Avoid Frustration with Program Changes and Amp Sims

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 by craiganderton

Program changes are a convenient way to call up different amp sim settings—at least in theory. Let’s find out if reality actually matches the theory.... Read More

Transient Tamer DIY Project

Posted on May 17, 2020May 17, 2020 by craiganderton

Improve your guitar sound when feeding digital effects—this project costs under $2 in parts, and is small enough to fit inside a guitar or 1/4” plug. ... Read More

How to Lower Computer Latency

Posted on November 21, 2019March 30, 2020 by craiganderton

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

Guitar Amps: Combining Virtual and Physical

Posted on August 26, 2019March 27, 2020 by craiganderton

No law says you have to use only virtual amps or physical amps; you can get the best of both worlds by mixing and matching these two technologies. ... Read More

How to Optimize Guitar Track Levels for Amp Sims

Posted on August 10, 2019March 9, 2020 by craiganderton

Amp sims are critically dependent on input levels—especially with distortion-oriented presets. Find out how to give your sims the levels they want to see.... Read More

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