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Eventide has released CrushStation, a software distortion that optimizes the company’s H9 Harmonizer’s distortion algorithm for desktop and mobile platforms. In addition to its extensive drive controls, the plug-in comes with a sweepable ribbon expression, and several serviceable effects built in. CrushStation’s main distortion controls consist of a drive knob that ranges from subtle overdrive […]
IK Multimedia, maker of the popular Amplitube 4 plug-in, has started a daily livestream that aims to keep its community connected. The interactive sessions will be streamed on YouTube and Instagram and will feature tutorials, interviews and product giveaways. The first stream in the IK Live series, which is available to view now, gives an […]
Online musical instrument marketplace Reverb.com has released a trailer for an upcoming feature-length documentary in which makers and players chart the history of the guitar pedal. The Pedal Movie tells the story of the stompbox from its beginnings under the feet of Hendrix, built by Roger Mayer, to the huge industry that it’s become to […]
In celebration of building its 10,000th Cali76 Compact Deluxe, Origin Effects has announced limited reissues of the original full-sized Cali76-TX and TX-L compressor pedals. The two larger originals feature the same compression technology as the Cali76 Compact Deluxe, with the TX version sporting a custom-wound iron core transformer designed to subtly saturate and add extra […]
For a long time it seemed like guitarists were resisting using computers, and it’s actually quite easy to understand why. However, a new generation of guitarists are far more comfortable with software, computers and mobile devices, so there’s no excuse for anyone to be a tech hold-out any longer. Ableton Live has always versatile, and […]
Yonac has introduced Roxsyn, an iOS synth for guitars and basses. Unlike some other similar systems, this synth plug-in does not require MIDI – just plug your instrument into a lightning/USB audio interface to get started. What’s unique about Roxsyn is its original sound generation technology known as ‘Metamorphic’. Instead of relying on pitch tracking […]
Michael Beinhorn is a stalwart of 90s rock. The producer has worked with the likes of Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson and Red Hot Chili Peppers, the experiences from which still inform his work as a ‘pre-producer’ today. One of the most storied albums he produced was Hole’s Celebrity Skin – but beyond the well-publicised spats behind […]
When we spoke to Michael Beinhorn, the acclaimed producer didn’t mince his words about what he thought of contemporary pop. In his view, pop today lacks the tension and release so common in tracks from the 90s and earlier – like Soundgarden’s Fell On Black Days, which Beinhorn worked on. He tells us more about […]
Michael Beinhorn got his big break in production working with Herbie Hancock as a synth and drum programmer, co-writing the breakdance favourite Rockit. However, he’s best known for his work on 90s rock records such as Soundgarden’s Superunknown, Marilyn Manson’s Mechanical Animals and the notoriously troubled recording of Celebrity Skin by Hole. Now he’s drawing […]
Price £419 Contact Audient The Audient Sono isn’t merely a preamp, audio interface, load box or cab sim – it’s all of those at once. Designed for guitarists, this collaborative effort between Two Notes and Audient aims to become the centre of your recording rig at home. You can connect one guitar or bass, as […]