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What's the best way to check that my cigar box guitar works, without an amp?
I have built a cigar box guitar. The pickup is a cheap humbucker. I bought a cheap little line-out amp... This guy...
https://www.joyoaudio.co.uk/JOYO-ja-01-2w-guitar-mini-amplifier-with-9v-battery-...
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Ground connection for electric guitar
So, I’m building a cigar box guitar, and I know nothing. So I’m learning as I go. I’ve just learned about the ground wire from the pickups being connected to the bridge so that the strings can be ...
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How to understand putting an LFO on its own parameter (especially) in Serum?
In Serum, it is possible to do something like (with many variations) drag an LFO onto an OSC parameters, and also drag that same LFO onto its own RATE parameter. This tends to result in a sound which ...
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Electronic drums and music through same amp
total newb I'm afraid. My son has an electric drum kit through an amp. He wants to play music through the amp using his phone and drum along at the same time. We tried a Ysplitter but only one channel,...
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Is boosting all frequencies on an EQ equivalent to a flat EQ
Suppose you have a flat EQ, vs an EQ that is boosted by the same amount on each frequency (so that the new frequency is still a flat line, but just shifted upwards. Will these two settings sound the ...
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Any advice for creating jpop bass sound?
can someone help with getting bass tone like in this songs? What pedals and amps are usually used in this genre?
I have been playing bass ...
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how do you pair amplifiers and speakers?
Contradicting rules of thumb:
amp should be 2x speaker wattage so the amp doesn't struggle
speakers should be slightly higher rating so they don't blow up
In stereo systems or any combo of amp and ...
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no sound from Vox vx1 amp without headphones plugged in
I have a Vox VX1 practice amp that was given to me. when I play through the headphones, everything works and the amp settings all adjust as they should. However, when I remove the headphones from the ...
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Confusion about overtones and a slow-motion video of a plucked string
Until now, I thought I understood the basic idea behind a "timbre" of a sound: The specific combination of overtones.
For example, this waveshape
illustrates a combination of the first ...
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Fender G-DEC stuck on boot
I haven't used the amp for about a year. But it already started to have problems some time before: while playing, all of a sudden, it would freeze up and stop working. I tried to reset it multiple ...
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Sliding whistle making weird noise
I recently bought a sliding whistle. Can't lie, it wasn't the most expensive, but it definitely was a not suspicious price. I tried using it, but the sound was very off. The best I can describe it is ...
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Does the signal from the FX loop match the one to the power amp?
When using a gutar amps FX loop to route the preamp through a pedal, is it any different from the internal circuit when the FX loop is bypassed?
Anything you put in the loop will affect the signal, ...
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Reducing noise between guitar amplifier and mixer
I am trying to add electric guitar amplifier to my setup, and I am experiencing a lot of noise between the amplifier and a mixer.
My setup is wired as following:
Computer running Ableton
Zoom H4n ...
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Guitar Tone/Sound help
I am new the guitar scene and I love it but I don't know how to change my sound and I have a very specific sound I want. If you could help me I would like to know settings, pedals, strings and guitars ...
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Impact of (a) input sensitivity and (b) guitar "volume" on the point at which a tube amp breaks up
First question here. Please be kind if I've messed up somehow :)
I'm hoping someone can explain the theoretical electronics (rather than just trial & error) that connect the interplay between (a) ...
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Guitar Cabinet volume low
I have just bought a guitar Cabinet (Harley Benton G112) but when I connect anything to it, the volume is very low.
I have tried the Phones out of my Boss Katana 50, with all volume up — it's hearable ...
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Producing Natural Sound with Electric Double Bass [duplicate]
I'm looking into buying a double bass and have been considering an electric.
I know this is similar to a previous question, how do i make an electric upright bass sound more standard, but I'm asking ...
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Are percussion instruments the only instrument type capable of making an unpitched (indefinite) sound? [Electronic instruments excluded]
I just want to confirm,
wind instruments and stringed instruments are completely incapable of creating an unpitched sound correct?
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Is it a waste of money if I buy a multi-effect pedal when I have an amp which has built-in multi effects?
I have the Nux Mighty Space desktop amp, which I like very much. For a reasonable price, this 30W comes with wireless module, foot switch, ability to connect via USB, and built-in effects.
The tones ...
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Can IR balanced output from Engl ironball e606se plug directly to a monitor speaker
I am buying a guitar amp and thinking about engl ironball e606se.
I have a limited space for my apartment, so I prefer a small speaker than 1x12 cab.
However, I don’t know that is it ok to use ir ...
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Microphone getting feedback random levels from my amp
I bought this microphone so to eliminate wind sounds for singing, where I play acoustic guitar live in a restaurant, and with my electroacoustic guitar Ibañez model GA5TCE. I am able to play, sing, ...
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MLC Subzero 100 – Unwanted sound during fade out
I am an amateur attempting to play my Samick electric guitar (Strat imitation with all 3 single coil pickups).
On my Windows 10 Desktop PC, I have an Amp Sim called Guitar-Rig 5. I also tried another ...
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Filtering noise from (bass) guitar headphone amp?
For bass guitar practice, I'm using a headphone amp - or rather a preamp with a headphone out - which I then put through a small analogue mixer or directly to headphones. I like the sound of this ...
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If I've put the notes correctly in the first piano roll image, why does it not sound correct?
I used this video to find the notes of ghost riders in the sky.
Based on this image:
I created this in Fl Studio:
I used to resize all of them together, making them faster or slower.
But it doesn't ...
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Amp stops buzzing when I unplug guitar [duplicate]
Loud buzzing just started to happen with guitar plugged in. As soon as I unplug the guitar the amp stops the buzz and peace returns. I’ve checked the leads so I’m wondering what’s happening with the ...
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Ableton Live - gradually curve an Audio Effect knob every time a note plays
Novice question. Automation can gradually activate an Audio Effect over the course of a track.
But is there a feature that can initiate an Effect knob curve on each note the instrument plays? For ...
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Weird humming picked up by mic when trying to record just the amp
I recently got a SM57 mic and wanted to record my guitar amp. I have a Fender Frontman 25R. The mic is plugged into a Scarlett 2i2. I'm recording via GarageBand. Unfortunately, in a barebones signal, ...
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Amp Creates Feedback When Using Output
Title essentially sums up the problem. I have a VHT AV-RL-20R combo amp that I am trying to hook up to my computer for recording, but every time I plug in my amp via the output jack on the rear panel, ...
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Helix processor connected to AV receiver makes crackling sound
My setup looks like this: Guitar goes to Line6 Helix, amp and cab sim there, output goes to AV receiver via either analog or digital input.
The problem is, when the simulated amp is really loud, helix ...
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Impulse response: does it represent a cabinet only or the whole chain used to record it?
I'm trying to grasp a concept of an impulse responses and getting a little bit confused. Most commercially available ones are meant to represent a cabinet with some microphones, but not the amp. And ...
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Finding a Clean/Overdriven Fender Tone
I am trying to find this guitar tone, where it sounds solid and amped when clean, and, it seems like, when a player’s hitting harder gets very nice sounding overdrive.
Like the telecaster in this ...
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Buzzing amp when input is plugged
I have an orange micro dark that's unusable due to a strong buzz while playing clean, or comes in too early during the decay in a high gain setting.
Clue:
Notably, there's no buzz when the input is ...
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Is it possible to record direct from an amp to Audacity?
Recording my bass amp's output via an external microphone results in subpar sound quality. Is it possible to record direct to my computer (I use Audacity for recording audio) from my amp?
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What is the reason a given note can have different "sounds"
People, instruments, objects, etc. all are capable of producing "sounds" that sound different (not sure the proper term for this) but can produce the same note.
Given that sound can be ...
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How is it possible to filter either high or low frequencies of a single sine wave?
I started learning music production. I created (or generated) a sine wave with the oscillator in FL Studio, but did not add any more sine waves into it (by turning the volume off for the two other ...
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What is this type of piano sound and playing style? [closed]
I can't find out what is the name of this type of piano playing, it sounds really great and seems popular. Thanks, and I appreciate it!
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Static noise from amplifier and it increases when i touch guitar strings
https://streamable.com/76kpb1
I made a video of the issue i am facing, it's my first electric guitar so idk what's the issue
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Sounds used by music instructors to induce pauses in people playing or singing
I would like to know whether it is common for music teacher instructors, and, perhaps, also with musical orchestra directors, but perhaps not, to introduce special sounds, in special ways, by means of ...
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How to avoid certain notes ringing out when played with distortion
When I play a certain note like the 9th fret on the G string or the 8th fret on the B string (it is more prominent with higher notes) it seems to ring out almost like reverb but I have no reverb on my ...
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How to replace amp of electric guitar with IPad
I just wanna start learning the electric guitar (EG) as my first musical instrument and I have no knowledge about music. As I understood, I should buy an amplifier to play EG. I am wondering if it is ...
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How do I achieve sustained feedback on a smaller rig?
Following up on a question here where there has been a lot of activity, how can I achieve feedback with a smaller rig? I've read responses talk about doing it with a 100w Marshall.
I have a 5w ...
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1/4 inch TRS male plug spacing difference
The TRS length varies in the female receptacles for male plugs 1/4-inch TRS (stereo) cables. I've seen the problem with Behringer and Donner headphone amps and Hosa 1/4-inch TS female to TRS male ...
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Why is amp volume dropping shortly after turning on
I've got an old Roland silver Cube amp. It's worked great for years, but now the volume drops precipitously at random moments shortly after it's turned on. After it's warmed up for 20 minutes or so, ...
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What does the actual difference in sound between different brands of electric guitars come from?
I own 2 different electric guitars (a Fender stratocaster and a Gibson SG) and this question came to mind.
How do the actual differences in sound differ between the two?
And by which components this ...
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Can someone help me find this audio? [closed]
I found this really cool song but I’m unable to find it anywhere and Shazam is giving me the wrong result. I was hoping someone may recognize it. This is the link to the video since it’s on Instagram: ...
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is it possible to make my electric guitar have a metal or rocky kinda sound?
I've seen a lot online about using the different knobs but i have an amp with only 3 of them: Treble, Volume and Gain. There's also a boost button but I haven't seen much about that.
On the guitar ...
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Will this 4X12 cab wiring configuration work as intended?
I have an idea of how I could wire my 4X12 amp cab to allow me to easily switch between 1, 2 or all 4 speakers. But I want to know if I'm missing something in my plan before I jump in.
Instead of just ...
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Monoprice 15 watt 112 with 8ohm speaker. External cabinet questions
I have a Monoprice Stage Right 15 Watt tube amp which has an internal 8 ohm speaker. I have built an external cabinet, and installed a 8ohm speaker, which I had from an older amp.
How about if I wire ...
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Marshall mg 4 pedal and code 50 amp
I bought a Marshall CODE50 amp and they sent me an mg 4 pedal with it. Is there any way to make it work with the CODE50, and what is the difference?
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Why buy a keyboard combo amp instead of a powered speaker?
I'm not looking to start a flame war; I'm looking for actual technical details. It's a serious question; I'm planning on replacing my aging keyboard combo amp.
Looking at the prices and specs of ...
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