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dani14
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Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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how can i make the electric guitar sound better
Hi
i am having some problems with the electric guitar recording on the computer.
it is sounding good when i connect it to the amp but after i recordi it dirrect on the computer it sounds very distorsioned.
if it is somebody that can help me please.thank you
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:00 pm |
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uncle_jerr
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Joined: Jan 05, 2005
Posts: 410
Location: Illinois |
direct
'recordi it direct to the computer'
what method are you using to do this?
direct from where?
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Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:17 am |
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dani14
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Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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i connect the electric to the proccesor and from the proccesor to the sound card in the computer.
it sounds very noisy
maybe you have a advice for me
thank you
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Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:39 am |
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uncle_jerr
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ok wait.
processor or guitar amp?
what kind of amp/processor?
and what is your soundcard?
(brands and models if you know them please)
it could be an impedence thing or possibly quality of gear. or any number of things actually. let me know what equipment you're using and i'll see what i can dig up.
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Fri Dec 23, 2005 5:07 am |
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TheOtherDave
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In general, the best way to record a guitar is to stick a mic in front of your guitar rig and hit record. I'd steer clear of plugging your guitar directly into your computer unless you really know what you're doing.
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Sat May 20, 2006 5:54 am |
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uncle_jerr
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di vs mic
I like going DI and miking the amp together. Use the DI for effects or re-amping.
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Mon May 22, 2006 6:02 am |
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TheOtherDave
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Re: di vs mic
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| I like going DI and miking the amp together. Use the DI for effects or re-amping. |
Yeah, tapping the signal so you can re-amp it is a good idea. At the very least, it doesn't hurt anything. Even if you think you've got the perfect sound, recording the tapped signal lets you change your mind later.
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Mon May 22, 2006 7:01 am |
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popeye
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Joined: May 03, 2006
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check the guitar
well some times if you have a crap guitar you'll get crappy guitar sound.
i usually mic the amp on recording. double the guitar would help make your guiatr sound clear :0
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:44 am |
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mick_as
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Joined: Jul 26, 2006
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i usually just mic up my amp.. turn it up loud, roll off some bass and hit record.... sometimes i even play something while im recording..
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Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:01 am |
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zacanger
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the problem might be....
compression. ive run through processors into my soundcard before and they compress like mad, the signal looks square. see if there's an alternate output or a switch.
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Thu Sep 14, 2006 2:57 am |
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SIM
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Re: di vs mic
| uncle_jerr wrote: |
| I like going DI and miking the amp together. Use the DI for effects or re-amping. |
I would most definetly agree with this. Especially if you can access and use some really great guitar software, such as Line 6's 'Amp Farm'. This is a great way to accompany your mic'd tracks or at least have a template to work off of and replace them with if you so choose.
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