New Mark IV recording technique

Platypus · Aug 31, 2007

So this is a quick little demo of some new drum software and a better tracked guitar recording style I've been messing with.

Basically it's the recording out from the mark into my DAW as well as an SM57 micing a cab blended together then double tracked. I feel this captures the essence of the Mark IV grind a lot more than my previous attempt. (thanks ToneAddictJon)

Very simple riff, I figured I'd post this for anyone considering doing this style of recording.. works very well in my opinion

Tele -> Mark IV

http://platypus.memoryfire.com/marktest.mp3

fpoon · Aug 31, 2007

Good work, this recording was better than your previous ones IMO. Nice tone.

MusicManJP6 · Aug 31, 2007

That was a pretty lively sound you came up with! You might try using the direct out only for some rhythm tracks. I think this makes the guitar sound a little more sterile and it fades into the drums and bass more than trying to compete with the lively lead sound. I think it sounds awesome!

Platypus · Aug 31, 2007

MusicManJP6 said:
That was a pretty lively sound you came up with! You might try using the direct out only for some rhythm tracks. I think this makes the guitar sound a little more sterile and it fades into the drums and bass more than trying to compete with the lively lead sound. I think it sounds awesome!

Thanks, there is no bass track on this which I think hurts the overall sound but this was merely a proof of concept so to speak. I'll work on seperating lead versus rhythm in the future.

thanks for the comments all