When using amp simulators there are different things you can do to achieve better tone and to get the guitar to sound as good as possible when mixed with drums, bass, and other instruments. The great thing about using amp sims is that they give you plenty of leeway when it comes to the final […]
Free Plugin: Clipmax Clipper VST/AU for PC and Mac
There are are number of clipper plugins available out there, some free and some paid, and some DAWs come with them preloaded. Recently I came across a free clipper plugin called Clipmax, shown above with the different downloadable skins. I figured it was worth trying before paying for something else. So far it’s getting the […]
Free Plugin: MJUC jr. Variable-Tube Compressor (Video)
Klanghlem, a popular brand of audio plugins, recently released a new variable tube compressor plugin called MJUC, which consists of three different compressor models. Instead of releasing a demo version of MJUC, there’s lite version called MJUC jr that combines two of the three models into a standalone freeware plugin. The free version is really […]
Ableton Live 9.2 Update Adds New Features and Expanded MIDI Support
A couple weeks ago Ableton officially released their public beta version of Live 9.2 for users to download. It’s a fairly significant update that includes some improvements and new features. The thing I like best about the update is they added support for more MIDI devices that can use their instant mapping feature. The Alesis […]
TSE X50 Updated to v2.4, Now Comes with TSE X30 Preamp
Last month TSE Audio released a major update for their TSE X50 plugin, a guitar amp simulator based on the Peavey 5150 amp that is favored by many rock and metal musicians. The new updated 2.4 version includes some enhancements for the TSE X50 amp, and now they’ve added a second preamp to the package, […]
Use an iPad or iPhone in a DAW via USB with Audiomux V2
Last week the audiomux app for iPad and iPhone got updated to version 2, and with it came a whole host of new features, including support for Windows computers and third-party app integration. The way audiomax works is it lets you plug in your iPad or iPhone into your MAC or PC computer via USB […]
A1 Trigger Gate Free Plugin and Video Tutorial
I recently came across a really cool new plugin called A1 Trigger Gate. I’ve been playing around with it and it’s a lot of fun. It can take a really basic pattern or sound and make it super complex and deep. There are tons of customizable settings and it can be used with all different […]
TSE 808 Tube Screamer Pedal, Free Plugin
The TSE 808 Tube Screamer pedal is one of the best overdrive emulation plugins available. It’s based off a legendary Ibanez Tube Screamer pedal that famous guitarists have been using since the late 1970s. The TSE 808 plugin can give your amp sim some extra boost on leads and improve your guitar’s clarity and tone, […]