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How can I add electric guitar to house music? Traditionally in electronic music production, one would create guitar parts for house music by recording a physical guitar or playing a sample-based instrument like a workstation keyboard. To record an actual guitar, you either need to be able to play it yourself or have a competent guitarist handy. Sample-based instruments are more convenient, but can sound artificial. Session Guitarist: Electric Neon Essentials offers something of a hybrid approach that combines meticulously recorded samples and MIDI information to create an authentic sound, making it a practical way to create guitar hooks in…
Introduction — The Secret to Huge Guitar Sounds Layered guitars are the backbone of rock, pop, metal, indie, and cinematic production. But big guitar tones don’t just “happen.” They come from a repeatable, organized workflow that keeps everything tight, in tune, and mix-ready. This 10-step process is a standard studio method used in professional sessions — simple enough for beginners, detailed enough for engineers. Quick Summary 👉 Layering guitars involves capturing a clean DI signal, recording bed tracks, choosing or overdubbing a main take, tuning, editing, doubling, organizing panning, adding more layers with different tones, and overdubbing harmonies to…
ACE Studio 2.0 is an all-in-one AI music studio for macOS and Windows, focused on AI-generated vocals, instruments, and related production tools. ACE Studio is designed around expressive AI-powered singing rather than full song generation (although that is also possible in version 2.0 with the Generative AI Kit “Inspire Me”). The core idea is that you provide MIDI and lyrics, and the software generates editable vocal performances that behave more like recorded takes than static samples. Version 2.0 expands the system with more voice models, additional languages, new AI instruments, and several workflow updates. The central part of ACE Studio…
Soundtoys has made Devil-Loc, a distortion plugin for macOS and Windows, available until December 19 as the final freebie in the company’s 12 Days of Soundtoys promotion. This is the sixth and last plugin in the giveaway, following earlier freebies like Little Plate and Little MicroShift. While Little MicroShift is still my personal favorite of the bunch, Devil-Loc is still a worthwhile tool (and a completely different kind of beast), especially if you’re into aggressive sound shaping. Devil-Loc is a character distortion and compression effect inspired by the old Shure Level-Loc hardware units that engineers famously abused on drum recordings.…
Choosing the right microphone is one of the most important steps in recording vocals. The mic you pick shapes the tone, clarity and emotion of the performance before you even touch EQ or compression. A good microphone brings out the character of a singer’s voice, while the wrong one can make vocals sound dull, harsh or muddy no matter how much you process them later. Different vocals respond better to different microphones. Some singers need a bright mic to cut through a mix; others sound best with something warmer and smoother. Your recording space also plays a big role. A…
Image Image Credit Elsa / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Stefon Diggs and Cardi B celebrate in the fourth quarter of Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2025, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B and Stefon Diggs brought wellness and joy to Boston moms through self-care. The event featured yoga, massages and facials, with Diggs calling it a day of appreciation. Cardi B’s appearance comes just weeks after giving birth, as she preps for…
Image Image Credit Screenshot of Travis Scott, Tyla and Vybz Kartel’s “PBT” music video Image Alt Screenshot of Travis Scott, Tyla and Vybz Kartel’s “PBT” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The “PBT” music video blends Afrobeats, dancehall and Hip Hop in a moody, late-night setting. The Nabil-directed visual features nighttime scenes and a party vibe, aligning with other JACKBOYS 2 releases. “PBT” marks Travis Scott and Vybz Kartel’s first collaboration, while Tyla previously worked with the Houston rapper on her “Water” remix. Travis Scott, Tyla and Vybz Kartel are showing love to all the pretty brown things in…
Image Image Credit Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images and Bennett Raglin / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt Young Thug performs during his “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends A Benefit” concert at State Farm Arena and Mariah the Scientist performs during the Power 105.1’s Power Sessions Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The proposal happened during Young Thug’s “Hometown Hero: Young Thug & Friends” benefit concert in Atlanta. Mariah the Scientist had recently expressed her desire to be married before having children. Their relationship dates back to 2021, with public hints about taking the next step. Mariah the…
Image Image Credit Warner Bros. TV / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Kai Cenat appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing Sept. 18, 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kai Cenat previously used his 2025 Streamer Awards speech to encourage creators to prioritize emotional well-being. On his birthday, he shared a deeper message about self-doubt and creative pressure via Instagram. Cenat says he is in a better place now and plans to share more of his work through a private IG page. Kai Cenat has plenty of fame and fortune, but even he struggles with self-doubt. The prolific streamer…
Image Image Credit Michael Loccisano / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt A$AP Rocky attends the 35th Gotham Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Dec. 1, 2025, in New York City Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Rocky shared the Don’t Be Dumb album cover after years of anticipation. The artwork includes personal references, like a crash dummy and pink hair rollers. Celebrities like Rihanna and Pusha T showed love for the visual, adding to the hype around the release. A$AP Rocky fans may be getting Don’t Be Dumb after all. On Tuesday (Dec. 16) night, the Harlem rapper…