Magix has released a free version of their Music Maker software, but can it compete with all the other free DAWs currently available? Like most free DAWs there are some pretty strict limitations. The main one with Music Maker is a lack of support for 3rd party plugins; you have to buy the upgraded version […]
OSL Chorus: Free Chorus Plugin from Oblivion Sound Lab
There’s a new free chorus plugin available from Oblivion Sound Lab. The free plugin is called OSL Chorus, and it’s available in VST and AU formats for Windows and Mac, with support for both 32 and 64-bit systems. It’s a nice-sounding chorus effect that works well on guitars and synths, among other things. It’s based […]
Dimarzio Titan vs Seymour Duncan Nazgul Pickups Comparison (Video)
Last week I ended up buying an Ibanez RG752 off of Craigslist (I had zero plans of buying another guitar so I’m still not sure how that happened). It came with a set of Seymour Duncan pickups, a Sentient in the neck and a Nazgul in the bridge. They were wired wrong so it sounded […]
Line 6 Factory Closeout Sale – Get up to 50% Off
Line 6 is having a big factory closeout sale that runs from now through March 31st. They have some really good deals on a number of their older products. Some items are 50% off of what they are currently selling for from other retailers right now. They have Spider IV amps for cheap (they’re a […]
Get Free SampleTank NRG Sound Library from IK
IK Multimedia is running another promotion where you can get a free sound library for SampleTank for the next week. All you have to do is install and register IK’s free SampleTank Custom Shop to get the free sound library. The promotion lasts for one week only, from March 16th through March 23rd. The free […]
Crazy Good Deals on 2nd Gen Focusrite Scarletts (Ended)
I happened to come across a frontpage deal listing over at SlickDeals with some crazy good sales on 2nd Gen Focusrite Scarlett interfaces at Adorama. It’s the kind of deal that makes you wonder if it’s a mistake or pricing error of some kind. The prices are so much lower than usual that they are […]
Peavey 6505 MH + JJ 12AX7 Preamp Tubes = Better Tone
Earlier in the month I posted a preliminary review of the Peavey 6505 MH mini amp head, and for the most part I like it, especially at lower volume, but I didn’t like the tone of the distortion with the amp turned up above bedroom volume. It would get a harsh, brittle edge to it, […]
Sheet Happens Has Badass Digital and Print Guitar Tab Books
I was recently looking for some guitar tab books for heavy metal bands, but the big name tab publishers don’t seem to offer much except Metallica and old school mainstream metal. Then I happened to come across a website called Sheet Happens that sells high-quality print and digital guitar tab books for bands with some […]