Recently I was lucky enough to receive a Lexan Cut Throat plectrum by Lifeblood Guitar Picks. To say this guitar pick is unique is quite the understatement. According to my own research, Lexan is a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic and has many uses—one of which is bullet-resistant windows. Another use is clearly high quality guitar plectrums. … Lifeblood Guitar Picks—Lexan Cut Throat
Category: Guitar Gear
IK Multimedia release the iRig PRO
There are a few different interfaces for the guitar and iPad. I’ve reviewed the interfaces I’m lucky enough to already own. Today IK Multimedia released what looks like the interface to beat all interfaces—the iRig PRO. … IK Multimedia release the iRig PRO
AmpliToon … My AmpliTube ‘How to’ graphic novel
I love graphic novels. I’ve always found them to be one of the greatest story telling mechanisms available to man. I also happen to love playing guitar through my iPad. I’ve found the iPad to be an incredible tool for people such as me, to improve their skillset and experiment with tone, recording, sharing and constructive criticism on a global scale. All of this got me thinking. What is surely going to be the best way of reminding myself how to use some of my favourite iOS software and possibly help others do the same?
Well, because I’m a giver, I made AmpliToon … An almost graphic novel about IK Multimedia‘s AmpliTube application for the iPad. … AmpliToon … My AmpliTube ‘How to’ graphic novel
Osiris Guitar Journal—Beta release
Anders from Osiris Guitar has released a Beta app for iOS (iPhone and iPad). The Osiris Guitar Journal is a handy little app that makes it easy for guitarists to track their practice schedule complete with graphs and statistics. What’s not to love?! … Osiris Guitar Journal—Beta release
PRS introduces the \m/ Metal pickups
Paul Reed Smith (PRS) has just introduced the all-new \m/ (Metal) pickups. Just based on branding/naming alone I want these. Seriously … Check out that little \m/ stamp on the pickup! … PRS introduces the \m/ Metal pickups
Rock Prodigy—for PC!
Rock Prodigy has been available for fans of iOS for quite some time now. Recently the guitar tuition system became available for PC users as well. I knew there was a reason I held onto my Windows machine!
So, how does the PC system work? … Rock Prodigy—for PC!
GuitarTone 2—Now with Audiobus support
When I last wrote about GuitarTone by Sonoma Wireworks, they had just released an update that allowed you to create a truly unique tone by using twin amplifier speaker/microphone combinations that generated a true stereo sound. I’d also written about my desire to be able to record the awesome GuitarTone sounds—I didn’t want to write GuitarTone tones—into either StudioTrack or FourTrack. That hasn’t happened yet, but the latest release allows you to connect GuitarTone to Audiobus.
That’ll do! … GuitarTone 2—Now with Audiobus support
AmpKit update adds stereo to more effects pedals
AmpKit by Agile Partners has been updated and it now includes even more stereo effects from their existing pedal range. The D-Delay, Echology, Ensembly, Phase ’72, Phunk Phaser and The Lone Flanger effects pedals now all include stereo awesomeness. Add this impressive new addition to the other recent updates in AmpKit and it’s easy to see how time can be lost experimenting with the multiple sound effects this amazing app offers. … AmpKit update adds stereo to more effects pedals
Rock Prodigy released for Windows (plus a Fender giveaway)
The Rock Prodigy team who brought us the awesome iOS apps Rock Prodigy, The Offspring: Rock Prodigy and Dave Mustaine: Rock Prodigy, have now released Rock Prodigy for Windows. The new system includes lessons from guitar teachers professionally trained at Musicians Institute. The lessons themselves are broken up into four courses which can be purchased individually or in one of two packages.
Right now though, you can get up to 70% off thanks to the kind folks at Fender. If that’s not enough, you can also enter a draw to win a Fender DG-8S Acoustic Pack. … Rock Prodigy released for Windows (plus a Fender giveaway)
My custom Grover Allman guitar plectrums
Today is a good day. Not just because it’s Good Friday either. It’s also the day I get to write about the awesome Grover Allman custom plectrums I ordered recently. They arrived in the mail yesterday and came with a handy sticker of the Grover Allman logo—you’ve got to love that logo with its clever reversed plectrums (look at the whitespace between the cross patterns)—and a black Grover Allman wrist band. Personally I’m a big fan of black rubber wrist bands. They don’t damage your guitar while you’re playing hard.
The plectrums themselves? Well, I think they’re awesome! … My custom Grover Allman guitar plectrums