The Modern Riffer

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Getting a Super Hot Guitar Track

Getting a super hot guitar track, meaning a very high volume guitar track, is all about the signal level. Find some handy tips here.

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Getting expensive-sounding vocals from a cheap microphone

My goal is to turn this muffled sound into something crisp and defined, like what a high-end vocal microphone might sound like. Of course, I’m realistic.

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iPhone App Review: Bebot Robot Synth

A buzzy synth iPhone app with retro robot graphics. My $1.99 never stood a chance.

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The Making of “Melodius and the Soulforge”
Part 1: Summary of Experiences

The long-awaited birth of Melodious and the Soulforge, by Devin Moore.

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You (probably) won’t regret it: New vs. Used Equipment

Brand new equipment looks good, smells good and makes you more attractive. Is it worth it?

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The Making of: Melodius and the Soulforge

The unique creative process of Devin Moore, Rifflet’s most prolific contributor

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A Tribute to Les Paul

One man’s beautifully loud tribute to the legend

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Open Source Drum Machines

New to the world of home recording, I decided one of my first stops should be a software drum machine. Although there are plenty of drum machines available, Both commercial and closed source, I decided to focus on open source, frankly because I’m broke. Although I was expecting to find at least a dozen, I [...]

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