Glenn, have you tried Dubs earplugs? If so, how do the Eargasms compare sound-wise? I've been happy with the Dubs except for the ear rubbers, Eargasms look like they won't leave the rubber in my ear holes.
I used to make bad music, that sounded bad, but now, after studying at the church of Glenn for a month. I now make bad music, that sounds awesome. Thanks Glenn!
Stupid musician texts is what got me hooked on this channel. Little did I know I would learn a shit ton from sticking around. After a year or so my room had became a basic studio and I had improved my mixes tons because of the information you give. All from entertaining bullshit musicians trying to rip off engineers. You rock Glen!
When it comes to cheap versus expensive, it really comes down to how it makes you feel. I paid the price for an Ibanez S Prestige, and I wanted one ever since high school 20 years ago, then I received it and was immediately disappointed because the overall feel was just weird to me. I went back to my $179 Yamaha RGX420S and it’s a phenomenal guitar. As I’ve said before, I’ve owned three Gibsons and two of them DID have issues on the lower end of the price scale, but they weren’t hopeless. The 50s Les Paul I have is a lot nicer and I’ve been very happy with it. Play on what you like because you’ll never be satisfied compromising what’s important to you.
Gleeeeeeeen! Got some confessions to make: 1. I finished recording my first album with my band in a home-made studio right before you put out a video about home-recording tips (and found out that we did a bunch of stuff wrong and had to make compromises in mixing) 2. You put out your "band photo shooting tips" video a mere week after we already took our band photos... WRONG (I personally look like some angry idiot in each and every one of them) There were some other examples as well but enough about that... I really like your videos! They are very informational and give a fresh perspective to a bunch of stuff. I am just sad that some of them came out a touch too late to be useful for my first album so I had to learn from mistakes, but I'll definitely use a bunch of this information when recording the second album soon... Keep up the good work! You've really helped me a lot!
Just bought some Eagasm ear plugs. My cheap ear plugs have had it and it’ll be nice to have something geared towards hearing those higher frequencies. Thanks for the advice. Also, as for the mixed signals on cheap vs expensive gear (@8:20) welcome to the internet. People will complain about everything and rarely compliment on anything.
An older metal head asked me to teach him how to use modern equipment for live music and recording. His back story: Bass player, owns $20k worth of gibsons for an investment, tone is in the hands, tone is in the guitars tonewood, and refused to watch a single video of youtube content. I believe he said something along the lines of "you'll never find true info on youtube". It just blows me away how many people refuse to even watch a video just because of the platform it is on. Can lead a horse to water I suppose. I appreciate all the hard work Gman!
Stupid musician texts was the reason I started following your channel a year ago. I’ve seen them ALL. Please continue that series! Greetings from the deep heavy metal forests of Sweden! 🤘
I don't think there's a series on this channel I won't sit down and listen to for hours, if nothing else you're certainly an entertaining and informative youtuber
It’s good to see a sponsor from a company that does hearing protection! They seem very affordable compared to the high end earplugs I’ve seen. On a similar note, I would like to see a video on different kinds of earplugs you would recommend. Maybe at different price points?
Hi Glenn, here watching from Mexico as well, but from Guadalajara, Land of Tequila & Mariachi, really far from Cancun though, but you should visit someday!
BOSS makes a Katana 2x12 combo as well, which is relatively lightweight affordable, and comes with a boatload of internal effects. Rabea has done dozens of videos for Anderton's "Sound Like" series where he uses the Katana 2x12 for sound demos such as Bullet For My Valentine.
Hey Glenn, I found your channel via the PRMBA and I just wanted to say thanks for making these awesome videos and tackling the subjects that you do. I'm far from a professional or recording musician, I'm just a 40 year old dude who picked guitar back up during the quarantine after 20 years and have no intention of being in a band or making music for anybody other than myself but I always find something of value from your insightful and straightforward videos, so thank you for all you do.
Yess!! More stupid musician texts please!! That was just simply amazing. Maybe you can get some more guests on that show as well and maybe have them tell some of their own stories
Hey I nearly choked on my morning coffee when you did your mic review, too, however, I think it's really GREAT to see reviews of some of the new stuff the world has to offer, because of the reasons you always cite. Sometimes a product is tried and true because it is tried and true, and sometimes a product is tried and true by past reputation only. I am glad to see you have the resources now to be able to truly try out different things and share your experience.
It was through Stupid Musician Texts that I found this channel and have been watching since, hopefully people can submit some good ones so we can get a new episode. Thanks for all the advice as well
Hi Glenn, love your channel. Regarding the "drum sample replacement/re-amping" comment i think there could be confusion/distinction between :) 1 Replacing drum hits with triggered individual drum samples and :) 2 Using sample loops to create a drum track or replace a recorded one. In the context of your reply the individual drum triggers keeps the original drummers performance as does reamping from a recorded DI guitar. Maybe a short video showing the difference may help some viewers. Thanks again & Rock On !!
Being a user of the Relay G10, I have never had an issue. Back in 2020, Line 6 announced a recall to repair, and all you had to do was update the firmware. When the recall was first announced, there were a grand total of FOUR incidents in the last 4 years (bare in mind, thousands, if not millions of these were sold). I ended up updating the firmware and have not had any issues since. For those interested, the Line 6 has released a "Mark II" version that does not need to updated. P.S. The Relay wireless systems have a DI output, so, if you are like me and like to use pedals, and you can have two channels recording, one is a clean DI signal, and the other is your signal through you pedals and amp!
GLENNN!! I want to add to the Harley Benton convo here. I bought the Joyo Jackman with the 2X12 Vertical Cab. They gave me the option to even place where the speakers go which is great. Sure, customs and stuff was a little annoying with me living in California, but I’d say the HB cabs are some of the best a broke college student like me can get. It works great to practice and play on, as well as gigging for
Re: sample replacement vs reamping. It's the recently revitalized idea of the Ship of Theseus. Sample replacement and quantization replaces all the pieces of the ship with new parts. Meanwhile reamping guitars is more like a new coat of pitch for the deck. The ship's still there, and the new pitch won't change that.
Great video Glenn. Looking forward to the next one. Have you / will you do a studio tour? I always love looking at the gear behind you and I’d love to know a little more about what you’ve got and why. I’d also love to see your mic placement for these videos. I notice that you have two audio tracks into your DAW, one track with a higher gain than the other. I’d love to know their differences. Keep it up bro!
Definitely love to see more camera-related content. The one video you did already helped me improve the quality of my video. Maybe a video that goes in depth about lighting?
Seconding the idea for more camera gear discussion. I'm actually primarily a photographer for my creative fun and will very much geek out on any camera oriented episodes.
Little tip: One field, which is still audio-only, is editing podcasts & audiobooks. That's what I ended up doing by the beginning of this year. So far getting requests on a regular basis, and you really learn to become a speedrunner in your daw. Can recommend giving it a shot, cheers from Germany.
In regards to expensive vs cheap gear reviews, you likely have some in the community who subscribed for the high end equipment they can’t afford/their parents will buy for them. The cheap gear reviews appeal to the basement producers who are trying to get the most bang for the buck. I love em both, seeing how good stuff is that I can never afford is fun. And seeing potential future purchases with a great value is great too though!
My band has been going direct for years now. My other guitarist and I both use Helixes, and our bassist uses a Darkglass B7k. We've never had an issue with local sound guys, luckily. However, we always check out the sound situation, and if it is a small bar or somewhere without a better setup, we have powered speakers we can bring to augment their system. We've had to do this only once.
Thanks for the response Glenn! I've been browsing a ton of Peavey amps since I started my search. Good to know I was in the correct range. The local facebook marketplace has been pretty lucrative lately. The one advantage to living in a retirement community like Sarnia. Lots of collectors with too much stuff. I'm going to check out a 100W with 4x12 this weekend for an absurdly low price!
I've had my G10 for about 4 or 5 years now. So far I have had no issues with it, though just to be safe I unplug everything if I'm not using it. It is a great wireless system, though the spot where you plug the power cable in is terribly vulnerable to bending and breaking.
Re: overseas ordering. I bought a Reverend Guitar from Merchant Music in Scotland over a year ago and the process was flawless. It arrived in less than a week, in great shape, in tune! They shipped via DHL and they did the brokerage as well. In the end, I didn't play much more (if any) than if I bought from the vendor in Vancouver but they wouldn't have the guitar in stock for another 3 months.
G10S... I bought one 2 years ago... not one issue... considerably "faster" than the other cheaper wireless units... as to overheating, I have not experienced any issues. Been a L6 user ever since my vintage Rocktron Chameleon died... bought the PodGo because of your recommendation, thanks Glenn, and FU from Seattle.
The ability to re-amp is exquisite!! Nothing like playing so good for a change, that you blew yourself away, only to realize the recording has crapola deluxe 2000 sound you can't change!
So when you brought up the REVV and ENGL for the cab I think those are great options hands down. I would also recommend Something from Orange if you're looking to save money for something bigger. Those can easily squeeze the most out of your sound on a budget. They have some cheaper models like the Terror and Micro lines. Also the Herbert 2 channel Preamp overdrive pedals are a really good option for someone looking to save up as well. Now granted it's no Kraken and so on. However for under $400cad so about 299usd it's great.
Another great and informative video Glen !!, yes please bring back stupid musician text's I love those, I am going to get some of those earplugs, and yes that was a great tie
Another vote for Stupid Musician Texts! Started watching you after TalkBass erupted in righteous indignation over your Rule 2 shirt. Loud, brash, abrasive... and effing knowledgeable to boot! Haven't been on TalkBass recently, but always try and catch your mix review livestreams. Keep it up, Glenn!
Regarding the keeping people happy dilemma, you never will. I personally love my Gibsons Fenders and expensive recording equipment, but also swear by my cheap ART Pro Channel and Indonesian Jackson when time calls for it. A tool is a tool. Some people here love seeing affordable gear, some people love seeing expensive gear. So one way or the other someone will be disappointed. Just a symptom of the internet. So I wouldn't worry about it, keep doing what you're doing.
Tbh as someone who has followed the channel for 8 years, I prefer the content focused on the more afforadble or cheap gear that works really well (or works like crap if thats the case) over the expensive gear. I do everything from home and pay for it with either the projects that I get or with whatever small income I make off my day job. Expensive gear isn't even near the list of importance for me, and to be honest I prefer not even looking at it because I don't want gear Envy. I prefer the content focussed on stuff that is actually going to help me and actually seems viable and acquirable over items that are worth more than all my bills and expenses combined
i have a Harley Benton Vintage 2x12 i got from Thomann, it works great and i use it for gigs. Shipping was unbelievably fast and i live in Maine, it arrived in two days. would recommend.
I agree with the idea of using the Kemper, Fractals etc. I use a HeadRush myself, and I know several tour guys use them as well. It is easier to use, reduces the stage noise floor if you are using IEMs... and if you use them with a monitor wedge, it is still better than a roaring stack.... and certainly less heavy. And reliability is the biggest piece. Having a back up s relatively easy, especially where I can load the SAME rigs and SAME IRs into the back up and swap them out an get the same exact tone every time.
Hey Glenn! On top of the various budget studio videos, I'd also really enjoy seeing a "for dummies" type of video regarding setting up/getting started with outboard gear. Slaving interfaces together, ADAT, signal routing, etc.
Great comments all around, as per usual😁. I have been learn how to use GarageBand for our band to do some scratch demos of original songs as well as trying (and failing miserably) to get my real estate business to attract clients via UA-cam videos. I have been using Davinci resolve for that (awesome free program), and while maybe the content (me) is lacking, the knowledge of those two programs makes it easy to sync the sound etc. Self taught is great…🤨…but having the tools available (free) makes spending time learning worth it. I guess, bottom line if you know audio production, learn video production too…and watch Gllllllleeeeeeeeeennnnnnn….he is a pretty good instructor😎
5:46 Wow didn't know about that or the recall, good thing it apparently just needs a firmware update. Just lost half my pedals from a power supply sparking up, so the last thing i need is my wireless system to cause a fire after replacing them. Thanks!
14:31 Shipping and brokerage fees will vary from carrier to carrier and as Glenn pointed out, depending on the service used, but you will always have to pay your country's taxes and the imported goods' duty no matter what. In Canada, guitars (electric and acoustic) have a 6% duty fee.
I'd like to see a top 10 viewers budget home studio shootout. I'm a deal maker and I love finding good used gear so checking out a budget home studio setup that other viewers did would be phenomenal! Keep up the great work!
For the 2x12 I litterally seen bad omens a week and a half ago and they just had 2 revv 2x12s and they sounded perfect. That was pretty much all they had on stage. And lighting, and drumkit. You don't need much yall. Go with the harley benton.
I surprisingly got lucky a few years ago and got a 5150 2x12 combo at my local GC for about 600 ish. Loved it ever since, and its actually kinda crazy how fast they went up in the second hand market. Maybe if I ever upgrade I can re sell it for a good amount. That may take awhile because man I love playing through the amp. Just been needing to save alot more money before I can start grabbing some recording equipment. Especially since I need to replace alot of my cymbals on my drum kit.
Hi Glenn, I was wondering what your two cents are for an issue I'm having. I'm a guitarist that plays with many different groups, including a few wedding bands, so modelers have been a great choice. The unit sounds great on its own and when I'm the only guitar player. However, my tones just don't sit well in the room when I'm playing alongside another guitarist with a tube amp. I'm either constantly too loud, or my sound is just swept under the rug, and the line between those two points is paper thin. Other guitarist has a Blackstar head into an Orange verticle 2x12. I'm doing all the amp, cab, and effects stuff in the Moore GE300, and then running that output into the effects return of an old 100 watt solid state amp so as to bypass it's preamp. We've tried sending the signal through the effects return of a tube amp as well, but it's the same story. I've experimented with different cab IR's, turning them on and off, trying compressors, expanders, EQ, etc and nothing seems to alleviate the issue. Clearly touring musicians don't seem to have this issue, otherwise they wouldn't use modelers. Any advice? Hopefully I provided enough info.
I've ordered twice from Thomann for Harley Benton guitars. Always chose the faster shipping method for speed. The slow rate took 5 weeks. The $30CAD more expensive shipping took 5 days. And, yes, you pay import and taxes BEFORE you receive the goods. The guitars were all worth it!
Hey Glenn, been watching for years but I don't think I've ever commented. Just wanted to add to the conversation since it seems to still be resisting death at the moment: A few years ago I still owned 5 Gibson's ranging from the early 80's to the mid 2000's. I always thought they were just the best thing you could buy. Then, I decided to look more into mid-range priced guitars (mostly by Jackson, LTD, Ibanez) usually preferring the Indonesian & Korean made stuff. I started to notice the quality of those guitars from the $400-$800 price range were actually quite better in comparison to the Gibson guitars costing twice as much or more. I've since sold all of my Gibson's and am far more content with the gear I own. They feel more solid, they sound as good (if not generally better), and they STAY THE FUCK IN TUNE! Considering the mid-level guitars are still armed with things like locking tuners, quality woods, and Seymour pickups, there's just no justification to pay Gibson prices. I'm not knocking the folks who are die-hard believers of any brand but, as you've stated many times, the name on the headstock DOESN'T MEAN SHIT. It's all in what you can do with it (meaning you actually have to practice). Cheers, and thanks dude \,,/
I use a Line 6 wireless G10 regularly. There was a firmware issue that required an update last year or the year before. I haven't had an issue since I updated.
I live in the EU so Harley Benton is easy to get, but believe me I understand - trying to order stuff from the US can be an absolute nightmare for instruments, collectibles, electronics, and a ton of other stuff. LOTS of taxes, import fees, issues... Get the SC Custom Plus with the Floyd rose from HB. It's so amazing. Also the SC Gotoh Deluxe. Perhaps the Fusion III (there are variants). And don't forget the Amarok if you want extended range baritone metal axes that are quite decent and well priced. Or the Aeolus which has pretty decent specs. Lots to like.
When you were answering the question about video and camera gear, something clicked in my head. I think your advice, generalized, is "Offer the services to clients that they would normally get through a label." It feels like if you want to be successful in the industry, its turning into being a "Record label as a service"
I bought 2 Xvive wireless mic transmitter, both for condenser mics. Things would go great while performing. But when I get home to listen to what was recorded on my H6 the signal would keep dropping out for 1 second. So in the recording you're getting this constant soft "pop pop pop pop". Does this happen to anyone else ? And does the fact that I'm performing in a subway station have anything to do with this ?
Of course we miss stupid musician texts! P.S.: Re the recording studio on an x budget thing I’d love a “recording studio for the rental flat” video, you know, no modifications, sub optimal rooms, poor sound proofing, noisy neighbours etc. It’s not an easy subject but I reckon I am not the only one of your viewers in such a predicament.
Like the high end and low end review stuff, I'm just practical that I cannot afford the high end but still nice to see and hear, so no probs here 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I use a zoom HD video camera because it has 2 1/4 jacks i plug in right from my bose t3 to get live or recording room audio. Works real well for UA-cam videos.
I'm on REAPER for about a year now - heard of it maybe six years before, then heard Glenn was using it, and was curious about it. I was on Samplitude Pro X at that time. Since I use Reaper, I never looked back, not a sec. Thanks Glenn!
I use that cheap mixer trick with a Behringer Xenyx 802 and pair Sennheiser e609 with either a Behringer XM8500 or a 57, depending on what I want. I have 2 little desktop mic stands and a posilock side boom extension that I clip onto it, and I have the positioning with both of them down to a science so I get them in the same spots on the dust cap/cone boundary on my favorite speaker in my Seismic Audio 4x12 cab (bottom left). I quad track with a Joyo Meteor II using the In Flames HM-2 trick, with the left channel's main take boosted with a metal-zone with the volume dimed, sweep at 10 o'clock and the mids and highs at 2 o'clock, lows at 10 o'clock, and the gain on one, and the right channel boosted by a precision drive. I've used that for my hardcore band, and the tone is disgusting.
If you don't want to cripple your battery time DO NOT UPGRADE the firmware. (see my other comment above!) Check out some line6 forum threads about this, everyone is complaining about this since then. There is no downgrade! .... IF you decide not to upgrade, then make sure that whenever you are charging it, keep away from any flammable stuff, also do not charge it unattended or when you are sleeping. It can explode only when it is charging. If you decide to upgrade it for safety, which I can understand, then prepare an extra cable for your next show or a spare wireless system.
@@lepilepi9027 good information Thanks. I never charge anything unattended and would hate to lose that battery life. I guess I need to see how bad the "explosion" is. Catching fire is one thing... throwing fire is another!
Hey Glen! I see you share a lot of tips on guitar speakers to create a unique sound for amps (very informative, thank you). Could you create something similar for electric bass speakers? As a noob bass player I obviously love the sound of Darkglass amps, but I'd also like to customise/experiment with different sounds/combinations, and honestly I'd rather spend on things that really change the sound, like amps and pickups. Cheers from Italy, dude!
As far as reviewing high end gear vs affordable gear goes, I would say we all could use quite a bit of both. We're all different people and we all have different wants and needs in the studio. Some expensive pieces are gear are worth their weight in gold. And there's lots of amazing affordable gear too. Nothing wrong with either one. Some of us are living to check to check and some are financially more stable or well off. No need to review any more or less of either topic. What's important, is that we have these reviews and demos that you provide to help us make an informed decision on a purchase. Expensive or not.
L6 have replaced the G10S with the G10SII that , hopefully, doesn't have the same issue. I use one in my home studio for the convenience of not having a cable trailing around. I use a L6 G90 setup for live and it's been faultless for years.
Glenn!!!!!! Have you checked the Tukan plugins yet? Anyway, love the channel…..and I hate Metal. But love all the tidbits I can pick up listening to your rants. Keep it up
Hey Glenn!!! You know what I would like to see you doing? Repair a screwed up mixes/recordings. I'd like to see your workflow as well as secrets/approaches for such a task. Cheers from Luxembourg
Yeah, the Harley Benton 2x12 Vintage is a no brainer especially if you are in Europe where the shipping is cheaper. Its slightly cheaper than just getting the actual V30 speakers separately so you get the cabinet itself for free and its a pretty good cab also made from plywood and with metal handles and corners and its stereo/mono switchable. I have one myself since over 10 years.
Here is a video idea: You, the metal producer, team up with a few producers from other genres (pop, country, electronic, whatever) on UA-cam. Each one gets the same raw tracks: drums & vocals (just the pure microphone stems), bass & guitars (just the DI signal for re-amping), keys (just the MIDI notes) and each one finishes it in their own way. I bet the result would be very interesting for everybody involved.
I just repurchased my old Schecter C7 Hellraiser that I lost 12 years ago when I was still using opiates. Been clean for over 10 years, but I've also been out of the gear game for that same amount of time. What's a great amp for playing in an apartment? Something versatile that gives a great metal tone. Doesn't have to be super cheap.
My G10 was fantastic UNTIL I did the safety update. It didn't overheat, lasted a good 6+ hours on a single charge, and did not drop out within at least a 50ft range. Since the update, it's noisy as hell, I can't get a full set out of it, and it drops out if I WALK IN FRONT OF THE DAMN TRANSMITTER! I did not know about the recall either. Thanks Glenn!
My "studio" consists of a Presonus 32SX, a pair of Eris-8 monitors, paid for Reaper and included StudioOne artist, Audix mics for my vintage Gretsch kit, and Sennheiser e945 mics for vocals. I'm just figuring stuff out, so for me, it's like being at LeStudio in '78.
Can you do a video on what P.A systems are best for house shows ? I have a Pevy but feel like its time for a brand change but don't know where to start
Love stupid musician texts please bring back when/if you get some really good ones!!!!!…..thank you for all of the great content you provide. Your years of experience and depth of knowledge has been extremely helpful to me getting started doing audio recording. I’m also very interested into getting into the world of video editing and how to create content for UA-cam.
I shamelessly use Drumagog Drum Replacement Software on kick and snare, blended underneath the real performance. I never replace the original drums. In fact, I have 3 channels of kick (2 real & 1 Drumagog kick) blended and 2 channels of snare (1 real & 1 Drumagog) blended. There is no replacement going on. Just reinforcement. Bonus: That Drumagog snare and even the Drumagog kick (when appropriate) are perfectly clean and isolated for sending through a reverb send. I record basic tracks in my basement with a small Vox Brian May Recording Amp in the room with the drums (recording its line out signal) and I record a direct clean guitar feed split from a direct box before the Brian May Amp. Then it's post production amp sims and a few other layers/doubling added after that. The results are deceptively raw sounding, yet full and clear with a very natural drum sound- as if Andy Wallace decided to go raw punk/metal with a few of his studio tricks. I have a Radial Re-Amp box also, for additional miked re-amped sounds, but I don't always hear a need to take it that far.... My DAW is old Apple Logic Pro 9, btw. Great amp sims in there!
I thought your Monday mix videos were called metal mix Mondays haha but doing gear reviews for cameras would be really good! Exactly like you said, just knowing audio doesn't cut it, being able to film, even edit is a great skill to have. Maybe even make videos on what software you use to edit your videos.
Tuning your guitar is part of playing, tune every time before and after playing, also tuning helps train your ears to what the strings are supposed to sound like.
Hi glenn,There's something I can't wrap my brain around when it comes to re-amping or isobox recording: What about the interaction between the guitar,strings,pick-ups and the sound coming out of the cab itself.I mean things like controlled feedback like you hear at the end of children of the gave by Black Sabbath or the early slayer solo's. I know everything has to be as tight as possible nowaday's but my rudimentary experience in being recorded and recording and noisy practicerooms part of the guitarsound is also created when the pick-ups pick up some of the sound coming from the amp.I know there is a sweet spot before feedback becomes uncotrollable but when you're in that sweetspot taking away the sound coming from the speakers takes away that sweet spot. And when you're in the sweetspot how does that translate to a DI recording in a daw when you're recording DI track and a micked cab. That's just a brainfart from my side
I don't remember where, but I once read something about someone (Maybe Slash, but I'm really not sure) recording a direct signal from the guitar while using a small 1x12 amp on a stand in the control room pointing directly at the guitar. The player could move the guitar closer or farther from the amp to control the feedback. I haven't tried this myself but now that I'm thinking about it I might have to dig out my reamp box and give it a go.
Glennnnn! Bringing back "Stupid Musician Texts" Is a double edged sword, In that. When you read off the texts, Some 60% of the musicians watching your video will think to themselves, About the author (Regardless of the ridiculousness of the text) "Hey that Guy Made a Good Point" LOL. But we still love the S.M.T. Please bring it on.
Eargasms are amazing. I got a free pair at the last NAMM I went to and that was some great marketing because I bought a second pair as a backup because I was convinced how good they are. As a drummer they are saving my ears now!
So on the video/camera subject. What are your thoughts on Nikon?. I use a D610 for my landscape and pinup photography. I have never used them for video though and I might have need of that soon.
thanks for the advice about being multifaceted for the audio and video. I'm in the military working on building a portfolio for after for composition in multimedia (mostly doing themes for smaller streamers and content creators.) Would like to personally start making my own content but thats low on the priority list... Any other similar applicable advice is always appreciated. Thanks again Glenn !!!
I don't use an amp either. I use a preamp pedal with a direct-out going to the mixing board. yep. My pedalboard plugs directly into the mixing board, and that is my entire rig. Best decision ever. ONE guitar, and a pedalboard in the back seat of your car, that is the best way to travel from gig to gig.
In regards to drum samples, I like to record the samples of the actual talent and keep them raw and then when I go to replace using something like trigger 2, I EQ them and then I can blend in the sample with the actual performance to reduce cymbal bleed another on UN wanted sounds.
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Glen can add Model to his Resume now ; )
Mine are Etymotic but Eargasm would've been next on the list. These fit in the Eargasm carry capsule/can just fine 👌
Glenn, have you tried Dubs earplugs? If so, how do the Eargasms compare sound-wise? I've been happy with the Dubs except for the ear rubbers, Eargasms look like they won't leave the rubber in my ear holes.
Do they come with that wicked ear hair built in?
Please bring back stupid musician texts!!! Always made me feel better about myself as a less stupid musician
Yes
Pretty low bar though ;)
I could tell you what a great person you are 👹
@@guitarplayer1434 lmao yeah I'm horrible
Hahah yes!!
I miss stupid musician texts! I hope we get another one soon! 😃
hold my beer?
GLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN.....
Glenn: no one's ever complimented my hair before. Also Glenn: does that fabulous hair sweep showing off the earplugs LOL. Good episode.
I used to make bad music, that sounded bad, but now, after studying at the church of Glenn for a month. I now make bad music, that sounds awesome.
Thanks Glenn!
Stupid musician texts is what got me hooked on this channel. Little did I know I would learn a shit ton from sticking around. After a year or so my room had became a basic studio and I had improved my mixes tons because of the information you give. All from entertaining bullshit musicians trying to rip off engineers. You rock Glen!
When it comes to cheap versus expensive, it really comes down to how it makes you feel. I paid the price for an Ibanez S Prestige, and I wanted one ever since high school 20 years ago, then I received it and was immediately disappointed because the overall feel was just weird to me. I went back to my $179 Yamaha RGX420S and it’s a phenomenal guitar.
As I’ve said before, I’ve owned three Gibsons and two of them DID have issues on the lower end of the price scale, but they weren’t hopeless. The 50s Les Paul I have is a lot nicer and I’ve been very happy with it. Play on what you like because you’ll never be satisfied compromising what’s important to you.
Very well said.
Gleeeeeeeen! Got some confessions to make:
1. I finished recording my first album with my band in a home-made studio right before you put out a video about home-recording tips (and found out that we did a bunch of stuff wrong and had to make compromises in mixing)
2. You put out your "band photo shooting tips" video a mere week after we already took our band photos... WRONG (I personally look like some angry idiot in each and every one of them)
There were some other examples as well but enough about that...
I really like your videos! They are very informational and give a fresh perspective to a bunch of stuff. I am just sad that some of them came out a touch too late to be useful for my first album so I had to learn from mistakes, but I'll definitely use a bunch of this information when recording the second album soon... Keep up the good work! You've really helped me a lot!
Thank you for your kind delivery of sponsers. You mean the words and it makes it way more bearable. And you push good shit...
Just bought some Eagasm ear plugs. My cheap ear plugs have had it and it’ll be nice to have something geared towards hearing those higher frequencies. Thanks for the advice.
Also, as for the mixed signals on cheap vs expensive gear (@8:20) welcome to the internet. People will complain about everything and rarely compliment on anything.
An older metal head asked me to teach him how to use modern equipment for live music and recording. His back story: Bass player, owns $20k worth of gibsons for an investment, tone is in the hands, tone is in the guitars tonewood, and refused to watch a single video of youtube content. I believe he said something along the lines of "you'll never find true info on youtube". It just blows me away how many people refuse to even watch a video just because of the platform it is on. Can lead a horse to water I suppose. I appreciate all the hard work Gman!
Stupid musician texts was the reason I started following your channel a year ago. I’ve seen them ALL. Please continue that series! Greetings from the deep heavy metal forests of Sweden! 🤘
I don't think there's a series on this channel I won't sit down and listen to for hours, if nothing else you're certainly an entertaining and informative youtuber
It’s good to see a sponsor from a company that does hearing protection! They seem very affordable compared to the high end earplugs I’ve seen. On a similar note, I would like to see a video on different kinds of earplugs you would recommend. Maybe at different price points?
Wouldn’t mind to see a SMT every now and then. Wouldn’t need to be a weekly thing, but a nice change of pace occasionally, in my opinion.
Hi Glenn, here watching from Mexico as well, but from Guadalajara, Land of Tequila & Mariachi, really far from Cancun though, but you should visit someday!
BOSS makes a Katana 2x12 combo as well, which is relatively lightweight affordable, and comes with a boatload of internal effects. Rabea has done dozens of videos for Anderton's "Sound Like" series where he uses the Katana 2x12 for sound demos such as Bullet For My Valentine.
Hey Glenn, I found your channel via the PRMBA and I just wanted to say thanks for making these awesome videos and tackling the subjects that you do. I'm far from a professional or recording musician, I'm just a 40 year old dude who picked guitar back up during the quarantine after 20 years and have no intention of being in a band or making music for anybody other than myself but I always find something of value from your insightful and straightforward videos, so thank you for all you do.
Yess!! More stupid musician texts please!! That was just simply amazing. Maybe you can get some more guests on that show as well and maybe have them tell some of their own stories
Hey I nearly choked on my morning coffee when you did your mic review, too, however, I think it's really GREAT to see reviews of some of the new stuff the world has to offer, because of the reasons you always cite. Sometimes a product is tried and true because it is tried and true, and sometimes a product is tried and true by past reputation only. I am glad to see you have the resources now to be able to truly try out different things and share your experience.
It was through Stupid Musician Texts that I found this channel and have been watching since, hopefully people can submit some good ones so we can get a new episode. Thanks for all the advice as well
Hi Glenn, love your channel.
Regarding the "drum sample replacement/re-amping" comment i think there could be confusion/distinction between :) 1 Replacing drum hits with triggered individual drum samples and :) 2 Using sample loops to create a drum track or replace a recorded one. In the context of your reply the individual drum triggers keeps the original drummers performance as does reamping from a recorded DI guitar. Maybe a short video showing the difference may help some viewers.
Thanks again & Rock On !!
Being a user of the Relay G10, I have never had an issue. Back in 2020, Line 6 announced a recall to repair, and all you had to do was update the firmware. When the recall was first announced, there were a grand total of FOUR incidents in the last 4 years (bare in mind, thousands, if not millions of these were sold). I ended up updating the firmware and have not had any issues since. For those interested, the Line 6 has released a "Mark II" version that does not need to updated.
P.S. The Relay wireless systems have a DI output, so, if you are like me and like to use pedals, and you can have two channels recording, one is a clean DI signal, and the other is your signal through you pedals and amp!
GLENNN!! I want to add to the Harley Benton convo here. I bought the Joyo Jackman with the 2X12 Vertical Cab. They gave me the option to even place where the speakers go which is great. Sure, customs and stuff was a little annoying with me living in California, but I’d say the HB cabs are some of the best a broke college student like me can get. It works great to practice and play on, as well as gigging for
Re: sample replacement vs reamping.
It's the recently revitalized idea of the Ship of Theseus.
Sample replacement and quantization replaces all the pieces of the ship with new parts.
Meanwhile reamping guitars is more like a new coat of pitch for the deck. The ship's still there, and the new pitch won't change that.
Great video Glenn. Looking forward to the next one. Have you / will you do a studio tour? I always love looking at the gear behind you and I’d love to know a little more about what you’ve got and why. I’d also love to see your mic placement for these videos. I notice that you have two audio tracks into your DAW, one track with a higher gain than the other. I’d love to know their differences.
Keep it up bro!
Love this channel, definitely one of the best things on UA-cam. Thanks for what you do man.
Thanks, Joseph!
Definitely love to see more camera-related content. The one video you did already helped me improve the quality of my video. Maybe a video that goes in depth about lighting?
Seconding the idea for more camera gear discussion. I'm actually primarily a photographer for my creative fun and will very much geek out on any camera oriented episodes.
Little tip: One field, which is still audio-only, is editing podcasts & audiobooks.
That's what I ended up doing by the beginning of this year. So far getting requests on a regular basis, and you really learn to become a speedrunner in your daw.
Can recommend giving it a shot, cheers from Germany.
In regards to expensive vs cheap gear reviews, you likely have some in the community who subscribed for the high end equipment they can’t afford/their parents will buy for them. The cheap gear reviews appeal to the basement producers who are trying to get the most bang for the buck. I love em both, seeing how good stuff is that I can never afford is fun. And seeing potential future purchases with a great value is great too though!
I own a pair Eargasm Earplugs and I now will never go to a concert without them
Thanks for your support! Eargasm's got your back! (And your ears, too😉)🎉 Happy hearing!
My band has been going direct for years now. My other guitarist and I both use Helixes, and our bassist uses a Darkglass B7k. We've never had an issue with local sound guys, luckily. However, we always check out the sound situation, and if it is a small bar or somewhere without a better setup, we have powered speakers we can bring to augment their system. We've had to do this only once.
Thanks for the response Glenn! I've been browsing a ton of Peavey amps since I started my search. Good to know I was in the correct range.
The local facebook marketplace has been pretty lucrative lately. The one advantage to living in a retirement community like Sarnia. Lots of collectors with too much stuff. I'm going to check out a 100W with 4x12 this weekend for an absurdly low price!
I've had my G10 for about 4 or 5 years now. So far I have had no issues with it, though just to be safe I unplug everything if I'm not using it. It is a great wireless system, though the spot where you plug the power cable in is terribly vulnerable to bending and breaking.
Same, hop on their website and update your receiver. It's super easy to do and insures that you won't have an issue.
Re: overseas ordering. I bought a Reverend Guitar from Merchant Music in Scotland over a year ago and the process was flawless. It arrived in less than a week, in great shape, in tune! They shipped via DHL and they did the brokerage as well. In the end, I didn't play much more (if any) than if I bought from the vendor in Vancouver but they wouldn't have the guitar in stock for another 3 months.
Since I got the Analog Obsessions plugs, I haven't touched Slate at all for "Vintage" gear emulation. They are stellar.
G10S... I bought one 2 years ago... not one issue... considerably "faster" than the other cheaper wireless units... as to overheating, I have not experienced any issues. Been a L6 user ever since my vintage Rocktron Chameleon died... bought the PodGo because of your recommendation, thanks Glenn, and FU from Seattle.
The ability to re-amp is exquisite!! Nothing like playing so good for a change, that you blew yourself away, only to realize the recording has crapola deluxe 2000 sound you can't change!
So when you brought up the REVV and ENGL for the cab I think those are great options hands down. I would also recommend Something from Orange if you're looking to save money for something bigger. Those can easily squeeze the most out of your sound on a budget. They have some cheaper models like the Terror and Micro lines. Also the Herbert 2 channel Preamp overdrive pedals are a really good option for someone looking to save up as well. Now granted it's no Kraken and so on. However for under
$400cad so about 299usd it's great.
Another great and informative video Glen !!, yes please bring back stupid musician text's I love those, I am going to get some of those earplugs, and yes that was a great tie
We'd love to have you! The link is pinned above! Happy hearing
Another vote for Stupid Musician Texts!
Started watching you after TalkBass erupted in righteous indignation over your Rule 2 shirt. Loud, brash, abrasive... and effing knowledgeable to boot!
Haven't been on TalkBass recently, but always try and catch your mix review livestreams. Keep it up, Glenn!
so... i didn't skipped the ad this time. need to check them out, sounds promising.
Regarding the keeping people happy dilemma, you never will. I personally love my Gibsons Fenders and expensive recording equipment, but also swear by my cheap ART Pro Channel and Indonesian Jackson when time calls for it. A tool is a tool. Some people here love seeing affordable gear, some people love seeing expensive gear. So one way or the other someone will be disappointed. Just a symptom of the internet. So I wouldn't worry about it, keep doing what you're doing.
Tbh as someone who has followed the channel for 8 years, I prefer the content focused on the more afforadble or cheap gear that works really well (or works like crap if thats the case) over the expensive gear. I do everything from home and pay for it with either the projects that I get or with whatever small income I make off my day job. Expensive gear isn't even near the list of importance for me, and to be honest I prefer not even looking at it because I don't want gear Envy. I prefer the content focussed on stuff that is actually going to help me and actually seems viable and acquirable over items that are worth more than all my bills and expenses combined
i have a Harley Benton Vintage 2x12 i got from Thomann, it works great and i use it for gigs. Shipping was unbelievably fast and i live in Maine, it arrived in two days. would recommend.
I agree with the idea of using the Kemper, Fractals etc. I use a HeadRush myself, and I know several tour guys use them as well.
It is easier to use, reduces the stage noise floor if you are using IEMs... and if you use them with a monitor wedge, it is still better than a roaring stack.... and certainly less heavy.
And reliability is the biggest piece. Having a back up s relatively easy, especially where I can load the SAME rigs and SAME IRs into the back up and swap them out an get the same exact tone every time.
Hey Glenn! On top of the various budget studio videos, I'd also really enjoy seeing a "for dummies" type of video regarding setting up/getting started with outboard gear. Slaving interfaces together, ADAT, signal routing, etc.
Great comments all around, as per usual😁. I have been learn how to use GarageBand for our band to do some scratch demos of original songs as well as trying (and failing miserably) to get my real estate business to attract clients via UA-cam videos. I have been using Davinci resolve for that (awesome free program), and while maybe the content (me) is lacking, the knowledge of those two programs makes it easy to sync the sound etc. Self taught is great…🤨…but having the tools available (free) makes spending time learning worth it. I guess, bottom line if you know audio production, learn video production too…and watch Gllllllleeeeeeeeeennnnnnn….he is a pretty good instructor😎
5:46 Wow didn't know about that or the recall, good thing it apparently just needs a firmware update. Just lost half my pedals from a power supply sparking up, so the last thing i need is my wireless system to cause a fire after replacing them. Thanks!
14:31 Shipping and brokerage fees will vary from carrier to carrier and as Glenn pointed out, depending on the service used, but you will always have to pay your country's taxes and the imported goods' duty no matter what. In Canada, guitars (electric and acoustic) have a 6% duty fee.
I'd like to see a top 10 viewers budget home studio shootout. I'm a deal maker and I love finding good used gear so checking out a budget home studio setup that other viewers did would be phenomenal! Keep up the great work!
For the 2x12 I litterally seen bad omens a week and a half ago and they just had 2 revv 2x12s and they sounded perfect. That was pretty much all they had on stage. And lighting, and drumkit. You don't need much yall.
Go with the harley benton.
I surprisingly got lucky a few years ago and got a 5150 2x12 combo at my local GC for about 600 ish.
Loved it ever since, and its actually kinda crazy how fast they went up in the second hand market.
Maybe if I ever upgrade I can re sell it for a good amount.
That may take awhile because man I love playing through the amp. Just been needing to save alot more money before I can start grabbing some recording equipment. Especially since I need to replace alot of my cymbals on my drum kit.
Hi Glenn,
I was wondering what your two cents are for an issue I'm having. I'm a guitarist that plays with many different groups, including a few wedding bands, so modelers have been a great choice. The unit sounds great on its own and when I'm the only guitar player. However, my tones just don't sit well in the room when I'm playing alongside another guitarist with a tube amp. I'm either constantly too loud, or my sound is just swept under the rug, and the line between those two points is paper thin. Other guitarist has a Blackstar head into an Orange verticle 2x12.
I'm doing all the amp, cab, and effects stuff in the Moore GE300, and then running that output into the effects return of an old 100 watt solid state amp so as to bypass it's preamp. We've tried sending the signal through the effects return of a tube amp as well, but it's the same story. I've experimented with different cab IR's, turning them on and off, trying compressors, expanders, EQ, etc and nothing seems to alleviate the issue. Clearly touring musicians don't seem to have this issue, otherwise they wouldn't use modelers. Any advice? Hopefully I provided enough info.
I've ordered twice from Thomann for Harley Benton guitars. Always chose the faster shipping method for speed. The slow rate took 5 weeks. The $30CAD more expensive shipping took 5 days. And, yes, you pay import and taxes BEFORE you receive the goods. The guitars were all worth it!
Hey Glenn, been watching for years but I don't think I've ever commented. Just wanted to add to the conversation since it seems to still be resisting death at the moment: A few years ago I still owned 5 Gibson's ranging from the early 80's to the mid 2000's. I always thought they were just the best thing you could buy. Then, I decided to look more into mid-range priced guitars (mostly by Jackson, LTD, Ibanez) usually preferring the Indonesian & Korean made stuff. I started to notice the quality of those guitars from the $400-$800 price range were actually quite better in comparison to the Gibson guitars costing twice as much or more. I've since sold all of my Gibson's and am far more content with the gear I own. They feel more solid, they sound as good (if not generally better), and they STAY THE FUCK IN TUNE! Considering the mid-level guitars are still armed with things like locking tuners, quality woods, and Seymour pickups, there's just no justification to pay Gibson prices. I'm not knocking the folks who are die-hard believers of any brand but, as you've stated many times, the name on the headstock DOESN'T MEAN SHIT. It's all in what you can do with it (meaning you actually have to practice). Cheers, and thanks dude \,,/
I use a Line 6 wireless G10 regularly. There was a firmware issue that required an update last year or the year before. I haven't had an issue since I updated.
I live in the EU so Harley Benton is easy to get, but believe me I understand - trying to order stuff from the US can be an absolute nightmare for instruments, collectibles, electronics, and a ton of other stuff. LOTS of taxes, import fees, issues...
Get the SC Custom Plus with the Floyd rose from HB. It's so amazing. Also the SC Gotoh Deluxe. Perhaps the Fusion III (there are variants). And don't forget the Amarok if you want extended range baritone metal axes that are quite decent and well priced. Or the Aeolus which has pretty decent specs. Lots to like.
When you were answering the question about video and camera gear, something clicked in my head. I think your advice, generalized, is "Offer the services to clients that they would normally get through a label." It feels like if you want to be successful in the industry, its turning into being a "Record label as a service"
Studio's on different budgets is a great idea 👍🏻
Then use every studio to record the same song to see what the differences are 🙂
I bought 2 Xvive wireless mic transmitter, both for condenser mics. Things would go great while performing. But when I get home to listen to what was recorded on my H6 the signal would keep dropping out for 1 second. So in the recording you're getting this constant soft "pop pop pop pop". Does this happen to anyone else ? And does the fact that I'm performing in a subway station have anything to do with this ?
ML Soundland Fluff 5134 (EVH 5150 III EL34) and TSE BOD (Sansamp) are both free and solid. Highly recommend.
Of course we miss stupid musician texts!
P.S.: Re the recording studio on an x budget thing I’d love a “recording studio for the rental flat” video, you know, no modifications, sub optimal rooms, poor sound proofing, noisy neighbours etc. It’s not an easy subject but I reckon I am not the only one of your viewers in such a predicament.
Like the high end and low end review stuff, I'm just practical that I cannot afford the high end but still nice to see and hear, so no probs here 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
I use a zoom HD video camera because it has 2 1/4 jacks i plug in right from my bose t3 to get live or recording room audio. Works real well for UA-cam videos.
I'm on REAPER for about a year now - heard of it maybe six years before, then heard Glenn was using it, and was curious about it. I was on Samplitude Pro X at that time. Since I use Reaper, I never looked back, not a sec. Thanks Glenn!
I use that cheap mixer trick with a Behringer Xenyx 802 and pair Sennheiser e609 with either a Behringer XM8500 or a 57, depending on what I want. I have 2 little desktop mic stands and a posilock side boom extension that I clip onto it, and I have the positioning with both of them down to a science so I get them in the same spots on the dust cap/cone boundary on my favorite speaker in my Seismic Audio 4x12 cab (bottom left). I quad track with a Joyo Meteor II using the In Flames HM-2 trick, with the left channel's main take boosted with a metal-zone with the volume dimed, sweep at 10 o'clock and the mids and highs at 2 o'clock, lows at 10 o'clock, and the gain on one, and the right channel boosted by a precision drive. I've used that for my hardcore band, and the tone is disgusting.
I have a G10 and had no idea there was a recall on them. Thanks for the heads up!!
If you don't want to cripple your battery time DO NOT UPGRADE the firmware. (see my other comment above!)
Check out some line6 forum threads about this, everyone is complaining about this since then.
There is no downgrade!
.... IF you decide not to upgrade, then make sure that whenever you are charging it, keep away from any flammable stuff, also do not charge it unattended or when you are sleeping. It can explode only when it is charging.
If you decide to upgrade it for safety, which I can understand, then prepare an extra cable for your next show or a spare wireless system.
@@lepilepi9027 good information Thanks. I never charge anything unattended and would hate to lose that battery life. I guess I need to see how bad the "explosion" is. Catching fire is one thing... throwing fire is another!
Hey Glen!
I see you share a lot of tips on guitar speakers to create a unique sound for amps (very informative, thank you).
Could you create something similar for electric bass speakers? As a noob bass player I obviously love the sound of Darkglass amps, but I'd also like to customise/experiment with different sounds/combinations, and honestly I'd rather spend on things that really change the sound, like amps and pickups.
Cheers from Italy, dude!
As far as reviewing high end gear vs affordable gear goes, I would say we all could use quite a bit of both. We're all different people and we all have different wants and needs in the studio. Some expensive pieces are gear are worth their weight in gold. And there's lots of amazing affordable gear too. Nothing wrong with either one. Some of us are living to check to check and some are financially more stable or well off. No need to review any more or less of either topic. What's important, is that we have these reviews and demos that you provide to help us make an informed decision on a purchase. Expensive or not.
L6 have replaced the G10S with the G10SII that , hopefully, doesn't have the same issue. I use one in my home studio for the convenience of not having a cable trailing around.
I use a L6 G90 setup for live and it's been faultless for years.
Great video! Was wondering already from previous video about cabinet wood, what kind of graphical eq are you using? Looks like a great UI.
Glenn!!!!!! Have you checked the Tukan plugins yet? Anyway, love the channel…..and I hate Metal. But love all the tidbits I can pick up listening to your rants. Keep it up
Hey Glenn!!!
You know what I would like to see you doing? Repair a screwed up mixes/recordings. I'd like to see your workflow as well as secrets/approaches for such a task.
Cheers from Luxembourg
Yeah, the Harley Benton 2x12 Vintage is a no brainer especially if you are in Europe where the shipping is cheaper. Its slightly cheaper than just getting the actual V30 speakers separately so you get the cabinet itself for free and its a pretty good cab also made from plywood and with metal handles and corners and its stereo/mono switchable. I have one myself since over 10 years.
8:54 always love it when you pull out that particular Breaking Bad reference.
Here is a video idea: You, the metal producer, team up with a few producers from other genres (pop, country, electronic, whatever) on UA-cam. Each one gets the same raw tracks: drums & vocals (just the pure microphone stems), bass & guitars (just the DI signal for re-amping), keys (just the MIDI notes) and each one finishes it in their own way. I bet the result would be very interesting for everybody involved.
I don’t blame that guitarist for running away from you. Not all guitarists can handle someone who thinks
Maybe he had to run to the doctor for a tetanus shot after cutting himself on his rusted guitar strings.
I just repurchased my old Schecter C7 Hellraiser that I lost 12 years ago when I was still using opiates. Been clean for over 10 years, but I've also been out of the gear game for that same amount of time. What's a great amp for playing in an apartment? Something versatile that gives a great metal tone. Doesn't have to be super cheap.
Stupid musician texts is what got me into this channel in the first place. So yes please 🙏
My G10 was fantastic UNTIL I did the safety update. It didn't overheat, lasted a good 6+ hours on a single charge, and did not drop out within at least a 50ft range. Since the update, it's noisy as hell, I can't get a full set out of it, and it drops out if I WALK IN FRONT OF THE DAMN TRANSMITTER! I did not know about the recall either. Thanks Glenn!
love the 'new' camera, it looks very professional!
Hey Glen what would you recommend for doing live streaming/voice over work. Something that sounds great but dosnt brake the bank. Thanks
My "studio" consists of a Presonus 32SX, a pair of Eris-8 monitors, paid for Reaper and included StudioOne artist, Audix mics for my vintage Gretsch kit, and Sennheiser e945 mics for vocals. I'm just figuring stuff out, so for me, it's like being at LeStudio in '78.
Can you do a video on what P.A systems are best for house shows ? I have a Pevy but feel like its time for a brand change but don't know where to start
Love stupid musician texts please bring back when/if you get some really good ones!!!!!…..thank you for all of the great content you provide. Your years of experience and depth of knowledge has been extremely helpful to me getting started doing audio recording. I’m also very interested into getting into the world of video editing and how to create content for UA-cam.
I shamelessly use Drumagog Drum Replacement Software on kick and snare, blended underneath the real performance. I never replace the original drums. In fact, I have 3 channels of kick (2 real & 1 Drumagog kick) blended and 2 channels of snare (1 real & 1 Drumagog) blended. There is no replacement going on. Just reinforcement.
Bonus: That Drumagog snare and even the Drumagog kick (when appropriate) are perfectly clean and isolated for sending through a reverb send.
I record basic tracks in my basement with a small Vox Brian May Recording Amp in the room with the drums (recording its line out signal) and I record a direct clean guitar feed split from a direct box before the Brian May Amp. Then it's post production amp sims and a few other layers/doubling added after that.
The results are deceptively raw sounding, yet full and clear with a very natural drum sound- as if Andy Wallace decided to go raw punk/metal with a few of his studio tricks.
I have a Radial Re-Amp box also, for additional miked re-amped sounds, but I don't always hear a need to take it that far....
My DAW is old Apple Logic Pro 9, btw. Great amp sims in there!
I thought your Monday mix videos were called metal mix Mondays haha but doing gear reviews for cameras would be really good! Exactly like you said, just knowing audio doesn't cut it, being able to film, even edit is a great skill to have. Maybe even make videos on what software you use to edit your videos.
Gleeeennnnn could you please explain how to compress a mic signal on the way in to an interface? Can you run 48v through a compressor to power a mic?
Tuning your guitar is part of playing, tune every time before and after playing, also tuning helps train your ears to what the strings are supposed to sound like.
9:50 the OCD rabbit hole. I've found myself in there and sometimes can't seem to escape (not just talking about re-amping but you get the point)
Hi glenn,There's something I can't wrap my brain around when it comes to re-amping or isobox recording: What about the interaction between the guitar,strings,pick-ups and the sound coming out of the cab itself.I mean things like controlled feedback like you hear at the end of children of the gave by Black Sabbath or the early slayer solo's. I know everything has to be as tight as possible nowaday's but my rudimentary experience in being recorded and recording and noisy practicerooms part of the guitarsound is also created when the pick-ups pick up some of the sound coming from the amp.I know there is a sweet spot before feedback becomes uncotrollable but when you're in that sweetspot taking away the sound coming from the speakers takes away that sweet spot. And when you're in the sweetspot how does that translate to a DI recording in a daw when you're recording DI track and a micked cab.
That's just a brainfart from my side
I don't remember where, but I once read something about someone (Maybe Slash, but I'm really not sure) recording a direct signal from the guitar while using a small 1x12 amp on a stand in the control room pointing directly at the guitar. The player could move the guitar closer or farther from the amp to control the feedback. I haven't tried this myself but now that I'm thinking about it I might have to dig out my reamp box and give it a go.
Glennnnn!
Bringing back "Stupid Musician Texts"
Is a double edged sword, In that.
When you read off the texts,
Some 60% of the musicians watching your video will think to themselves, About the author
(Regardless of the ridiculousness of the text)
"Hey that Guy Made a Good Point" LOL.
But we still love the S.M.T. Please bring it on.
Eargasms are amazing. I got a free pair at the last NAMM I went to and that was some great marketing because I bought a second pair as a backup because I was convinced how good they are. As a drummer they are saving my ears now!
So on the video/camera subject. What are your thoughts on Nikon?. I use a D610 for my landscape and pinup photography. I have never used them for video though and I might have need of that soon.
thanks for the advice about being multifaceted for the audio and video. I'm in the military working on building a portfolio for after for composition in multimedia (mostly doing themes for smaller streamers and content creators.) Would like to personally start making my own content but thats low on the priority list... Any other similar applicable advice is always appreciated. Thanks again Glenn !!!
Eargasms are my go to. I wear them at all shows I go to and anytime I’m rehearsing or performing with a band without inears
I don't use an amp either. I use a preamp pedal with a direct-out going to the mixing board. yep. My pedalboard plugs directly into the mixing board, and that is my entire rig. Best decision ever.
ONE guitar, and a pedalboard in the back seat of your car, that is the best way to travel from gig to gig.
In regards to drum samples, I like to record the samples of the actual talent and keep them raw and then when I go to replace using something like trigger 2, I EQ them and then I can blend in the sample with the actual performance to reduce cymbal bleed another on UN wanted sounds.
Would the Sirui 24mm f/2.8 Anamorphic 1.33x Lens be a good starter lens to learn with