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We have worked with many different styles of music, including rock, funk, metal, hip hop, EDM, and just about everything else. That also means we write about just about every style of music and you can check out the latest from our blog here.
How To Practice Bass Guitar Quietly (Seven Methods)
Loud music can cause ear damage, so practicing the bass quietly can be very beneficial for protecting your ears. However, if you are anything like me, you like…
How To Remove Rust From A Guitar Bridge (Four Methods)
Regular cleaning and maintenance of your music gear is an essential part of being a musician. Or at least it should be. Not paying attention to this critical…
What To Do With A Broken Guitar Pedal (Six Options)
Things break. Even those expensive musical instruments and accessories, like your guitar pedal, will eventually wear down and stop working. Now what? While having your gear break is…
Who Buys Broken Guitar Pedals? (Answered)
So you have one or more broken guitar pedals, or maybe a whole bunch of them, and you don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps you don’t…
8 Types Of Guitar Bridges (With Pictures)
Although sometimes overlooked, the guitar bridge is one of the most important pieces of your guitar. Without the bridge, you wouldn’t really be able to play. The bridge…
Should You Record Vocals In Mono Or Stereo (And How To Do Both)
Throughout many different genres and styles of music, the vocals are one of the most important components of a song. Many listeners will pay close attention to the…
Looking For Your Next Pedal?
We love experimenting with pedals to try and find that next unique sound. Whether it’s a bass, violin, guitar or anything else in between there’s always room to add a pedal, right? You can check out all our reviews of effect pedals here.
What To Do With A Broken Guitar Pedal (Six Options)
Things break. Even those expensive musical instruments and accessories, like your guitar pedal, will eventually wear down and stop working. Now what? While having your gear break is…
Who Buys Broken Guitar Pedals? (Answered)
So you have one or more broken guitar pedals, or maybe a whole bunch of them, and you don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps you don’t…
Can Guitar Pedals Take Line Level? (Explained)
Guitar pedals, while not always essential, are important accessories for guitar players looking for different tones and sounds in their playing. Pedals can help set guitarists apart as…
What About Strings?
Compared to most other parts of an instrument, strings are cheap. That means they’re often overlooked as a result but strings are a big deal so let’s talk about how you figure out which ones will work for your rig…and which ones won’t.
Which Guitar Strings Are Easiest On The Fingers? (Three Recommendations)
Learning and playing the guitar can be a gratifying experience. Whether you are working towards becoming a world-touring musician, want to play here and there as a hobby,…
What Strings Do Classical Guitars Use? (String Guide)
If you’re new to the guitar, you might be confused by some of the terminology, especially around what type of strings a particular kind of guitar uses. For…
What Kind Of Strings Did Bob Marley Use? (String Guide)
Reggae legend Bob Marley wrote dozens upon dozens of iconic songs, some of which you probably hear nearly every day. When they hear his bouncy, syncopated guitar playing,…
Ready To Record?
Recording a great track is a lot more than just pushing a button. But you already know that. Let’s talk about some of the more advanced (and not so advanced) recording techniques out there from selecting the right flooring to recording on your phone.
How Can I Record Music On My Phone?
Are you at the point in your musical endeavors that you are ready to start recording? Whether you are working exclusively on covers or original pieces, recording your…
How to Make MIDI Guitar Sound Real
If I may say so myself, I consider myself more qualified than most to write about MIDI. I’m a producer and songwriter, and I work in a lot…
How to Build Homemade DIY Bass Traps Cheaply
Being a musician these days is complicated. The most complicated part is that music technology has changed rapidly, and making music is suddenly a very different affair than…
Time To Master Mixing and Mastering
Getting a great recording is the first step but it’s definitely not the only one. You also need to mix and master your track to really bring out the best. From teaching you mixing and mastering techniques to providing the service for you, we cover a lot of ground.
How To Pitch Bend In Ableton (4 Methods With Pictures)
Ableton contains many features that allow you to take your music composing and production to the next level. While some concepts can be advanced and complex, performing them…
How To Copy And Paste Automation In Ableton (Easy Guide With Pictures)
Ableton is by far one of the most user-friendly DAWs available. It is one of the most intuitive music production programs around, with features that are easy to…
How To Delete Bars In Ableton (Four Quick Methods)
No matter how great your music is, there will likely come a time in any project when you might need to delete bars and certain sections of your…
Who’s Behind Range Of Sounds?
Hi, I’m Ryan!
I’m a freelance audio engineer based in New York and I’m usually working out of moon studios.
I play the guitar, bass, keyboard and consider myself an aspiring drummer. But honestly, I’ve dabbled with just about every instrument you can think of and I’ve been known to drop a mean didgeridoo jam from time to time.
I started Range of Sounds to help aspiring producers and musicians make better music and have fun doing it.
Meet Robert Ruby
Robert is a freelance audio engineer, prolific musician, and the lead writer for Range of Sounds.
Robert has had a lifelong obsession with dissecting and understanding music and is a self-taught composer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and recording engineer.
Robert is an active producer and you can hire him on SoundBetter to mix, master, and perfect your own tracks. You can also listen to his music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. You can also learn more about Robert Ruby on his personal website.