Rock, Race, and History: A Conversation with Vernon Reid
Joe Gore and the renowned guitarist discuss the racially fraught history of rock music and spotlight black guitarists that haven’t received their due.
Dan Boul: My Helix Native Lockdown Revelation
After rediscovering Helix Native, the tube amp guru upped his home recording game, then convinced industry pros of the plugin’s powers.
Scott Holiday – The Fuzz Lord Enters the Halls of Helix
The tone-savvy Rival Sons guitarist tells James Rotondi why and how he made Helix Floor the centerpiece of his live performance “B Rig.”
How Les Paul Created His Extraordinary New Sound
Barry Cleveland details the singular techniques behind the visionary guitarist and inventor’s revolutionary recordings.
Jeff Schroeder: When I Dream of Amps …
The Smashing Pumpkins and Night Dreamer guitarist shares four of his “dream” multi-channel amp and effects Helix presets.
Allan Holdsworth’s Baby – The Story of the Yamaha UD-Stomp Delay Pedal
The legendary Allan Holdsworth (1946-2017) explains how he replaced vast arrays of rack delays with the Yamaha pedal he codesigned.