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    1. Trade Show Report: Frankfurt Musikmesse 2012

      It’s bigger than NAMM—and loaded with both gear and music. Read the reports, post pictures, ask questions, spread rumors, and get the scoop on the latest gear from the world’s largest music trade show!

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    2. Pro Reviews

      This is the home for reviews featuring Harmony Central's unique, in-depth, interactive format.

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    3. Craig Anderton's Sound, Studio, and Stage

      Welcome to cyberspace's longest-running virtual party for musicians!

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    4. The Music Biz

      Discuss career and industry issues including promotion, distribution, tours, and managers.

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    5. Songwriting

      Often overlooked and underappreciated, crafting the perfect tune is an art all its own.

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    6. DIY (Do It Yourself)

      For all you hardware (and software) hackers building your own instruments, effects, customizations and other inventions.

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    7. Guitar Center's Battle of the Blues

      Guitar Center's Battle of the Blues Official Forum

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    8. En Español: Nuestro Foro

      Foro en Español sobre Tecnología, Acústica, Ingeniería de Sonido, Equipo, Software, grabación y todo sobre el músico y su mundo.

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      1. Gus Lozada

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  2. Recording Last Post

    1. Phil O'Keefe: In The Studio Trenches

      From novice to professional, pre-production to final release, it's all about the recording process -- gear, production, art, arranging, and more.

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      1. Phil O'Keefe

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    2. Recording Forum

      Trade studio secrets! Get advice on gear, production, monitoring, mastering, and room design.

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  3. Harmony Central Studios Last Post

    1. Studio Support

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    2. Studio Lounge

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  4. Live Performance Last Post

    1. Backstage With the Band

      If you play in a band, this is the place to talk about gigging, how to promote your band, getting along with your bandmates, and all things band related! Whether you're world famous or a weekend warrior, you're welcome here!

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      1. Actionsquid

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    2. Solo and Duo Acts

      Solo and duo acts are becoming more popular in today's downsized world, and face their own unique challenges. From backing tracks to setup to maximizing your opportunities, here's the place to share your tips, advice, jokes, and horror stories

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      1. daddymack

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    3. Live Sound & Production

      From your first gig to a tour, what your audience will hear is key.

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      1. gearmike
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    4. Lighting

      Great sound doesn't always mean a great show -- make use of the audience's other senses to pull them in.

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  5. Effects Last Post

    1. Effects - Pedals, Multi-Effects, and Floor Boxes

      This is the place to discuss all manner of pedals and effects, including multi-effects.

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      1. Phil O'Keefe

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    2. Rack Systems - Live and Studio

      This forum is dedicated to the care and feeding of rack systems, both for stage and studio.

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    3. Plug-In Effects

      Plug-ins effects are an increasingly important part of recording and live performance...and now there's a dedicated place to discuss them.

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      1. Anderton

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  6. Guitar Last Post

    1. Electric Guitars

      Everything electric, from strings and pickups to construction and modding. On-topic posts only.

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      1. The Eristic
      2. Mazi Bee
      3. Jon Chappell
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    2. Acoustic Guitars

      Home for flatpickers and fingerpickers to share their advice and knowledge. Strictly on-topic only.

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      1. Jon Chappell

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    3. Amps

      How to find the right amp and maximize the tone of your current amp.

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      1. K-Bizzle
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    4. High-Tech Guitar

      Amp sims, MIDI guitar, hex outputs, guitars with FireWire outputs, on-stage looping, guitar interfaces for computers...this is the place! On-topic only.

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      1. Anderton

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    5. The Lesson Loft

      Lessons from what to look for in a guitar to theory, practical use of knowledge, to recording. The total guitar experience. Strictly on topic only.

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      1. Poparad
      2. Jed

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    6. Cool Jam

      A slower pace, more mellow forum for general guitar talk.

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    7. Guitar Jam

      Harmony Central's off-topic forum for guitarists.

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      1. The Eristic
      2. Mazi Bee
      3. LPonayz
      4. Strings74
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  7. Bass Last Post

    1. Bass Forum

      Discuss electrics, uprights, amps, effects, and playing in the pocket.

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      1. ThudMaker
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  8. Keyboards Last Post

    1. Keys, Synths & Samplers

      Synths, pianos, software, analog, digital, modeling, virtual instruments, programming tips...this is the place on the web for discussions, debates, opinions and assistance.

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      1. ElectricPuppy
      2. Paolo Di Nicolantonio

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  9. Drums & Percussion Last Post

    1. Drum Forum

      The latest on kits, percussion, styles, and practice tips for deep groovin'.

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  10. Vocals Last Post

    1. The Singer's Forum

      Trade ideas and techniques, find out how not to blow out voice, and learn how to be a better singer...this is the place! On-topic only.

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      1. Jersey Jack

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  11. Woodwinds, Brass, and Harmonica Last Post

    1. Woodwinds, Brass, and Harmonica

      Trumpets, sax, flute, blues harp, wind-to-MIDI...this is the place to talk about all matters related to wind and brass instruments.

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      1. sunburstbasser

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  12. DJ Last Post

    1. The DJ Booth

      Get advice on turntables, CD players, scratching, mixing, and other tight-set techniques.

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      1. Anderton

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  13. Video Last Post

    1. Video for Musicians: Techniques & Technology

      Shooting, editing, rendering, transcoding, uploading...this is the place to ask questions, give answers, and discuss.

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      1. Anderton
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    2. After You've Made the Video...

      Talk about how to use videos for promotion, good places to post videos, and other aspects of promoting what you do via video.

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      1. Anderton
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  14. Software & Computers Last Post

    1. Hardware & Accessories

      Audio interfaces, complex MIDI setups, and related technology like USB and FireWire.

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    2. Windows

      Get a hand in making sense of all the complexities the modern-day PC brings.

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    3. MacOS

      Maximize the music making potential of your Macintosh.

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    1. Open Jam

      Step up and post ... all musicians welcome! 18 and over recommended. May contain objectionable language.

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    2. The Political Party

      A place for musicians to share their thoughts on political and social issues. 18 and over recommended. May contain objectionable language.

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      2. Anderton

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    1. For Sale

      List your gear here

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    2. Gear Wanted

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    3. User Complaints

      Caveat Emptor

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  17. Archived Forums Last Post

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    1. Winter NAMM Trade Show Coverage

      The biggest, baddest musical instrument and music industry trade show in North America is Winter NAMM. Check out the news from the most recent Winter NAMM show, as well as previous ones.

    2. Summer NAMM Trade Show Coverage

      Summer NAMM is hot--and we don’t mean just because it’s held in Nashville, TN during the summer. Check out our forum on the most recent Summer NAMM show, as well as for previous years.

    3. AES Convention Coverage

      The AES convention, which alternates between the east and west coasts each year, covers pro audio, live sound, and high-tech music gear. Check out the news from the most recent AES convention, as well as from previous years.

    4. Frankfurt Musikmesse Trade Show Coverage

      The world’s largest musical instrument trade show in the world happens every year at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition to all the major international manufacturers of musical instruments and recording gear, many smaller European and Asian vendors also exhibit at this massive show. Check out the news from the most recent Messe, as well as news from previous years.

    5. Other Exclusive Harmony Central Coverage

      While not current, these events provide an interesting historical perspective of industry shows and events that have occurred in the recent past.

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