Making Programmed Drums Sound Real
Even with great-sounding VST drumkits, it can be tricky to make them sound real – here are some great tips!
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Guitar Jack 2 USB Review
Guitar Jack 2 USB is a very portable guitar and microphone audio interface from Sonoma Wireworks. It’s a sibling to their Guitar Jack 2 iOS interface, which I reviewed previously, but the USB version supports Mac and Windows computers. Since my review of the Guitar Jack 2 iOS I’ve used it extensively and I really […]
Read moreJamUp Plug HD Announced
Positive Grid are releasing a successor to their JamUp Plug – digital, affordable and with hardware gain control. Strangely no Lightning connector though.
Read moreTSE X50 v2.0 Full Stack Amp Sim in the Works
Popular amp sim TSE X50 becomes a paid product and is released in a completely new version with integrated overdrive, cab loader and guitar effects rack.
Read moreBIAS – Custom Amp Builder App for iOS
Positive Grid are releasing a custom virtual amp builder that lets you change just about everything and use the amp right away in JamUp.
Read moreOptimizing Audio Latency and CPU Use in Reaper
Audio latency can ruin your home studio and recording experience – here’s how to make it go away, with specific tips for Reaper.
Read moreBackup Strategy for Musicians
One of the worst things that can happen to you as a musician is losing your work because of computer theft or failure – here’s how to protect your files!
Read moreiRig Pro Guitar Interface Announced
The iRig PRO iPhone, iPad and Mac audio interface with guitar input, 48V phantom powered XLR input and MIDI in/out has been announced
Read moreHow to Get a Great Tone from Bass Plugins
With no bassist and no bass guitar, you can still make bass tracks for your songs using a plugin in your DAW. Learn how to apply the mixing tips in the Systematic Mixing Guide bass chapter to a bass plugin to get a great bass tone.
Read moreFocusrite Scarlett 2i4 Review
The most important piece of hardware in any home studio is the audio interface. The audio interface is the connection between the analog world and digital, and contains the preamp that brings the low signal of an electric guitar up to line level. The excellent Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 has to instrument/microphone inputs with preamps, balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs for monitors and MIDI connectors.
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