How To Record Electric Guitar…On A Budget.
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This week we dive into recording great guitar tone on a budget. Also a bit on how to stack and layer guitar parts for a song. These home recording tips are geared towards those starting out and trying to not get overwhelmed by all the hype around expensive gear. Let’s do it right and do it cheap.
Yes you can buy a modeling pedal or amp sim but I wanted to do it with a real microphone the way our forefathers intended.
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Originally posted by UC7GCAQAHu28CQ3ytpr_dnaQ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_p9sBgv3-Q
Think I might do a video on volume and tone knob tricks next week…you guys into that?
Love this video!
I know that the recorded sound (w/ recording gears) will be "different" than the sound in the room. I don't gig, play in a band, never recorded (don't know how)…just plug in and play at home. If I want to get an "idea" of what my rock/blues tones would've sounded like recorded in a studio…
Where should I situate my ears in relation to my amp speaker in order to get the "closest" approximation? tyia
Great stuff
Thank you Nicky for sharing! When you are young you mystify everything about music/playing and philosophize about feeling, equipment, inspiration, etc… Still, here we see and hear how everything about music is and has been just like any other profession/knowledge you acquire by playing with others (better), listen and find what works for you and for the context you are in.
i like your videos thx. You need to enunciate words and NOT speed up/trail off last half of sentence. In person, it might not matter, but it's hard to hear, especially if English is second language or less than perfect hearing. Thx again, it's common sense stuff that internet tends to avoid generally for the extreme or hyperbolic content. Much appreciated
Squires are a great budget alternative. Instead of the interface, amp and mic needed m, not to mention needing a space to actually record at volume, I can’t recommend the Line 6 HX stomp enough. It can be the interface, amp, effects and be recorded through headphones silently. Theres plenty of guidance on getting it to sound and feel great in a mix. Just my experience
Great video. ????????????
Now, please do a video on how you would setup and record Sweet Child O' Mine (not exact copyright stuff…but that type of tone) on a budget…kidding…not kidding
@NickyV Howdy and thanks, I have an inquiry: Do you have an opinion of a Focusrite Scarlet interface (PC user here) verses the one you've linked on your video, the Solid State Logic SSL2+ USB Audio Interface ?
The track reminded me a little of Hey Jealousy by the Gin Blossoms.
can the 57 mic be used for high gain metalcore type stuff? or is there a better option for that genre specifically?
Can you talk about guitar eq in a mix more. I’m trying to learn more about high pass and low pass filtering and what ranges I should boost and cut for a better sound in the mix
so spot on!!
you don't need an amp, you can plug direct into the interface and save a lot of money
would love a pedal EQ tutorial, trying to decide if I really need one. Graphic vs Para would be a bonus
Am I the only person on the planet that doesn’t like the Nobels ODR?
Dear Nicky beats
I bought a Gretchen Nashville my old Washburn sounds better do I have advice about gretsch
Great info and I hope a ton of ppl heed this information. And the video before this one is also a great video with very valuable info.
I love the acoustic sound on this! Everything blends so well.
Jeepers You make this look to easy my friend ,, BUT I Do not use DAW.. any i dears for some one with a Zoom-R8 & Rockwood powered speekers & Hot Rod DeVille .. im in my 60ts thank you
Dude super concise and start to finish style mentality……. that’s what us home recording noobs need !!!
Thank you for all the helpful information, Nicky. Do you have the amp in a different room? Is the best solution for not wanting to disrupt the entire house or recording at night with an amp to use an isolation box with some soundproofing? I saw Justin Ostrander keeps his amp in his garage and runs a cable all the way up to his room. Appreciate the feedback.
Thank you have liked your videos very informative and helpful. I thought your term perceived clean tone very apt! If you have time would be good to know about. Getting a good acoustic sound recorded.
Only discovered your channel last week and I'm loving the content! Big theory nerd here too so seeing different applications is very cool. Particularly the pentatonic video. It's cool to see them used and hinting atthe different modes. It makes it sound more musical and less scalar if that makes sense. Great stuff!
Man, Im so glad your channel is blowing up. Crucial info. I love my $200 Bullit!