Showing 111-120 of 313

• Which Cubase 6 Upgrade should I purchase for my current version of Cubase?

  Great question! You can refer to the cheat sheet attached below to determine which upgrade you should purchase based on what you already have.
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• What is the proper technique when playing cymbals?

  If you play with proper technique, your cymbals can last a very long time. Depending on the player, it can be very helpful to angle the cymbal downward. The best way to hit a cymba
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• What is a digital synthesizer?

  A digital synthesizer is basically a synthesizer that uses digital methods to generate sounds. "Digital synthesizers" have been around since the late 1950s, when RCA introduced the
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• I'm left handed. Do I really need to get a left-handed guitar?

  This is a personal choice that no one can really answer except you. I know several lefties (including my own brother) who play right handed. Having that extra dexterity in your lef
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• Why can't I just use an instrument cable to connect an amp to a speaker?

  Technically, you can connect an amp and a speaker with an instrument cable and get sound from the speaker. However, the very small-gauge center wire in an instrument cable presents
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• Do your electronic items work in all countries?

  Musician's Friend sells items that run on 110 volt electricity (USA Standard), unless otherwise noted. If your country has other than 110 Volts (220 Volts is common), severe damage
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• I would like to purchase a drum kit. Is it possible to substitute a part of the kit for something else?

  No. Our kits are all packaged by the manufacturer, and we cannot substitute any components for the kits. All kits must remain exactly as they are offered. We do not have the abilit
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• What is the best way to mic the cymbals on my drum set?

  Typically, a pair of overhead mics will be sufficient for miking your cymbals. Place them about 16-18 inches above the cymbals and angle them outward. An angle of about 45 degrees
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• Do I need a drum machine, and how does it work?

  Drum machines are great for musicians who want to play along to a beat while practicing, but without having an actual drummer there. Many pianists, keyboardists, bassists, guitaris
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016

• How do I record music on my computer?

  Any computer purchased in the last few years has the basic hardware for making music. Computers with a hard drive smaller than 2Gb and/or a CPU slower than 100 MHz are going to lim
  Date Updated: 10 May 2016