Music

Ampkit 1.3

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AmpKit is the ultimate guitar amps, effects and recording app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, now with iPad Retina display graphics and an even greater selection of gear in the Gear Store, including the first full-featured, modern bass amp … Continued

Les Paul’s guitars up for auction

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Julien’s Auctions is proud to present Property From The Estate of Les Paul. Les Paul not only revolutionized the sound of the electric guitar, but also the technology behind modern day sound recording.

Incredible.

TH2 guitar amp software

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Imagine you have a tool to express your talent with the best tone ever. Imagine people listening to your guitar tracks and saying “wow! how did you get that killer tone?!” Imagine you have more than 160 models including Randall, … Continued

Guitar Rig 5.1

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This update provides the following new features, fixes and improvements:Mid/Side Splitter: Split the signal into mid and side channels for a whole new approach to stereo processing.Global Sidechain: This global component applies sidechaining to the whole signal chain. Essential for frequency-specific compression and more.Favorites Tab: Fast access to the components you use most. This new tab automatically groups the components and presets you use regularly.New Demo Mode: Just drag the effect you want to try into your rack and take it for a spin. No re-starting, no need to change modes.

Guitar Rig is one my favorites.

Mastered for iTunes: It’s about quality music for the customer

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I’ve been listening to quite a few new tracks from iTunes under Apple’s new “Mastered for iTunes” program. This is something Apple voluntarily started to help improve the audio quality of the music we download from iTunes. From my perspective, it’s great, but Apple has received some self-indulgent criticism in some circles. […]

Fender upgrades the American Standard series

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Fender’s acclaimed American Standard series guitars and basses have been upgraded for 2012, resulting in the latest iterations of the company’s four archetypal instruments—the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars. They’re the same great best-selling go-to instruments they’ve always been, and now feature Fender Custom Shop pickups, as well as other distinctive new design touches.

I’d take a Strat.

Using Universal Audio’s Console app

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In this in-depth video, Apollo Product Manager, Lev Perrey, explains the three main sections and all features found within the Apollo High-Resolution Interface’s companion Console Application. Topics covered include the Input, Aux, and Monitor Sections — as well as inserting/removing plug-ins, resizing the window, setting up dedicated headphone mixes, and more.

I can’t wait to start using this.

Drum Werks XXI Reggae

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The goal with this reggae collection was to capture the essence of the reggae drummers of the 70’s who set the standard for the elusive reggae feel and styles. Add this to more contemporary artists and groove derivations and you get a truly unique collection of live acoustic reggae drum loops.

My favorite company for real drum loops.

Heavy Metal bands worldwide

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A graphic of heavy metal bands per 100,000 people. I don’t know if it’s accurate, but it shows where the beard can travel.

Godsmack drum battle

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I have this on Godsmack’s Changes DVD and love it. Sully Erna and Shannon Larkin and so incredibly talented.

Reverb explained

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Reverb is perhaps the most misunderstood/misused effect in the mixer’s toolbox today. In this timeless series, DAW superman Eli Krantzberg reveals everything you need to know about this mysterious effect and how to apply it to the most popular instruments … Continued

Capo adds mastering-quality audio slowing engine

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Integrated a new mastering-quality audio slowing engine that significantly improves the clarity of slowed down music; fixed a bug that affected chord entries when a tranposing capo was set up in the note settings.

The new audio engine is amazing. IF you play guitar and haven’t tried Capo, you’re missing out.

Rock Hard Funk II drum loops

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With 400 live acoustic grooves to inspire any songwriter looking for a strong rhythmic foundation, this collection takes the atttiude of rock and pop and infuses it with the groove-centric vibe of funk.

Beta Monkey makes the best drum loops in the business. These are real drums, recorded in a studio with a drummer.

Jason Schweitzer on mixing Snoop Dogg with Universal Audio

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Here’s what Schweitzer had to say about developing artful ears, and channeling years of experience as a performing musician into every mix he does. Of course, he also waxes on the utility and power of his Universal Audio signal chain, and other secrets to his success.

There is nothing like hearing directly from the pros about how they do it.

BFD Eco 1.5

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An update to FXpansion’s drum sampler. The new version adds native 64-bit support for Windows 7 and Mac OSX, as well as a new kit and bonus kit-pieces from the BFD2 library recorded at London’s Air Studios (2 full kick/tom/snare sets, 2 crashes, 2 rides and a hihat).

Pro Tools SE Jump Start

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Russ starts at the beginning with opening and saving a session, then goes into recording and editing audio, using virtual instruments, built-in effects and exporting your masterpiece for CD and the internet.

I really like the Pro Tools videos at Groove3. This video is a great place to start your Pro Tools training.

Using Gobbler

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Gobbler transfers files extraordinarily fast from one account to another, and is geared towards musicians. If you decide that you can’t live without it, you want all your stuff backed up to your Gobbler account, and you need to send out even more projects at lightning speed, starting at $8 a month it’s still a steal! And, it also works really well with SoundCloud.

I’ve had a Gobbler account for some time now, but haven’t really used it a lot. However, the more I share files, the more I’ll be using it.