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The Most Sampled Guitar Riffs in Hip-Hop, Pop, and Rock (and How to Recreate Them)
Some riffs are more than just notes—they're sonic time machines. A killer guitar line can transcend its original era, slip into another genre, and take on a whole new life. Nowhere is that more true than in sampling, where iconic guitar riffs have become the backbone of hit songs across hip-hop, pop, and rock.
How to EQ Your Guitar for Live and Studio Sound
For a lot of us, our first exposure to tuning EQ was hitting that infamous bass boost button on our stereos and portable CD players. You remember, that button that gave us that sweet, sweet thump in our headphones while trying our hardest to walk as smoothly as possible so the music didn't skip. That single button could turn a flat mix into a sonic thrill ride.
How Northlane Builds Iconic Guitar Tones with Spark GO
Northlane's guitar tones are known for their crushing intensity and precise detail, whether in the studio or on stage. In this exclusive interview, Northlane's guitar tech shares how Spark GO has become an essential part of their touring toolkit, offering tone-checking flexibility and portable power, plus surprising accuracy in emulating their full rig.
