Can I Run a Distortion Pedal into a Raging Guitar Amp?
Sure. Some of the most famous sounds in rock have been using a BOSS Super Overdrive, Ibanez TubeScreamer, or MXR Distortion+ into a distorted... Read more »
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How Do I “Break In” a Speaker?
When you’re dealing with any mechanical device that has moving parts, those parts will naturally move more freely when they have been loosened... Read more »
Dec 7, 2016, 7:23 PM
Native Instruments Updates KONTAKT to 5.6.5
Native Instruments has released a new update to KONTAKT 5, bringing it to version 5.6.5. The main addition in this update is a new user... Read more »
Dec 6, 2016, 5:31 PM
Is It Better to Use an FRFR Speaker or a Guitar Amp with a Modeler?
In the early days of guitar amp modeling, most modelers did not let you separate out the preamp and power amp emulation from the speaker cabinet... Read more »
Dec 5, 2016, 7:22 PM
Gotta Gig? Bring Backups!
Yes, backing up your computer data is vital. But this article is about another kind of backup: redundant gear, so that if something goes wrong,... Read more »
Dec 2, 2016, 8:50 AM
EQ Individual Tracks for the Mix, Then Solo to Fix
How many times have you EQ’d a track so that it sounds perfect when soloed, but when you play that track in the context of your mix it doesn’t... Read more »
Dec 1, 2016, 7:50 PM
Do I Need a Keyboard Amp or Should I Plug my Keyboard into the PA?
Here’s a fun fact: most keyboard amps are full-range, flat-response (FRFR) speakers powered by a clean solid-state amp. And most PA systems... Read more »
Nov 30, 2016, 7:19 PM
Avid Releases Pro Tools 12.6.1
Avid has updated Pro Tools to version 12.6.1. In addition to numerous bug fixes, the new update includes the following enhancements: Pro Tools... Read more »
Nov 29, 2016, 5:03 PM
Softube Introduces DAW Control with Console 1
Softube recently updated Console 1 software to 2.3.90, introducing direct DAW control of Presonus Studio One and Cakewalk SONAR. The specific... Read more »
Nov 28, 2016, 6:49 PM
Antelope Audio and macOS Sierra 10.12 Compatibility
Antelope Audio has released the following statement regarding compatibility of their interfaces and the latest Apple macOS Sierra 10.12:... Read more »