Plugin Alliance has released some new Brainworx pedal plugins and they’ve updated their amp sim package with a new V3 collection. They claim that the amp sims have been completely overhauled to improve workflow, lower CPU usage, and increase sound quality. The new bx_rockrack V3 collection includes what they call eight amp models but it’s […]
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Line 6 Releases New Spider V Series Guitar Amps
Line 6 announced the release of a new range of Spider V series guitar amps today. They come with some interesting new features, including built-in wireless receivers for going cordless and the option to connect directly to a mobile device or PC to record into a DAW. There are four different models in the new […]
New “Spark” Guitar Amp Sim from Mercuriall Announced
The guys from Mercuriall Audio Software have announced the upcoming release of a new guitar amp sim package called Spark that includes four amps modeled after popular Marshall amplifiers. Spark also includes simulations of four cabinets with three different mics. And there are four overdrive/tubescreamer pedals and some effects included as well. Spark is expected […]
New iRig HD 2 Guitar Interface Released, Includes Amplitube 4
If you’re thinking about buying Amplitube 4 . . . don’t. You’d be better off getting the new iRig HD 2 that IK Multimedia just announced instead. Why, you ask? Because it’s cheaper than Amplitube 4 and, you guessed it, it comes with the full version of Amplitube 4. Once again IK has proven that […]
New Lower Prices for Thermionik Amp Sims and Recabinet 5
Kazrog’s Thermionik amp sims are among the best and most realistic-sounding amp sims available on the market, and they just got more affordable. They were already one of the less expensive options and now the prices are even lower. You can get an amp sim for as little as $8.99, and it works out even […]
How to EQ Distorted and DI Guitars Tutorial (Videos)
Chris Lucas with 3 Sigma Audio has been busy uploading a number of helpful video tutorials to YouTube lately covering a variety of basic mixing techniques. Last week we learned how to use compressor plugins and what the different control settings do and how they work. They’ve been posting several video tutorials about how to […]
Top Budget Bass: Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass
Yesterday I got a new 5-string Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass and it didn’t take long to realize that it’s a really nice bass guitar for the money. Squires have a good reputation for being great budget basses and I can see why. This is one badass bass guitar! It’s definitely a step up from […]
Free Voxengo Boogex Amp Sim Plugin v2.3 Released
Today Voxengo announced the release of an updated version of their free Boogex amp sim plugin, which includes a cabinet simulator and built-in reverb as well. The update version 2.3 for the Boogex plugin adds a gate module, bypass switch, and a new “Type 2” amplifier that features a softer valve-modeled sound. The Boogex amp […]