Guitar & Bass

Record and produce guitar and bass at home. Amp and DI techniques, mic placement, tone shaping and the gear that gets great-sounding takes.Start here: The Best Guitar Amp Sims · The Best Free Amp Sims · The Best Amp Modelers · The Best Neural DSP Plugins.

How to Get a Djent Tone (Tight, Modern Metal)

Learn how to get a djent tone at home – gate, amp sim, cab IR, EQ and double-tracking moves for…
How to EQ Electric Guitar in a Mix

Learn how to EQ electric guitar with concrete Hz and dB moves: high-pass rhythm parts, tame harshness, carve space for…
Best Reamp Boxes for Home Studios

The best reamp box converts your DI back to instrument level cleanly so you can send tracks through real amps.…
Best Guitar Amps for Recording at Home

The best guitar amp for recording balances great tone at low volume with mic-friendly voicing. Real amps and amp sims…
Best Bass Guitars for Recording (Studio Picks)

The best bass guitar for recording delivers even output, tight low end, and quiet electronics. Here are the models and…
Best Guitars for Home Recording (Studio-Ready)

The best guitar for home recording balances versatile pickups, tuning stability, and quiet electronics. Here are the models and specs…
Best Bass Amp Sim Plugins for Home Recording

The best bass amp sim picks for punchy, mix-ready bass at home, with DI-blend routing, drive tips, and concrete EQ…
Best Bass VST Plugins for Home Recording

The best bass VST picks for realistic virtual bass and amp tone at home, with programming tips, DI vs amp…
Best Reamp Plugins for Guitar & Bass at Home

The best reamp plugin picks for re-amping a clean DI at home — swap tones after the take, plus gain…
Best Cab Sim Plugins for Guitar & Bass

The best cab sim plugin picks for realistic recorded guitar and bass, plus IR loaders, mic placement tips, and concrete…