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Recording

Best compressor plugins: Tame your dynamics without hardware

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months 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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Guitar

Best reverb pedals: Give your guitar tones some space

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago

Reverb is one of the most versatile types of effects. From the subtle slap of a spring, to pleasant plate resonance, all the way to the ethereal skyscapes of shimmer...

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Best audio interfaces for beginners: Start recording on a budget

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago

It’s never been easier to make quality recordings affordably, at home. Here is a guide to the best audio interfaces for beginners.

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Guitar

Best acoustic guitar amps

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago

Whether you’re busking the street or getting adventurous in the studio here are some of the best acoustic guitar amps available today.

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Recording

Best budget hardware compressors

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months 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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Recording

Best virtual instrument plugins: A whole band in your computer

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
6 months ago

Virtual instruments are some of the most fun plugins to play with. Let’s dive in! Here are eight of our favorite virtual instrument plugins.

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Recording

Best free virtual instruments: Make music without breaking the bank

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

Looking to add to your virtual instrument collection but budget is slim? Here are some of our favorite free virtual instruments!

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Recording

Best recording studio accessories: Get more efficient in the studio

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
2 years ago

Every engineer and producer has their preferred recording studio accessories. Anything that can increase creativity, productivity, and workflow is a welcome addition to any recording setup. Depending on how you...

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PreSonus

Presonus Sphere is the music production service you didn’t know you needed

Posted byby Christian de Looper
3 years ago

Looking for an all-in-one music production suite? Presonus Sphere is absolutely worth considering.

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Guitar

Slash’s Guitar Rig: The Gear of a Guitar Hero

Posted byby Brandon Stoner
3 years ago

Few guitarists' playing and persona have stood the test of time like Slash. So let’s go over some of Slash’s guitar rig over the years.