Articles by Larry - Page 4

The wild story of how the overdrive pedal was invented Close-up of a guitar amp with gain and volume knobs being adjusted, representing overdrive pedal history
Larry •
6 min
Inspire

The wild story of how the overdrive pedal was invented

From accidental distortion to iconic tones ▶︎ Explore how the overdrive pedal revolutionized electric guitar history ✓
How to create vintage synth sounds on modern gear How to create vintage synth sounds on modern gear
Larry •
5 min
Learn

How to create vintage synth sounds on modern gear

Discover how to recreate iconic vintage synth sounds using modern gear ▶︎ From hardware reissues to software emulations and analog effects ✓
What is a pedalboard power supply and why should you use one? Colorful guitar pedals and power supply units connected on a pedalboard setup. What is a pedalboard power supply and why should you use one?
Larry •
6 min
Learn

What is a pedalboard power supply and why should you use one?

Find out why a pedalboard power supply is essential for clean tone and reliable performance ▶︎ Learn how to choose the best power brick for your setup...
New Gear October 2025 - Our Picks Hello New Gear October 2025 - Our Picks of new music production gear including synthesizers, effects pedals, drum machines, audio interfaces, and controllers on a colorful tech-themed background with 'Hello New Gear' logo.
Larry •
5 min
Gear

New Gear October 2025 - Our Picks

Discover the hottest new music gear of 2025 – studio monitors, synths, guitars, amps, and more! ▶︎ New Music Equipment – October 2025 ✓ #HelloNewGear...
10 famous musicians and their former, unknown bands Split image of musicians performing: on the left, a small unknown band in rehearsal, on the right, a famous band on stage with a cheering crowd: for the blog 10 famous musicians and their former, unknown bands
Larry •
5 min
Inspire

10 famous musicians and their former, unknown bands

From Bruce Dickinson to Dave Grohl ▶︎ Discover 10 famous musicians who started out in little-known bands before rising to global stardom! ✓
Golden Ticket Giveaway – Be Part of It! Golden Ticket Thoman
Larry •
2 min
Entertain

Golden Ticket Giveaway – Be Part of It!

Join the Thomann Golden Ticket giveaway!
New Gear September 2025 - Our Picks Header image for New Gear September 2025 blog showcasing a variety of music equipment including Rane One MKII DJ controller, Behringer BM-12 Ring Modulator, Soundboks Lightboks LED lights, and other audio gear on a vibrant purple background with "Hello New Gear" text and a robot icon.
Larry •
4 min
Gear

New Gear September 2025 - Our Picks

Discover the hottest new music gear of 2025 – studio monitors, synths, guitars, amps, and more! ▶︎ New Music Equipment – September 2025 ✓ #HelloNewGea...
Traditional Musical Instruments from Around the World – 7 Examples Close-up of a fado guitar being played, featured in the blog “Traditional Musical Instruments from Around the World”
Larry •
5 min
Inspire

Traditional Musical Instruments from Around the World – 7 Examples

From the Armenian duduk to the Finnish kantele ▶︎ Discover 7 fascinating traditional musical instruments from around the world and the cultures they r...
Music Makes Everything a Little Bit Better! Anime-style teens playing trumpet and drums with a “Back to School” banner on a yellow background
Larry •
5 min
Inspire

Music Makes Everything a Little Bit Better!

Don't you agree that music makes everything in life just a little better? We do...
Synaesthesia - Colours in music Illustration of a colourful human head silhouette with musical instruments and notes representing synaesthesia and sensory blending
Larry •
4 min
Inspire

Synaesthesia - Colours in music

Did you know that some people see colours when they hear music? Read more...
New Gear August 2025 - Our Picks Hello New Gear August 2025 – headphones, synthesizers, drum machine, MIDI controller, and effects pedals on a vibrant background
Larry •
4 min
Gear

New Gear August 2025 - Our Picks

Discover the hottest new music gear of 2025 – studio monitors, synths, guitars, amps, and more! ▶︎ New Music Equipment – August 2025 ✓ #HelloNewGear...
The amps, guitars, and secrets behind... Yungblud’s unique sound! Yungblud singing into a microphone during a live performance with “YUNGBLUD” lit up in the background
Larry •
5 min
Gear

The amps, guitars, and secrets behind... Yungblud’s unique sound!

Discover how Yungblud shapes his signature sound ▶︎ Using bold guitars and legendary amps across his genre-blending discography ✓
How to choose your first MIDI keyboard Beginner musician using a MIDI keyboard for beginners in a home studio for article "How to choose your first MIDI keyboard"
Larry •
6 min
Learn

How to choose your first MIDI keyboard

Beginner’s guide to MIDI keyboards ▶︎ Learn how to choose the right MIDI keyboard for studio, stage, or travel – with helpful tips and model suggestio...
One-Hit Wonders of the 2000s: Unforgettable Songs Colorful collage of 2000s one-hit wonder artists singing and performing with retro pop art effects
Larry •
9 min
Inspire

One-Hit Wonders of the 2000s: Unforgettable Songs

From 'Butterfly' to 'Crying at the Discoteque'... ▶︎ Here are 20 unforgettable one-hit wonders from the 2000s that defined an era! ✓
New Gear July 2025 - Our Picks New music gear July 2025 featuring guitars, synthesizer, studio monitors, amplifier, mixer, , and more: Hello New Gear!
Larry •
5 min
Gear

New Gear July 2025 - Our Picks

Discover the hottest new music gear of 2025 – studio monitors, synths, guitars, amps, and more! ▶︎ New Music Equipment – July 2025 ✓ #HelloNewGear...
Montreux Jazz Festival 2025 - Vote Now for Your Favorite! Montreux Jazz Festival - Top 10 Voting
Larry •
5 min
Entertain

Montreux Jazz Festival 2025 - Vote Now for Your Favorite!

Who should perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2025? Cast your vote here for your favorite! 🎵 Voilà – here they are: the Top 10.
The Dark Side of Metal: From Doom to Black Metal Grim cemetery with a corpse-painted guitarist and a hooded figure holding a candelabra, reflecting the dark subgenres of metal music from Doom to Black Metal.
Larry •
6 min
Gear

The Dark Side of Metal: From Doom to Black Metal

Explore the dark subgenres of metal ▶︎ From Doom to Atmospheric Black - discover the bands and gear that shape their sound ✓
15 Songs with a Fat Synth Sound
Larry •
8 min
Inspire

15 Songs with a Fat Synth Sound

Check out these 15 songs across various genres that embraced the synth and took it to the next level ▶︎ From retro classics to modern hits, discover h...