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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
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Line 6 Helix Tutorial: Intermediate to Advanced
Most expression pedals are set for one task at a time. The usual settings are volume pedal and wah control. Others include a gain increase, delay increase, and other modifications to individual effects. So few processors deliver the power to automate nearly countless parameters in an assortment of ways. The Line 6 Helix has an incredible…
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Line 6 Helix: How I Use It Live.
The HX Effects brings the sounds of Helix in a smaller unit for use with your favorite pedalboard setup. The Helix Native plugin brings all of the Helix to your favorite recording software. Without a doubt, Line 6 is spreading the love around for everyone to enjoy. I use Helix to record and write my…
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Protect Your Music Career From Online Phishing Threats
Earlier this year, a hacker was convicted of breaking into cloud storage accounts and stealing unreleased music from big artists like Coldplay, Shawn Mendes, and Bebe Rexha. They then sold it on the dark web for a tidy £42,000 ($56,600) profit. While this case was a direct hack, phishing is a similar growing cybersecurity threat…
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Balancing Performance and Budget When Buying Gaming Equipment
Upgrading your gaming rig can seem daunting and expensive, especially if you want to play popular titles like Mortal Kombat 11, Tekken 7, Street Fighter 6, or Guilty Gear Strive. But don’t worry: you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy great graphics and performance. Platforms like Tom’s Hardware or PC Gamer often have…
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How to Build Your Own Home Recording Studio – Without Losing the Groove
You don’t need a platinum budget or a warehouse-sized loft to start producing real, release-worthy tracks from home. What you need is intentionality: gear that fits your workflow, a room that doesn’t fight your sound, and tools that don’t overwhelm you before you hit the record button. The home studio isn’t about having everything —…
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How to choose topic for blogging & start writing
Starting a blog turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions in their career. As someone who loves writing and building connections with readers, having a space to share thoughts while helping others became an incredible experience. When they first began blogging a few years ago, they had no idea what they were…
