Rick Beato At That Pedal Show! [Recording Guitar Tips, Producing & More]
Rick drops in to chew the fat on guitar tone, recording and all that good stuff
Welcome friends and thank you for joining us for this very special episode. We are delighted to welcome the incomparable Rick Beato to the show! Rick is a musician, educator, producer and well, all-round sensation on YouTube, having clocked up close to 3.5 million subscribers at the time of this video. That’s about 10 times That Pedal Show, just to put it into perspective.
Rick contacted us to say he was heading to the UK, so we jumped at the chance of inviting him to Schwangri-La for a chat.
There is sooooo much stuff we could have talked about, but we decided to centre on a general discussion around producing and recording guitar. Rick’s knowledge and insight on the subject is a treat for all of us.
Please note, Rick doesn’t play in this video. For whatever reason he didn’t feel like playing today.
And neither did Dan, so don’t get all handbag that it’s me playing and not them (Mick here, hello. Must be something I said?!).
Enjoy the video, and after that, head on over to That Pedal Show Store to see what yer can find!
Interesting bits & go-to sections
0:00 Hello, welcome & background
2:10 College professor?!
4:09 How did Rick get started in music?
7:57 Perfect pitch?
9:30 Becoming a producer
14:45 Start point for recording guitar
21:15 Stereo, mono, two amps?
23:15 Recorded sound vs room sound
26:45 Selecting gear for recording
28:35 Tracking gain tones
30:40 Volume?
31:30 Has it got easier with tech?
34:50 Tracking discipline – good enough?
36:10 Rick’s choice of pedals?
37:40 Two full stacks?!
39:15 Is old school loud R’n’R dead?
41:45 Rick listens to a few tones
50:40 Context is everything
51:25 The future for Rick Beato
Pedals & stuff in today’s episode
• Chase Bliss Audio Automatone Mkii
Australia: https://bit.ly/3gwUPo2
• Fairfield Circuitry Randy’s Revenge
Randy's Revenge
• Mythos Argo
UK & Europe: https://bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: https://bit.ly/3qt3Y4s
USA: https://bit.ly/3rNY81N
• Kingsley Juggler Mk3
http://kingsleyamplifiers.com/products/pedals/21/
• The Gigrig QMX 4
https://www.thegigrig.com/quartermaster
• TC Electronic SCF Chorus+
UK & Europe: https://bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: https://bit.ly/3A03BGa
USA: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Py0L6j
• JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk Mk1
No longer available new, though there are still a handful at That Pedal Show Store
• JAM Pedals Harmonious Monk Mk2
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Australia: http://bit.ly/414fg2h
USA: http://bit.ly/3o8l782
• Free The Tone Future Factory
UK & Europe: https://bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
• Eventide H90
UK & Europe: https://bit.ly/3zaTX5Z
Australia: https://bit.ly/40Yl3qC
USA: https://bit.ly/40RnYB7
• Chase Bliss Audio CXM 1978 Reverb
Australia: https://bit.ly/3FQFIkR
• The Gigrig G3 Atom
https://www.thegigrig.com/g3-atom
Guitars in this video
• 1961 Fender Stratocaster – Mick’s video here: https://youtu.be/WOMHUQeHGRQ
• Gibson Custom True Historic ’57 Les Paul Goldtop, Murphy Aged – no specific video
Amps in this video
• Marshall JTM45 (modern reissue)
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USA: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6ebagm
• Marshall 2061cx 212 cab with Celestion G12H Anniversary speakers
• Fender ’65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue with Jensen C12-K speaker
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USA: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DKVE3b
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Around 21:45 – 22:10 he saId he'd blend 2 mics into one track. Would that apply on acoustic guitar
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That thumbnail iz the shizzz!!!
Can we get David Gilmour on that pedal show? Hehe
Cool
I have been waiting so long for the contents of this conversation!
You totally have to do the two double stack Marshall wet-dry rig now. I mean C’mon.
Wow what a surreal treat, seeing you guys with Beato. How did he get there? Just marvelous.
My first guitar was Les Paul Custom as well.
Well done boys. Corking. ❤
((Beato))
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32:48 You are welcome
You guys have an awesome channel that I’ve been watching for quite some time now. Yes, I actually did subscribe today, yet your content is not lost on me one bit. Both of you guys are very talented players in my opinion, and have a lot going for you and your channel. I find it heartwarming that both of you seem like unworthy little kids while talking to Rick. Rick is amazing himself, don’t forget that you are too!
Beato is a beast!
Legend. We all must protect him at all costs.
Great video! Super impressive build. Love hearing the guys thoughts on the lion. Would be great to see an ep with you trying out the uafx amp range through some frfr and actual cabs.
can't believe it took me this long to come back to this and watch the whole thing.. Great show for the obvious reasons. Thank you fellas.
50:10 but that high end could easily be tamed on the desk. I mean – I am not really hearing it through the mics. maybe in the room it's a bit much, but really – who is listening to the room sound anyway?
Lads, I knew you guys first. ????
Been following you both since the beginning!! Two of the best YouTube channels for music knowledge ????????
Did I see a version where Rick interviews Dan & Mick? Or have I dreamt that?
Man, this is about the ultimate guitar / sound geek-out discussion I've ever listened to. All of the great rock LPs have so much layering going on from during recording, effects, amps, the room, mike choices / setup – and then there's the mix-down tricks. And so much amazing stuff was done before the digital era went totally crazy. I'm in awe of Rick and great sound engineers. But Rick, he's that rare bird who has the chops, knows all the theory stuff, AND the engineering. Gosh, if there was ever a man who does what he was created to do – it's Rick! Not to mention, he's so entertaining and fascinating to listen to explain and deconstruct things. Great video, guys!
Remember no amps doesn't mean it doesn't mean they are not there. Amp+ISO cab is great setup with in-ear and quiet stage.
Thanks Rick for everything!
Great show Mick & Dan! Hey more recording stuff, maybe get Butch Vig!
Rick is the most generous and humble person. Always a pleasure
THIS IS THE GREATEST THING. THANK YOU
51:05 – they Hit the R2-D2 Pedal
That’s Al Pacino guys
Rick's a National Treasure. Any Artist who blocks him has rocks in their head.
I haven’t watched you guys in a bit because of life and frankly I got burned out with music because of the nasty association with religion. Watching you guys again made me remember the good times in my life associated to music and gear. Thank you guys and thank you Rick.
These videos are such a great resource as well as being hugely entertaining. Thanks guys!
Perfect pitch is great, but it does fade as you get older. Whereas if you’ve learnt relative pitch, you can generally do that forever.
Losing your perfect pitch with age is a nightmare if you’ve taken advantage of it for decades in your life (lots of people probably have it but never used it or even noticed they have it).
Thanks a million though guys for bringing just the most talented guy on the internet. no other than mr. Rick Beato himself
It would be better for Rick to play to make a better assessment I think
Some people have a gift… some people have drive…. a few have both.
Totally agree with Rick on the less gain thing, I play Blackened Death Metal myself, and I quad track my guitars, 2 tracks with my Engl Steve Morse sig amp, and 2 tracks with the Rectifier model in my Helix, and on the Engl I have the gain at like 9, o clock,( or around 3 however you want to look at it), and on the Recto model I literally have the gain at 8 o clock/2. Especially when you're multitracking or using multiple amp sounds, back the gain WAY down ????
Anyway great video as always guys.
Well done Mick! The 'listens to a few tones section is beauty…especially from 44 minute mark and on down dude. Cheers
Mick went all Gordon Ramsey without the F Bombs. I wasn't sure if he was going to escape that journey unscathed but he made it. Haha
He a nice guy
I made the mistake of watching this in the morning before going to work…. Now I'm playing guitar, trying out some of the tips I've learned and starting my day a little late! Great video!!
such a wonderful thing to see you guys all together. i have to admit; i had this particular scenario on my 'wouldn't this be cool' wish list. and yes, it was, VERY!????
Suuuuuch a great hang/interview. Incredible job
I was happy to hear your adulation for Beato's contribution via his interviews with important musicians. Case in point, his interview with Metheny is quite possibly the most probing and insightful without drifting dangerously into silly fandom. I agree: Beato has elevated YouTube as a valid medium for music journalism, and the work will stand as a sought after resource for music lovers for a very long time.