67: Getting the Absolute Most out of Your Guitar Recordings

If you enjoy our podcast, please leave a quick rating. It only takes a minute and it means the world to us.OK, we've talked about recording guitar and bass DIs a LOT. Is this episode any different? Yes! There are ALWAYS more things to test within your signal chain. On this episode Vadim takes you through his latest guitar DI recording experiments. He tried four different tests:Old strings vs new stringsHi-Z input on his interface vs. connecting through the Little Labs STD Cable ExtenderWith and without engaging a compressor built into his preampHi-Z input on his interface vs. "the be all end all" DI chain with a bunch of clap trapOn this episode you will learn:How to "design" a good riff to use for A/B testingHow much of a difference new strings really make - both for DI recordings and reamped tonesSeveral reasons why running A/B tests on your own signal chain are importantThe important factors to consider when doing A/B testingThe thought process that goes into deciding what to put into your signal pathWhy a DI tone difference may not always amount to a difference in the final productWhy (or at least how) Vadim is a bad scientist and really set some unfortunate traps for Ben in this shootoutWhere to Find the GuysFree DIY Recording eBook: https://www.howtorecordyourband.comVadim's Studio Site - Get your FREE test mix today! - https://www.calmfrogrecording.comBenjamin's Studio Site - https://www.dreamloudstudio.comLeave a rating. Be a friend - http://www.getpodcast.reviews/id/1494761702