What plugin can I use to replace an analog sampler, synthesizer, or instrument? Kontakt Player is the perfect replacement for any analog samplers, synths, or even real instruments. When you’re starting your studio, buying vintage keyboards, synths, and acoustic instruments like guitars and percussion instruments can run up…
You’ve probably felt the frustration of searching for the perfect backing track online. You scroll through countless options. Nothing quite matches what you need for practice. The quality varies wildly. Some tracks sound professional. Others sound like they were recorded in a basement. What if you could learn…
When guitarists talk about the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia’s serpentine lead lines often steal the spotlight. But anyone who’s spent real time with this music knows the truth: Bob Weir is one of the most innovative rhythm guitarists in rock history. His approach to the instrument redefined what…
We were fortunate to be able to make the most of In Motion at Sonic Ranch with Mario Ramirez, who is a world-class engineer. That said, parts of this record and almost all of our previous music were recorded in our houses or friends’ houses. Again, some of…
The holidays are behind us, and a fresh year stretches out ahead—full of possibility for your guitar playing. Setting New Year’s resolutions helps you stay focused on specific goals and gives you a sense of purpose. The challenge? Actually sticking to them. Studies show only about 8% of…
The Twits was a regular read for me as a child, and I remember feeling uneasy about how mean they were. I wanted to bottle that sense of unease and marry it with the inherent comedy in the script. I wanted to build a world for the Twits…
It’s super important to get a rough idea down as quickly as possible. The best decisions are made when the core idea of the track is still raw, when your instincts are leading the way, and before you’ve overheard the track or pushed it too far. With “Transatlantic…
Wrapping it all up Sensu’s approach to bass captures an intuitive spirit that defines Pure Motion. She uses Massive to bridge the space between texture and tone, leaning into its warmth to create basslines that feel alive. Every sound feels intentional, shaped to fit the emotional weight of…
If you want to start incorporating live elements into your shows, think about small things you can do to heighten and emphasize the moods you want to create while DJing. You could start by adding some of the live performance instruments from Maschine into your DJ sets to…
Beyond the meticulous sampling, what are the most significant features that you and the 10 Phantom Rooms team added to this Kontakt release to make it a tool for modern composers? Our main goal was never to emulate those synths in a sampled instrument, but rather to capture…