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		<title>Wanna Hear What Bad Mic Technique Sounds Like?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosana Caban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our first audio post, Rosana Caban describes and demonstrates some bad mic techniques to watch out for in the studio.]]></description>
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		<title>4 Useful Tips For Propellerhead&#8217;s Record</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rosana Caban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rosana Caban gets you some insight on Propellerhead's latest software offering, "Record". Link to free demo download included...]]></description>
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		<title>Distortion Is Awesome: Part II</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristian H</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More distortion knowledge chunks from resident amp-turn-up-too-loud-er Kristian H. Read if you want to rock.]]></description>
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		<title>Distortion Is Awesome: Part I</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristian H</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kristian H gets his science on and explains Distortion... that love-able guitar sound that's ruined parent-offspring relations since the 1950s.]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s The Wood That Makes It Good: Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:09:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Gavan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Gavan comes correct with part 2 of his look at how different woods affect the tonal characteristics of the guitar. This installment focuses on necks, fretboards, and "tops"...]]></description>
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		<title>5 Tips to Add Clarity to Your Stage Sound</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mason Razavi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you've ever played your guitar live with your band and thought, "Why does this sound like crap?", then you'd better read Mason's suggestions on how to get your stage sound under control...]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s The Wood That Makes It Good: Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Gavan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder about the different kinds of woods guitars are made of? Ryan Gavan has. Read a lil' bit about the many kinds of woods used in guitar production and how they affect the tone of the instrument.]]></description>
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		<title>Effects&#8230; Where Do I Begin? (Hint: Right Here.)</title>
		<link>http://www.halfstepup.com/articles/effects-where-do-i-begin-hint-right-here</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Gavan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ryan Gavan gives the beginner guitarist a peek in to the world of guitar effects. If you've always wanted to explore the use of pedals and more experimental sounds in your playing, but don't know much about the subject, here's the place to start.]]></description>
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		<title>The Lost Art of Drum Tuning</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:24:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nate Laguzza</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wait, you can tune these things? Really? Drummer Nate Laguzza explains drum tuning top to bottom, including tips on new heads, how to match pitch and muffling.]]></description>
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		<title>Let’s Talk Tone: A Novice Guitarist’s Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mason Razavi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mason Razavi discusses the finer points of tone for the electric guitar player, including EQ, amp selection, and more. Whether you're fresh to the game or mad pro, you should probably read this to be sure you've got the basics correct.]]></description>
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