
The lack of that is the problem you're hearing. (Got that tip from an Andrew Scheps interview.)Īnyhow, the first step is getting a good guitar amp cabinet emulation. Then you get more of the instrument without pushing up the entire spectrum which could cloud other things. If you ever have a mix that's close but just needs more guitar (or any other instrument) - pull up an EQ and try pushing up the fundamental of the sound a bit. And another thing to keep in mind is the concept of using EQ as a volume boost. Sometimes a guitar tone is so giant it takes up the entire spectrum. You can also make a huge difference with careful EQ.

If you can dial back on the distortion as much as you can bear, while still having the sound you want, the musicality of your guitar will come through better. One of the benefits of recording with a guitar sim is that you can layer up a lot of distortion while playing, which is fun - but then back off the gain for your final mix.
#Waves gtr3 metal settings free
In a quick search I found this: which has free options, but it looks like mostly promo "lite" versions of larger products.Īs a fellow guitarist, here's a big tip!!! I've enjoyed Waves GTR3 and I just got IK Multimedia Amplitube 5, which I now prefer of the two. yeah this sounds like a direct recording. I think others have already covered it but. You can easily use the metering on your interface or DAW to monitor this. A general rule of thumb is to not exceed -7 to -12 DB on your input levels.
#Waves gtr3 metal settings software
Sometimes this can be done on the unit itself or you might have to use the included software mixer for your interface. Turn down the gain for that input until you aren’t seeing the red light.

If it’s flashing red this means the signal is too loud. Play as hard as you are going to play on the guitar and watch the light. Your interface should have a clip indicator for each input. On some interfaces a particular input can be toggle between line, microphone or instrument level so in that case just make sure you have it on the correct setting.įinally, make sure you are getting your gain staging right. Like somebody else mentioned, the emissary stuff is free and it sounds great for metal so I would scoop that up right away.Īlso make sure that you are plugging a guitar into the instrument input of your recording interface, sometimes labeled hi Z. LeCab is the only VST they've developed that I tend to avoid. Besides, since there are other great free options out there, there's no need to risk it. You can avoid that problem by paying attention to your file management, but things sometimes happen, and it's sort of a nightmare to deal with when it does. It's a perfectly capable VST, but I've had it cause severe problems with project files if the location of the IR file gets moved. Lancaster Audio Pulse ( ) and Ignite Nadir ( ) are great options.Ĭontrary to what /u/Dreadbane recommended, I would specifically recommend NOT using the LePou IR Loader, LeCab. Also, you can find some really good cab IR loaders for free, so there's no real reason to use ReaVerb unless there's something about your situation that I'm not aware of. However, the controls in ReaVerb aren't really designed with guitar cab IRs in mind, and it doesn't have some quality of life options that other IR loaders have.

You absolutely can! It works pretty much the same.
