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Compressor Plugins – Home Recording for Guitarists: Ep. 4 – Jason Loughlin – Universal Audio Apollo

July 28, 2020

One of the most essential and fundamental tools we use in audio production is compression. On episode 4 of Home Recording for Guitarists, Jason Loughlin delves ...

Recording Acoustic Guitar – Song Production for Guitarists: Ep. 4 – Corey Congilio – Universal Audio

July 28, 2020

On Episode 4 of Song Production for Guitarists, Corey Congilio shows us the delicate process of recording acoustic guitars with a microphone using Universal Aud...

Modulation Pedals – Tone & Effects Shaping for Guitarists Ep. 03 – Jeff McErlain

July 27, 2020

On this third episode of Tone & Effects Shaping for Guitarists, Jeff McErlain shows us his favorite modulation effect pedal, the Uni-Vibe. But, more importantly...

8 Celtic Song Guitar Lessons From Tony McManus

July 27, 2020

As with any of the subtypes of folk music, becoming proficient in a particular style typically comes from mastering songs. This certainly applies to learning th...

Reverb Plugins – Home Recording for Guitarists: Ep. 3 – Jason Loughlin – Universal Audio Apollo

July 26, 2020

On Episode 3 of Home Recording for Guitarists, Jason Loughlin shows us how to use Universal Audio's reverb plugins with the UA Apollo interface. Jason covers sp...

Recording Guitars with UA LUNA & OX – Song Production for Guitarists: Ep. 3 – Corey Congilio

July 24, 2020

On Episode 3 of Song Production for Guitarists, Corey delves further into recording guitars, and how he integrates the Universal Audio OX top box into that proc...

How to Find Your Voice On The Guitar! – Motivation & Practice: Episode 3 – Rob Garland

July 23, 2020

In this episode I discuss why finding your voice on the instrument is so important. I give examples to help you do this such as working on rhythm, identifying y...

Fuzz Pedals – Tone & Effects Shaping for Guitarists Ep. 02 – Jeff McErlain

July 21, 2020

On Episode 2 of Jeff McErlain's YouTube series, Tone & Effects Shaping for Guitarists, Jeff explains the difference between germanium and silicone fuzz pedals. ...

Is G.A.S. Affecting Your Practice?! – Motivation & Practice: Episode 2 – Rob Garland

July 17, 2020

In this episode I discuss the fascination guitar players have with G.A.S (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and ask the question: Is good tone in the fingers or only i...

Recording Guitars in UA LUNA – Song Production for Guitarists, Ep. 2 – Corey Congilio

July 15, 2020

On Episode 2 of Song Production for Guitarists, Corey Congilio shows you the first steps of tracking guitars on a digital audio workstation! Using Universal Aud...

Room Plugins – Home Recording for Guitarists: Ep. 2 – Jason Loughlin – Universal Audio Apollo

July 14, 2020

On Episode 2 of Home Recording for Guitarists, Jason Loughlin shows you how he uses Universal Audio's Room plugins. Room plugins simulate the reverberation you ...

Overdrive Pedal – Tone & Effects for Guitarists: Episode 01 – Jeff McErlain

July 13, 2020

Welcome to Jeff McErlain's YouTube series, Tone & Effects for Guitarists! On this first episode, Jeff kicks things off by showcasing the best uses of overdrive ...