Top paid magnetic tape machine emulators
TopOh, the sound of tape! That "something" that so many people miss in digital recordings. Although there are plug-ins that do just that...
Harmony Basics - Part 40
LearningIn the previous article we discussed some examples for three types of cadences: seventh chord progressions based on the circle of fifths, the perfect cadence and the plagal cadence. And we also looke…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 69
LearningThis week I will show you a technique that is pretty widespread when it comes to recording electric guitar (but not only), namely: double-tracking!
Top hardware speaker simulators
TopSpeaker emulators seem to be highly in demand right now, mainly as a solution to record yourself and play live, benefiting from the sound of a tube amp. There are obviously lots of software tools to …
Harmony Basics - Part 39
LearningToday we'll go once again over what we saw in articles 34 and 36 regarding voice-leading according to cadence, exploring in detail voice movements in relation to the most common cadences.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 68
LearningToday I will show you a nifty trick derived from the previous installment which will allow you to get an quasi-stereo electric guitar sound with two mono takes.
Talking music production with renowned producer, engineer and mixer Bob Power
LearningWhether it's producing, tracking, mixing or mastering—Bob Power has done it. He's been around long enough to have seen the changeover from analog to digital, the demise of the record industry, the ri…
Harmony Basics - Part 38
LearningThe previous article allowed you to get to know chords better, discussing open and drop chords. This week we'll take a look at a case where voices evolve in parallel, with a special focus on octaves …
Review of the Baloran The River analog synthesizer
Written test35 years after the release of The Moog Source, the young French company Baloran pushes the concept to the next level. The River, much more than a polyphonic multitimbral analog synth, is made with pr…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 67
LearningIn this installment we'll see in which cases it might be useful to record your guitar amp with several mics.
Top wah-wah pedals for guitar
TopThe quest for the perfect wah-wah pedal is not an easy one. The sound varies a lot from model to model and we don't all want to attack the same frequencies. Any reviews and advice is always very much…
Top legendary folk acoustic guitars
TopWhile electric guitars have seen a decrease in sales in recent years, the acoustic guitar market seems to be as healthy as ever.
Harmony Basics - Part 37
LearningIn the previous article we briefly studied the movements of each voice within the context of voice-leading, based on the motion of the root. Today we'll focus on a particular sort of voicing: drop vo…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 66
LearningThis week we retake the recording of electric guitar with the installment you've all been waiting for: the recording itself!
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 65
LearningToday's article is somewhat special but serves to illustrate perfectly the advantages of splicing into episodes this sort of series.
Harmony Basics - Part 36
LearningIn the previous article you saw the notes that are best suited to create voicings and those which ought to be avoided. In this one we will focus our attention on voice-leading and certain rules you s…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 64
LearningSecond installment of the chapter dedicated to recording electric guitar. Today we'll discuss a small accessory that many guitar players are fond of to see how it impacts the sound and how you can ma…
Brief guide to guitar synths
LearningThe '80s revival that has taken hold of pop culture seems to not have an end. And, obviously, music hasn't escaped this phenomenon, to the benefit of one instrument: the synthesizer. A fact that make…
Harmony Basics - Part 35
LearningToday we'll continue exploring voicings... but going back to the basics! Because it's really nice to talk about open, closed, added-tone and what-not chords but if you don't know which notes you can …
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 63
LearningThis week we'll start a new construction site dedicated to recording electric guitar. This chapter will have a lot in common with that of the bass – some of you might even think that certain passages…
Harmony Basics - Part 34
LearningEver since I started this series I have striven to give you a bunch of theoretical tools that allow you to understand as well as possible the mechanisms behind Western harmony, always trying to avoid…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 62
LearningFollowing the previous article, I think it's appropriate to discuss a crucial topic when you want to take recording seriously: the knowledge of the tools at your disposal. That's why today I will sho…
The best brands of power supplies for pedals
TopEverybody knows guitar players love to collect pedals. Pedals are nice and good, yes, but they aren't much worth if you don't feed them some power. Regardless of whether you settle for a small setup …
Harmony Basics - Part 33
LearningIn the present article we'll discuss added-tone chords in more detail, but first let me finish the previous installment.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 61
LearningA series like this wouldn't be complete if it didn't have an article dedicated exclusively to the recording tool by excellence: the microphone. For a change, I'll start today with some theory and the…
