Looking for affordable podcast mixer or for your band?

 I was looking for affordable desktop mixer that can be used for my podcast and for my band's silent practise. I found this on ebay, really good mixing console for its price. Obviously second-hand but after I cleaned it, it looks new.

When I tested it, I was really surprised. Sounds amazing. I owned a Behringer Xenyx 1002fx and Im happy with it until we used it for band's silent practise. It can't handle all the instruments and vocals. It gets distorted/clipping and the in-ear concept isnt good. But the bonus to that mixer is that its really portable and it's got built in effects.

On the other hand, this Behringer MX802A is heavier, bulkier and got no built in effects. So you might need to think about that. It's not really massive but it's bigger than the other one. It's got FX send and return so it's not a worry that it doesnt have built in fx.

Leave in the comments section if you own one of this and what's your experience.

Lyon by Washburn HSS strap type versus Epiphone SG Special-1 LE

 

Im torn between two guitars. I bought this Lyon by Washburn HSS about 15 years ago now and I've gigged and recorded lots of stuff with this. Now, my good friend LuVugz gave me this beautiful Epiphone SG special-1 LE and it sounds amazing especially the pickup. I did a lot of work on both guitars. But I think there's still room for improvements. 

So I tested them back to back. Same setup, same patches on my Zoom G1Four via Vox MV50AC and same speaker cabinet which is the Laney HCM 30. 

Let me know what you think guys. 

Rotosound Super Light 9 Pure Nickel First Time To Use It.

 I havent tried this pure nickel electric guitar strings before. I've used the pink one I think, which is the Roto Pink and it's nickel same gauge 9-42, super light as well. But this blue one is more of a warm tone. Here's what RotoSound say about this this strings:

"The go-to set for blues, rockabilly, and smooth rock, Pure Nickels are a perfect pairing with bright vintage-style pickups.

Compared to the nickel plated steel wraps of our Rotos, these 100% nickel strings impart a warm tone that lasts longer than its plated counterparts. Easier on your fingers as well as your frets, Pure Nickels are easy to bend with a super smooth feel."

But such a shame, Im using this in my Lyon by Washburn HSS guitar. It's the one that's just in the house. The Epiphone SG Special-1 LE, I put the pink one because I bought the 3 in 1 plus free strap offer. But I think when I ran out of those pink set of strings. I will go for this blue one.

If you got any comments and suggestions about this Pure Nickel strings, just leave in the comment section below. Cheers!

Trying out the Alto TS408 as FRFR guitar speaker

 I bought this Alto TS408 from Amazon and wanted to try it for my guitar.  First attempt was using my Zoom G1Four into this Alto TS408. And I was surprised. It sounded good. Then I tried fiddling with the EQ settings from EQ off or flat to Live, DJ and Custom. 

It's amazing. It's small but a bit weighty. Then I used my Vox MV50AC with the Zoom G1Four though it's line out option. And again sounds amazing. 

Here's the video comparison. Using the Behringer GDi21 as an amp simulator and DI. Compared to plugging it straight to the unit and then using the Vox MV50AC.