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Explore the exact amp, pedal, and UAD plug-in settings for blistering blues tones. In this UAFX Tone Swipe, you’ll learn how to dial in the tone found on Robben Ford’s legendary title track to his 1988 album, Talk to your Daughter — including amp settings, effects, and mixing tools.* For over four decades, Ford has relied on his Dumble ODS amp. To that end, this Tone Swipe uses the UAFX Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp emulator for both rhythm and lead tones here. Also, to truly cop this tone, a humbucker-equipped guitar will get you the closest. Other pedals used…
For every DJ, beat matching is one of the most important skills to master. It is the technique of syncing two tracks so their tempos and rhythms align, creating a smooth transition that keeps the energy flowing on the dancefloor. While modern DJ software and controllers often include sync functions, developing the ability to beat match by ear is essential if you want to build confidence and stand out as a performer. At first, beat matching can feel intimidating. Matching two tracks with precision takes patience, practice, and a good understanding of tempo and phrasing. The good news is that…
Clashing instruments muddy a mix. Use subtractive EQ, dynamic EQ, and smart panning to clean it up and make each element shine. Learn what frequencies to trim, how resonance works, and how panning builds clarity. Equalizer Types: What Kind of EQ Are You Using in Your DAW? 🎛️ Step 1: Subtractive vs Additive EQ – Start with Subtracting Subtractive EQ cuts problem frequencies to clear space in your mix. Less is often more. Use a high-pass filter (HPF) to gently roll off deep rumble—especially below 20–40 Hz. Focus on cutting between 150–350 Hz…
DeepSoundLab has released LittleFuzzE, a fuzz pedal emulation plugin for macOS and Windows, available as a free download with optional paid upgrades. LittleFuzzE is a modern take on a classic square fuzz pedal, designed for guitarists, synth players, and sound designers. It delivers a hardware-like response and tone with high modeling accuracy and controlled CPU usage. You get a minimal control layout, as expected from a guitar pedal plugin. You can adjust the Input and Output gain, Sustain, Tone, Volume, and Oversampling. All of this is included in the free version, with no noise bursts, time limits, or other annoying…
Learn how FOH Ken “Pooch” Van Druten gets studio clarity in stadiums with UAD plug-ins over Dante. Ken “Pooch” Van Druten’s career spans more than three decades and a who’s who of live music — from Kiss and Whitney Houston to Linkin Park, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and now Iron Maiden. Known for his balance of technical precision and musicality, Pooch has made a career out of turning massive concerts into album-quality listening experiences. “I’ve spent my life chasing how to make live shows feel like records,” he says. “Now Apollo x16D gives me a way to finally bring the UAD…
Image Image Credit FRAZER HARRISON / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt US rapper Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, testifies during Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky’s, felony assault trial at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles, California on January 29, 2025. 36-year-old A$AP Rocky, who has two children with singer Rihanna, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm during confrontations with Terell Ephron on November 6, 2021. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A$AP Relli is weighing legal action after a failed criminal case, including a defamation claim against A$AP Rocky. A judge warned…
Image Image Credit Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff via Getty Images and MICHAEL TRAN / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ice Spice at Highest 2 Lowest premiere and Taylor Swift arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Taylor Swift once told Ice Spice that as long as she keeps making music, everything will be fine. The advice continues to guide Ice Spice through moments of doubt and creative blocks. Their relationship has deepened since “Karma (Remix),” with public support and joint performances cementing the bond. Ice Spice values every bit of wisdom she’s received…
Image Image Credit Matt Winkelmeyer / Staff via Getty Images and Arnold Turner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Lizzo at 2025 ESSENCE Festival and BigXthaPlug at BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: A viral dance video of Lizzo and BigXthaPlug has fans buzzing about a potential collaboration. BigXthaPlug’s latest album featured country artists, showcasing his country-trap crossover. Lizzo’s recent mixtape and deluxe edition signaled a bold new chapter in her musical evolution. There might be another Texas anthem brewing. On Wednesday (Sept. 10), Lizzo and BigXthaPlug sent fans into a frenzy after posting a clip…
Image Image Credit Kevin Mazur / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Cardi B at the 2023 MTV VMAs Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B is launching a fan-first promo tour tied to her new album AM I THE DRAMA? starting Sept. 19. Fans must buy a CD or vinyl from the hosting store to attend the in-person events. The tour includes stops in Long Island, Atlanta, Houston, and Long Beach, with more dates expected. Desperate times call for desperate measures. On Tuesday (Sept. 9) night, Cardi B revealed that she’s going on a meet-and-greet tour after joking that…
Discover the legacy of analog craftsmanship in Santa Cruz, California.Nestled inside UA headquarters, the Universal Audio Custom Shop continues a 25-year tradition of hand-built analog excellence — crafting iconic studio gear with the same care and attention that defined Bill Putnam Sr.’s original designs from the 1960s. From classic studio hardware like the Teletronix LA-2A and 1176LN compressors, to Heritage gear like the 6176 and LA-610 MkII channel strips, to high-end UA Bock microphones, each piece that leaves the Custom Shop is built by a team of passionate engineers and technicians — one unit at a time — using a…