How to replicate your favorite bands guitar tone

Whether you intend to emulate a reference from yourself or a client, you seek a starting point, or you are crafting a cover and aim for an audio/tone match as close as possible, or simply for practice, replicating guitar tones serves as an effective means to hone your tone-shaping skills. Consequently, let us delve into […]
Can You Reliably Use Plugins Live?

Ah yes, a tale as old as time…, digital or analog (ok maybe not THAT old) Tube amps or modelers? We’ll dive into what you need for both cases and what you should consider before making this decision, but most importantly: What works best for you! Maybe you don’t need amp modelers and fancy stuff, […]
The Truth About Tubes, Amps & Guitar Tone

Let’s be honest: You don’t understand tubes. Of course, I don’t mean “you” as the guitar player and musician you are, but rather everyone else; you know what I’m talking about, those guys who don’t understand how you can get a tube to sound punchy yet warm. However, you should still read this. What are […]
5 Virtual Bass Plugins To Help You Make Better Music in 2024

We know you are on the hunt to make your metal music sound more brutal. Therefore, we’ll take a look at 5 of the best virtual bass plugins for metal music. We’ll discuss their features, sound quality, and ease of use. Each one of the virtual bass plugins that we look at today offer a […]
10 Ways To Get Better Guitar Recordings

Hey you! Do you like recording guitar at home? If so, STOP whatever you’re doing and LISTEN UP! Here at Spectre Digital, we see many people making the same mistakes over and over again, and we want to make sure that your guitar recordings are up to snuff! Here’s 10 things you can do to […]