Recent content by BDJohnston

Some extras: Comparing the Heavy Hatchet distortion to the Purple Nightmare Preamp (pretty darn close), and hearing how the Heavy Hatchet cleans up, and if there's a sound difference whether in front of the amp (distortion mode) or in an amp's FX Loop (Preamp mode).

From classic rock to modern metal, Driftwood Amp’s Heavy Hatchet delivers a wide range of tonal qualities, and with a host of options. There are two ways of running Heavy Hatchet (and with 200 mA standard power supply), either in front of an amp or through an amp’s Send/Return (set via a toggle...

There are several videos covering the new features of BIAB 2024, as well as feature videos on how to use the program, etc. This demo includes a some of the newest styles (with my improv) that were created in BIAB, and as I cover some of the more basics behind the newest features...

The Sonicake Bass Preamp Factory is spot-on for bassists. The price is fantastic ($79.99 USD or less), and you get a lot under the aluminum chassis. There’s plenty of headroom, particularly if you engage the Drive (usually my volume never exceeds 10-o’clock), the sound is very clean and...

There are so many features behind the Pod Express that I will not cover how to access, save presets, etc., since the manual and instructional videos are available. However, I will begin with the sound quality, since that is paramount. The seven amp and seven cab models are of high-quality, since...

Sonicake released another in its Factory line, the Acoustic Preamp, designed for all acoustic instruments, and not just a six-string. The features are straight-forward, and what you come to expect, and I’ll address these aspects next. Foremost, the sound is impressive, in that it does not color...

I can't speak for any other product or review, but it's an IMPROVED UPON version due to the initial gain section. That's it. Many people want a Klon (good for them, who cares?), and if so, then this one has better response in the first quarter, while retaining the same characteristics of the...

Maybe you can spend the time researching, changing specs, etc., doing several builds trying to get it right, and then charge $10. That should help you retire. FYI... there is information in the video that shows how it's improved... I already spoke about it (and that particular feature is not...

Therein lies the issue, which should have been clear from my demo and review... JHS did one that is more true to the original. That is NOT the point of the NEOKLON, which was to provide a better sonic response on low gain (0 to 9-o'clock), something you don't get with the original. That is why...

The myth and scarcity of an original Klon has made it legend in the gear industry. I don’t get it… since it’s a particular flavor of drive, but has sold in recent times for upward of $5,000 USD… but that’s how musicians operate. Some are willing to pay $100k for a ’59 Les Paul that sold for $450...

It was involved in the mixing with Chris Thomas. Regardless, my point stands, does it not? Was mixing for those artists the same, with very different styles of music? That's the point that was made, but whatever.

Not sure if Kramer had the exact same application when mixing Hendrix as Parsons did mixing Dark Side of the Moon.

Only recently... not in the 50s or 60s... maybe not that much until the early days of Metal and Hip Hop.

DEMO/REVIEW: As professional a tool Master Plan may be, I will address this from the perspective of a music hobbyist wanting to improve overall sound production, and that’s exactly what this plug-in does, in spades. Certainly, Master Plan can make music loud, which seems to be a key aspect...

I'll be doing a review on this, but this guy's video is very complete. You can get a download for 10 days to try (I'm not affiliated with the company).