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Latest Videos and Posts
If you're a guitarist or studio engineer searching for those extremely heavy, high-gain tones, look no further than the Nutcracker from PolyChrome DSP! From Finesse to Filthy, this amp delivers it all, with an emphasis on the brutal tones we all chase constantly.
Ever wondered what recording an audiobook is like in a home studio? In this video, I'll show you how I do it, and what I use to get it done. We will also discuss some of the logistical and practical challenges that arise while the process is ongoing.
One of the things I've been loving about taking lessons at Mcrocklin.com is just how inspiring the lessons are. My standard of a "good" lesson and teacher is: "How much does this lesson inspire me to create something new with it?" and Thomas delivers every time. Come check out the site!
There's guitar tones that you settle for, and the ones that you dream of. HyperRig Kiesel makes it effortless to get to those dream tones, and will certainly inspire great things! Another home run from the folks at PolyChrome DSP
In this video, we will take a listen to the X3, from Audio Assault. This amp sim is inspired by the Peavey XXX v2, and makes it easy to dial in those big metal tones. Whereas the JAX we reviewed is a little more rock-centric, and all around, this amp is very metal friendly. Instead of a big walkthrough, we are diving straight into sounds.
PolyChrome DSP Just released one of the most loaded, and sonically exciting guitar suites of the last few years! In this video, I'll show you everything it has to offer!

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