by Manuel Marino | Audio, Technology
Photo by PascalSijen
Starting your venture into the world of home theater can be a daunting task, especially when you’re bombarded with a plethora of information on how to install or operate your home theater system. It can be overwhelming for consumers of all experience levels and lead to frustration. To help alleviate this, we have compiled a list of common home theater misconceptions and have done our best to provide explanations that will not only help you understand them but also enhance your knowledge of home theaters more quickly.
Television Refresh Rate:
As you explore the prices and specifications of various TVs, you may wonder what each point signifies and what difference it makes. It’s easy to assume that a higher number automatically means better quality. However, when it comes to features like refresh rate, this is far from the truth. The refresh rate of a television indicates how frequently its image updates. In theory, a higher refresh rate might improve the image quality and smoothness, but many manufacturers simply overspecify their TVs. Even a high-definition Blu-ray player, at its maximum capability, typically operates at 60Hz, meaning that, for the most part, that extra refresh rate you pay for … ...Read the rest.
“The Entire Home Theater Truth”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Bass, Music
Photo by Terekhova
As a bass player, I initially wasn’t a big fan of sound suppression, but playing at high volumes in less-than-ideal venues can change your perspective. I use an Ibanez full-range active bass with a Peavey 1000 Watts Kilobass head and a Hartke HyDrive speaker cabinet.
When I first saw the Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor pedal, it struck me as well-made and sturdy, like many other Boss pedals. With just three knobs, it was easy and quick to dial in. “Don’t fix what ain’t broken” could almost be said about all Boss pedals. They have consistently remained the best and most reliable pedals available.
The amount of noise that the NS-2 can suppress is amazing. The moment you step on the switch, you realize what you’ve been missing out on. The “Threshold” and “Decay” knobs give you complete control over the “Cut.” Whether you want to eliminate a lot of noise or just a little, this pedal does the trick. And if you want some controlled feedback, this pedal can handle that too. Let’s not forget about the Mode switch, which allows you to use the pedal as a mute switch.
Another cool feature of the NS-2 is … ...Read the rest.
“Review of Boss NS2 Noise Suppressor Pedal”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
Photo by Ethan Prater
A fretless guitar is a guitar without any frets. It functions in the same way as other stringed instruments, including regular guitars, but it intentionally lacks frets, which serve as the lower endpoint (node) on the vibrating string.
In a fretless guitar, the vibrating guitar strings pass over the bridge, where they are secured, all the way to the point where the fingertips press the string on the fingerboard.
These guitars are uncommon in many Western musical genres and are typically limited to electric instruments due to the lower volume levels.
However, the fretless bass guitar Learning to Enjoy Bass Guitar - Do you enjoy bass guitar? A bass guitar is a four-stringed instrument that typically accompanies a lead guitar. Some bass guitars have additional strings, with 5 or 6 strings in total. Bass guitars produce lower tones, and an electric bass guitar is connected to an amplifier for enhanced sound. When learning to play the bass… has gained significant popularity, and there are many variations of bass guitars available in fretless designs. The fretless electric bass 5 String Bass Guitars - If you have experience playing a 4-string bass guitar, you might enjoy playing a … ...Read the rest.
“Stringed Musical Instrument”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
Photo by Megan Mallen
When playing any musical instrument, it is important to learn how to play the notes. This is especially true if you want to play the guitar How exactly to Learn to have fun with the Guitar - If you're wondering how to learn to have fun with the guitar, let me assure you there are several ways for you to master this skill. You can opt for the traditional method – private guitar lessons. You can enroll in guitar summer classes or workshops in your area. Reading instructional music books and chord… . The notes are played on the guitar’s fretboard. Learn to play guitar Learn to Enjoy Guitar Fast - Many people want to learn to enjoy guitar, and they give up due to a lack of patience and persistence. They often think about the pain in their fingers during practice and end up not making progress. Becoming proficient at something largely depends on your attitude. If you're not passionate about learning something and only… notes today, and you too can conquer the fretboard.
Don’t be afraid of the fretboard. Even if it seems difficult to learn the notes, it should not discourage you if … ...Read the rest.
“Learn Songs On Guitar Fast”
by Manuel Marino | Music, Piano
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Since Yamaha first began developing new music technologies many years ago, it has become a prominent brand in the music industry Marketing and Music: Any Song Can Become Famous? - Today let's dive into a topic that's been buzzing around a lot: the relationship between marketing and music. We all know that marketing plays a massive role in the music industry, but does it actually hold the power to make any track a hit? Or does talent still stand a chance? First off, let's address… , consistently producing musical instruments that embody excellence. The Yamaha YPT 220 digital piano keyboard is an excellent choice for students looking to hone their piano skills. While it may not provide the exact experience of a standard 88-key behemoth, this portable and affordable Yamaha digital keyboard is still an ideal instrument for learning.
The Yamaha name alone is enough to ensure the benefits of this digital keyboard. Yamaha is renowned worldwide for manufacturing musical instruments with unparalleled precision and superior quality in both sound and appearance. This digital piano keyboard serves as a great option for those interested in music. Traditional pianos tend to be bulky and expensive, while specialized keyboards … ...Read the rest.
“Learn To Play The Piano With A Yamaha YPT 220 Digital Piano Keyboard”
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