Two of Korg’s most talked about synthesizers are the MicroKORG and the Minilogue. These are very capable synthesizers, and many synth lovers have either the MicroKORG or the Minilogue in their synth collection. This article will be my candid review of these two synths for those of you still looking to buy either the MicroKORG or the Minilogue. And also, I’ll help you decide which synthesizer is best for … more
If you are the frugal type of person, I’m sure this question pops up in your head every now and then. If you also enjoy music as I do, then I’m sure speakers are one of the home devices you use all the time. Most of us even leave them on and never consider turning them off. However, is this bad habit skyrocketing our electricity bills? Do speakers use … more
Perhaps you’ve got an eye on a second speaker on sale with a great deal, or you simply want to know if your pair of speakers sound as good as it was when you first bought it. For years, many audiophiles and music lovers have been curious to know if speakers degrade or go bad. Since I happen to be one of those people, I took it upon myself … more
If you’ve always wondered whether guitar amps are mono or stereo, then you are not alone. Honestly, I’m surprised by the number of times I’ve seen this question asked in forums and Facebook groups, so I decided to answer it once and for all on this blog. Are guitar amps stereo or mono? Most guitar amps available are mono, with a mono input port. That’s because guitars output a … more
Perhaps you want to store your speakers in an unheated garage, or maybe you don’t want your newly acquired stereo speakers to get damaged in the winter. Whatever the reason, we are all aware of how temperature conditions affect some consumer electronics such as TVs, smartphones, and even speakers. As I explained in my article on how speakers overheat, heat and hot temperature conditions affect speakers and can damage them. … more
Maybe you want to avoid using as much cable as possible in your speaker to amp wiring, or perhaps you want fewer wires cluttered at the back of your A/V. Whatever the reason, whether a set of speakers can share the same common ground has been a question that sparks a lot of conversation in the audio world. So, after hours of researching, here is what I found. Can … more
Perhaps, you have noticed your speakers getting warm after extended use. But can speakers overheat? In short, yes. Speakers can overheat. When you play a distorted audio signal at a loud volume through the speakers, it can easily overheat the speaker’s voice coils and potentially damage it. Connecting your speakers to an overpowered amplifier can also cause it to overheat and possibly break it. If you want to dive … more
Perhaps you want to save some cash on buying a new headphone amp, or maybe you enjoy that high-quality audio from your preamp. Whatever the reason is, you are not the only one who wants to know if it’s a good idea to drive headphones with a preamp. I did some research on this topic to feed my curiosity, and here is what I found. Can a preamp drive … more
Perhaps the only amp you have is a guitar amp, or maybe you want to add some “dirt” to your synth patches. Whatever the reason, running a synth through a guitar amp can be a scary idea if you haven’t tried it before. That’s because you don’t want to put your expensive gear at risk of damage. So let’s talk about this subject, once and for all. Can you … more
Ableton Live has been the Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW) for many music producers, DJs, and gigging musicians for years. It has gained a lot of traction over the years, and many new musicians start their music production journey with Ableton. However, there are several other music producers who, along the way, decide to ditch their DAWs for Ableton. For many producers switching from a different DAW to Ableton, … more