This week, our friend Kyle Mathias of Audio University has a new post out that takes a deep look at what saturation is, and why subtle distortion is so commonly added in the mixing process to this day.
He takes us for a tour of some of the common types Read more...
Universal Audio introduces the Volt USB audio interfaces.
Featuring best-in-class sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode, built-in 76 Compressor in the 76 models, and a suite of included audio software, these all-new USB recording interfaces bring classic studio sound to Mac, PC, iPad, and iPhone users.
The Volt’s Vintage Read more...
Long Island City’s Electro-Harmonix have long been a household name in the world of effects pedals. Their classic Big Muff distortion needs no introduction, and has spawned a bevvy of other Muff models over the years which offer various takes on its iconic sound.
The evolution of the Muff line Read more...
Distortion is cool. Few would disagree. And it can take on many forms. From subtle guitar or vocal saturation on pop songs from decades past, to the punishing guitar tones of death metal, distortion is among the most important of tools for musicians, engineers, and producers.
The use of distortion Read more...
LunaStone unleashes the Deep Metal distortion pedal.
LunaStone’s Deep Metal is a hugely scooped distortion tailored specifically for providing powerful and classic metal tones. It is equally suited for creating wall-of-sound-like heavy guitar riffs and cutting-through-and-above-the-mix solos. The low end is kept tight, while maintaining the ability to go really Read more...
