{"id":49792,"date":"2026-01-12T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=49792"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:21:47","slug":"new-year-new-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Gear \u2013 Get Started With Advice From Our Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Trade_in_your_old_gear\" >Trade in your old gear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Guitar_Bass\" >Guitar &amp; Bass<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Adjusting_String_Action_on_Your_Electric_Guitar\" >Adjusting String Action on Your Electric Guitar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Guitar_Intonation_Guide\" >Guitar Intonation Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Setting_Up_Your_Guitar_Pedals\" >Setting Up Your Guitar Pedals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Getting_Gigs_as_a_Budding_Live_Musician\" >Getting Gigs as a Budding Live Musician<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Travelling_with_a_Guitar\" >Travelling with a Guitar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Drums_Percussion\" >Drums &amp; Percussion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Setting_Up_Your_Drum_Kit\" >Setting Up Your Drum Kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Tuning_Your_Drums\" >Tuning Your Drums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Four_Drumstick_Grips\" >Four Drumstick Grips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Drum_Triggers_and_How_They_Work\" >Drum Triggers and How They Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Our_Top_Tips_for_Beginner_Drummers\" >Our Top Tips for Beginner Drummers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Piano_keyboards\" >Piano &amp; keyboards<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Cleaning_Piano_Keys\" >Cleaning Piano Keys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Learning_Piano_by_Yourself_%E2%80%93_Expert_Top_Tips\" >Learning Piano by Yourself \u2013 Expert Top Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#A_Guide_to_Piano_Pedals\" >A Guide to Piano Pedals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#The_Best_Piano_Learning_Apps\" >The Best Piano Learning Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Easy_Piano_Songs_to_Learn\" >Easy Piano Songs to Learn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Orchestral\" >Orchestral<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Tuning_Your_Violin\" >Tuning Your Violin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Holding_Your_Violin_Bow\" >Holding Your Violin Bow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Cleaning_Your_Flute\" >Cleaning Your Flute<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Tuning_Your_Clarinet\" >Tuning Your Clarinet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Cleaning_Your_Trumpet\" >Cleaning Your Trumpet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Live_Sound_DJ\" >Live Sound &amp; DJ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Our_Top_Tips_for_Setting_Up_a_PA_System\" >Our Top Tips for Setting Up a PA System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Using_a_Wireless_Microphone\" >Using a Wireless Microphone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Band_Equipment_Checklist\" >Band Equipment Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#A_Guide_to_Microphone_Gain\" >A Guide to Microphone Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Preventing_Audio_Feedback\" >Preventing Audio Feedback<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Studio_Production\" >Studio &amp; Production<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Setting_Up_Your_Studio_Monitors\" >Setting Up Your Studio Monitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Getting_Started_with_Your_Audio_Interface\" >Getting Started with Your Audio Interface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#A_Guide_to_Recording_Music\" >A Guide to Recording Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Using_Drum_Breaks_in_Your_Tracks\" >Using Drum Breaks in Your Tracks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Starting_a_Podcast\" >Starting a Podcast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Music_Software\" >Music Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#A_Beginners_Guide_to_Mixing_Music\" >A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Mixing Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Tips_for_Mixing_on_Headphones\" >Tips for Mixing on Headphones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Using_Ableton_Live\" >Using Ableton Live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Using_FL_Studio\" >Using FL Studio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Fixing_Audio_Clipping\" >Fixing Audio Clipping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/new-year-new-gear\/#Happy_learning\" >Happy learning!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re learning to play a new instrument, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/trade-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upgrading your gear<\/a><\/strong>, or expanding your setup, our team is here to support and inspire you at every step.<\/p>\n<p>You can explore product recommendations and demos on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/gear4music1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channels<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gear4music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social platforms<\/a><\/strong>, along with tutorials and maintenance guides right here on our blog.<\/p>\n<p>All our resources are created by our experts to help you develop your skills and get the most out of your equipment.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s dive into some of the advice you might find useful when getting started with your new gear! Can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for? Explore more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guides on our blog<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Trade in your old gear&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_in_your_old_gear\"><\/span>Trade in your old gear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Need to make space for new equipment? Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/trade-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trade-in service<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lets you make space and get cash or credit towards your next piece of gear. It&#8217;s quick and easy to do, allowing you to get started with your dream setup as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Guitar &#038; Bass Adjusting String Action on Your Electric Guitar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#f08000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guitar_Bass\"><\/span>Guitar &amp; Bass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adjusting_String_Action_on_Your_Electric_Guitar\"><\/span>Adjusting String Action on Your Electric Guitar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-adjust-string-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Adjust String Action\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this quick guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to adjust string action and a few top tips to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-adjust-string-action\/&#8221; 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Discover what the pedals do and how you should use them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-do-the-pedals-on-a-piano-do\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;READ MORE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;The Best Piano Learning Apps&#8221; 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Check out the rest of the guides on our blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":49796,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Whether you're learning to play a new instrument, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/trade-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upgrading your gear<\/a><\/strong>, or expanding your setup, our team is here to support and inspire you at every step.<\/p><p>You can explore product recommendations and demos on our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/gear4music1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channels<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gear4music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social platforms<\/a><\/strong>, along with tutorials and maintenance guides right here on our blog.<\/p><p>All our resources are created by our experts to help you develop your skills and get the most out of your equipment.<\/p><p>So, let\u2019s dive into some of the advice you might find useful when getting started with your new gear! Can't find what you're looking for? Explore more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guides on our blog<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Trade in your old gear<\/h3><p>Need to make space for new equipment? Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/trade-in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trade-in service<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lets you make space and get cash or credit towards your next piece of gear. It's quick and easy to do, allowing you to get started with your dream setup as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>Guitar & Bass<\/h3><h4>Adjusting String Action on Your Electric Guitar<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Adjust-String-Action.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Adjust String Action\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>In this quick guide, we\u2019ll walk you through how to adjust string action and a few top tips to keep in mind.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-adjust-string-action\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-adjust-string-action\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Guitar Intonation Guide<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47402\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/09\/Featured-image-Guitar-Intonation.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Guitar Intonation\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Guitar intonation is one of the most useful setup jobs you can do. We'll show you what guitar intonation is and how you can adjust it.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-intonation\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-intonation\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Setting Up Your Guitar Pedals<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44215\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/03\/Guitar-effects-pedals.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar effects pedals\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Is there such a thing as the perfect guitar pedal order? This article runs through some of the basics behind organising your pedalboard!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-pedal-order\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/guitar-pedal-order\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Getting Gigs as a Budding Live Musician<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47661\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/09\/Featured-image-How-to-Get-Gigs.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Get Gigs\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>In a band? Want to get out there and play to a crowd? Read our handy guide to getting gigs, and you'll be on stage in no time!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-get-gigs\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-get-gigs\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Travelling with a Guitar<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-48576\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/11\/Featured-image-Best-Travel-Guitars.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Best Travel Guitars\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Hitting the road with your guitar? In this guide, we'll show you how to travel safely and minimise damage to your instrument.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-travel-with-a-guitar\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-travel-with-a-guitar\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Drums & Percussion<\/h3><h4>Setting Up Your Drum Kit<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37057\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/05\/Featured-image-Set-Up-a-Drum-Kit.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Set Up a Drum Kit\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>A step-by-step guide for beginners, looking at how to assemble a drum kit, where to set it up, and how to sit at it.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/set-up-a-drum-kit\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/set-up-a-drum-kit\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tuning Your Drums<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39186\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-How-to-Tune-Drums.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Tune Drums\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>In this guide, we walk you through the key steps to tuning your drums.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-tune-drums\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-tune-drums\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Four Drumstick Grips<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44827\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/04\/Featured-image-How-to-Hold-Drumsticks.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Hold Drumsticks\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Discover how to comfortably hold your drumsticks.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-hold-drumsticks\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-hold-drumsticks\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Drum Triggers and How They Work<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46589\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/07\/Featured-image-What-Are-Drum-Triggers.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - What Are Drum Triggers\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>We break down what drum triggers are, how they\u2019re set up, and why you might want to use them.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-are-drum-triggers\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-are-drum-triggers\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Our Top Tips for Beginner Drummers<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49438 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-How-to-Learn-Drums.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Play Drums\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Learn some of the best tricks the drummers in our team used when they were starting out.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-play-drums\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-play-drums\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Piano & keyboards<\/h3><h4>Cleaning Piano Keys<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42868\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/01\/Featured-image-How-to-Clean-Piano-Keys.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Clean Piano Keys\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Piano keys need careful maintenance. In this guide, we show you how to clean piano keys safely and effectively.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-piano-keys\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-piano-keys\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Learning Piano by Yourself \u2013 Expert Top Tips<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43297\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/01\/Guitar-and-digital-piano.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to learn piano by yourself\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Discover how you can\u00a0learn piano by yourself, from familiarising yourself with the instrument to reading sheet music to mastering chords.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-piano-by-yourself\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-piano-by-yourself\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>A Guide to Piano Pedals<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39107\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/08\/Featured-image-What-Do-the-Pedals-on-a-Piano-Do-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Playing the piano is more than just pressing the keys. Discover what the pedals do and how you should use.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-do-the-pedals-on-a-piano-do\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/what-do-the-pedals-on-a-piano-do\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>The Best Piano Learning Apps<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49693\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Featured-image-best-piano-learning-apps.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - best piano apps\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>We look at the most popular and effective apps\u00a0on the market and discuss how to choose one that suits your learning style.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-piano-learning-apps\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-piano-learning-apps\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Easy Piano Songs to Learn<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26048\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/05\/Featured-image-Easy-Piano-Songs-for-Beginners.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Easy Piano Songs for Beginners\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Read to start playing? Here are our favourite easy piano songs that suit all beginners.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-piano-songs-for-beginners\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/easy-piano-songs-for-beginners\/<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>Orchestral<\/h3><h4>Tuning Your Violin<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39872\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/10\/Kiesewetter-1723-Replica-Stradivarius-Violin-tuners.jpg\" alt=\"Kiesewetter 1723 Replica Stradivarius Violin tuners\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Find out how to tune your violin to perfection!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/violin-tuning\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/violin-tuning\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Holding Your Violin Bow<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42777\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/01\/Featured-image-How-to-hold-a-violin-bow.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to hold a violin bow\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Knowing how to hold a violin bow is crucial to good violin technique. In this guide, we walk you through how to hold it correctly.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-hold-a-violin-bow\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-hold-a-violin-bow\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Cleaning Your Flute<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47304\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/08\/Featured-image-How-to-Clean-a-Flute-1.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Clean a Flute\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>To keep your instrument sounding its best, you need to maintain it. Learn how to clean your instrument in our quick guide.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-flute\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-flute\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tuning Your Clarinet<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47352\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/09\/Featured-image-How-to-Tune-a-Clarinet.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Tune a Clarinet\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Knowing how to tune your new clarinet is essential. Learn how to do this here.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-tune-a-clarinet\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-tune-a-clarinet\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Cleaning Your Trumpet<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47126\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/08\/Featured-image-How-to-Clean-a-Trumpet.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Clean a Trumpet\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>A step-by-step guide to follow when your instrument needs some attention.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-trumpet\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-trumpet\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Live Sound & DJ<\/h3><h4>Our Top Tips for Setting Up a PA System<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49472\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/12\/Mackie-SRM-Flex-Column-PA-System-in-use.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Set Up a PA System\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Learn how to assemble your PA system in different scenarios, whether you\u2019re setting up for a DJ, a busker, or a band.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-pa-system\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-a-pa-system\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Using a Wireless Microphone<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46019\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/06\/Featured-image-How-to-Use-a-Wireless-Microphone.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Use a Wireless Microphone\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Need a rundown on your new wireless microphone? This quick guide covers setup, usage, and troubleshooting tips to get you started.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-wireless-microphone\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-use-a-wireless-microphone\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Band Equipment Checklist<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43249\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/01\/Featured-image-Band-Equipment-Checklist.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Band Equipment Checklist\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>If you\u2019ve just booked your first gig, here\u2019s a list of everything you need to take with you.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/band-equipment-checklist\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/band-equipment-checklist\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>A Guide to Microphone Gain<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39841\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/10\/Featured-image-Microphone-Gain.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Microphone Gain\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>If you\u2019re new to live sound or production, our guide to microphone gain will help you get the best out of your mic.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/microphone-gain\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/microphone-gain\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Preventing Audio Feedback<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39542\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/09\/Featured-image-Audio-Feedback.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Audio Feedback\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>How do you stop that pesky audio feedback from occurring? In this guide, we discuss how audio feedback can be prevented and fixed.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/audio-feedback\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/audio-feedback\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Studio & Production<\/h3><h4>Setting Up Your Studio Monitors<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40228\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/07\/Featured-image-How-to-Set-Up-Your-Studio-Monitors-1.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Set Up Your Studio Monitors\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Get the most out of your monitors and acoustic treatment with our step-by-step guide.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-your-studio-monitors\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-your-studio-monitors\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Getting Started with Your Audio Interface<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37324\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/06\/Universal-Audio-Volt-1-USB-Audio-Interface.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Universal Audio Volt 1\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>A step-by-step guide teaching you how to set up your audio interface.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-an-audio-interface\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-an-audio-interface\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>A Guide to Recording Music<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44780\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/04\/Featured-image-How-to-Record-Music.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Record Music\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>In this guide, we teach you how to record music, offering tips, tricks, and gear recommendations along the way.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-record-music\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-record-music\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Using Drum Breaks in Your Tracks<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-47810\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/10\/Music-studio-and-laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Best Drum Breaks\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>We look at some of the most iconic drum breaks and how to slice, sample, and re-create them with modern tools.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-drum-breaks\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-drum-breaks\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Starting a Podcast<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42157\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/12\/Featured-image-How-To-Start-A-Podcast.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How To Start A Podcast\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Our experts\u2019 top tips for creating a podcast, from creating the concept to building your audience.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-podcast\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-podcast\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Music Software<\/h3><h4>A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Mixing Music<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43627\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/02\/Featured-image-How-to-Mix-Music.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Mix Music\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Discover the techniques and processes you need to mix your music.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-mix-music\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-mix-music\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Tips for Mixing on Headphones<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46702\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/08\/Featured-image-Mixing-on-Headphones.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - Mixing on Headphones\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Learn how to achieve professional results without a studio \u2013 only headphones required.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-on-headphones\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/mixing-on-headphones\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Using Ableton Live<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42975\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2025\/01\/Featured-image-How-to-Use-Ableton-Live.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Use Ableton Live\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>In this guide, we show you\u00a0how to use Ableton Live, from\u00a0setting up your first session to mastering its unique workflow.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-use-ableton-live\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-use-ableton-live\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Using FL Studio<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38040\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Featured-image-How-to-Use-FL-Studio.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - How to Use FL Studio\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>If FL Studio is more your style, this guide takes you through everything you need to know about getting started.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-use-fl-studio\/\">https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/how-to-use-fl-studio\/<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4>Fixing Audio Clipping<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-35417\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/03\/Featured-image-What-is-Audio-Clipping.jpg\" alt=\"Featured image - What is Audio Clipping\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><p>Encountering audio clipping is a familiar scenario in the studio. 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