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Welcome to cyberspace's longest-running vital party for musicians!

From novice to professional, pre-production to final release, discuss the entire recording process with engineer/producer Phil O’Keefe.

Often overlooked and underappreciated, crafting the perfect tune is an art all its own. Here is where the magic really begins..in the mind of the creator...

Everything electric, from strings and pickups to construction and modding. On-topic posts only please.

Home for flatpickers and fingerpickers to share their advice and knowledge. Strictly on-topic only..

A slower pace, more mellow forum for general guitar talk.

How to find the right amp and maximize the tone of your current amp.

This is the place to discuss all manner of pedals and effects, including multi-effects.

Amp sims, MIDI guitar, hex outputs, guitars with FireWire outputs, on-stage looping, guitar interfaces for computers...this is the place! On-topic only.

Discuss electrics, uprights, amps, effects, and playing in the pocket.

Synths, pianos, software, analog, digital, modeling, virtual instruments, programming tips…this is the place on the web for discussions, debates, opinions and assistance. Strictly on topic only.

The latest on kits, percussion, styles, and practice tips for deep grooving'.

Dulcimer, Star, Old fashion washboard? This is the place to discuss region specific instruments or folk and traditional instruments.

Get advice on turntables, CD players, scratching, mixing, and other tight-set techniques.

Trade ideas and techniques, find out how not to blow out voice, and learn how to be a better singer...this is the place! On-topic only.

From your first gig to a tour, what your audience will hear is key.

Great sound doesn't always mean a great show -- make use of the audience's other senses to pull them in.

Solo and duo acts are becoming more popular in today's downsized world, and face their own unique challenges. Small Acoustic Gigs and Coffee House settings are also blossoming. From backing tracks to setup to maximizing your opportunities, here's the place to share your tips, advice, jokes, and horror stories.

If you play in a band, this is the place to talk about gigging, how to promote your band, getting along with your bandmates, and all things band related! Whether you're world famous or a weekend warrior, you're welcome here!

Trade studio secrets! Get advice on gear, production, monitoring, mastering, and room design.

This Sub-Forum is a source for FAQ's regarding recording

Shooting, editing, rendering, transcoding, uploading…this is the place to ask questions, give answers, and discuss.

Talk about how to use videos for promotion, good places to post videos, and other aspects of promoting what you do via video.

Plug-ins effects are an increasingly important part of recording and live performance…and now there's a dedicated place to discuss them.

Maximize the music making potential of your Macintosh/Apple

Get a hand in making sense of all the complexities the modern-day PC brings.

Audio interfaces, complex MIDI setups, and related technology like USB and FireWire.

Harmony Central's off-topic forum for guitarists.