IK Multimedia, the creators of the popular instrument interface iRig, has released a hardware MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It’s a standard Core MIDI device and works with a lot of apps already, most notable of course among them Garage Band for iPad (here’s a more comprehensive list, the AC-7 Core control […]
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My summer reading is not a crime novel this year, it’s a fantastic book on mixing using Reaper: ReaMix – Breaking the Barriers with Reaper. The large focus is on doing things in a methodical way, following a well-defined process. The first eye-opener for me is to do what the author calls pre-mix corrections. This […]
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On vacation without your DAW computer you can’t really work on your mixes or recorded songs. You can, however, work on songwriting. I have an acoustic guitar where I am, so I can noodle around creating new riffs. I don’t have a drumkit though. And honestly, not being a drummer I’m not sure it would […]
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The tab authoring app Progression for iPad was only available in a restricted free version when I last wrote about it. Recently the full version was released, with lots more instruments and support for opening Guitar Pro files, which you can download using an in-app browser. The price is quite reasonable at €3.99. Some basic […]
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AmpKit is my absolute favorite iPhone app. It’s a fully fledged digital amp modeler with lots of gear and recording capabilities that I’ve written about before. There’s also Amplitube for iPhone that does pretty much the same, even though AmpKit is my favorite. On a forum someone asked if there’s an Ampkit for Android, or […]
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I got Superior Drummer 2.0 for my birthday! It is ordered from the US, at a really good price ($229 including overseas shipping – crossing my fingers about customs fees). As soon as you press the order button the waiting starts, three to five business days… And here’s were Toontrack really made a good choice. […]
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I have never had any problems speaking in front of a crowd. I’ve been a teacher and held classes for paying students with high demands. I’ve done impro in front of spectators without breaking a sweat (OK, maybe a little sweat). So why is it that I get nervous playing guitar with an audience? Every […]
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This is where the magic happens: From the left and then down: Cort M520, with a Duncan Custom in bridge position. Aching to get an SD Jazz fitted into the neck position. Tuned to standard E. Ibanez V320, inherited from my late grandfather. My first guitar. Ibanez S470, tuned to drop C with 12-60 strings. […]
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The web is full of metronome sites, but most just let you set a tempo – basically what a traditional metronome would do. There’s more functionality that you could wish for though! How about an automatic speed trainer that increases the tempo according to a pattern you decide? Best Drum Trainer lets you set start […]
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My first and only guitar with a floating tremolo is my Ibanez S470BK. Changing strings on it the first time was quite intimidating, but it was really quite easy. Every string change I keep on coming back to this forum thread on Jemsite.com which is the best howto for ZR bridges: http://www.jemsite.com/forums/f21/zr-tremolo-setup-guide-picstory-tons-of-pics-zrtremolo-48897.html If I would […]
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