Sam Ash
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Company: Sam Ash Address: Hicksville 278 Duffy Ave Website: https://www.samash.com/
Website: samash.com/
Sam Ash press releases
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Choosing your first guitar can make or break your musical journey—but most beginners don't realize that even expensive instruments can feel unplayable without one critical factor. Here's what separates guitars that inspire practice from those that end up collecting dust.
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You've been told weighted keys are better for learning piano, but do you know why? The difference goes way beyond simple resistance - and choosing wrong could mean relearning everything when you finally sit down at a real piano.
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Most beginner pianists don't realize that starting on the wrong keyboard can create bad habits that take years to unlearn. The difference between semi-weighted and hammer action keys goes far beyond just "feel"—it fundamentally shapes how your fingers develop strength and control.
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Shopping for an 88-key portable digital piano? The technology matters more than you think. Expert pianists reveal why key action mechanics and sound engines create dramatically different playing experiences—and which models under $800 deliver authentic acoustic feel without the premium price tag.
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Choosing your first synthesizer can be overwhelming. Should you invest in analog hardware or start with digital? While analog synths teach fundamentals through direct knob control, there's a surprising learning advantage that beginners often overlook when comparing their options.
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Classic Roland TB-303 sounds once cost thousands, but the budget market has shifted. Behringer's TD-3 line makes that iconic, squelchy analog voice accessible—but is a "modded" clone the right move for your specific studio workflow?
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Your cramped desk is killing your musical creativity—but buying the wrong compact MIDI controller could be even worse. The difference between 25 and 49 keys goes far beyond inches, and one surprising measurement reveals which producers actually need extra octaves.
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Today's best digital pianos come remarkably close to acoustic performance—but not all are created equal. Here's how to tell which tech actually matters, and why these three models stand out.
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For traveling musicians, choosing the right portable piano means navigating weight limits, key action compromises, and battery life. Here's what actually matters when you're constantly on the move.
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Choosing between Arturia's MiniFreak and MicroFreak isn't just about specs—it's about fundamentally different approaches to music creation. One prioritizes traditional polyphonic performance, while the other revolutionizes how you interact with sound through touch-based experimentation.
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Analog synthesizers create their signature warmth through voltage fluctuations and natural imperfections, while digital synths provide FM, wavetable, and granular possibilities with extensive polyphony. Determining which sound engine serves a specific production best requires an understanding of how these signals behave within a studio environment.
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Think your 8-voice synth can handle serious ambient work? Think again. Most ambient producers hit voice-stealing issues they don't even realize are killing their textures—and the solution isn't what you'd expect.
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Choosing between analog mixing and digital recording for live bands? Experts say the TASCAM Model 16 claims to solve this dilemma with a hybrid approach - but understanding how its dual workflow actually functions in real-world sessions makes all the difference.
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Every singer-songwriter faces the same challenge: filling a room with just voice and guitar. Dreadnoughts solve this surprisingly well, but there's acoustic science behind why certain wood combinations work where others fall flat.
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Choosing between a monophonic and paraphonic synth under $1000 could make or break your sound... but most producers don't realize the architecture decision matters far more than the price tag. Here's what the pros know about matching synthesizer design to your actual musical needs.
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Ever wondered why vintage guitars command premium prices? The secret lies in a molecular transformation happening inside the wood itself—a natural "curing" process that produces tonal depth modern manufacturers are now working to replicate through advanced thermal technology.
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Shopping for your first synthesizer but overwhelmed by options? Discover which approach matches your learning style and why hands-on analog control might be the secret to mastering electronic music faster.
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The Sequential Take 5 packs Prophet-5 filtering and five-voice analog polyphony into a surprisingly compact format. But there's one clever feature that recreates the "imperfect" character that made vintage synthesizers so musically compelling. Here's how experts say Sequential engineered authentic analog inconsistency.
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The Oberheim OB-X8 pairs a knob-and-slider workflow with advanced "Page 2" functions accessed via its OLED display—adding deeper control for sound design and performance. Key features: additional SEM filter modes, per-voice panning, LFO keyboard tracking, mod delay time, envelope inversion, and independent pulse width control.
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You might think spending more on headphones just means louder bass, but the real difference lies in driver technology that most people don't know exists. Three specific technical markers determine whether you're actually getting high-fidelity sound—or just paying for marketing hype.
