – The Instruments Behind Queen’s Sound Queen. We all know the name. With huge global hits and millions of records sold, the band became one of the biggest names in rock, developing a sound built for packed arenas and stadiums.
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Gear4music BlogGear13 Actors Who Learnt a Musical Instrument for a Role In this article, we’re looking at actors who learned a musical instrument for a role, from Bill Murray tackling Rachmaninoff to Riz Ahmed taking on metal drumming.
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Gear4music BlogGearThe Biggest Challenges Musicians Face in 2026: A Gear4music Study You’ve quite probably noticed that there are fewer gigs locally and seen venues closing down. We’re all aware that living costs are making hobbies a luxury.
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Gear4music BlogGearSoundcraft Signature Plus 12 Analog Mixer Review We've recently put the Soundcraft Signature Plus 12 through its paces, and in this review, we'll look at how it feels to use, the level of control it gives you, and its overall performance.
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Gear4music BlogGearHow to Set Up a MIDI Controller – A Step-by-Step Guide MIDI controllers give you a more hands-on way to make music. Rather than drawing every note with a mouse, you can play melodies, tap out beats, move faders, and adjust effects using physical controls.
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Gear4music BlogGearDo Professional Drummers Use Electronic Kits? In this article, we’ll look at where and when professional drummers might use an electronic drum kit.
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