The TZ Audio Stellar X2 is a large capsule condenser studio microphone. In this review, I put it through its paces in 10 recording situations. Is this the best budget condenser microphone? You can support this channel by checking out my offers and discounts. Looking for a better way to distribute your music to the biggest streaming services? Get a 7% discount from Distrokid just by clicking this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker In this video, I review the TZ Audio Products Stellar X2. Often, unfairly, compared to a Neumann U67, this microphone is a large capsule condenser microphone with many applications in the studio, general recording or vlogging applications. Enjoy this Z Audio Stellar X2 Microphone Review. From the manufacturer: Most low-cost condenser microphones have a noticeable harsh and bright tone that makes them hard to sit in a mix and can sound fatiguing over time. The Stellar X2 is different in that we carefully tuned its capsule and circuit to produce a sound that is very smooth and easily sits in any mix without the tinny harshness of low-cost condenser microphones. Furthermore, our custom-made low noise transformerless JFET circuit uses high-quality components such as German capacitors and high tolerance parts. Our K67 style capsule is made from Japanese imported Mylar and is gold sputtered with our proprietary technology. The combination of these features yields a microphone with a high output signal, extremely low distortion, low self-noise, and a very balanced sound. More Product Information: https://techzoneaudioproducts.com/products/the-new-stellar-x2-large-capsule-condenser-microphone Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

Introducing Hughes And Kettner AmpMan Classic & AmpMan Modern. Two new amps that are part of the Spirit Tone Generator platform. Analog circuitry. Raw Power! You can support this channel by checking out my offers and discounts. Looking for a better way to distribute your music to the biggest streaming services? Get a 7% discount from Distrokid just by clicking this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker For more information visit Long & McQuade: AmpMan Classic: www.long-mcquade.com/223733 AmpMan Modern: www.long-mcquade.com/223748 http://hughes-and-kettner.com/ Check out my video on recording with the Grandmeister Deluxe 40: https://youtu.be/6DP0zfXgJyg From the manufacturer: Iconic electric guitar tones have been giving voice to new modes of musical expression and shaping the sound of entire genres for more than 60 years. Now Hughes & Kettner has captured those sounds in the new Spirit AmpMan Classic and AmpMan Modern. Its two distinctive personalities each embody an entire era of legendary guitar tones. At the heart of the AmpMan is the Spirit Tone Generator, a novel design developed by Hughes & Kettner to replicate tube circuits’ analog processes. This miniature masterpiece distills the essence of tube amps’ magical physics and incomparable tone into a compact, strictly analog circuit that promises unbridled playing pleasure. And with the Ultra Response power amp and the latest generation of Red Box on board, it delivers on that performance promise any time and in every situation. Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

This is one of the craziest Modulation Effects I've ever heard. Orbitron from United Plugins is a modulation plugin with some crazy but awesome features. You've gotta check this one out! You can support this channel by checking out my offers and discounts. Looking for a better way to distribute your music to the biggest streaming services? Get a 7% discount from Distrokid just by clicking this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker Check Out Episodes of Plug In Plug Out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXdLRrtu2mlq9_nHdK8a-LSp722dOgksX Check Out Hyperspace and 2 other great plugins from United Plugins: https://youtu.be/pcy0Cts7W7A From The Developer: Orbitron is a multi-FX modulation plugin. It can be used to breathe life into your instruments with subtle organic variations, fatten up your synth sounds with rich evolving unisons or create out of this world rhythmical spinning resonances for complete creative chaos. Say goodbye to boring and lifeless sounds and inject some movement into your music. Each of the 4 FX sections can be set to one of 12 modes, including choruses, flangers, phaser, special filters and more. You can use 4 completely different modes and blend between them to create a hybrid, or use 4 of the same and create subtle differences in each section to make super-rich modulations. Check Out Orbitron: https://unitedplugins.com/Orbitron/ Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

This is part three of a three-part series where I share my plugin chains for electric guitar. In this video, I explore plugins I use when Mixing Guitar Solos. I also compare stock plugins with my 3rd party plugins. You can support this channel by checking out my offers and discounts. Looking for a better way to distribute your music to the biggest streaming services? Get a 7% discount from Distrokid just by clicking this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker Mixing guitar solos is an art form. While tone is a personal choice, you need to know how to mix guitar solos properly if you want people to hear them. Mixing guitars is more than volume. You need to ensure you are using the best guitar mixing plugins for the job. In this video, I show you the plugins I use for lead guitar mixing, and I compare my 3rd party plugin chain with a stock plugin chain. Watch Parts 1 and 2 of this series: Plugin Chain for my Rhythm Guitars https://youtu.be/IqzXSAiLtWc Plugin Chain for Guitar Buss https://youtu.be/fSJK2DFSroc Other videos you should check out: Check out my review of God Mode from Denise Audio: https://youtu.be/dDA0IiPMWeM Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker 00:00 Intro Tease 01:24 Introduction 01:49 3rd Party Plugin Chain 03:58 Benefit of Saturation 04:58 Stock Plugin Chain 07:48 Stock vs. 3rd Party Plugins 09:12 Wrap Up 10:00 Suggested Videos Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

This is part two of a three-part series where I share my plugin chains for electric guitar. In this video, I explore the guitar buss and what plugins I use for double-tracked guitars. You can support this channel by checking out my offers and discounts. Looking for a better way to distribute your music to the biggest streaming services? Get a 7% discount from Distrokid just by clicking this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker There are many guitar layering techniques to help deliver big guitar sounds. But guitar layering tricks are not tricks. Electric guitar layering requires the right tools and approach to make them sound right. In this video, I reveal my best guitar plugins for the guitar buss. If you're mixing double-tracked guitars and are looking for some plugin inspiration, check out this video. Watch Parts 1 and 3 of this series: Plugin Chain for my Rhythm Guitars https://youtu.be/IqzXSAiLtWc Plugin Chain for a Guitar Solo https://youtu.be/O3cSBqZyEHg Other videos you should check out: Hear the final mix of this featured song: https://youtu.be/o4gyw7yCIeY Recordinf DI with the Grandmeister Deluxe 40: https://youtu.be/6DP0zfXgJyg Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker 00:00 Intro Tease 01:24 Introduction 02:00 Buss Plugin Chain 06:34 Buss Plugins Off and On Comparison 07:16 Wrap Up 08:06 Suggested Videos Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

This is part one of a three-part series where I share my plugin chains for electric guitar. In this video, I explore a heavy rhythm guitar and compare stock plugins with my go-to 3rd party plugin chain. You can support this channel by checking out my offers and discounts. Looking for a better way to distribute your music to the biggest streaming services? Get a 7% discount from Distrokid just by clicking this link: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker You've asked and I have delivered. In this video, I explore my best guitar mixing plugins. Guitar mixing plugins are a personal thing but used correctly can really help you shape great guitar tones in a mix. This video reveals some of my guitar mixing techniques bit is mainly designed to show you the plugins I actually use. In this guitar mixing tutorial, I also look at stock plugins vs 3rd party plugins to see if these are interchangeable. Watch Parts 2 and 3 of this series: Plugin Chain for my Guitar Buss https://youtu.be/fSJK2DFSroc Plugin Chain for a Guitar Solo https://youtu.be/O3cSBqZyEHg Other videos you should check out: Direct Recording with the Grandmeister Deluxe 40 Tube Amp: https://youtu.be/6DP0zfXgJyg Fabfilter Pro-Q 3 https://youtu.be/fZxf3BieFyE Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker Chapters: 00:00 Tease 01:26 Introduction 04:07 3rd Party Plugin Chain 11:55 Stock Plugin Chain 13:39 Compare Stock vs. 3rd Party 15:00 Wrap up 16:00 Suggested videos Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

In this video, I explore Direct Guitar Recording Techniques with an all-tube guitar amp. The Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister Deluxe 40 is the ultimate workhorse for recording guitars in a Home Studio. Support this channel by checking out my latest offers: ►► Get 7% off DistroKid if you signup through my special link → http://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker Watch part two of this video series: https://youtu.be/o4gyw7yCIeY Check Out the Audio Assault aIR Impulse Rack And Modern Masters IR Bundle: https://audio-assault.com/air.php https://audio-assault.com/modernmonsters.php The GRANDMEISTER DELUXE 40 is considered THE SMARTEST ALL-TUBE AMP THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN. It is packed with features making it the ultimate Home Studio Recording Tube Amplifier. More info: http://hughes-and-kettner.com/products/grandmeister/grandmeister-deluxe-40/ From the manufacturer: GrandMeister Deluxe 40 combines all-tube tones and smart control features in a supremely playable package! On top of its plethora of amazing sounds, every knob and switch setting on GrandMeister Deluxe 40 can be easily saved, stored and recalled at the touch of a button, and the studio-quality on-board effects settings are saved right along with the gain and EQ knob values. It’s pure tonal magic… In this video, I walk you through the process of setting up the amplifier for direct recording, share some tips to optimize your recording experience and showcase some real use examples. I combine the in amp speaker sim and a Cab IR Loader from Audio Assault using the Air Impulse Rack and Monster Madness IR pack giving me a ton of Cab Ir options to choose from. Check out the wide range of tones I was able to achieve with this one amplifier. Follow me on Social Media: Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Instagram @lonely_rocker https://www.instagram.com/lonely_rocker/ The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyrocker Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLonelyRocker Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2021 Spice DNa where applicable.

We've finally come to the end of 2020! In my final video of the year I Take you on a journey back through year in my Best Home Studio Gear 2020 Lonely Rocker Year in Review. I revisit the videos, the gear, the music and the stories that was the Lonely Rocker in 2020. Support this channel by checking out my latest offers: ►► Get 7% off DistroKid if you signup through my special link → http://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker So much happened in 2020. Things that we will NEVER forget. BUT, on the bright side, I had my busiest year yet on this channel. I featured a ton of gear, met a lot of great people and shared a bunch of ideas and stories. Some of the companies I featured this year were Fuse Audio Labs, Icon Pro Audio, Two Notes Audio Engineering, Hughes & Kettner, Revv Amplification, United Plugins, Meldaproduction, Denise Audio, Chase Bliss Audio, Line 6 and so much more! We learned more about DIY Acoustic Panels, mixed guitars, tested a bunch of plugins, learned more about DAW controllers, studied compressors, learned how to record electric guitars direct, compared lunchbox amps and just had a ton of fun. Oh yeah, and producing music in my home studio. I can never forget that. That's what it's all about. Spoiler Alert: Here are my two favourite videos of the year: https://youtu.be/1I8ccwSR5es https://youtu.be/e88GUi5IoSQ See you in 2021! Support me on Patreon to help me make more content: https://www.patreon.com/lonelyrocker Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All content is ©2020 Spice DNa where applicable.