Modeling amps and pedals for the AIDA-X: Best practices
Getting better result when modeling amps or AIDA-X […] read more
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Neural Modeling Overview
What’s Neural Modeling? Neural modeling in the context of guitar equipment refers to the use of artificial neural networks to create digital versions of analog amplifiers and effect pedals. By training a neural network on the responses of various amplifier circuits and effect pedal designs to different input signals, it is possible to create a [...] read more
Guide: Capturing a Guitar Amplifier
This post is an extension of the Neural Modeling Guide. For more info on the whole process, please visit the general guide page. Capturing the sound of a guitar amplifier is crucial for creating an AI model that simulates its effect accurately. In this post, we will discuss the process of capturing the sound of [...] read more
Guide: AIDA-X Training with Colab
Welcome to the AIDA-X model training guide. Here’s what you need to know and do to create custom models for the AIDA-X plugin. We aim to create an AI model that can simulate the effect of a guitar amplifier or pedal using neural networks. The creation of models for AIDA-X consists of three steps: 1. [...] read more
After all, what is digital simulation, in the real world?
After all, what am I simulating? In 1989, the American sound engineer Andrew Bartta created the company Tech 21, creating the now very well known Sansamp pedal in the early 90’s, which introduced a new concept of amplifier modeling, analogically simulating the main equalization characteristics of 3 well-known brands of amplifiers, Fender, Marshall and Mesa-Boogie. [...] read more
Introduction: how important are effects for instruments like the electric guitar and electric bass? Part 2
Part 1 here Virtual FX pedals Ok, let’s move on… within the MOD ecosystem, we have access to dozens and dozens of different virtual effects pedals, with various types of applications for just about any kind of music you want to create. The time has come to start putting them in between your guitar or [...] read more
Investigating Signal Chain Optimization
Anyone working with amplified and electronic instruments has experienced signal chain issues of one kind or another. With the output of one device routed into another, characteristics of the chain can develop causing a well-known villain in the audio world to appear- noise. In its various manifestations noise can be annoying and difficult to deal [...] read more
Introduction: how important are effects for instruments like the electric guitar and electric bass? Part 1
The sound that comes out of the guitar, electric bass, or any similar electric musical instrument is the end result of many hours of study, dedication, talent, and overcoming. What makes a tone, a sound to be recognized, appreciated, and desired? Perhaps it is jargon purposely imposed by the equipment industry over decades that we [...] read more
Chromatic Spontaneity: Borrowing From Generative Music Systems
The age of automated consumer content is nigh… Technologists propose the possibility of “functional” music, fully synthesized by algorithms that have integrated the silicon combinations of tonality to a standard of perfection. A.I hiveminds crunching our audio pleasure information into infinite automatic arrangements rendered on-demand… But like most glacial inevitables, coming to grips with, and [...] read more
5 artists who are using digital effects to build a unique sonic identity
The development and evolution of digital effects in the music world have given rise to a new wave of artists who are exploring unique sounds not only in electronic music, but also finding new approaches to traditional instruments. Here at MOD Devices we work hard to develop innovative and intelligent tools that help those artists [...] read more