Welcome to my complete guide on how to install VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins. This is specifically for guitar players looking to use virtual amps and effects for tones. If you’re like me, you’ve found yourself frustrated more than once trying to install and use plugins. Let’s face it. Technology isn’t always perfect. But don’t…
Are you a passionate metal guitarist but seem to be stuck at a certain point? Whether you’re an intermediate or advanced guitar player, it happens to all of us. In fact, I’ve gone through this several times throughout my music career. But the good news is I’ve found some things that will really help you…
In this post, you’re going to get absolutely everything you need to record death metal vocals! We’ll go over both hardware and software. And you’ll also get recommendations on the specific products you can use to enhance your growls and screams. Here are the contents below if you want to skip around: Hardware for Recording…
If you’ve been following me for a while (thank you, I appreciate you!), you know that I’ve been using Positive Grid’s plugins for a while. In fact, I’ve recorded 3 albums with their virtual amps and effects. So it’s no surprise that I jumped on the latest BIAS FX 2. And as you would expect,…
Virtual amp sims seem to keep getting better and better. In fact, there are almost too many choices now! That said, whenever you hear about a new virtual amp sim coming out, you’re like, ‘Bleh, okay, another virtual amp…yippie! So what!’ That’s kind of how I felt when I heard about the new Archetype Nolly…
We all know how to change strings for the most part. But whenever you throw in something new, like Gotoh locking tuners, it kind of throws you back. That’s okay because you and I are going to learn how to change strings with Gotoh locking tuners. But it doesn’t stop there. We’re going to change…
Whether you’re brand new or coming back after a break, this guide to metal guitar for beginners will show you the essential techniques to start playing real riffs fast. In this post (and the video below), I’m going to walk you through 6 essential metal guitar techniques that every beginner needs to know. If you’re…
Is it possible to get a brutal metal tone with amp sims? Technology has indeed come a long way but most amp sims fall short when it comes to metal (what I really mean is most of them completely suck!). There are only a small handful of amp sims that truly work for metal. And…
Are you just starting to transition from 6 to 7 string guitar? Or are you thinking about making the jump? (If you’re thinking about, just do it…and read this now, and again after you get it). There are some challenges that come with that extra string! And if you’re a beginner 7 string guitarist, you’ve…
One of the coolest things about being a modern-day metal guitarist is that you can record your own music, right from home. But if you’re new to this, or even if you’ve been dabbling a while, figuring out what gear you actually need (and what you don’t) can get overwhelming. In this guide, I’m going…