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By Glyn on June 7, 2008
Still rockin’? I hope so! Now you’ve got your amp and effects set up, lets have a closer look at the controls found on them. Here are some tips on getting a good sound. Now remember, what might sound good to one person might ...
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By Glyn on June 18, 2008 | 2 Comments
You’ve probably guessed by the title that this is a section on Pod XT/XT Pro/XT Live model packs. I know you can get all your info on these from www.line6.com but this is more of a review (excludes the bass model pack as i do not have it). I have personally been using the Pod XT Live since it was released, and also purchased the Classic and Metal packs. I also own a Pod XT (without any mo... -
By Glyn on June 12, 2008 | 4 Comments
Yes that’s right! You can record your own tracks on your PC for free! There are lots of great products out there, both hardware and software, which are aimed specifically at music production. Whether it be sequencing software, mixers, plugins, or audio interfaces, they all do their own specific job, and they do it well (most of the time). The downside for many home musicians however, is p... -
Experimenting with and using effects can be one of the most enjoyable things about playing the electric guitar. Using them on recordings can add sparkle to your guitar tracks, and using them live can add a whole new dimension and “wow” factor to a performance. It can often become addictive to have a whole rack of effects, purely just for messing around with. Some effects don’t even have ... -
Still rockin’? I hope so! Now you’ve got your amp and effects set up, lets have a closer look at the controls found on them. Here are some tips on getting a good sound. Now remember, what might sound good to one person might not sound so good to another, so these are merely guidelines on how to go about achieving the sound you want. No matter what amp or effects unit you have. Chanc... -
By Glyn on June 7, 2008 | No Comments
Okay, so you’ve got your axe, learnt a few chords, and want to sound like your favourite artist or band (either that or you just want to annoy the neighbours). The first thing you will need is an amplifier to amplify the sound (no fun playing unplugged huh?). There are many practice amps available, in different wattages, and with different built-in features. The most basic set-up to get y...
