

Sometimes, you can get some pretty great guitar tones, for whatever purposes, by using some great amplifier simulation plugins.

Even EDM musicians resort to using Amp Simlator VSTs, actual distortion pedals or guitar-related gear.īut if we’re talking about music production, mixing, and working in any DAW, it’s definitely easier and way more practical to rely on plugins. Of course, the first association is often the guitar-oriented music, but great-sounding distortion can be found even in electronic music. Luckily for us today, achieving distortion is not that hard, and there are plenty of safe and affordable ways of doing it. This effect was popularized back in the old days by blues and rock ‘n’ roll guitar players, who sometimes even damaged their equipment to get this tone. Whatever musical direction you’re taking, there’s a high chance you’ll be using at least some distortion.

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