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Ep 121 : Why You May Need a DI Box
When playing instruments that have high impedance outputs and needing long cable runs, we suffer signal loss. A DI box converts that high impedance, unbalanced signal to a low impedance, balanced signal that supports longer cable runs and provides significant noise and interference reduction. If you play live through a distant PA, acoustic amp or to a recording interface, an inexpensive DI box can be a game changing thing,
Ep 120 : A Simple Mastering Tool with Real Controls
If you are recording your own music, or for your band or your friends, you have already figured out that the mastering component is a very important process. It’s also a skill developed over time and with practice, but having a good place to start that is SIMPLE is always a benefit because you can hear what is happening, see the settings, play with them and learn by doing what each does. In this episode I talk about a great tool to get great sounding recordings quickly while learning the craft of mastering. Introducing the tc electronic Master X HD.
Ep 119 : Considerations for an Acoustic Pedal Board
Hello folks. In this episode I explore the considerations that go into defining the best acoustic pedal board for you. Have a listen and feel free to send in comments or questions. Please become a channel member and support me on Patreon.
Ep 118 : Using Channel Strip Plugins in Your DAW
The use of channel strip plugins can make getting your music recorded more efficient and more consistent. Have a listen to learn more
Ep 117 : Understanding EQ Pedals
Hi everyone! In this episode we consider the often ignored EQ pedal and I offer ideas why every serious musician can benefit from having one. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Ep 116 : Multiple Pedal Boards?
Hello all. Channel Supporter David wrote me to ask why many guitarists have more than one pedal board and what pieces are needed in addition to your choice of pedals. So that’s this episode.
Ep 115 : Simple Upgrades for your Acoustic Guitar
These simple upgrades can make a really significant improvement in the tone of your acoustic guitar. Have a listen to see how these upgrades may benefit you.
Ep 114 : More Talk on Pickups
In this episode, we go a bit farther into the world of pickups. Please consider supporting the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Ep 113 : Understanding Passive and Active Pickups
In this episode, I go through how a pickup works, the components therein and how passive and active pickups differ. I hope that you find the episode worth your time. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Ep 112 : Getting Young People Playing and Keeping Them Engaged
Hello! In this episode, I welcome young musician Will Bertram as we talk about getting younger people into playing guitar and bass and Will shares his thoughts on keeping these people engaged.
Ep 111 : Sample Rate, Bit Depth and Bit Rate
In this episode, I explain what each of these phrases mean, what they do and why they matter, especially if you are recording your own music.
Ep 110 : Resonator Guitars
In this episode, I provide an introduction to the idea of resonator guitars. I apologize in advance for the shaky short intro, but we all have those kinds of days. For those who care, the slide is ceramic, the strings are Curt Mangan resonator strings and the guitar is an old Epiphone, all of which proved to be better than me this day. I hope that you enjoy the episode.
Ep 109 : A Visit to Birdland
Hey listeners. In this episode we visit Birdland, the home I name for one of my favourite guitars and favourite basses. Please listen in to hear what I am talking about
Ep 108 : Floorboard Amps
Hey folks! This time I am joined by professional musician Shane Sukhu to talk about the idea of backpackable floorboard style amps and preamps. We’ll speak in depth about the Blackstar AMPED 3 and the TECH21NYC Ritchie Kotzen FlyRig 5 v2.
Ep 107 : My Favourite S Shaped Object
When you hear the phrase “S Shaped Object” in the context of guitars, it’s natural to think of guitars that look like Fender’s venerable Stratocaster. But what if you want everything that the Stratocaster SHOULD be? Listen in for my answer.
Ep 106 : TC 2290 Plugin and Controller
In this episode, I look at using plugins in the studio and live and the real world benefits of a hardware controller for a plugin, with emphasis on the TC 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay.
Ep 105 : Can You Hear a Difference?
There is always web and YouTube chatter about real amps and cabinets vs amplifier and cabinet simulations. When it comes to really good amp and cabinet sims, can you hear a difference? They may be different, but the majority cannot tell which is which. In this episode, I talk about why the concern in actually irrelevant in the real world.
Ep 104 : Impulse Response Pedals
Today’s IR pedals are incredibly powerful and great sounding devices. In this episode, I explain what they are, how they do what they do and offer reasons why you might need one.
Ep 103 : Prognostications for 2024
Hi listeners. Find in this episode my predictions for 2024. Some are rather dark, but there are opportunities for growth and money savings for all of us.
Ep 102 : My Faves from 2023
Hey folks, in this recap episode for the year end, I talk about some of the great successes in gear and tools that I discovered in the last twelve months.