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You have questions. We have answers! The AMS Gear Nerds have been hard at work picking apart all the best equipment and knowledge the music industry has to offer to build out the AMS content library. Whether you want to know how to pick the perfect guitar, which drum heads work best for your style, or what the heck a contactless magnetic fader is, we’ve got you covered.

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6 most common types of cymbals

6 most common types of cymbals

Want to add some “bling” to your drum set. Learn all about the six most common types of cymbals. You know you want to. They’re shiny…

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The difference between active and passive PA speakers

The difference between active and passive PA speakers

One needs power, and one doesn’t. But there are more differences between just a power cable. Learn about passive vs. active PA speakers to build your perfect setup.

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Step into the Lerxst Limelight with Alex Lifeson

Step into the Lerxst Limelight with Alex Lifeson

The AMS crew went to Montreal to visit legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson and learn all about his latest signature model: the Lerxst Limelight.

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AMS presents: Game of Tones

AMS presents: Game of Tones

Musicians put their skills to the test to replicate a guitar tone using an assortment of gear. Whoever gets the closest is crowned Game of Tones champion.

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Beginner Electric Guitar Buyer’s Guide

Beginner Electric Guitar Buyer’s Guide

Ready to rock but not sure where to start? Learn how to pick the perfect electric guitar to fulfill all your rockstar desires.

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Humbucker vs. single coil pickups: What’s the difference?

Humbucker vs. single coil pickups: What’s the difference?

How many coils do you need in your electric guitar pickups? Find the answer in this epic battle of humbucker vs. single coil pickups!

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Workstation vs. arranger keyboards

Workstation vs. arranger keyboards

What’s the difference between workstation and arranger keyboards? They have many of the same features but are designed for very different musicians.

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A chat with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai

A chat with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai

AMS got to talk to the ultimate shredders in person and got to ask Satch and Vai all about their careers, take them down memory lane, and ask them about gear.

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How to build a pedalboard

How to build a pedalboard

Guitar and bass effects pedals can be daunting. Where do you start with building a pedalboard? Right here at AMS!

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Our top 10 favorite things from NAMM 2024

Our top 10 favorite things from NAMM 2024

NAMM is always a good time. There’s so much to see! And while we couldn’t list everything, we did come up with our 10 favorite things we saw at NAMM 2024.

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John 5 interview and rig rundown

John 5 interview and rig rundown

The AMS team traveled to the Gramercy Theatre to talk to the incredible John 5 about his career and take a look at his infamous rig.

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Tips to learn an instrument as an adult

Tips to learn an instrument as an adult

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.

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Guitar String Buyer's Guide

Guitar String Buyer's Guide

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.

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Demystifying the multiscale bass guitar

Demystifying the multiscale bass guitar

Fanned frets? Whoever heard of such a thing!? They might look weird, but multi-scale necks come with plenty of benefits to players who like to take things down a notch.

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Tracking drums in a home studio

Tracking drums in a home studio

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.

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Rabea Massaad live and in-person at the AMS Tone Labs

Rabea Massaad live and in-person at the AMS Tone Labs

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

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Pedal flow 101: How to organize your pedalboard

Pedal flow 101: How to organize your pedalboard

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!

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A Guide to the UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor Pedal

A Guide to the UAFX 1176 Studio Compressor Pedal

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.

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A day in the life of a touring sound engineer

A day in the life of a touring sound engineer

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!

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How many channels do you need on a mixer?

How many channels do you need on a mixer?

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.

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One (Zakk) Wylde interview

One (Zakk) Wylde interview

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.

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Digital vs. analog mixers

Digital vs. analog mixers

Every artist needs a good mixer. But which is right for you? Learn the difference between analog and digital mixers to find which fits your musical needs.

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Big Wreck releases new EP: Pages

Big Wreck releases new EP: Pages

The rock band Big Wreck released a new EP called Pages, and we got Ian Thornley and Dave McMillan in the AMS studios to talk about it. Watch the interview now!

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Sound in Motion with Logan Beaver – FOH for Motionless in White

Sound in Motion with Logan Beaver – FOH for Motionless in White

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!

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Best Travel Headphones for Commuters

Best Travel Headphones for Commuters

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.

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Parts of a drum set explained

Parts of a drum set explained

Drum sets make lots of different sounds. Learn what makes every beat, bump, bang, and crash with a breakdown of the various parts on a drum kit.

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Austin Meade releases new single “Blackout”

Austin Meade releases new single “Blackout”

Austin Meade released a new single called “Blackout,” and he was nice enough to talk to us about it! Check out the interview straight from Asbury Park, NJ.

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AMS “Pest”ers Daffo about new EP release

AMS “Pest”ers Daffo about new EP release

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

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How to pick the right keyboard controller

How to pick the right keyboard controller

It’s easy to get bogged down in features when looking for the perfect keyboard controller. Learn how to pick the perfect controller to fit your musical needs.

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A guide to keyboard action

A guide to keyboard action

From weighted keys and spring action to flat keys and touchpads, this guide will help you decipher all the terms related to keyboard action.

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Tube amps vs. solid-state amps

Tube amps vs. solid-state amps

What kind of amp is best for your sound? Find out for yourself as we discuss the differences between tube amps and solid-state amps.

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Intervals’ Jacob Umansky interview

Intervals’ Jacob Umansky interview

Prog-metal band Intervals has a new single and upcoming album, and we got to talk with bassist Jacob Umansky in an interview brought to you by Darkglass Electronics.

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The Reasons Why Ariel Posen writes

The Reasons Why Ariel Posen writes

Ariel Posen visits the AMS Tone Labs to talk about his latest album, Reasons Why, his songwriting process, playing Crossroads, and all things music.

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The Heavy Metal Periodic Table

The Heavy Metal Periodic Table

There are so many styles of metal it’s hard to even count. But we’ll give it a try! Check out this epic breakdown of some of the most popular types of metal.

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Beginner Acoustic Guitar Buyer's Guide

Beginner Acoustic Guitar Buyer's Guide

Wherever future endeavors may take you - the stage, the studio, the comfy living room couch - the first step in embarking on a wonderful journey is purchasing a guitar.

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A very Extreme interview

A very Extreme interview

We sit down with Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt and Pat Badger to talk about their latest studio album Six, thoughts on songwriting, and why every song title is capitalized.

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