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2011/7/7 Roberto Suárez Soto :

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> Hi,

>     I usually try to record electric guitars with minimal effects (i.e.,

> only distortion or a bit of reverb), and later add them in the mixing

> process. But, though that may make sense recording-wise to achieve a good

> sound, it's not the same with regards to playing. For example: if I want to

> know how something sounds with delay, or chorus, or flanger, or whatever, I

> like to play with it (using my guitar's preamp effects). It's more inspiring

> to do so, if you know what I mean.

>     So, what do the real pros (that'd be you ;-)) do? My first thought is to

> "prototype" using the preamp's effects, and once I have a good idea of what

> I need, record "clean" and apply effects in Ardour. But that sounds like a

> lot of work; and before doing it, I'd rather ask if there's some shortcut.

>     Thanks in advance.

>

> --

>         Roberto Suárez Soto

>

For me, I record with all the effects on as I just want what I hear to

be on the recording. The way you play changes depending on the effect

you have on, and you'll change your phrasing depending. The 3 knob

reverb on my fantastically lovely supro amp totally changes how I

play.
Every time I think about recording set up and tech I remember:
http://westtownrecording.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/shitty11.pdf

http://westtownrecording.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/shitty2.pdf
The daptone info. Buy the cheapest crappiest mic you can find :) There

albums sound good to me!
Loki

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