Author: craiganderton
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
10 Common Guitar Recording Mistakes
Avoid these common recording mistakes with guitar, and you tone will be much happier—and following this advice could even save a recording session.... Read More
How to Make Reverb “Bloom”
Reverb pre-delay can conflict with note attacks by adding an echo that sounds percussive. Making the reverb decay “bloom” over time can solve this problem.... Read More
How to Use Reverb with Guitar
The days when guitar reverb meant springs, and one mix control, are gone. Let’s cover some digital reverb tweaks that are particularly useful for guitar.... Read More