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Guitar Production Techniques
Recording guitar can be a very enjoyable process. There's nothing quite like a great guitar sound, especially if you are the one behind the board creating it. Driving acoustic guitar strums or spacious electric guitar solos, it's all about the awesome sound the guitar makes.
Guitar Pre-Producction
Pre-Production - like with any instrumental recording - is very important when you are knee deep in guitar production. Read my article: First Things First When Recording Guitar, before continuing.
Microphone techniques
The first order of businees is knowing how to use a microphone. Head to the microphone page for a more in-depth look at the various recording microphones at your disposal if you are unsure of their uses.
Microphone Placement
There are some specific techniques you need to keep in mind when it comes to the guitar. Before you start recording guitar, you should check out how microphone placement can make your sounds more creative. Being willing to experiement is a big factor in getting good sounds in the studio.
Acoustic Guitar Recording
The acoustic guitar sounds wonderful. Getting a great acoustic guitar recording can be tricky, especially if you are working in a home recording studio and your acoustics aren't all that great. However, knowing how to capture a great acoustic guitar is a must for any engineer. I love mine so much I wrote a separate article on how great it is: 7 Reasons to Love the Acoustic Guitar.
- Top Ten Methods for Recording Acoustic Guitar
- Recording Acoustic Guitar - First Fret Trick
- Middle/Side microphone technique for acoustic guitar.
Record Guitar Like The Pros!
When you need ideas, who better to turn to than the professionals you listen to every day? Books like the Recording Engineer's Handbook by Bobby Owsinski or Howard Massey's Behind the Glass are great resources for more recording and production ideas. Next time you're in a rut, try out "that technique you read somewhere" and see if you can't ome up with something new.
Mixing Strategies - Planning the Perfect Mix
Mixing Strategies is an ebook that focuses on the important subjective parts of mixing music. It teaches you the philosophies of mixing and how to approach your next mixing project for a successful outcome. Get your copy of this invaluable ebook now
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