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IK Multimedia AXE I/O Solo Demo - PG Gear Spotlight

The digital-recording outfit's latest features a Rupert Neve-designed preamp, a Z-Tone impedance-adapting circuit for transforming your guitar's voice from single-coil-like to humbucker-esque (or vice versa), and Amp Out jack, and a host of free software, including AmpliTube 4 Deluxe.


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These inexpensive little boxes aren't just for bassists. Invest in one and it'll open your studio to a universe of tonal possibilitiesā€”and likely save you a lot of time and headaches.

The DI boxā€”aka direct input, direct injection, or just plain DIā€”isn't something guitarists usually think about or have in our arsenal of pedals. If you're like me, DI boxes are easily dismissed as ā€œthat box bass players plug into before going to their amps." But this month, we're going to borrow from our low-ended brothers and sisters and learn about the DI box and how we can take advantage of it for some creative possibilities.

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