IK Multimedia has rolled out an epic summer promotion that everyone and their brother should take advantage of (provided your brother plays guitar, of course). Through July 31st, 2016 IK is giving away AmpliTube 4 Deluxe for free with the purchase of an iRig digital guitar interface. Using Jampoints you can get an iRig HD […]
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New 2nd Gen Focusrite Scarlett USB Audio Interfaces Released
Focusrite has released new updated versions of their popular Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces. The second generation Scarlett interfaces retain the same names, the same prices, and same input and output options as the first gen line. The new models have some hardware upgrades, with improved mic preamps that feature a more even gain […]
Best Audio Interfaces for Recording Guitars with a Computer
Here’s a list of some of the best audio interfaces to get for playing and recording guitars through a Mac or PC computer. This is more of a “starter” list for home studio recording than a “best of” list covering every possible scenario. Obviously some professional audio interfaces sell for several thousand dollars, but you […]
Free Fender Precision Bass Plugin from Ample Sound
The folks at Ample Sound released a new free plugin this past week that emulates the Fender Precision Bass, one of the most popular basses of all time. The plugin is called Ample Bass P Lite II. You can download and install it for free, no account setup or email address required. The plugin is […]
AmpliTube 4 Tips and Tricks Guide
Here’s a list of 20 tips and tricks for AmpliTube 4. Most are getting started tips for beginners but there are some more advanced tips too. Feel free to leave your own suggestions in the comments section. Here’s the link to the review of AmpliTube 4 that I posted yesterday if you want to know […]
AmpliTube 4 No Bullshit Review and Video Walkthrough
Review Date: April 2016 – Software purchased from IK Multimedia Here’s a quick to-the-point, no bullshit review of AmpliTube 4, devoid of the usual regurgitated marketing spiel. At the bottom of the article there’s a video walkthrough that shows all the main features of AmpliTube 4 and includes some getting started tips to help make […]
Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass Review (+Video)
Review Date: March 2016 – Review unit purchased from Sweetwater Overview Ibanez introduced their new Talman Bass series, the TMB-100 and TMB-300, in early 2015. Then they recently released a short scale version for $179, along with some fancier more expensive models, including some new 5-string options. One thing that’s a bit confusing about these […]
How to Install New Guitar Nut, with Video Walkthrough
Replacing a guitar or bass nut (the piece at the top of the neck that the strings sit on) isn’t as difficult as most people think. Installing a new nut is one of the easiest guitar maintenance projects aside from changing strings, and is a good do-it-yourself project even for beginners. There are a number […]