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Recording

Supercharge Your DAW with These 14 Amp Plugins

Nashville producer James Cody examines plugins from IK Multimedia, Native Instruments, Line 6, Waves, Neural DSP, STL Tones, Positive Grid, and Universal Audio that can help you take your guitar-recording to pro levels.

5 Guitar-Friendly Interfaces for Under $200
The Good Stuff

5 Guitar-Friendly Interfaces for Under $200

These easy-plug-and-play boxes from Focusrite, PreSonus, IK Multimedia, TASCAM, and Audient offer a lot of recording power—and a variety of options—at affordable prices.

Ron Gallo Songwriter
Guitarists

Pop Songwriter Ron Gallo’s Stream-of-Consciousness Anxieties

With his latest release, FOREGROUND MUSIC, the singer-songwriter muses through his stress, anxiety, and sociopolitical unrest to reflect back to listeners their own human experience.

Trips Down Automation Lane
Recording Dojo

Trips Down Automation Lane

Here’s a lesson in how to apply automation settings to various parameters in your mixes.

How to Record Like the Beatles
Recording Dojo

How to Record Like the Beatles

If you’ve ever wanted to make your mixes sound more like the Fab Four’s, you can use this guide to do just that.

Getting the Most Out of DAWs, with Templates
Recording Dojo

Getting the Most Out of DAWs, with Templates

Using templates when recording makes a big difference in streamlining your workflow, and will leave you more time to get creative.

Using Effects Pedals to Enhance Your Tracks
Recording Dojo

Using Effects Pedals to Enhance Your Tracks

Your favorite stomps are real-time, tactile sound processors. Plug them in and expand your DAW’s options.

A Guide to Essential Effects Plugins for Your Home Studio
Recording Tips

A Guide to Essential Effects Plugins for Your Home Studio

Looking to multiply your DAW’s effects options? Here are 14 possibilities to consider for coloring and expanding the spectrum of your recordings.

Should You Add a Laptop to Your Live Rig!?
Gigging Advice

Should You Add a Laptop to Your Live Rig!?

Modern stomps offer more sounds than ever before, but a laptop can help you delve into an even deeper world of live sonic manipulation. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

How to Use Multiple Reverb Buses to Create Multi-Dimensional Recordings
Recording Dojo

How to Use Multiple Reverb Buses to Create Multi-Dimensional Recordings

A reverb tip from the playbook of legendary engineer Al Schmitt.