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Best EQ plugins: Sculpt your sound

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

Equalization is one of the most important types of processing. There are a lot of options when you’re looking into the best EQ plugins, even though there are a lot...

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Best pedals for metal: Give your guitar an edge

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

No matter the style metal guitarists all have one thing in common. They are serious about gear! These are some of the best pedals for metal.

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Best compressor plugins: Tame your dynamics without hardware

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

There are a lot of great free compressor plugins available. But it’s a worthwhile investment to have some paid versions in your library. It’s not always about budget either. When...

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Best budget gear for your bedroom studio: Recording for cheap

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

There are so many fantastically affordable products on the market that finding the best budget gear for a bedroom studio offers more than a few options.

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Best saturation plugins: Give your tracks some grit

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

There are few types of plugins that can take a track to the next level like saturation. It’s a versatile effect that is one of the best ways to spice...

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Guitar

Best EQ pedals: Sculpt your sound with these great pedals

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

EQ pedals might not be glamorous, but there might not be a more versatile addition to your rig. These are some of the best EQ pedals available.

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Best 500 Series preamps: The best preamps in API’s format

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

500 series units let build out your dream signal chain without needing a console. Here are some of the best 500 series preamps.

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Best budget hardware compressors

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

Hardware compressors are just as important now as they have always been. These are the best budget hardware compressors available today.

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Best mini amp heads: Power meets portability

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

Mini amp heads are a practical way to add half stack sound to your setup while saving on space. They pack in every bit of tone, and many of the...

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Best acoustic guitar microphones: Capture that perfect tone

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
1 year ago

Looking for the best acoustic guitar microphone? A lot of people think of a small or large-diaphragm condenser as the first choice. They do a great job of capturing the...