AfterAudio

As musicians and content creators, we rely heavily on software to capture ideas, shape tones, record performances, and build content. Over time, I’ve built a workflow around a mix of open-source software and free/paid tools.

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If you’ve ever tried to make a single mono guitar track sound huge in a live mix or DAW session, you’ve probably run into double-tracking processors. Static delays and simple choruses usually end up sounding comb-filtered or hollow. To solve…

The newly released TONE3000 plugin brings open-source Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) profiles to a standalone app and DAW plugin (AU/VST3). With dual-chain stereo routing, built-in EQ, noise gate, tuner, and seamless integration with the TONE3000 tone library, it makes tone…

How a Late-Night Jam Session Unraveled Music Industry Licensing

It started the way a lot of spontaneous musical ideas do. I was hanging out with a friend, listening to music, when we started harmonizing along to one of our favorite…

If you follow my content on YouTube or read my posts here on AfterAudio, you know I pay close attention to guitar tone, workflow, and processing technology. Modern digital modeling and neural profiling have reached a point where digital setups…

If you are an independent musician, songwriter, or producer, your most valuable asset is your intellectual property. The laws that protect your songs, masters, and royalties are overseen by the U.S. Copyright Office.

Right now, a major piece of legislation…

If you have been following my channel, you know I have a long history with Reason. I started using it back when Reason and Record were two separate programs that you had to sync together manually. It has always been…

The Truth About Early PC Recording

My entry into digital recording started on a high note. I picked up a simple two-channel interface: the M-Audio Audiophile 2496. This PCI card was a staple of the era, featuring gold-plated RCA connectors…

I recently looked back at my approach to songwriting over the years and realized how much the medium defines the process. My journey began with the cassette 4-track. It was revolutionary that a relatively affordable device allowed musicians to…

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It is a technical standard and communication protocol that allows electronic musical instruments, computers, and other hardware to connect, communicate, and share data, such as note, pitch, velocity, and control signals.

What is…