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Review : Izotope Neutron 4
Mixing your own recordings is a skill that is built over time. Sometimes it can get confusing because of the massive scope and breadth of plugins for the process. Let’s take a look at Neutron 4 from Izotope as an excellent mixing tool that grows with you.
Review : Neural DSP Tone King Imperial Mark II plugin
Hey folks. I want to share with you my experiences with a plugin that I had never tried that absolutely blew me away.
Review : Blackstar St. James EL34
Join me for a deep dive review of the new Blackstar St. James amplifier. My evaluation unit is the 50 watt EL34 with a single 1x12 Celestion Zephyr speaker. I am quite impressed so read on to learn more
Amplifier Alternatives for Bassists
Hey folks, welcome back to That Guitar Lover. This time I want to talk about amplifier alternatives for bass players. All you guitarists, stick with us, because what is shared here can apply equally well to guitar players, although the devices will vary a bit.
Balanced vs Unbalanced Lines - What’s the Difference?
Understanding the difference between unbalanced and balanced circuits can be beneficial to musicians and critical to audio engineers
A Great Microphone for Recording Acoustic Instruments
This time I would like to recommend a superb microphone for recording acoustic guitars.
Direct Recording with the Quad Cortex
This time around I want to explore recording directly to your computer using a Neural Quad Cortex into your interface
Aston Origin Microphone | Presonus Studio One
The Aston Origin is a superb condenser microphone, one of the best that I have found in its price range.
The Best Acoustic 12 String That I Have Ever Played
If you like the sound of a great acoustic 12 string, I have found what you are looking for. If you don’t like the sound of an acoustic 12 string, go try one of these and it might change your mind.
Diving In to Recording Interfaces
The recording interface is a key element in successful self-recording and music production. Let’s talk about this aspect of the process
Equipping Your Home Studio
Getting started recording at home, or improving your home studio does not have to be difficult or crazy expensive. Join me to find best practices.
Tech21 Acoustic Fly Rig
Playing your acoustic guitar live with amplification or recording in the studio does not have to be super expensive, nor should it involve carting around a bunch of kit. Read on to learn how the TECH21 Acoustic Fly Rig might be precisely what is missing from your set up
Review : Fender Tone Master Super Reverb Amp
This time around I review the recently released Fender Tone Master Super Reverb
The Best Acoustic Pickup
The right pickup can make or break your gig or recorded acoustic sound. Save time, money and embarrassment and just put in a K&K Pure Mini
Going Wet / Dry
Let’s talk about going wet dry using two amps and an ABY box and then move on to Wet Dry Wet
Recording At Home
You’re working hard on your skills. Recording them is a great way to track your progress. And also a good way to learn to overdub