Posts with tag record-guitar

Review | Nov 20, 2014 by Toby Pitman

Never before have we been excited by the arrival of a new music cable! Find out what makes Iconic Sound's LightLead a game changer and something musicians are going to love in our review.

Tutorial | Sep 26, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

Recording guitar (or any instrument) in your home studio is great. There's less pressure than a conventional studio. But you may learn some nifty tricks in the later, as Rich Tozzoli explains.

Review | Jul 11, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Looking for an amp simulation that'll blow you away with its pristine audio quality, modelled amps and cabinets and excellent presets? Matt Vanacoro finds out if Kemper's offering does the trick.

Tutorial | Jun 13, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

When there are so many stellar software plug-in amp emulations why would you want to record guitar using a real hardware amplifier? Rich Tozzoli rips up the rule book and explains. [with audio]

News | Jun 10, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Flagship guitar and bass iOS app gets major update: Three New Expansion Packs: Vintage Effects, Acoustic Pro and Gurus Amps®, new customizable amp, new preset manager, and much more...

Review | Jun 04, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're looking for that classic American mic pre tone, the Meris 440 Microphone Preamp (for the 500 series) could be for you. Matt Vanacoro discovers it sounds better than the price suggests.

Tutorial | Apr 03, 2014 by Toby Pitman

Got a bunch of guitar pedals laying around? Need some inspiration for getting new and exciting sounds? Why not try your pedals on other stuff instead of your guitar! Toby Pitman shows you how.

Tutorial | Mar 27, 2014 by Sara Simms

Want to record your electric guitar? There's a number of ways to approach this and Sara Simms (DJ and guitarist!) takes you through all the factors that'll affect how good your recording will be.

Review | Feb 24, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

The original Apogee Jam was a breakthrough device for iOS musicians, it allowed guitarists to record cleanly and digitally into the 30-pin port. How does the newest iteration measure measure up?

News | Feb 21, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

Positive Grid's iOS BIAS amplifier simulator has come to iPhone! It was a hit in iPad form and this version has "optimized" features over its big brother.

News | Feb 02, 2014 by Rounik Sethi

The original Apogee JAM was a huge hit amongst the guitar wielding iOS music community. If anyone was going to improve a winning formula, it had to be Apogee... and here's what they've made: JAM 96k.

Tip | Jan 05, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

Rich Tozzoli returns with some practical tips on recording electric guitars using a room mic. Applying the principles behind these tips will help you capture the guitar sound you're looking for.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2013 by Sara Simms

You've got an acoustic guitar and you want to record your latest strum-song. So, what next? Sara Simms drops her decks to walk you through the basics you'll need in order to capture those strings.

Tutorial | Dec 06, 2013 by Rich Tozzoli

In a previous article, we explored Universal Audios new ENGL plug-in amps from Brainworx. After using them extensively in various sessions, here are some tips on how to get them most out of them.

News | Dec 03, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Could Positive Grid's new JamUp Plug HD be the ultra-compact iOS input device for guitar & bass you've always dreamed of? Here's what they tell us about its studio quality sound for iPad & iPhone.