Pedaltrain Bracket
Q: I went to the Pedaltrain site, and they show two brackets for mounting power supplies to their pedalboards. But you only show one type on... Read more »
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May 3, 2012, 12:00 AM
May 2, 2012, 12:00 AM
1176 Color with No Comp
The Universal Audio 1176 compressor is as popular with some engineers for the sonic coloration it provides as it is for its compression... Read more »
May 1, 2012, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: Wall Bumper
Hanging your guitars or basses on your studio or practice space walls is both practical and aesthetically very cool — what could be more... Read more »
Apr 30, 2012, 12:00 AM
Purpose of Amp Effects Loop?
Q: I’ve never really understood why I would want to put my effects into my guitar amp’s effects loop. They work fine going into the regular... Read more »
Apr 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
ISA Explained
Q: What does Focusrite’s “ISA” stand for, and what’s special about it? A: ISA is an abbreviation for “Input Signal Amplifier” — Focusrite’s name... Read more »
Apr 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Cool Site: PedalboardPlanner.com
We’re not associated with this site, but we use it all the time: PedalboardPlanner.com. It’s an interactive site that allows you to choose a... Read more »
Apr 25, 2012, 12:00 AM
TC Electronic TonePrint Editor
Q: I watched the Sweetwater Minute where Mitch Gallagher was making custom TonePrints for the TC Electronic pedals with Tore from TC. I want to... Read more »
Apr 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: CrashGuard
It’s a common problem: You’re miking up a drumkit. You get great snare and tom sounds, then the drummer starts playing the hat and his crash and... Read more »
Apr 23, 2012, 12:00 AM
MIDI Cable Length
Q: I’m building a studio, and want to route MIDI signals from one room to another. What is the maximum distance a MIDI signal can be sent over a... Read more »
Apr 20, 2012, 12:00 AM
Dialing In Guitar Tone
Q: The humbucking neck pickup on my guitar always sounds too dark and muddy. What can I do to make it sound better? A: There is always the... Read more »