Review: iZotope Spire Studio Allows Pro-Quality Audio Recording on the Fly

The new Izotope Spire Studio is packed with professional features that make it a proper recording and tracking device for acoustic guitarists.

2021 Roundup of Acoustic Guitar Pickups and Microphones

This roundup of acoustic guitar pickups & microphones includes music gear specifically tailored to the needs of acoustic guitar players.

Review: iZotope RX 8 Audio Editor is Ideal for Home Recording in Less Than Perfect Environments

BY DOUG YOUNG Being able to record at home has great advantages for musicians, but getting professional results can be challenging. Noise is often one of th... Read More...

Tracking and Editing Your Acoustic Guitar—Home Recording Part 3/3

By Doug Young When you are confident that you’re capturing a good sound, you’re ready to record. There are many ways to approach the actual recording, depen... Read More...

All About Mic Placement and Level Setting—Home Recording Part 2/3

By Doug Young There are many types of microphones, but the most popular type for recording acoustic guitar is the cardioid condenser mic. Inexpensive models... Read More...

How to Set Up Your Home Studio—Home Recording, Part 1/3

By Doug Young Not too long ago, you had to book time in a professional studio if you wanted to make a professional-sounding recording. But today, modest-pri... Read More...

How to Choose the Right Flash Recorder for Your Home Recordings

BY FRAN GUIDRY One of the best ways to improve as a musician is to record your own playing. Sure, it can be frustrating and disappointing when you hear that yo... Read More...

10 Ways Using a Flash Recorder Can Help Music Students & Teachers

BY ERIN SHRADER Sure, our smartphones can record audio and video, but they also to a million other things that we might need to access at any given moment. ... Read More...

Everything You Need to Know About Microphone Phantom Power

Most of the time, phantom power just does its job silently, but a bit of knowledge can help when things go wrong or when choosing the gear with which you work.

Recording with Pickups

Posted by Doug Young Most people find that microphones capture the sound of their guitar more realistically than pickups, but pickups can be effective in som... Read More...