High-gain amps and guitar gear

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Using NAM : part 3

Neural Amp Modeler is a solution capable of providing us with sounds of very high level of fidelity to the captured gear : the models reproduce the frequency response of the gear, as well as its behavior in terms of… Continue Reading →

Using NAM : part 2

In Using NAM, Part 1, we explored the different types of models and presented the main software and hardware loaders currently available. In this second part, we will present the different NAM model architectures, after a brief introduction to the… Continue Reading →

Using NAM : part 1

This series of articles is aimed at those who want to get started or go further with the NAM system (Neural Amp Modeler) created by Steve Atkinson and use it in different contexts: practice, recording, live…. Different aspects will be… Continue Reading →

Installing Fluence Modern 8 on a Legator G8FP

I decided to start learning playing on a 8 strings guitar and decided to go after a headless fanned fret model, for the weight and because I have small hands. After searching for a reasonably priced guitar, I decided to… Continue Reading →

Impulse responses : part 5

Updated 10/22/2023 Introduction The previous post (part 4) presented the power amplifier section of IR loaders, which are very interesting to get a more realistic sound from your gear, especially when using preamp pedals or the FX send connection of… Continue Reading →

Impulse responses : part 3

Introduction In this third post on impulse responses, we will take a look at the main recording technique used for (metal) guitar and we will introduce a basic equalization technique based on two filters : the high-pass and the low-pass… Continue Reading →

Impulse responses : part 2

Introduction In this second post, we discuss the signal chain for using CAB impulse responses, as well as an introduction to software IR loaders. Signal chain : introduction It is the path that your guitar pickup signal will follow in… Continue Reading →

Impulse responses : part 1

Introduction Impulse Response technology (IR) has become extremely popular among the guitar players community, from beginners to accomplished professional players.This technology allows the creation of sound footprints for a given hardware (a guitar CAB and a recording mic) and to… Continue Reading →

Get started with metal guitar

So you finally decided to start playing metal guitar ! Welcome ! I think there has never been a better time than nowadays to start learning guitar : you can find affordable guitars, amps and a zillion of resources like… Continue Reading →

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