Author: craiganderton
How to Do True Tape-Type Varispeed in Cakewalk/Sonar
Despite what some people may think, you can really do true, tape-type varispeed in Cakewalk/Sonar that changes both pitch and duration simultaneously.... Read More
MIDI Guitar vs. Synth Guitar vs. Modeling Guitar
MIDI guitars, synth guitars, and modeling guitars may seem superficially similar, but they use different technologies, and produce different results.... Read More
How to Use Rack-Mount Compressors with Guitar and Bass
A recording studio’s rack-mount compressors can offer better specs, and more versatility, than stompboxes—but you need to interface guitar with them correctly.... Read More
10 Tips for Great Synth Bass
There’s something about the massive sound of a good synth bass that’s irresistible, and these ten tips will help you get an even better bass sound. ... Read More
How to Lower Computer Latency
Lower computer latencies produce less delay between playing a note and hearing it—which gives a better "feel" with amp sims and virtual instruments,... Read More
Mackie SRM-Flex Personal Column PA
Mackie’s SRM-Flex personal PA for smaller venues weighs under 30 pounds, and costs under $1,000. Let’s look at how it stacks up to the competition.... Read More
How to Do Backwards Tape Effects with DAWs
Backwards tape, which was hard to do, isn’t used much in today’s music. But with DAWs, it’s easier than ever to add that “flavor” to your productions.... Read More
EQ Techniques for Clean Guitar Sounds
Emulating clean, out-of-phase guitar sounds with EQ is difficult, but this novel technique captures much of that “mojo”—and doesn’t require much effort.... Read More