Boom-Bap Hip-Hop is considered by many to be the purest form of Hip-Hop. This is due to its direct lineage to Hip-Hop’s foundations built on manipulating vintage ‘break-beat’ recordings. The boom-bap style was originally formulated…
Author: Simon Gilbert
Bit Crusher plugins are an essential addition to any producer’s toolbox. They can transform and colour audio in a highly distinctive manner. Think of early vintage samplers with their much-covered sound. They can be pushed…
In our previous blogs, we looked at some great paid-for and free amp simulation plugins. These plugins have become invaluable tools when working with Electric Guitars as they negate the need for physical amps and…
In our previous post, we checked out 5 fantastic amp simulator plugin options. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great amp sim rockin’ in your DAW. In this post, we…
When it comes to adding character to an instrument or sound it’s hard to beat a good amp simulator plugin. But just like their physical cousins amp sims come in many different shapes and sizes,…
From time to time a piece of influential music gear will come along and create seismic shockwaves. It may birth an entire genre or change the sound and direction of an established musical style. In…
So you may have heard the term mid-side EQ banded about in regards to mixing. But what does it actually refer to? In this guide, we will be taking a trip to the mid-side, and…
While most DAWs will have their own stock sampler you don’t have to just settle on these. There are a plethora of software samplers out there, each promising to handle your samples in their own…
If you want to build up your virtual instrument army, then now’s a great time with a plethora of free options currently available. In this post we take a look at 3 great free Virtual…
For years now Country Music has had somewhat of a branding problem. Whilst it has always had a dedicated and loyal following (For years it was the highest-grossing musical genre in the U.S) it was…
