Peavey Monitor Blog
Guitar Amp vs PA System: Which One Should You Choose?
Choosing between a guitar amp and a PA system comes down to one question: are you trying to shape your guitar tone, or project sound clearly to an audience? Buy the wrong one, and you may end up with a great tone that no one can hear or a loud, clear sound that makes your...
July 16, 2026
Analog vs Digital Mixer: Which One Fits Your Setup?
Picking between an analog vs digital mixer shouldn't feel like a guessing game. Both options work but only one actually suits your setup, workflow, and budget. This breakdown covers the real differences so you can make a call based on your workflow, not marketing copy. The Real Differences Between Analog and Digital Mixers These two...
July 16, 2026
Peavey vs Fender Amp: Which Guitar Amp Fits Your Sound?
Choosing between a Peavey vs Fender amp comes down to one simple question: what do you need your guitar amp to do for your sound? Some players want clean tones, smooth response, and a simple pedal platform. Others need punch, high-gain crunch, flexible controls, dependable construction, and enough power for rehearsals or stage use. The...
July 16, 2026
Can Portable Loudspeaker Systems Handle Pro Audio Needs?
The landscape of live sound has undergone a significant transformation over the last decade. Historically, achieving professional-grade audio required a massive investment in heavy equipment, complex signal routing, and a dedicated team to manage the load-in and load-out. However, as digital processing and amplifier efficiency have advanced, a new category of equipment has stepped into...
March 26, 2026
Why Digital Mixing Console Workflows Transform Live Audio?
Live sound production is an environment of high stakes and zero room for error. Whether it is a sold-out concert, a Sunday morning church service, or a high-profile corporate keynote, the demands on a sound engineer are immense. They must manage dozens of audio sources, monitor feeds, complex effects processing, and recording outputs simultaneously, often...
March 26, 2026
Pick Your Amp for An Electric Guitar That Commands the Stage
The relationship between a guitarist and their amplifier is perhaps the most critical symbiotic bond in modern music. While the guitar provides the notes, the amplifier provides the soul, the breath, and the physical weight behind the sound. Guitarists chase tone for a reason; the right setup does more than simply increase decibel levels. It...
March 26, 2026
Why Electric Guitars Still Lead the Evolution of Music with Peavey?
The landscape of modern music is a digital-first environment. We live in an era of limitless synthesis, algorithmic composition, and software-based production that can replicate almost any sound imaginable. Yet, despite this technological saturation, the electric guitar remains the definitive icon of musical expression. It hasn't just survived the digital revolution; it has integrated with...
March 26, 2026
Peavey Announces Retirement of Principal Transducer Engineer Jon Risch
Peavey Electronics announces the retirement of Jon Risch, Principal Transducer Engineer, effective November 21, 2025. Over his 36 years with Peavey, Jon’s contributions to transducer design have made a lasting impact on the field of audio engineering. His expertise and commitment to excellence have helped Peavey set the standard in sound innovation. We at Peavey...
November 21, 2025
Doug Wimbish: The Sonic Chameleon Behind the Bass
Odds are, somewhere around the world, Doug Wimbish is on a stage doing what he’s done for decades—bending the rules of bass guitar in real-time. One moment, his fingers are laying down a pocket so deep it feels like gravity. The next, he’s twisting knobs and triggering sonic blasts from his pedalboard that sound like...
August 15, 2025
Peavey Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation
MERIDIAN, MS – Peavey® Electronics is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Six decades is a milestone for any business, but in the manufacturing of musical instruments and audio equipment, it is truly extraordinary. Six decades under one man’s leadership is on a whole other level. It’s not only impressive, it’s practically unprecedented. Hartley Peavey’s distinctive vision was the key...
June 9, 2025
