Author: craiganderton
Use De-Essing to Obtain Better Amp Sim Sounds
Feeding excess treble into an amp sim can lead to a harsh tone, but de-esser processors provide a responsive, effective way to tame high frequencies.... Read More
How True Bypass for Guitar Effects Works
Is true bypass a good idea, or not? Some say it’s a cure-all, some say it’s a total scam. Let's delve into how true bypass works—and find out the truth.... Read More
10 Hot Guitar EQ Tips
Amps are fun, but they’re even more fun when you add some EQ into the mix. These ten EQ-based tips will help you take your guitar tone up a notch.... Read More
Why An Adjustable Nut Matters
Gibson’s adjustable nut was overshadowed by the automatic tuning controversy, but I find the “four-point action adjustment” a really useful feature. ... Read More
How to Solve VST Scan Problems
If your DAW is having a hard time making it through the VST scan process, here are the steps you need to isolate which plug-in is causing the problem.... Read More
How to Do Envelope-Controlled Flanging with Melodyne
This isn’t a joke—there really is an envelope-controlled flanger inside Melodyne that not only sounds great with drums, but with program material. ... Read More
Using Studio One’s Project Page with Other DAWs
Studio One’s Project Page is unique, but you can use it with other DAWs to take advantage of being able to edit songs and create a master at the same time.... Read More
The “Useful Information” Folder
DAWs add time trap image Did you ever experience some weird computer problem, and then solved it? Before you move on, put a note about the solution in a "useful info" folder. ... Read More