How to Mix Amp Sim guitars

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  • How to EQ & Compress Metal Amp Sim tracks!
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  • @user-vv7gt2hu7p
    @user-vv7gt2hu7p 5 років тому +66

    "Wide boost, narrow cut" is the shortest best advice for EQ'ing, thanks!

    • @jamesd7678
      @jamesd7678 4 роки тому +4

      I’m new to this shit. What does that even mean? Generous with the boost, but narrow as in specific with what frequency you’re EQ’ing?

    • @nickcrane8329
      @nickcrane8329 4 роки тому +8

      @@jamesd7678 Narrow as in the range of frequencies you are cutting out. You dont want to cut too much and loose dynamics

    • @jamesd7678
      @jamesd7678 4 роки тому +1

      Nick Crane gotcha. Thanks!

  • @dylan.606
    @dylan.606 5 років тому +405

    This is one of the most helpful vids I've ever seen. Period.

    • @99shredder
      @99shredder 5 років тому +2

      I couldn’t agree more!!!!!

    • @tomasengstrom6362
      @tomasengstrom6362 4 роки тому

      couldn't agree more ;)

    • @shadowbeneaththecrown9993
      @shadowbeneaththecrown9993 4 роки тому +1

      lol one of them yup

    • @bradmodd7856
      @bradmodd7856 4 роки тому +4

      We just need one now to explain why real drums are necessary and real amps aren't

    • @TalMK
      @TalMK 3 роки тому +1

      @@bradmodd7856 Glenn answered that one before, it's about preserving the playing itself and not the sound, take that away and you suck the life out of the music, you can emulate the real sound of an amp but it's gonna be VERY hard to get away with emulating a real drummer playing.

  • @RudyAyoub
    @RudyAyoub 5 років тому +290

    Im early again
    Edit: oh mang my tracks are here

  • @allenwarfield9262
    @allenwarfield9262 5 років тому +82

    Thank you for this Glenn! This has been such a great help to many of us poor bastards trying to learn recording on our own!

  • @adammays3128
    @adammays3128 5 років тому +37

    "Region of the Mud Zone"
    New Band Name

    • @GoatMee
      @GoatMee 4 роки тому +5

      here's a title for the debut album:
      Bottom End Mud Spill

  • @SoItWouldBe
    @SoItWouldBe 5 років тому +29

    For anyone wondering, you can also use the free plug in nova for as a multi band compressor

  • @Protonaut
    @Protonaut 5 років тому +77

    Nice! Also, regarding double tracking, here's a little trick for you: Instead of panning one track hard left and one hard right, leave both tracks in the middle and invert the phase of only the right channel of the second track. Gives you the same big punchy stereo guitar with the added bonus of making it more mono compatible, since the second track will cancel itself out in mono, so it will sound tighter there. I use the same trick for vocals and guitar solos with a HPF on the second track (and pulling it down a little).
    Have a nice day guys!

    • @SpectreSoundStudios
      @SpectreSoundStudios  5 років тому +30

      Hmm... I should really check that out!

    • @Protonaut
      @Protonaut 5 років тому +14

      @@SpectreSoundStudios Awesome! Also, if anyone's interested, I made a little plugin myself using REAPER's JSFX coding language that does exactly that, so I don't have do that procedure manually everytime. I can post a Google Drive Link to that if anyone wants that :)

    • @awaitingchaosband
      @awaitingchaosband 5 років тому

      @@Protonaut interested!

    • @Protonaut
      @Protonaut 5 років тому +1

      @@awaitingchaosband Alright, I will provide a link as soon as I'm back home from work :)

    • @gilbertspader7974
      @gilbertspader7974 5 років тому

      Wow !!!

  • @querfisch
    @querfisch 5 років тому +4

    This is by far one of the best videos I've seen on this channel! Thanks for sharing this

  • @shigrathFX
    @shigrathFX 5 років тому +32

    It's funny how much has changed since I watch this channel.
    I started out wanting to make my songs sound halfway okay to not kill me when I write them.
    Here I am now, addicted to mixing and owner of many amp sims and finally - a Joyo Zombie.
    What a beast. This little thing is right what I wanted. Thanks again, Glenn.

  • @RTPowellMusic
    @RTPowellMusic 4 роки тому +1

    I'm just getting started in the world of recording and mixing and this has been a massive help for me! Thank you Glenn!

  • @OrlandoAponte
    @OrlandoAponte 5 років тому +2

    Glenn, I just want to thank you so much for all these excellent informative videos you make. You may not realize it, but by doing so you are reinvigorating the genre of metal as a whole. If your vids help X amount of people, that's X amount of people whose albums/tracks are going to sound much better than they would have if you did not exist. Consequently, the whole metal genre is improving as a result of your contributions. Thank you again

  • @resington
    @resington 5 років тому +1

    Straight to the point, one of the better tutorials on vst guitar I've seen.

  • @aidandemaria4734
    @aidandemaria4734 3 роки тому

    Always a massive help with my production, Glenn. Big thanks 🎸

  • @brandonadams5052
    @brandonadams5052 5 років тому

    I'm glad you made a video that's easily to comprehend and understand. I have a basic idea on what to do with guitars but never had a full understanding on what I was looking for.

  • @andrewdeck7945
    @andrewdeck7945 5 років тому +9

    WIDE BOOST NARROW CUT!!! dis is so right!!

  • @monsterk7603
    @monsterk7603 5 років тому +1

    Another fantastic, informative video. Love the more specific compression info. Definitely going to start using that asap! Thanks Glenn!

  • @danlewis8044
    @danlewis8044 5 років тому +9

    8:39 - "Listen to what happens here." That's the essence, right there, of why I like your videos. You not only show me what TO do, but WHY, and why I shouldn't do it like THAT!

  • @TheNickmar
    @TheNickmar 5 років тому

    I NEEDED THIS! Was struggling with an amp sim sound yesterday!

  • @BlackLightProphecy
    @BlackLightProphecy 5 років тому

    This was incredibly useful, Glenn.
    I do this mostly as a hobby and there was a few things you mentioned to do that I simply don't.
    Thanks for the insight.

  • @jeffschoonmaker
    @jeffschoonmaker 4 роки тому

    This video is just the kind of thing that keeps my interest. Keep more of the technical videos coming G, this is what seperates the amateur and pro.

  • @ovidiui
    @ovidiui 5 років тому +1

    Clear and simple. Thank you mister! I want to see more videos like this.

  • @DreDawg3000
    @DreDawg3000 5 років тому

    Your channel is incredibly helpful and informative. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!

  • @usta028
    @usta028 5 років тому

    this just took my guitar mix from regular to great sounding, the lancaster IR's also boosted my tone!

  • @stringsofchaos5312
    @stringsofchaos5312 4 роки тому

    Thank you pal. This was super helpful. I've always struggled with leads. They've always sounded so sharp, and ripped my eardrums out. Great content.

  • @shizumaruofficial
    @shizumaruofficial 4 роки тому +1

    Mr Glenn, thanks for the compresser tip. First time adding it to my mixing master bus and sounds hella better now.

  • @simonjoudon
    @simonjoudon 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for really grabbing us beginners by the hand. This video really just preaches at us metalheads, who are looking to get into home recording, incredibly useful stuff man!

  • @KapaDeFreitas
    @KapaDeFreitas 5 років тому

    Man! This is great! I'm not even in to metal, but I got this on the waves mailing list and absolutely loved the way you explain things! Thank you so much for all the knowledge passed on in this video. Subscribed!

  • @AMB666
    @AMB666 5 років тому +9

    One of the best videos ever on this channel! Great job. Your guitar related videos are great anyway.

  • @BBDRUMS28
    @BBDRUMS28 5 років тому +1

    I got your IR pack about 2-3 weeks ago. I love the Coffee and ENGL cabs. Cheers Glenn.

  • @michaellangila9114
    @michaellangila9114 5 років тому +1

    Went and bought the waves prs pack, really great sounding software

  • @slamrahovart9024
    @slamrahovart9024 4 роки тому +1

    You just helped me clean up my lead sound so much

  • @Demithrium
    @Demithrium 3 роки тому

    Watched today again and got some good advises. Thank you!

  • @CarloFenrir
    @CarloFenrir 5 років тому

    Finally someone is talkimg about this in depth! Very useful, Glenn!

  • @metal_helm
    @metal_helm 5 років тому

    it's simple, but i LOVE this thrash riff. It's beautiful

  • @mikaelhauk
    @mikaelhauk 4 роки тому

    This was very informative! I hope you do a part 2 of this track where you show how you deal with drums and bass.

  • @Citizen_J
    @Citizen_J 5 років тому

    was just about to start on a mix using amp sims, and saw this. Although I use them on a regular basis, its great to take a look at an approach which might be different, and likely to be better than what I am doing. Perfect timing Glenn!

  • @rouxeau14
    @rouxeau14 3 роки тому

    Awesome! I was getting frustrated with my guitar sound and then I came across this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Cheers from Canada!

  • @briangradysyndrome
    @briangradysyndrome 5 років тому

    Thanks for the great video. I used your link and bought 4 of the Waves Plug Ins, including the ones you used here.

  • @sanitytheorist8221
    @sanitytheorist8221 5 років тому

    I've been wanting to know how to make Andy Sneap style guitar tones and you eloquently explained the EQing behind it! Thank you, now I know what makes the guitar tones on This Godless Endeavor and Ghost Reveries so incredible.

  • @werewolf7696
    @werewolf7696 3 роки тому

    Awesome info as always Glenn!

  • @marcozorich5691
    @marcozorich5691 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your tips on tones and amp adjustments. I like the way you are right to the subject, no telling stories from you childhood or what you ate for lunch.

  • @jromasterofone
    @jromasterofone 2 роки тому

    Glen, I thank you for what you do, man!

  • @MarkHolden73
    @MarkHolden73 4 роки тому

    Finally got round to catching up with some of your Vids Glenn and this one is a great help not just for amp sims but Gtr's in general. Thanks and Cheers.

  • @stephena.sheehan9959
    @stephena.sheehan9959 4 роки тому

    Another Frick'en great video. Thanks for all the useful advice and helpful insights, Glenn.

  • @ryanmbisson
    @ryanmbisson 3 роки тому

    Great video for mixing guitars in general. Thanks dude!

  • @robbyray
    @robbyray 5 років тому

    Yet another great video. Glenn, I've learned so much from you. Thank you for what you do.

  • @jrfoster1980
    @jrfoster1980 3 роки тому

    Wow - these techniques worked perfectly and I got rid of a LOT of mud from my guitars in the mix. The vocals sounded louder after this (guess cutting more because not clashing with the guitars anymore). Great tutorial, thanks!

  • @woodward_alan
    @woodward_alan 5 років тому

    This vid is so helpful. Thanks for being where I go to find useful things.

  • @hooliganstreet
    @hooliganstreet 4 роки тому +2

    Man the end mix sounded great. I'm trying to start learning a bit about recording and mixing and your videos really help me out. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!

  • @gothnev
    @gothnev 5 років тому +2

    Great video Glenn! Very clear and concise, and exactly what i needed to know! \m/

  • @jakobole
    @jakobole 4 роки тому +1

    A free alternative the C4 is TDR Nova - a dynamic EQ, so it works a little differently, but can do the same thing as shown here. My go-to-tool

  • @Mark_Preston
    @Mark_Preston 4 роки тому

    Wow, this video has so much great information that has helped me greatly. I live in an apartment so amp sim is the only way I can record. Thanks so much for all of your tips and sharing your settings.

  • @zwb2008
    @zwb2008 5 років тому

    I love these tutorials. Please keep them coming

  • @raysmetaltracks6782
    @raysmetaltracks6782 4 роки тому

    Thank you so F'ing much Glenn!! I ordered the C4 and followed your steps and already I can tell a huge difference in my tracks. I totally nerded out an took screen shots so I wouldn't forget next time! Also bought your IRs today, as well as the PRS Arcon (unfortunately I missed the sale, but $80 was still a great price considering its twice as cheap as the Revv pedal I also bought!). Thanks Glenn, this is really great stuff!!

  • @ShadowMantraSteve
    @ShadowMantraSteve 5 років тому

    Good to know I'm on the right track with my guitars. I need to start multibanding the palm mutes though. Thanks for the video!

  • @morganyabeny6248
    @morganyabeny6248 2 роки тому

    Thanks Glenn. I was having trouble mixing my guitars

  • @ParaEquinox
    @ParaEquinox 5 років тому

    this will sure help much, about the total Buss Compressor, I've been setting it differently, for sure I'll try it your way as well

  • @nickx1754
    @nickx1754 3 роки тому

    Amazingly helpful. Thank you!!

  • @BeneathVultures
    @BeneathVultures 5 років тому

    Thanks as always, Glenn. Great tip compressing the palm mutes only. That's always been a frustrating freq range for me when recording.

  • @RockWeller
    @RockWeller 4 роки тому

    Great tips Glenn! We are a Singapore based rock band and your tips have been helpful to us!

  • @strike_true
    @strike_true 5 років тому

    Thanks Glenn, great vid as always. Your videos have helped me learn recording and mixing far better than my current audio production teacher. He’s one of those, “We can use auto tune to fix up some vocal parts,” kind of guys. So I basically have just tuned him out after that, and do the projects in my own studio. I mix and record with your advice, and so far am getting As across the board. 👍

  • @astiachi
    @astiachi 5 років тому

    Good job sponsoring Waves!

  • @zelobinksy
    @zelobinksy 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel and feel like your explaining things so much more! Thanks 😊

  • @luke88durston
    @luke88durston 3 роки тому

    This was exceptionally helpful.

  • @jakemarzini9138
    @jakemarzini9138 5 років тому

    Loving these tutorials!

  • @5urg3x
    @5urg3x 5 років тому

    Just my 0.02 here but I think the reason why these particular amp sims are so great is the way they do gain staging. It's unlike anything else I've used previously and you can REALLY get in there and adjust every single section to exactly what you're looking for.

  • @Christopherjazzcat
    @Christopherjazzcat 5 років тому

    Your tutorials are a super useful resource. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge.

  • @JohanVega-wc2zb
    @JohanVega-wc2zb 4 роки тому

    Man, thank you for your time, u are saving mine with this video!

  • @jameseddolls
    @jameseddolls 5 років тому

    oh god yes!! been waitin for somthing like this!

  • @WillLopez00
    @WillLopez00 5 років тому

    Great video! This is something I've always struggled with. My problem was that I did too much with the guitar tone. Less is more. Thanks!

  • @djrbfmbfm-woa
    @djrbfmbfm-woa 3 роки тому

    most informative. thank you glenn.j.

  • @straconka43
    @straconka43 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the bus compressor setting. I'm learnign to mix and this is definitely one of the "wow" moments :)

  • @ShadowReubenKee
    @ShadowReubenKee 5 років тому +1

    Super helpful! Also, when Glenn says to "punch it in and out" at 04:45, he means bypass the effect. Some new people may have missed that so just clarifying. ,\m/

  • @anhedonia0
    @anhedonia0 5 років тому +25

    Should just call that the Andy sneak technique. I miss the good ol Andy Sneap forum days.

  • @OrionHellraiser
    @OrionHellraiser 5 років тому +2

    It's funny because I've been learning this stuff for years by myself, and I just came to the realization of doing this exact thing the last week lol, no kidding!! I said "just group all the guitars, get the sound right at the source or amp sim and EQ very lightly according to the needs of the mix" and I used exactly that same SSL EQ for the exact same reason, I didn't want to go crazy with millions of spots, just those 4 spots are what makes you keep focused and make more intelligent moves rather than having million of options to fuck up. If you need more than that EQ, you better check the source and tweak the amp sim or try a different cab impulse. Thanks for the tutorial Glenn, keep them going!! you have my upvote :P

  • @de_vega
    @de_vega 5 років тому

    Awesome vid as always, Glenn! This one is super helpful!

  • @mindscrub
    @mindscrub 5 років тому

    Glenn, THANK YOU! Great tutorial!

  • @WastelandBowman
    @WastelandBowman 4 роки тому

    Can’t record live guitars in my apartment and haven’t got the gas money to go back and forth to the place I used to record. I picked up the Hellraiser from Audio Assault this week. This is helpful for me. Thank you.

  • @HERNANFERNANDEZMD
    @HERNANFERNANDEZMD 5 років тому

    Yeah! This video is at the top of useful tutorials regarding metal guitars edition!!

  • @knotid
    @knotid 5 років тому

    Thanks Glenn, as always, you nail it.

  • @magneticintrusion
    @magneticintrusion 5 років тому

    Hey there young man. Thanks for another great, informative video. You really know how to help old guys like me (and others) sound better!!!

  • @gmod8033
    @gmod8033 3 роки тому

    Awesome glen just what i needed dude

  • @hassin2591
    @hassin2591 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much Glenn

  • @razmigdemirjian6361
    @razmigdemirjian6361 5 років тому

    Another very helpful tutorial

  • @DragonFlopp
    @DragonFlopp 5 років тому

    I like that C4 trick on the palm mutes. I'll have to try that out!

  • @mkenny17
    @mkenny17 3 роки тому

    Best video ever! Thank You so much for this glenn.

  • @KyleSevenoaks
    @KyleSevenoaks 5 років тому

    How I know I'm doing things right, Glenn does it too. Weight off my mind, thanks Glenn!

  • @AtoragoN1
    @AtoragoN1 5 років тому

    thanks Glenn, this tutorial kicks ass!

  • @eddypalogrande6090
    @eddypalogrande6090 5 років тому +2

    Think you could guide us through building/making an IR cabinet impulse?
    Thanks Glenn!

  • @MattMichaelVO
    @MattMichaelVO 3 роки тому

    Great video! So helpful! Thanks dude!

  • @gyrosphinx
    @gyrosphinx 5 років тому

    Thank you Glenn! Super helpful video!

  • @RockVoice4Real
    @RockVoice4Real 4 роки тому +1

    Right on. Great info. I'm starting to dig into your Pro Mix Academy stuff. U ROCK Sir. \m/

  • @PhilDiCicco
    @PhilDiCicco 5 років тому

    Thanks, Glen!

  • @JonathanFexoid
    @JonathanFexoid 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much.
    This helps my tones alot.

  • @patientmental875
    @patientmental875 5 років тому

    Thanks Glenn this helped me out a lot!

  • @chrislewis3372
    @chrislewis3372 3 роки тому

    Very informative video thank you for this!

  • @ajn2747
    @ajn2747 4 роки тому

    Very helpful. Thanks, Glen! Requesting a Guitar Rig tutorial on metal guitar/bass.

  • @andreapedrazzani6714
    @andreapedrazzani6714 5 років тому

    Thank you! Very helpful!

  • @NML666
    @NML666 5 років тому

    Great timing, just working on a guitar amp sim setting now. :D
    Also big thanks for this, helped me a lot. :)

  • @josephscalone5402
    @josephscalone5402 5 років тому

    great vid Glenn, thanks