How PluginChainBuilder makes money

PluginChainBuilder.com participates in affiliate programs with Sweetwater and Plugin Boutique. When you click a product link on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

How recommendations are made

Recommendations are based on documented professional use in worship, Americana, blues, rock, and post-rock recording. Sources include manufacturer artist pages, published studio profiles, engineer interviews in trade publications (Mix Magazine, ProSoundWeb, Premier Guitar, Sound on Sound), and verified reference rigs.

The recommendations on this site are made independently of affiliate relationships. We do not accept payment for placement, do not favor products based on commission rates, and do not include products in the recommendations that we would not recommend without an affiliate relationship.

What the commission covers

Affiliate commissions help cover the cost of hosting and continued development of PluginChainBuilder. They are typically a small percentage of the sale price set by the retailer.

Products linked here

• Hardware — microphones, audio interfaces, instruments, monitors, headphones, cables, and stands link to Sweetwater.
• Plugins — software effects, instruments, and processing tools link to Plugin Boutique.
• Other — in rare cases, we link directly to the manufacturer when no retailer relationship exists or when the manufacturer is the most reliable source.

FTC compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255).