Thomann's Cool Online Guides
Here's a list of our current Online Guides. Each one extends over several pages and explains a specific product area in simple terms with the aid of pictures and diagrams, covering their history, use, and different types. Some documents cover complete setups, and others specific techniques of use. If you’re unsure of how to go about choosing the right product for you, or you just want to know more about any of these topics, read on!
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The first hurdle though, is to decide on which instrument to learn?
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Computers can be very complicated. We’re here to offer some advice!
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The range of available guitars and amps has never been greater than it is today, and a huge variety of sounds are easily accessible.
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Choosing a digital piano actually involves many of the same considerations as choosing a real piano.
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In the digital age, the loudspeaker is the last and unchangeable outpost of analogue technology.
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Whether you’re a fan, a promoter or a performer, the refined craft of live sound is vitally important.
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At the simplest level, a controller keyboard, also commonly known as a "master" keyboard.
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Our aim is to explain the basic process of recording the electric guitar!
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The central place of the piano in modern music cannot be overstated.
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Electric guitars are ten a penny and nowadays there are at least as many models and makers to choose from.
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In this guide we’ll concentrate on the functionality of hardware mixers. They are an essential part of any live sound systems and studio setups.
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There is a wide range of audio interfaces available, and in the end, choosing the right one comes down to your personal preference.
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In this guide we’ll outline the basic principles of studio monitors, and take a closer look at their most common features.
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LED PARs, LED Bars and Moving Heads - what should I bear in mind?
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Cable... flex... lead... wire... what do all these terms mean?
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This article will look at how to integrate a computer into different studio environments, and will highlight the issues of functionality and connectivity.
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Recording choir music is always a challenge, even though it might not seem to be at first.
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There are a wealth of synthesisers available today, ranging from hardware keyboards to virtual software instruments.
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This guide will help you find a suitable drum kit and accessories for beginners.
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Electronic drum sets are an instrument to reckon with.
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The following pages give an overview of the various types of guitar amp available.
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We investigate some of the many accessories available for both guitar and bass.
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They pick up any sound! In this guide, we have tracked down the most popular condenser microphones for you.
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The steel-strung acoustic guitar has a range of sounds that are unmistakeable and not easily replicated with any other type of guitar.
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Headphones are basics for any studio or DJ. But not all headphones are created equal.
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There are many vocal microphones that are suitable for stage use, from the cheapest dynamic to the most expensive condenser.
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Radio Mics are designed to give the musician the freedom to move about the stage unhindered.
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Here is a overview of the bass and all its component parts, from vintage to modern instruments.
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The PAR can is usually the basis of an entertainment lighting system!
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If you take good care of your equipment, your pack it up carefully - and this means getting a proper case!
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Miking up and recording a drum kit is a fairly complicated procedure, and this can apply equally to choosing the right mics for the job.
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Amp modellers are guitar DSP effects units that emulate the sound of a range of amplifiers and speaker cabinets.
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Portable keyboards now offer a wealth of features to suit both the first time musician and professional songwriter alike.
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Professional standard lighting systems are no longer found solely in large venues.
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The term ‘modulation’ in its broadest sense covers a range of sonic effects, from the subtlest chorus to ear-bending ring modulation.
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These days, musicians are experiencing the increasing complexity of their instruments and devices at first hand - regain some of the control you've lost!
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Everything could be so easy, since all you want is to amp up your bass, right? This guide will provide you with an overview of what's available in the bass amp world!
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The multi-FX concept has been around in various forms since the mid 80s - It is therefore no surprise that there is a huge range of hardware available.
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In-Ear monitoring - reasonable prices since a few years only - a real bliss for any live musician. Why? Find out here..
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Dynamic microphones are the basic tools of live sound and play an important role in every recording studio.
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The multitracker is a great tool for musicians of all levels. It really can be a ‘studio in a box’ replacing many of the components of a traditional studio.
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Without strings, guitars and basses produce no sound, yet most players know very little about them.
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Hardware is the stuff you play on and it does not make a noise – ideal scenario that is.
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DJing has rather murky origins, and there are many people who claim to have been the first to mix two records together.
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Read on and learn all you should know about small diaphragm mics
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Until recently, the classical guitar represented the most popular route into guitar playing.
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Unfortunately, choosing a simple dynamic mic is just the beginning.
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Microphone preamps, are analogue devices that will remain important even as most other equipment is superseded by digital alternatives.
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More people than ever are now convinced of the advantages of plug-ins. Why?
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The choice of cymbals is just as important as the choice of drums within a kit. Let’s take a closer look.
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You could sum up the whole idea of a PA power amplifier in a single word - sound. The power amp is a crucial part of a musician’s live sound.
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These days, software instruments seem to most like the natural thing to use as a sound source in a computer-based studio.
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Though there are other options, the stack remains a rock icon, and is still the most flexible form of guitar amplification.
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Percussion instruments are the backbone of many traditional styles of music and are a wonderful way to add colour, texture and motion to contemporary music.
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This tutorial covers audio compressors and how they are used.
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Learning to play an Viola is a long, but rewarding journey, and this guide has been designed to help at the start.
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Effects processors designed for use with bass guitars are now more popular than ever.
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Fog machines - can you still see me?
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A classic Ibanez Tubescreamer or Colorsound Tonebender can fetch many times its original price from guitarists in search of the ultimate killer tone and sustain.
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Our guide assist you in discovering which is the right kind of flute for you.
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The single most important element in any style of dance music is the ‘groove’, a chemistry of rhythm for your song that can make or break its overall feel.
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Software Sequencing as a term is deeply inadequate to describe the power of the programs now available to the computer-based musician.
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EQ is perhaps the least noticed of all types of audio processing, but also the most important.
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Sampling technology is no longer restricted to large studios!
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Is mastering a ‘black art’ best left to the professionals, or with the right technology, is it something that anyone can attempt?
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The acoustic guitar is one of the most frequently recorded instruments in the studio, but it is often recorded poorly.
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Often underestimated and thought of only as a holiday instrument, the ukulele is experiencing a revival - and by no means only on Hawaii
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The trumpet is one of the most versatile instruments, standing its ground in every music genre imaginable.
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This guide aims to help complete beginners and existing double bass students (and their parents).
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Drumheads have been manufactured from plastic since 1956, mostly polyester.
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While we could go into more and more detail about DI boxes and their inner workings, at some stage it’s best to get some hands-on experience!
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In our online guide, we want to look at the modern drum set from every angle.
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There is nothing mysterious about the basic principles of the electric guitar pickup.
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Learning to play an instrument is a long, but immensely rewarding journey, and this guide has been designed to help at the start of that journey.
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Before buying an acoustic amp, it’s important to consider exactly what you want it to do.
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Delays offer a simple and convenient method of creating a sense of space around your sound.
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A wide variety of percussion instruments forms the modern orchestra’s rhythm section.
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Many Drummer’s have not yet found their optimal stick - the selection is large.
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Turntables have evolved over the years from traditional record players into the professional record decks seen in every club today.
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Modern electronic tuners are generally accurate, reliable and fairly inexpensive.
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Reverb is an essential ingredient in almost all pop and rock music.
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Despite its infamous classroom or beginner’s image, the recorder is in fact just as difficult to play well as most other instruments.
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Let’s take a close look at this beautiful-sounding instrument.
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Welcome to our Online Advisor for Harmonicas.
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When choosing a mixer, the most important thing to consider is what style of mixing you will be doing.
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The workstation keyboards has come of age and found niches in many different areas.
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The trombone is a popular instrument in the brass family, and features in much classical, jazz and popular music.
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Not all mouthpieces are created equal. Some things you should definitely know!
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Alto Horn or Euphonium - Two Brothers or Total Strangers?
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The variety and choice of mouthpieces is huge and can be confusing, too. We will do our best to help you find your way!
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Percussion for drum sets is like the toy shop for drummers.
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With a tuba, the sky's the limit - sounding good, looking good, and always tuned to fun!
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In this Online Advisor, created in conjunction with planetguitar.net, we explore the key features of the instruments that have redefined power chords.
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There are many types of reporting, interviewing and other broadcasts. Each bring their own audio challenges, and each have their own solutions.
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All you ever wanted to know about the small helpers called headphone preamps ... can be found here
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The sound of the snare drum defines and unites almost all forms of popular music.
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The monitor controller is an elegant solution to a relatively new problem, and is invaluable in the project and commercial studio alike.
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One instrument with many names - the tenor horn and its counterpart, the baritone.
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After a bass player has bought a great instrument and a suitable amp, they still need a proper speaker. What should you bear in mind when looking for one?
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There is a wide selection of units to choose from in both single and double player format and a large range of prices.
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There are many kinds of mute available, all of which alter both the volume and timbre of the instrument played.
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Enjoy your bassoon, the wonderful sound it makes, and the beautiful music written for it.
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In this guide, we’re going to look at one of the most important decisions a parent can make for their child
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This article will look at what MIDI is, how it’s used to connect different devices, and some of the more popular MIDI interfaces.
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This article will look at how a DSP accelerator can be a useful part of your computer-based studio, and also at their limitations.
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It would be fair to say that the development of the wah-wah pedal has been somewhat experimental over the years.
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Your guitar needs care and attention, and by that we mean more than simply cleaning and polishing it. Read this tutorial to find out more.
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We delve into the digital technology bridging the gap between guitars and synths in several exciting areas.
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Ribbon microphones sound full, rich, and smooth. Seasoned engineers love their unique sound.
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DJ systems are the interface between the vinyls and the sound you can hear. Here, you will also find whatever else a DJ needs.
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Guitar players in particular should know something about potentiometers
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E-bass pickups influence the sound of your bass decisively.
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Baritone guitars are the dark side of the guitar world - without them, there's almost nothing you can get done in the rock and metal scene.
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Explore the oboe, the wonderful sound it makes, and the beautiful music written for it.
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Yo cannot nowadays conceive of an unplugged rock, pop, and especially folk-rock session without this box as a replacement for the bass and snare drums. Consulting this guide will help you make the right choice.
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Congas, common to most cultures worldwide. A somewhat challenging instrument sometimes but always so versatile
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It’s time for more guitarists to take advantage of the freedom of movement provided and strut their stuff!
Compact Controller Keyboard 32 Touch-sensitive synth-action mini-keys, Two touch strips for pitch and modulation, Eight touch-sensitive dials, OLED display, 4D push encoder, Smart Play, Machine integration, Control of Logic ProX, Ableton Live, Garage Band, Cubase and Nuendo, Power via...
USB Audio Interface 24-Bit / 192 kHz, 2x Microphone / line inputs (XLR / TRS combo socket), switchable to Hi-Z, 1 Stereo headphone output (6.3 mm jack), 1 Stereo line output (6.3 mm jack), Volume and direct monitoring mix...
Effect PedalUse your favorite pedals and reproduce their interaction with an amp and speaker, or connect the speaker output of your amp to the Torpedo C.A.B M input and speaker output of the C.A.B M with your speaker for a...
SD / SDHC and USB 2.0 expansion card USB 2.0 extension for Midas and Behringer digital consoles, 32-channel live recording and playback on two SD / SDHC memory cards, up to 3 hours recording of 32 channels in one...
2.4 GHz Wireless System for Guitar and Bass Up to 40 m range (with clear view), Digital 24-bit transmission, Robust metal construction, Outputs: XLR (balanced) and 6.3 mm jack socket, Built-in battery, Automatic or manual frequency selection, Power supply...
Light Control With app for DMX lighting control for iPad or Android-Tablet, 256 DMX channels, Compatible with Ableton-Live, DMX via WLAN and USB, Library of more than 15,000 lighting devices, Manual channel control, Calibration of the light position, 21...
Eurorack module Distortion Module with Plasma Technology by Gamechanger Audio, Input Level, Wet / Dry Mix, Voltage and Voltage CV controls, Treble / bass equalizer, EQ bypass switch, Additional overtones via octave up / down switch, CV Inputs for...
Electric Guitar Mahogany body, Top: Flamed maple veneer, Maple neck, Ebony fretboard, Dot fretboard inlays, Fretboard radius: 350 mm, Nut width: 42 mm, 24 Frets, Scale: 648 mm, Pickup system: Chapman Sonorous Zero humbucker, Controls: Master volume and master...
Classical Guitar Laminated top: Spruce, Tone-bar bracing, Bottom and frames: Linden, Neck: Mahogany, Neck profile: U-Shape, Fretboard and bridge: Walnut, Scale: 650 mm, Nut width: 52 mm, 19 Frets, Original stringing: Fender 100 (Article Nr. 241736 ), Finish: High-gloss,...
Active Pickup Set for Electric Guitar Design: Humbucker, Output: Medium, 2 Voicings per pickup, Voice 1: Modern Active High Output, Voice 2: Crisp, Clean & Fluid, Powered by a 9-Volt battery or optional rechargeable battery (Article Nr. 358430 ,...
Millenium MX422 Standard Set BL, complete drumset, standard version, finish: Blue Lining, covered 9-ply poplar-birch shell, containing 22"x16" kick drum (drilled), 10"x08" Tom Tom, 12"x09" Tom Tom, 16"x16" floor tom, 14"x5,5" snare drum, two single tomholder with ball joints, cymbal...
Effect Pedal Reverb/Tremolo, Reverb versions of classic Fender amplifiers from 1963 and 1965, Tap Tempo for Tremolo Rate, Controls: Wave, Rate, Depth, Blend, Dwell, Tone, Switch: 2 Mini Toggles for Reverbvarianten (63', 65', Plate) and Tremolovarianten (Opto, Bias, Harmonic),...
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