Welcome To GuitarHelper.net
Hi!
The idea is to help and give the guitarist information, feedback and reviews on select products for guitar-- amps, music software(i.e. recording, plugins, notation), audio gear -- for the guitar player. Gear that I think will help the guitar player.
I also teach so there is also a section for guitar lessons, videos, mp3’s, and more.
I am also available for consultations for Midi Guitar, effects, GarageBand, Logic, Mainstage and more.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with ANY questions.
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"Brian was a Gear God for me!
I was looking for the best and good value guitar I could hook up to my new Roland VG-99 guitar modeler, and I didn't want to break my bank. Brian steered me away from the less than stellar gear, and pointed me towards Godins, and then specific issues that I might face with piezo pickups, 13-pin issues, various wood finishes and how that might all play out, as well as software/firmware issues-----upgrades for the Roland, and why to look at the Godins---Freeway SA, XTSA, and the LGXT AA Maple, which I ended up getting. Brian Murphy gave me a wealth of knowledge and Web Links to help me make proper decisions on gear purchase and setups.
Brian is very generous with his time and assistance, much more than the stores in Hollywood and Santa Monica, and gratefully, without that pervasive salesman eye on my wallet which we all know too well. I highly recommend Brian.
Brian is very generous with his time and assistance, much more than the stores in Hollywood and Santa Monica, and gratefully, without that pervasive salesman eye on my wallet which we all know too well. I highly recommend Brian.
Thanks Brian!"
-Tony Kellam
Hollywood CA
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News:
Terratec stops production on Axon units! :(
You might be able to get your hands on a unit(Ax-50 or Ax100) still.
There might be some still out there in store or online.
iGuitar Workshop Launched!!!
The people at iGuitar now offer 13pin and USB upgraded service for many non-Brian Moore/iGuitar instruments. Guitars that have a standard tunomatic bridge, standard strat style bridge or trem and Standard Floyd Rose trem.
The work is done out of their custom shop and is the highest quality you can get. Using RMC or Graphtech saddles, you can plug directly into your computer and record you guitar into you recording program. With the use of the 13 pin output you gain access to software instruments, notation program and more. 13 pin info
Brian Moore Custom Shops in production!
iGuitar USB available!
Until a couple of years ago, I was a regional sales manager(sales rep) for Brian Moore Guitars. They scaled down to do more R&D on the USB guitars. Recently I got the inside scoop on Brian Moore/iGuitar. They have guitars and they are selling direct! Some Custom Shops are ready to be built, including three 7 string USB's. Left-handed Custom Shops are available. A handful of iGuitars(imports) are also in house. I have the availability list and the pricing.
Custom Shop lead time is 10-12 weeks. Four weeks on the 7 strings. iGuitars are 4-6 weeks. They are offering Graphtech Floyds with piezo and 13 pin!- plus upgrades Custom colors on iGuitars is a new upgrade option. The spraying would be done in the Custom Shop!
I would fill you in on details, help with your questions and personally refer you to sales at Brian Moore/iGuitar.
Create your dream guitar with Custom shop!
If you are interest in owning a guitar with 13 pin and USB audio, for more info.
C907F.USB Turqoise Burst
also available: Cinnamon and Moonburst
My reviews in EQ magazine:
Feb '08: Roland's Vg-99
April '08: Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3
You have been seeing laptops on stage for a while but mainly with DJs or keyboard players. It has only been in the last few years that guitar players are starting to use laptop for live situations. (Vernon Reid, John McLaughlin, Craig Anderton and others) With NI Guitar Rig, IK's amplitube, Peavey Revalver and others, the guitarist can have a big arsenal of amps and effects at a touch of a foot pedal
You will need an audio interface to get from the guitar to the computer then to the speakers. I now have a Motu 828 to use but I really do not want to lug around a rack unit. There are plenty interfaces that have same/similar specs and you could get something smaller but not as small as the Axeport Pro by CEntrance!
Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Ovation iDea Acoustic Guitar Pickup
Never lose another iDea again. The iDea Acoustic Electric guitar is the perfect practice guitar for writers and beginners. Boasting the ability to both Record and Play mp3 files, you can use this guitar to record and save musical inspiration at any moment or jam along to files saved into the guitar to aid in learning songs. Learn Songs at your own speed, iDea's built in preamp features a pitch-stable speed adjustment allowing you to slow down the mp3 files without changing the key.
As a guitarist, you know that iDea's come and go.
Retrofit your guitar with the iDea preamp/pickup and never worry about losing another inspired riff. The iDea Pickup is perfect for both writers and beginners, finally offering the ability to both Record and Play mp3 files. With this preamp installed, you can record and save musical inspiration on-the-spot or jam along to files saved into the guitar to aid in practicing licks or learning songs. Ovations iDea gives you the ability to learn songs at your own speed, thanks to a built in preamp that has a pitch-stable speed adjust function allowing change tempo of the mp3 files without changing the key.
Retrofit your guitar with the iDea preamp/pickup and never worry about losing another inspired riff. The iDea Pickup is perfect for both writers and beginners, finally offering the ability to both Record and Play mp3 files. With this preamp installed, you can record and save musical inspiration on-the-spot or jam along to files saved into the guitar to aid in practicing licks or learning songs. Ovations iDea gives you the ability to learn songs at your own speed, thanks to a built in preamp that has a pitch-stable speed adjust function allowing change tempo of the mp3 files without changing the key.
Ni's Guitar Session
Native Instruments Guitar Rig Session Audio Interface
New audio interface from NI, especially for the guitarist.
GUITAR RIG SESSION delivers powerhouse tone at a down to earth price.
The versatile GUITAR RIG 3 XE software coupled with the portable yet robust SESSION I/O audio interface is a potent combination of components – specially designed to let you easily record and process your guitar, bass and vocals.
It may be small, but the USB-powered GUITAR RIG SESSION I/O packs big, studio-quality sound, thanks to crystal-clear 24-bit/192 kHz converters. Built with a tough aluminum chassis, this go-anywhere box is built to last.
The SESSION I/O features a superb phantom-powered mic preamp, Hi-Z Instrument and Line inputs, plus level-controlled Main and Headphone outputs – giving you maximum flexibility in virtually any recording situation.
Comprehensive software package with GUITAR RIG 3 XE, Steinberg Cubase® Le 4, KORE PLAYER and the KORE SOUNDPACK "POP DRUMS
Nice little package!
List price: $249 / 229 €
Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.5, G4 1.4 GHz oder Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM
PC:Pentium III oder Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
USB 2.0 interface, DVD drive
GUITAR RIG SESSION delivers powerhouse tone at a down to earth price.
The versatile GUITAR RIG 3 XE software coupled with the portable yet robust SESSION I/O audio interface is a potent combination of components – specially designed to let you easily record and process your guitar, bass and vocals.
It may be small, but the USB-powered GUITAR RIG SESSION I/O packs big, studio-quality sound, thanks to crystal-clear 24-bit/192 kHz converters. Built with a tough aluminum chassis, this go-anywhere box is built to last.
The SESSION I/O features a superb phantom-powered mic preamp, Hi-Z Instrument and Line inputs, plus level-controlled Main and Headphone outputs – giving you maximum flexibility in virtually any recording situation.
Comprehensive software package with GUITAR RIG 3 XE, Steinberg Cubase® Le 4, KORE PLAYER and the KORE SOUNDPACK "POP DRUMS
Nice little package!
List price: $249 / 229 €
Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.5, G4 1.4 GHz oder Intel® Core™ Duo 1.66 GHz, 512 MB RAM
PC:Pentium III oder Athlon XP 1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM
USB 2.0 interface, DVD drive
Axon AX 50 USB
Guitar to Midi Converter
Guitar to Midi Converter
Initial review here.
AXON AX 50 USB means easy operation and new connection options.
The AXON AX 50 USB offers additional options, such as a USB port with four additional virtual MIDI ports, which makes it ideal for state-of-the-art, computer-based studios. With its 32-bit RISC processor, the guitar-to-MIDI controller immediately translates the vibrations from each string that you strike or strum and sends information about the pitch, dynamics and tone duration to the connected MIDI sound generator. The MIDI sound generator brings music to life using any sound a player chooses. Simply plug in and play to transform a guitar, bass or violin into a synthesizer, an electric piano or a saxophone. Anything is possible - even the simultaneous playing of several instruments.
The AXON AX 50 USB allows to control an external instrument and up to four other software sound machines on the computer: a MIDI-OUT connector and four additional virtual MIDI ports via USB make all of this possible. TerraTec Producer also provides 128 sounds based on the renowned “KONTAKT” Player by Native Instruments for plug and play operation, and of course all the sounds are multitimbral. AXON AX 50 USB lets players divide fingerboards and strings into up to 12 play zones, making it easy to control an entire orchestra. The editor included in the package allows making changes right on the computer.
Street price is around $499
Initial review here.
Key features & specific characteristics:
Extremely fast guitar-to-MIDI controller
Patented early transient recognition system (ETR)
Software editor for PC and MAC
USB full speed connection for MIDI
Hardware MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
Four virtual MIDI ports via USB
Compatible with electric and acoustic guitars and electric basses
Support for fret, string and pick-splitting (up to 12 play area zones)
128 programmable presets
Bright 7-segment display (three characters)
Built-in tuner
Instrument output for magnetic pickup signal
The AXON AX 50 USB offers additional options, such as a USB port with four additional virtual MIDI ports, which makes it ideal for state-of-the-art, computer-based studios. With its 32-bit RISC processor, the guitar-to-MIDI controller immediately translates the vibrations from each string that you strike or strum and sends information about the pitch, dynamics and tone duration to the connected MIDI sound generator. The MIDI sound generator brings music to life using any sound a player chooses. Simply plug in and play to transform a guitar, bass or violin into a synthesizer, an electric piano or a saxophone. Anything is possible - even the simultaneous playing of several instruments.
The AXON AX 50 USB allows to control an external instrument and up to four other software sound machines on the computer: a MIDI-OUT connector and four additional virtual MIDI ports via USB make all of this possible. TerraTec Producer also provides 128 sounds based on the renowned “KONTAKT” Player by Native Instruments for plug and play operation, and of course all the sounds are multitimbral. AXON AX 50 USB lets players divide fingerboards and strings into up to 12 play zones, making it easy to control an entire orchestra. The editor included in the package allows making changes right on the computer.
Street price is around $499
Initial review here.
Key features & specific characteristics:
Extremely fast guitar-to-MIDI controller
Patented early transient recognition system (ETR)
Software editor for PC and MAC
USB full speed connection for MIDI
Hardware MIDI IN/OUT/THRU
Four virtual MIDI ports via USB
Compatible with electric and acoustic guitars and electric basses
Support for fret, string and pick-splitting (up to 12 play area zones)
128 programmable presets
Bright 7-segment display (three characters)
Built-in tuner
Instrument output for magnetic pickup signal
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