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 […]
Learn How To Use Compressor Plugins – Video Tutorials
If you’re just learning how to mix music and make your tracks sound as professional as possible, there are tons of tutorials on YouTube explaining just about everything. The guys with 3 Sigma Audio have been uploading some helpful video tutorials to YouTube lately. Awhile back they posted a tutorial on how to mix a […]
Have You Tried iZotope’s Free Pro Audio Training Challenge?
Earlier this year iZotope launched Pro Audio Essentials, a free online course designed to help aspiring music producers hone their audio skills. They have video tutorials to learn the basics of digital audio, plus how to understand compression and equalization. What makes it unique is the fact that you can test your skills through game-based […]
BEAD and Drop Tuning an Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass
Earlier this year I posted a review of the Ibanez TMB-100 Talman Bass. It’s a surprisingly nice bass guitar for under $200, although it’s a bit on the heavy side and it does need a basic setup out of the box. But it plays well and the active EQ controls give it a wide range […]
Free Guitar Conditioner Plugin – Tube Screamer Replacement
I came across an interesting free plugin that was posted over at KVR Audio yesterday called Guitar Conditioner by Airwindows. It’s basically a tube screamer pedal replacement. It does the same kind of thing but it’s not another tube screamer clone; it has it’s own kind of sound instead of being modeled after specific hardware. […]
New M-Audio M-Track 2X2 C-Series Audio Interfaces (Video)
A couple of new entry-level USB audio interfaces have recently been released from M-Audio called the M-Track 2X2 C-Series. They have one DI input for connecting guitars and other instruments, along with a combo input for mic/line, a direct monitor knob, a phantom power switch, headphone jack, and balanced outputs. Plus they sport a metal […]
How to Start Recording and Making Music at Home (For Free, Even)
When I first wanted to get started recording guitars and making music from home, I didn’t have the slightest idea where to begin, what equipment was required to get started, what software to use, or anything else for that matter. Luckily I had someone with experience give me a list of equipment and software that […]