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The ultimate guide to pedal board essentials (and what order to put them in)
By Total Guitar published
Here's what you need on board and where they all sit best for maximum effect

Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
By Rob Laing published
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves

10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know
By MusicRadar published
Spruce up your chords and snazz up those scales with our simple but powerful techniques

“When you want a boring sound to sound rhythmic and exciting - reach for the delay”: How to understand and use delay effectively in your productions
By MusicRadar published
It's one of the most widely used effects for producers, synthesists and guitarists alike, but how does it work?

Want to record some real musicians in your studio? Here’s how to prep for success
By Roland Schmidt published
One of the biggest learns when becoming a producer is just how you manage - and work with - real musicians.

Here's how to compress your mix bus for sonic punch
By Jon Musgrave published
What does mix bus compression do, how do you use it, and which compressor should you use?

Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Full Bucket FB-3300
By Jon Musgrave published
Classic synthesizer plugins offer a great entry point for unusual and rare synth designs, and this Korg design is one of the rarest

How to play like George Harrison on The Beatles' Abbey Road
By Total Guitar published
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape

Technically capable, but struggle to make your tunes sound musical? 5 simple music theory hacks to make your tracks stand out
By Hannah Bruce published
Level up your music-making with these simple but effective tricks that can be easily used by those with zero knowledge of music theory
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