Chris and Jody start the new year talking about guitar strings. Kick the new year off right and change those strings, but what gauge of string should you consider? How does it affect playability? Does the string type make a difference? How does this affect the sound when I’m recording? What about intonation, string height, and basic string care should you be thinking about? We cover all of this and more. Plus get our Friday Finds of the week. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
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Tuesday Tip: Using Multi-FX on Guitar Parts
Guitar players are often quite conservative when it comes to guitar tone. In this video, Chris shows how using ‘non guitar’ effects can transform a simple part into something more interesting. In this example, Step FX, included in Logic Pro X.
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Chatting With Steve Ouimette: Guitar Virtuoso, Producer, Composer, and More!
Part 2 of Chris and Jody sitting down for a chat with guitarist producer extraordinaire, Steve Ouimette. Chances are you’ve heard his handiwork in video game soundtracks or via TV shows. We go in-depth with his cover songs, composing and journey thru the music industry and some of the people he’s worked with. It’s also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.
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How To Use Distortion Right – Multiple Quick Tips
Chris and Jody talk about the ins and outs of putting distortion to use in your mix. Various ways to achieve distortion, what it is good for. What instruments to use distortion on and some really good reasons as to why using distortion can improve a sound. Plus we give out our Friday Finds for this week. It is also not unlikely that there will be some nonsense discussed.