Filter Filters are simple but powerful DJ effects that let you remove or emphasize parts of a track’s sound, making it easier to blend tracks smoothly and control energy during transitions. Using them cuts out large bands of frequencies. You may have heard of a low pass or…
I’ll jam on it with no real plan, just exploring its chaotic, organic behavior, and then I record long takes of whatever comes out. After that, I run those recordings through Guitar Rig to see how far I can push them: saturating, reshaping, distorting, or softening them until…
The return of Absynth 6 marks a new chapter for one of electronic music’s most storied synthesizers. To celebrate its launch, we’ve teamed up with legendary digital artist Weirdcore – known for his surreal, glitch-heavy work with Aphex Twin, Arca, and Charli XCX – to create a series…
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…