• Pianoteq 8 Released for iPhone and iPad

    Pianoteq 8 Released for iPhone and iPad

    I am pleased to share that Modartt has released the long-awaited Pianoteq 8 for iOS (iPhone/iPad). As of this writing, Modartt hasn’t even shared this news on their website, so it’s likely you may be hearing this news here first.

  • Preamp Vacuum Tubes for Jazz and Blues Guitarists

    Preamp Vacuum Tubes for Jazz and Blues Guitarists

    If you’re a jazz or blues guitar player, there is a good chance you’re not interested in much distortion in your tone. You probably seek mostly clean tone. One of the most crucial yet frequently neglected components of any guitar signal chain is the preamp vacuum tube(s) inside the amplifier. In this short post, I…

  • The Visual Study of Vacuum Tubes

    The Visual Study of Vacuum Tubes

    Understanding how to perform the visual study of vacuum tubes can enable you to readily identify the unique characteristics and applications of a given tube.

  • The Unmatched Beauty of the Rhodes Electric Piano

    The Unmatched Beauty of the Rhodes Electric Piano

    No matter your favorite genre, if you’re practicing the piano, the Rhodes electric piano is an instrument with a deserving warm and distinctive tone. It was the first model in a line of tine-based electric pianos designed and manufactured by Harold Rhodes in the late-1950s. Here I share details about my own, examples of the…

  • Studiologic Numa X Piano GT: A Well-Rounded Digital Piano

    Studiologic Numa X Piano GT: A Well-Rounded Digital Piano

    A look at how Studiologic’s cost-effective, practical flagship compares to more expensive options like the newly released Nord Stage 4.

  • The EICO 667 Vacuum Tube Tester

    The EICO 667 Vacuum Tube Tester

    This guide explains how to use the EICO Model 667 Dynamic Conductance Tube and Transistor Tester to test vacuum tubes. It provides step-by-step instructions for testing a tube, including setting the knobs and sliders, inserting the tube, and conducting a merit test. The guide is intended for anyone who needs to test vacuum tubes and…

  • Artifacts of Unbridled Consumerism

    Artifacts of Unbridled Consumerism

    Left unchecked, consumerism has negative implications for our planet and future generations. In this post, we will explore its effects on individuals and society.

  • Metamorphosis: Variety is the Spice of Life

    Metamorphosis: Variety is the Spice of Life

    After a long hiatus, I am back with a new focus on soft skills, leadership, economic uncertainty, and personal growth.

  • Build Your Own Home Router

    Build Your Own Home Router

    Today we’re going to build a router. Yes, that’s right, we’re venturing into networking, which for many is uncharted, technically daunting territory. Together we will work through all of the steps required to build a high performance, Linux-based router I have named alpha — almost totally from scratch. What’s more, when it comes to speed, reliability, security, and customization, the router we build will…

  • Setup a Headless Raspberry Pi with Raspbian Jessie on OS X

    Setup a Headless Raspberry Pi with Raspbian Jessie on OS X

    To celebrate Halloween I’ve decided to put together a guide that will show you how to install Raspbian Jessie, the (as of this writing) most current version of the Debian operating system for the Raspberry Pi. The biggest difference between this guide and the hundreds if not thousands of other guides out there on the…