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 […]
Focusrite Updates 2nd Gen Scarlett Drivers to 4.12
If you have a 2nd gen Scarlett audio interface, Focusrite posted new updated Windows drivers for them a couple of days ago on their website (still no word on 1st gen updates, unfortunately). The new driver version is listed as 4.12.0. More specifically the new driver version on my PC is 4.12.0.141. The 4.12 update […]
Voxengo Releases Free Stereo Delay and Tremolo Plugin
Last month Voxengo released a free amp sim plugin called Boogex that turned out to be pretty cool, and now they’ve just released a new free delay and tremolo plugin as well. The plugin is called Voxengo Tempo Delay, and it’s available in VST, AU, VST3 and AAX formats for Mac and Windows, in 32 […]
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 […]
Eventide 2016 Stereo Room Reverb Plugin Free for Focusrite Owners
Focusrite started a new thing a couple months back called the Focusrite Plug-in Collective where they are partnering with plugin companies to give away free plugins and offer special promotions. Through the month of September, Focusrite owners can get the Eventide 2016 Stereo Room Reverb plugin for free. It regularly sells for $199 so being […]
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 […]