I had written a whole post about how I didn’t really like the direct signal from the Boss GT-8, but that was until I tried the S/PDIF digital output. It changed my mind completely. I initially bought the GT-8 because… Continue Reading
Who says old technology is irrelevant? When it comes to guitar effects, you should listen to your ears first and foremost. Today the Line 6 Pod 2.0 is about 20 years old. I recently picked one up off eBay (about… Continue Reading
Today we have technology at our fingertips that people only dreamed about in the past. So why not use it to our advantage when practising and composing? A DAW (digital audio workstations) is software used for multi-track recording. You can… Continue Reading
Modeling vs. profiling When entering the digital realm there are two paths to follow. There’s the amp modeling route, and the more recent (and pricier) addition is amplifier profiling made popular by the Kemper Profiling Amp. A multieffects pedal typically… Continue Reading
The time has come for me to start experimenting with various DI options for getting a great recorded tone. We all know that the simplest thing to do would be to simply place an SM57 infront of a Bogner, however… Continue Reading
The Keith Urban track “You Look Good in My Shirt” might have some truth to it. But according to Keith, it’s important that your clothes also feel comfortable. “I don’t suffer for fashion. If you don’t feel comfortable, then the… Continue Reading
Greta Van Fleet has the perfect rockstar attire, with vintage amps, old school riffs and clothes that come straight out of the 70’s. Apart from their image, Greta Van Fleet has an authentic level of musicianship with no reliance on… Continue Reading
Dave Grohl has a great style with a minimalistic approach. If you do things right, only a few clothing items are required. You will need shoulder length hair, jeans that aren’t too fitted and a black t-shirt. Dave’s look is… Continue Reading
Nobody boasts alien flair better than Joe Satriani. His mysterious sunglasses and signature guitar strap are the key elements to his trademark look. Satriani reflects on why he started to wear sunglasses. “You don’t get your eyes burnt out by… Continue Reading
According to George Harrison, The Beatles initially started dressing in suits and ties in an attempt to get more gigs and earn more money. The direction was inspired by Paul McCartney, who wanted the band to wear matching outfits in… Continue Reading
