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in Posts “Skip the DAW and hit the (virtual analog) chorus: Reason’s legendary Rack is now available as a standalone plugin!”]
in Posts “Recording overdubs for that song was one of my most challenging sessions.” Steely Dan’s lead guitarist shares insights into his experiences working with Walter Becker and Donald Fagen on their hit tracks.]
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in Posts “Creating this record was an unfortunate endeavor. The composition is quite unusual and lacks musicality: The U.S. anthem that topped the charts and launched John ‘Cougar’ Mellencamp’s career, aided by a Bowie collaborator and influenced by a Phil Collins hit.”]
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