recording with the mk v
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screamingdaisy
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Use less gain than you think you need.
Mungo Zen
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Make sure you dial in the tone you want, and record with that. Don't let anyone tell you they can fix something in post. Go so far as to talk with your engineer/producer about what they will do with the guitar tone.
Don't be afraid to reset your tone and start from scratch either, what you use live and in the studio may differ.
Lastly, have fun and learn everything you can. There is so much to being prepared to record, the few hours you spend in the studio will fly by and making the most of that time means preparation. If you are prepared though, you can relax and enjoy the process, and get the most out of your performance.
and yes, totally have all the fun ever tomorrow.
Don't be afraid to reset your tone and start from scratch either, what you use live and in the studio may differ.
Lastly, have fun and learn everything you can. There is so much to being prepared to record, the few hours you spend in the studio will fly by and making the most of that time means preparation. If you are prepared though, you can relax and enjoy the process, and get the most out of your performance.
and yes, totally have all the fun ever tomorrow.
jb's 52
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To add to the excellent advice already given...
I like to mic all different speakers. For example, if you use a C90 and V30 in the same cab
make sure they get both mic'd. This way when mixing, you can tweak accordingly.
When they "have you" make sure you take a listen to what they have, via the PA or monitors.
When we recorded last fall, I was coming in too "buzzy" so I had to back down on the gain.
Cycle through each setting you plan to use, ie clean, semi-dirty, dirty, etc. to make sure
they have everything you expect. Careful not to spend all day on this though, unless you
have all day and unlimited resources, you might just need to "get it there" and refine later.
Most of all have fun, it'll be hurry-up-and-wait for the first hour or two until ever thing
gets dialed in so try not to drink too many beers...hehe.
I like to mic all different speakers. For example, if you use a C90 and V30 in the same cab
make sure they get both mic'd. This way when mixing, you can tweak accordingly.
When they "have you" make sure you take a listen to what they have, via the PA or monitors.
When we recorded last fall, I was coming in too "buzzy" so I had to back down on the gain.
Cycle through each setting you plan to use, ie clean, semi-dirty, dirty, etc. to make sure
they have everything you expect. Careful not to spend all day on this though, unless you
have all day and unlimited resources, you might just need to "get it there" and refine later.
Most of all have fun, it'll be hurry-up-and-wait for the first hour or two until ever thing
gets dialed in so try not to drink too many beers...hehe.
The best success I've ever had recording a guitar amp is having the head in the control room and the speaker in the live room and then listen to what the amp sounds like through the monitors and adjust accordingly. This was when I was doing a one man production so I didn't have anyone to listen to what I was getting in the control room while I was in the studio. Then you can solo the various mics and see what you're getting from each and what the overall sound is and tweak right in the control room.
I don't think it really matters what sound you're getting from the amp if that sound is not being duplicated by the DAW or whatever you're using.
Frank
I don't think it really matters what sound you're getting from the amp if that sound is not being duplicated by the DAW or whatever you're using.
Frank
Sorry it's taken a while to get back, but works been busy!!
First of all, thanks for the advice.
It was fun if not a little playing the lead partsg, but it was a good laugh and most enjoyable.
I found the amp to be really really amazing. The cleans were shining through and they were crystal clear.
The drive sound was from the crunch. I did however use the EQ and add a touch more bass and mids compared to my live sound.
The lead channel just sang. It makes playing at times a total pleasure.
My only issue was I had to be in the room with the amp, but I like to turn it up a touch, this made a few feedback issues when playing the lead parts. A few screens solved it.
Overall
wicked
First of all, thanks for the advice.
It was fun if not a little playing the lead partsg, but it was a good laugh and most enjoyable.
I found the amp to be really really amazing. The cleans were shining through and they were crystal clear.
The drive sound was from the crunch. I did however use the EQ and add a touch more bass and mids compared to my live sound.
The lead channel just sang. It makes playing at times a total pleasure.
My only issue was I had to be in the room with the amp, but I like to turn it up a touch, this made a few feedback issues when playing the lead parts. A few screens solved it.
Overall
wicked
