Propellerhead Releases Reason 9.2 Update
Propellerhead has just updated Reason to version 9.2. In addition to bug fixes, the main focus of this release is that it introduces Software... Read more »
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Jan 24, 2017, 3:25 PM
iZotope Updates Neutron and Neutron Advanced
iZotope has released an update for Neutron and Neutron Advanced, bringing it to version 1.0.1. The update includes the following enhancements... Read more »
Jan 23, 2017, 6:41 PM
Should Guitar Amp Tubes Glow Blue?
Q: The tubes in my guitar amp are glowing blue instead of sort of a yellow glow. Are the tubes bad? A: That blue glow is just a side effect of a... Read more »
Jan 20, 2017, 8:11 AM
Compression or Automation?
Should you use compression or volume automation when you’re mixing? The answer depends; both can be used to control dynamics. However, we think... Read more »
Jan 18, 2017, 8:11 AM
Why Do Some Guitar Amps Have Complex EQ And Others Just a Tone Knob?
First, let’s assume the question is about modern guitar amplifiers. With older amps, fewer tonal options were available. But these days, it’s... Read more »
Jan 18, 2017, 8:10 AM
Blend Clean and Distorted Bass for Better Tone
Distorted bass sounds awesome — greasy, gritty, garage-y, and punchy. But if you’re not careful, distorted bass can get lost in the mix. This is... Read more »
Jan 17, 2017, 6:09 PM
Slate Digital Updates VerbSuite Classics
Slate Digital has released version 1.0.7.1 of VerbSuite Classics. In addition to several bug fixes, improvements in this version include: Added... Read more »
Jan 16, 2017, 7:33 PM
How To EQ Background Vocals
Few things are as frustrating as having perfect background vocal recordings that don’t “sit” well in the mix. If you push the volume up, they... Read more »
Jan 13, 2017, 8:22 AM
How Often Should I Clean My Fretboard?
Getting in a basic maintenance habit of wiping down your guitar or bass with a soft cloth after each playing session is a great way to keep... Read more »
Jan 12, 2017, 7:21 PM
Surgical EQ vs. Tone Shaping EQ
Sometimes a precision, “surgical” EQ cut or boost is exactly what a track or channel needs to accentuate or remove a trouble frequency or to... Read more »