"Open Mic"

Synths, pianos, software, analog, digital, modeling, virtual instruments, programming tips...this is the place on the web for discussions, debates, opinions and assistance...and the occasional sports thread...

about gear porn, the lust for random noise, dada art, uncontrolled creativity outbreaks and other scourges of humanity.

Whether it's info on a scale or mode, advice on buying that new effect pedal, or just a good discussion about guitars, this forum is the place for you. Our own little virtual pub. Come on in and stay a while.

Guardians of Guitar is dedicated to evangelizing everything about your obsession with the guitar, guitar music, and guitar gear through sharing ideas, tips, and techniques to fire up inspiration and improve chops, songwriting concepts, and recording skills.

An outlet for all bassists to discuss their ideas, ask questions, and share their knowledge with each other.

The official forum of the Modern Drummer community! Discussion about all things drum and percussion related - acoustic to electronic, live performance and recording.

The official discussion forum for recordinghacks.com, an online magazine about recording gear and techniques...and home to the world's best microphone database and search engine!

The Doctors are in: Dr. Mike Metlay (former Editor In Chief of RECORDING) and Dr. Stephen Fortner (former Editor In Chief of KEYBOARD) host discussions on platforms, troubleshooting, hardware (including DIY solutions) from audio interfaces and controllers to converters and accessories, software from DAWs and plug-ins to virtual instruments and sample libraries...and, of course tips, tricks and helpful hints.

Here's the place to find out how to get out of creative ruts, analyze what makes a great song, discover inspirations for writing, and maybe even meet an online collaborator.

Iconic images, album artwork, music video, social media or marketing - photography is to the eyes, what music is to the ears. We discuss all things photography and video, with an emphasis on the creative process and deliver a healthy dose of the tools and toys at the heart of our art.

Virtual worlds are another performance and composition option. If you are interested in music in places like Second Life or want to find someone else online to collaborate with, you've found the right place

Un viejo rincón en internet, perfecto para hablar en español sobre cosas para Músicos, Acústica, Sonido en Vivo, Tips de Estudio, Equipo, Software y todo lo relacionado con la música y tecnología en audio, así como para tomarte un relax y contactarte con colegas en todo el mundo de habla hispana

Discuss recording techniques and equipment design and usage.

Roger has left the building. EQ would like to thank him for years of service and inspiration.

Producer/Artist/Musician/Songwriter/EQ Columnist/A&R man/Professor Al Kooper answers anything & everything about the ins & outs of the music business. This is an archive that is read-only of all of Al's past discussions.

Moderated by Bill Dooley, former Chief Recording Engineer Atlantic Recording Studios NYC and Record Plant L.A.. Former Director of Recording for Brooklyn/Extasy Recording, The Village and Paramount Recording. RIP, Bill.

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