Using Delay to Create Spring Reverb: What Is the Belton Brick?
Classic, glassy, spring reverb. It’s a snapshot into the past of guitar tone. Mental images of Telecasters through a spring reverb-equipped amplifier in the hands of Dick Dale or George Harrison dance through your mind any time you hear it. But for most players, classic spring reverb tanks just aren’t practical in the modern age. […]
The Source Audio Artifakt Makes Lo-Fi Sounds Easy to Achieve!
The humble beginnings of “lo-fi” music started in musicians’ homes in the 1950s when the spirit of DIY recording was a necessity, not a style. Moving forward into the 1990s, artists began to adapt the low-fidelity sound of DIY recording techniques into the sound of their music overall. This brought the lo-fi sound into the […]
Mixing With the UAD Capitol Chambers Reverb Plug-in
It’s not easy to find a software reverb that replicates the complex-yet-musical sound of a real, physical reverb chamber. However, Universal Audio seems to have done this quite well with their Capitol Chambers reverb plug-in. Let’s get inside UAD’s Capitol Chambers and hear it in action! A Classic Verb If you’re going to emulate the […]
Gear Wire: Live With The Allen & Heath SQ-5!
In this sixth episode, our hosts welcome Francisco, aka “Paco”, from the zZounds crew! Watch as they discuss the Allen & Heath SQ-5 digital mixer, and hear how Francisco has used it in a variety of live situations. Aug 21, 2024Myles
Gear Wire: PRS Has Entered the Chat!
In this fifth episode, our hosts welcome Alex Chadwick from Paul Reed Smith! Watch as they test-drive a few new PRS releases: the workhorse SE NF3 guitar and the all-tube DGT 15 amp. Alex shares the stories behind these amazing pieces of gear, offers some audio samples, and even ends the interview jamming with Justin. […]
Video: Paint Your Masterpiece with Moog’s Muse
Meet the Moog Muse, an eight-voice bi-timbral polyphonic analog synthesizer that bridges Moog’s rich legacy with modern innovation. As the fourth polysynth from Moog, Muse represents over five years of dedication and passion. It’s designed to be rugged for the stage and versatile as the heart of any studio. In our exclusive video, we delve […]
The Keeley Monterey Workstation: A World of Vintage Vibes in One Box!
In 1967, Jimi Hendrix performed at the Monterey Pop Festival, where he created one of the defining moments of rock ‘n’ roll history by setting his hand-painted 1965 Strat ablaze. Fast forward to 2019, when Fender commemorated this legendary moment and the guitar itself by releasing the limited edition Monterey Strat which featured a recreation […]
Video: Get Lost In Moog’s Labyrinth
Lose yourself in a maze of melodies with Moog’s Labyrinth, a semi-modular synthesizer designed to create infinite sonic sequences and unexpected percussive rhythms. This “parallel generative” synth offers endless possibilities for musical exploration. Join us in our video as we dive into the unique features and capabilities of the Labyrinth, and discover the full potential […]
Gear Wire: Jamming With Tom Quayle, Fender Player II Series, and More
For Episode 3, we sat down with Ibanez and Laney artist Tom Quayle to discuss his signature Laney Lionheart LoudPedal before Justin joined the fusion extraordinaire for an impromptu jam session. Plus, we take a look at the Fender Player II Series of guitars and basses, respond to some YouTube comments, and more! Jul 12, […]
