Tasty Links

I wanted pass forward some amazing resources that I've found very useful. I give you the gift of information. This is an ever-expanding resource, so check back frequently as I compile a more comprehensive list. I don't claim ownership of anything available here, I'm merely trying to pay forward some of the amazing resources that have helped me. I've tried to organize the resources:
Forums

Gearslutz: Simply put, the best pro audio forum. Whatever you need to know is in there.
Reaper: My choice DAW. Very lively community.
KVR Audio: Great resource for plugins


Pro Audio Resources
Tweakheadz: This writer definitely knows what they're talking about. Great info.
Slipperman's Guide to Recording Distorted Guitar: AMAZING! Read it.Pro Sound Web
Pro Audio Files
Pro Sound Blog: love this guy's writing


DIY Components and Custom Builds: Build your own gear!

General Guitar Gadgets: GREAT resource for guitar pedal builds, and general electronics schematics
DIY Stompboxes: more great DIY stompbox and circuitry information
Geofex: More amazing pedal info
AMZ Guitar FX Projects: Great schemata!
AMZ Guitar FX Blog:

Touring Resources
Indie on the Move: Terrific list of venues and touring resources.
Lo-Cal Music:


Guitar Sites

Ultimate-Guitar: I write articles for them. GREAT tabs! There is some great info to be found
Uber Pro Audio: Outlines gear rigs for famous musicians, mostly guitarists and bassists. Some drummers.  Fantastic resource.
GuitarGeek: They let the site gather dust and will randomly update it every 5 years. What information that's there is great though
Jamtracks: This is a great site that offers backing tracks to solo over. A great assortment of meters and styles.


Articles This is a list of articles I've found around the web that really enlighten and inform on all aspects of music. Descriptions beside each link.

Creating Realistic Drum Parts via Samples: Tips and information on making drum parts assembled with the variety of sample programs available more realistic.
Avoiding Intersample Peaks: Inter sample peaks and how they relate to master clipping in your finished mixes.
Issues with 0dBfs: A great read on how the levels of your mixes translate to different playback systems.
Black Viper: This guy is the Yoda of digital audio recording. Read every letter in his site and then commit it to life. He is a master.