Thomann's Cool Online Guides
Here's a list of our current Online Guides. If you're unsure of how to go about selecting the right product for you, or you just want to know more about any of these topics, read on!
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Choosing a Beginner's Instr.
The first hurdle though, is to decide on which instrument to learn?
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Choosing a Computer
Computers can be very complicated. We're here to offer some advice!
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Guitar Setups
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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PA Speakers
In the digital age, the loudspeaker is the last and unchangeable outpost of analogue technology.
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Digital Pianos
Choosing a digital piano actually involves many of the same considerations as choosing a real piano.
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Choosing a PA System
Whether youre a fan, a promoter or a performer, the refined craft of live sound is vitally important.
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Controller Keyboards
At the simplest level, a controller keyboard, also commonly known as a "master" keyboard.
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Recording E-Guitars
Our aim is to explain the basic process of recording the electric guitar!
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E-Guitars
Electric guitars are ten a penny and nowadays there are at least as many models and makers to choose from.
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Acoustic Piano
The central place of the piano in modern music cannot be overstated.
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Synthesizers
There are a wealth of synthesisers available today, ranging from hardware keyboards to virtual software instruments.
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Mixers
In this guide well concentrate on the functionality of hardware mixers. They are an essential part of any live sound systems and studio...
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Stage Pianos
Stage Pianos - What can these digital pianos do?
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LED Lighting
LED PARs, LED Bars and Moving Heads - what should I bear in mind?
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Audio Interfaces
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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Cables, Leads & Connectors
Cable... flex... lead... wire... what do all these terms mean?
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Monitor Speakers
In this guide well outline the basic principles of studio monitors, and take a closer look at their most common features.
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Drum Kits for Beginners
This guide will help you find a suitable drum kit and accessories for beginners.
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E-Drums
Electronic drum sets are an instrument to reckon with.
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Computer Based Studios
This article will look at how to integrate a computer into different studio environments, and will highlight the issues of functionality...
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Recording Choirs
Recording choir music is always a challenge, even though it might not seem to be at first.
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Guitar Amps
The following pages give an overview of the various types of guitar amp available.
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Guitar Accessories
We investigate some of the many accessories available for both guitar and bass.
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Acoustic Guitars
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
Headphones are basics for any studio or DJ. But not all headphones are created equal.
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Large Diaphragm Microphones
They pick up any sound! In this guide, we have tracked down the most popular condenser microphones for you.
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Can Lights
The PAR can is usually the basis of an entertainment lighting system!
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Amp Modeling
Amp modellers are guitar DSP effects units that emulate the sound of a range of amplifiers and speaker cabinets.
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Radio Mics
Radio Mics are designed to give the musician the freedom to move about the stage unhindered.
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Stage Vocal Mics
There are many vocal microphones that are suitable for stage use, from the cheapest dynamic to the most expensive condenser.
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Effects Lights
Professional standard lighting systems are no longer found solely in large venues.
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Multi Effect Pedals
The entrance of digital technology into music electronics makes an ''Echo Chamber'' affordable for the little man.
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Bass Guitars
Here is a overview of the bass and all its component parts, from vintage to modern instruments.
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Racks & Cases
If you take good care of your equipment, your pack it up carefully - and this means getting a proper case!
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Drum Mics
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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Guitar Multi FX
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...
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Bass Amps
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...
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Controllers
These days, musicians are experiencing the increasing complexity of their instruments and devices at first hand - regain some of the...
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Modulation Effects Pedals
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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Portable Keyboards
Portable keyboards now offer a wealth of features to suit both the first time musician and professional songwriter alike.
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In-Ear Monitoring
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
Dynamic microphones are the basic tools of live sound and play an important role in every recording studio.
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Guitar Strings
Without strings, guitars and basses produce no sound, yet most players know very little about them.
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Drum Hardware
Hardware is the stuff you play on and it does not make a noise ideal scenario that is.
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Portable Multitrackers
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...
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Classical Guitars
Until recently, the classical guitar represented the most popular route into guitar playing.
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Recording Wind Instruments
Unfortunately, choosing a simple dynamic mic is just the beginning.
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DJ Setups
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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Small Diaphragm Mics
Read on and learn all you should know about small diaphragm mics
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Mic Preamps
Microphone preamps, are analogue devices that will remain important even as most other equipment is superseded by digital alternatives.
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Cymbals
The choice of cymbals is just as important as the choice of drums within a kit. Lets take a closer look.
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PA-Amps
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 musicians live...
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Plug-ins
More people than ever are now convinced of the advantages of plug-ins. Why?
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Bass Effect Pedals
Effects processors designed for use with bass guitars are now more popular than ever.
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Studio Acoustics
For many ambitious home recording enthusiasts, acoustics is only a sideshow. This online guide will show you why you should still spare a...
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Software Instruments
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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Guitar Amp Heads
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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Grooveboxes
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...
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Violas
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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Percussion Instruments
Percussion instruments are the backbone of many traditional styles of music and are a wonderful way to add colour, texture and motion to...
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Fog Machines
Fog machines - can you still see me?
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Flutes
Our guide assist you in discovering which is the right kind of flute for you.
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Audio Compressors
This tutorial covers audio compressors and how they are used.
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Distortion Effect Pedals
A classic Ibanez Tubescreamer or Colorsound Tonebender can fetch many times its original price from guitarists in search of the ultimate...
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Equalisers
EQ is perhaps the least noticed of all types of audio processing, but also the most important.
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Mastering
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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DJ Controllers
Turntables and mixers are not just playback devices, but important tools for any DJ. So that DJs equipped with only a laptop are spared...
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Sound Libraries & Sampling
Sampling technology is no longer restricted to large studios!
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Recording Acoustic Guitars
The acoustic guitar is one of the most frequently recorded instruments in the studio, but it is often recorded poorly.
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Trumpets
The trumpet is one of the most versatile instruments, standing its ground in every music genre imaginable.
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Ukulele
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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Cello
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...
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Software Sequencers
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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Double Basses
This guide aims to help complete beginners and existing double bass students (and their parents).
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Acoustic Guitar Amps
Before buying an acoustic amp, its important to consider exactly what you want it to do.
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Drumheads
Drumheads have been manufactured from plastic since 1956, mostly polyester.
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DI Boxes
While we could go into more and more detail about DI boxes and their inner workings, at some stage its best to get some hands-on...
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Drum Shells
In our online guide, we want to look at the modern drum set from every angle.
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Pickups
There is nothing mysterious about the basic principles of the electric guitar pickup.
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Drumsticks
Many Drummers have not yet found their optimal stick - the selection is large.
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Orchestral Percussion
A wide variety of percussion instruments forms the modern orchestras rhythm section.
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Mini Studios
Have you ever dreamed of putting your spontaneous ideas into action immediately?
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Tuners
Modern electronic tuners are generally accurate, reliable and fairly inexpensive.
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Clarinets
Lets take a close look at this beautiful-sounding instrument.
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Delay Effect Pedals
Delays offer a simple and convenient method of creating a sense of space around your sound.
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Recorders
Despite its infamous classroom or beginners image, the recorder is in fact just as difficult to play well as most other instruments.
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Workstation Keyboards
The workstation keyboards has come of age and found niches in many different areas.
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Reverb Effects
Reverb is an essential ingredient in almost all pop and rock music.
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DJ Mixers
When choosing a mixer, the most important thing to consider is what style of mixing you will be doing.
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DJ Record Decks
Turntables have evolved over the years from traditional record players into the professional record decks seen in every club today.
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Trombones
The trombone is a popular instrument in the brass family, and features in much classical, jazz and popular music.
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Harmonicas
Welcome to our Online Advisor for Harmonicas.
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Alto Horn and Euphonium
Alto Horn or Euphonium - Two Brothers or Total Strangers?
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Percussion for Drum Sets
Percussion for drum sets is like the toy shop for drummers.
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Mouthpieces for woodwind instruments
Not all mouthpieces are created equal. Some things you should definitely know!
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Mouthpieces for brass wind instruments
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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Snare Drums
The sound of the snare drum defines and unites almost all forms of popular music.
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Tubas
With a tuba, the sky's the limit - sounding good, looking good, and always tuned to fun!
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Reporter Mics
There are many types of reporting, interviewing and other broadcasts. Each bring their own audio challenges, and each have their own...
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7 String Guitars
In this Online Advisor, created in conjunction with planetguitar.net, we explore the key features of the instruments that have redefined...
Roland MC-707; Groovebox; ZEN-Core Sound Engine with up to 128 voices polyphony; 8 parts; 8-track sequencer with 128 steps maximum; 16 clips per sequencer track; up to 8 Loop tracks with Time Stretch and Pitch Shift; 3000 preset tones and...
14-Track Multitrack Field Recorder 32-Bit float recording via dual AD converter, 6 Inputs with XLR / TRS combo jacks, Compact and lightweight aluminium housing, High-quality microphone preamps with up to 75 dB gain, Noise: -127 dBu (A weight, gain...
Mooer GE150 Amp Modelling & Multi Effects; multi-effects processor; 55 high-quality amp models from the Micro Preamp series; 26 different default cabinet simulations (IRs); supports 3rd party impulse responses (IRs, 2048 pts.); in 10 free user presets; 40 drum rhythms...
Electric Guitar Bolt-on neck, Body: Basswood, Maple neck with modern C-shape, Maple fretboard, Fretboard radius: 350 mm, Dot-inlays, 22 Frets, Scale: 648 mm, Nut width: 42 mm, Dual action truss rod, 2x TE-style single coil pickups, Electronics: 1 Volume...
Keyboard 37 Velocity-sensitive slim keys, 32 Voice polyphony, 42 Voices (instruments), 138 Arpeggio types, Phrase Recorder, Motion effect, USB MIDI connection, Battery and USB bus power supply (USB power adapter sold separately), 1.4 W speaker, Headphone jack, USB to...
Behringer DR110DSP, active 1000 Watt 10" PA Speaker System with DSP and 2-Channel Mixer, 1,35" compession driver, 2-way PA sound reinforcement speaker system for live and playback applications, dedicated DSP function for EQ, system control and speaker protection and Built-in...
In-Ear Bluetooth Earphones Truly wireless, Wireless via Bluetooth, Optimisation of digital music files with DSEE HX, HD processor QN1e for noise reduction, Ergonomic tri-hold structure, Google Assistant, 6 mm Driver - dome (copper voice coil), Frequency range 20 -...
Electric Guitar Limited edition, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Indian Laurel, Neck profile: C neck profile, Scale: 648 mm, Fretboard radius: 241 mm, Nut width: 42 mm, 21 Medium jumbo frets, Pickups: 3 Single coils, Standard synchronised tremolo, 5-Way...
Behringer DR115DSP, active 1400 Watt 15" PA Speaker System with DSP and 2-Channel Mixer,1,75" compression driver, 2-way PA sound reinforcement speaker system for live and playback applications, dedicated DSP function for EQ, system control and speaker protection and Built-in Bluetooth...
EQ Sampler for Pickup Guitars Allows you to record the sound and tonal character of any guitar, Can be used as an EQ effects pedal without a sampler, 7 Built-in presets for EQ settings and saved guitar sounds, Awitchable...
Erica Synths Pico System III Desktop; compact modular system; full analog design; contains: Stepsequencer, 2x VCO, 2x Mixer, LFO, Sample & Hold, Noise- & Random-Generator, 2x Funktion Generator, 2x Lowpass Gate, BBD-Delay & Output Section; patches can be stored on...
Keyboard 37 Mini keys, 32 Voice polyphony, 49 Voices (46 Voices + 1 Drum Kit + 2 SFX Kits (74 sound effects such as vehicle, animal noises, and other sound effects)), Quiz mode with questions about sounds and note...
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