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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 →

Updated 10/22/2023 IntroductionPower-amp IR ? What’s that ?A few additional samplesLimitsExciter ?ConclusionContinue ReadingAddendum : playing with POWER AMP IRsDownload link Introduction The previous post (part 4) presented the power amplifier section of IR loaders, which are very interesting to get… Continue Reading →

IntroductionClose mikingCabs, speakers and micsA few recording position examplesHPF and LPFConclusionContinue reading 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… Continue Reading →

IntroductionSignal chain : introductionIR loader as a DAW pluginGet startedFirst attemptsFirst settingsConclusionContinue reading 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 :… Continue Reading →

IntroductionIntroduction to IRsIRs: get startedA few demosAdvantages and disadvantagesCAB vs CAB+micWhere do you find IRs ?ConclusionContinue reading Introduction Impulse Response technology (IR) has become extremely popular among the guitar players community, from beginners to accomplished professional players.This technology allows the… Continue Reading →

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 →