Julien Baker – Indie Rock’s Reverb Queen Shimmers with HX Effects
The singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist employs pedals and live looping to sculpt sounds as adeptly as she sings and turns phrases.
Reeves Gabrels – Is Art-Rock’s Jedi Master Really a … Blues Rocker?
James Volpe Rotondi talks tone, effects, whammy bar technique, Helix, core influences and more with the former David Bowie and current Cure guitarist.
Dave Hunter: Unsung British Guitar Amps from the Golden Age of Rock
There were more than a few British companies making great guitar amplifiers during the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. We spotlight four of the most important ones.
Jeff Schroeder on the Virtues of Running Delay and Reverb Before Distortion
The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist challenges convention and shares three vibey Helix presets as we mark the two year anniversary of Model Citizens.
Barry Cleveland: How Joe Meek Turned the Recording World Upside Down
Is the mad genius behind the global hit “Telstar” and responsible for many recording “firsts” the most influential record producer and engineer ever?
Dave Hunter: Output Tube Types – Setting the Foundation of Your Tone
Learn why output tubes are an essential factor when it comes to tone, even when you’re choosing and dialing in amplifier models.