Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today's Q&A we tackle concepts of building a smooth lead tone, talk scale lengths, tunings, genres I've listened to in my life, and more! I've linked below resources mentioned in today's video. Some free, some not.
For the first time, I'm announcing my new merch store - featuring items just launched: I'm on a guitar journey. I'm excited! The mug is my new daily coffee container, and I wear the shirt when I can. These remind me of my journey I've been on since late 2008 and give overall good vibes.
Guitar Documentary mentioned in video:
youtube.com/watch?v=eIy56jxVZ_c
===SOFTWARE LIST===
My signal chain usually starts with a gate or distortion pedal, which goes to amp, and then a cab, then delays if necessary.
DAW is Reaper (my only digital audio workstation I've used)
http://reaper.fm/
Toontrack EZMIX Guitar Gods 3 (requires EZMIX 2)
toontrack.com/product/metal-guitar-gods-3-ezmix-pack
COMPRESSION & SATURATION EZMIX PACK
(I don't own this, but looks amazing for compression options)
toontrack.com/product/compression-saturation-ezmix-pack
Toneforge™️ Misha Mansoor (w/ Horizon Devices pedal)
joeysturgistones.com/products/toneforge-misha-mansoor
Alternative Free Tube Screamer (I use this and it's great)
tseaudio.com/software/tse808
Free LePou Plugins (he has his own cab sim too)
vst4free.com/dev/258
Alternative Free Cab Sim (formerly Rosen Digital)
lancasteraudio.com/pulse
List of linked free Impulses (IRs or samples of cabs)
bedroomproducersblog.com/2010/10/01/free-sample-shootout-6-best-free-guitar-cabinet-impulse-responses
or ML Sound Lab's BEST IR IN THE WORLD
bit.ly/MLSoundLab
ZILLA cabs by GGD (if you don't want to deal with loading IRs)
getgooddrums.com/products/ggd-studio-cabs-zilla-edition
Waves Vocal (volume) Rider
waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider#achieving-perfect-vocal-levels-with-vocal-rider
Today's Q&A we tackle concepts of building a smooth lead tone, talk scale lengths, tunings, genres I've listened to in my life, and more! I've linked below resources mentioned in today's video. Some free, some not.
For the first time, I'm announcing my new merch store - featuring items just launched: I'm on a guitar journey. I'm excited! The mug is my new daily coffee container, and I wear the shirt when I can. These remind me of my journey I've been on since late 2008 and give overall good vibes.
Guitar Documentary mentioned in video:
youtube.com/watch?v=eIy56jxVZ_c
===SOFTWARE LIST===
My signal chain usually starts with a gate or distortion pedal, which goes to amp, and then a cab, then delays if necessary.
DAW is Reaper (my only digital audio workstation I've used)
http://reaper.fm/
Toontrack EZMIX Guitar Gods 3 (requires EZMIX 2)
toontrack.com/product/metal-guitar-gods-3-ezmix-pack
COMPRESSION & SATURATION EZMIX PACK
(I don't own this, but looks amazing for compression options)
toontrack.com/product/compression-saturation-ezmix-pack
Toneforge™️ Misha Mansoor (w/ Horizon Devices pedal)
joeysturgistones.com/products/toneforge-misha-mansoor
Alternative Free Tube Screamer (I use this and it's great)
tseaudio.com/software/tse808
Free LePou Plugins (he has his own cab sim too)
vst4free.com/dev/258
Alternative Free Cab Sim (formerly Rosen Digital)
lancasteraudio.com/pulse
List of linked free Impulses (IRs or samples of cabs)
bedroomproducersblog.com/2010/10/01/free-sample-shootout-6-best-free-guitar-cabinet-impulse-responses
or ML Sound Lab's BEST IR IN THE WORLD
bit.ly/MLSoundLab
ZILLA cabs by GGD (if you don't want to deal with loading IRs)
getgooddrums.com/products/ggd-studio-cabs-zilla-edition
Waves Vocal (volume) Rider
waves.com/plugins/vocal-rider#achieving-perfect-vocal-levels-with-vocal-rider
