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It’s easy to overlook the various types of headphones. That’s why we’re going to weigh out the pros and cons of open-back vs. closed-back headphones.

It’s never too late to pick up an instrument. Learn the joys of music regardless of age with these helpful tips for adult beginners.

There are tons of different types of guitar strings out there. Learn about the different build materials, gauges, and what they do to find the right strings for your style.

It’s back! The legendary 1176 compressor from Universal Audio is returning as a stompbox pedal, and it has some amazing new tone-making features.

Explore the key differences between acoustic and electric guitars, including sound, styles, ease of play, and top picks. Start your musical journey today!

Wiki wiki what’s up!? So, you want to be a DJ but don’t know where to start? That’s okay. Whether you want to blend, mix, create, or simply play all sorts of prerecorded music, here's what you need to become the best DJ in town.

Logan Beaver has been in charge of Motionless in White’s front of house sound for almost a decade, and we got to talk to him about gear, mixing, and more! 

Three? Eight? Fourteen? How many channels do you really need on your mixer. Take a deep dive into the world of mixers to find out.

There are a few “rules” when it comes to organizing your pedalboard signal flow, but do you really need to follow them? Listen to us or not, the choice is yours!

Indie/folk sensation Daffo visited us in the AMS Studio to talk about their latest EP release, musical inspirations, creative processes, and more!

Rabea Massaad joined us in the AMS Tone Labs for a friendly chat about gear, songwriting, his newest EP, and when he started growing his ‘fro.

What’s it like to be a touring sound engineer? Here’s what an average day looks like when you’re in charge of speakers, subs, mixers, and more! 

Recording drums in a small studio is never easy, but it’s not impossible! Try out these three proven methods for tracking drums in your home studio.

Looking for the best travel headphones to make your morning commute more bearable? Learn how to pick the perfect headphones and earbuds for your travel style.

AMS got to sit down with Zakk Wylde and JD DeServio before a Zakk Sabbath show to talk about metal, all his collaborations, and of course lots of gear.

Ready to take your skills to the stage? Check out these five expert-vetted tips to help you prepare for your very first live show.

Combo and stack amps both do the same thing but in different ways. Learn about the differences to choose the one that’s right for your sound.

Guitarists are always looking for the perfect guitar and sound that fits them best. PRS explains the way to uncover the answer in this exclusive AMS interview.

Phantom power isn’t as scary as it sounds. It’s just a little extra energy to power a microphone’s preamp. Here’s everything you need to know.