Live & Performance
Sound great on stage. Guides to PA systems, live mixing, monitoring, gigging and performing, whether you play solo or in a band.Start here: Best PA Systems for Live Bands · Best Powered PA Speakers for Gigs and Events · Best Digital Mixers for Live Sound · Best Apps for Playing Backing Tracks Live.
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How to Use a Loop Pedal in a Live Performance
Learn how to use a loop pedal live: timing your first loop, layering parts cleanly, staying in time, and avoiding…
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Best Apps for Playing Backing Tracks Live
The best apps for backing tracks live, compared. Find software that splits click from tracks, handles setlists, and stays rock-solid…
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How to Play Live With Backing Tracks
Learn how to play live with backing tracks: send a click to the drummer, split tracks from mains, set up…
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Best Digital Mixers for Live Sound
The best digital mixers for live sound, from compact app-controlled units to full consoles. Compare brands, channel counts, and features…
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Analog vs Digital Mixers for Live Sound: Which to Choose?
Analog vs digital mixers for live sound: compare workflow, effects, recall, and cost so you can choose the right console…
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What Is an Input List and How Do You Make One?
What is an input list? It’s a numbered list of every signal going to the mixer. Learn what to include,…
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How to Make a Stage Plot for Your Band
Learn how to make a stage plot for your band: what to include, where to place each member, monitor and…
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How to Do a Soundcheck: A Band’s Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to do a soundcheck the right way: line check each input, set gain, build monitors, then mix front…
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How to Mic a Drum Kit for Live Performance
Learn how to mic drums live: which mics to use, kick, snare and overhead placement, phase, and minimal mic setups…
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How to Mic a Guitar Amp Live on Stage
Learn how to mic a guitar amp live on stage: mic choice, exact placement on the speaker cone, phase, and…