Publisher Description

ÊModern Guitar RigsÊ shows players how to take their sound beyond traditional tones and into the future. In this book Scott Kahn (editor in chief of Musicplayers.com) explores topics of interest to guitarists looking to build pro-level rigs whether they're playing clubs at the indie band level getting set for a major tour heading into the studio to record a new CD or just searching for ultimate tone. ÊModern Guitar RigsÊ explores advanced topics including:ÞÞÛ Rack gear: Multi-effects and dedicated signal processors switching systems foot controllers wireless systems and moreÞÛ Amp setups: Rack-mounted tube preamps and power amps stereo rigs wet/dry/wet and other configurationsÞÛ Guitar options: Piezoelectric pickups and splitting guitar signals to multiple ampsÞÛ Tools for recording tube amps: power attenuators dummy load simulators direct recording optionsÞÛ Virtual guitar rigs and modeled guitar amps in the studio and on stageÞÞEach section and chapter addresses a different set of tools while delivering rich detail supported by scores of illustrations and describing a range of popular products for the contemporary guitarist. Kahn also looks at the guitar rigs of pro players and analyzes how their rigs are wired configured and controlled.

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Shows players how to take their sound beyond traditional tones and into the future.

Author Biography

Scott Kahn is a widely respected guitar and recording technologist and professional musician. As the editor in chief of MusicPlayers.com, he evaluates and writes about the latest products being developed for professional guitar players and complex guitar rigs

Long Description

EModern Guitar RigsE shows players how to take their sound beyond traditional tones and into the future. In this book Scott Kahn (editor in chief of Musicplayers.com) explores topics of interest to guitarists looking to build pro-level rigs whether they're playing clubs at the indie band level getting set for a major tour heading into the studio to record a new CD or just searching for ultimate tone. EModern Guitar RigsE explores advanced topics including:THTHU Rack gear: Multi-effects and dedicated signal processors switching systems foot controllers wireless systems and moreTHU Amp setups: Rack-mounted tube preamps and power amps stereo rigs wet/dry/wet and other configurationsTHU Guitar options: Piezoelectric pickups and splitting guitar signals to multiple ampsTHU Tools for recording tube amps: power attenuators dummy load simulators direct recording optionsTHU Virtual guitar rigs and modeled guitar amps in the studio and on stageTHTHEach section and chapter addresses a different set of tools while delivering rich detail supported by scores of illustrations and describing a range of popular products for the contemporary guitarist. Kahn also looks at the guitar rigs of pro players and analyzes how their rigs are wired configured and controlled.

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