Good vid. With method 3, there's a further downside related to point 3 you make about quite environments. Most of us are doing this at home. If we're lucky, we might have a spare room we can use, but still, with that amp (or two) cranked, it doesn't take too much volume before you can no longer hear the backing track you're playing to in your head sets. This is basically what keeps me from using the miked amp set up, and relying more on going in direct. I've never heard from anyone about how they get round getting blasted by the amp in the same room (apart from those who use enclosed cabinets, or even are able to have the amp sitting in the basement, etc.)
I put my amp quite low on volume cause if i got it on high it sounds dirty in the recording. And just use my headset on 40% volume so i can hear what im playing. That is how i do all my guitar cover vids
Man, I was recording dry into my interface and couldn’t dial in the effects I wanted on my DAW, but I also didn’t think it would sound good to mic my amp. I totally forgot about the USB output on my amp until I watched this. Thanks for reminding me, great video!
thx so much! i’m looking at getting my first proper electric (fender custom shop strat) and was trying to learn how to record - it’s like you read my mind! thanks so much for this video!!!
Thanks a lot Dave, really needed this! Also, can you please do a tutorial for What a Man Gotta Do by Jonas Brothers, or "Hell or High water" by Passenger? Thanks in advance!!
Using Amp simulators and doing a lot of processing on the dry signal just feels wrong ! As a guitar player i would love to capture whatever raw tone i produce with guitar, fx and amp, record it and better that each time so i sound exactly the same even in a live setting ! Keep it simple.
Wish my amp had a USB output but I guess that's what you get for buying a used Behringer GTX30, I'm saving up to buy a audio interface soon but that might take some time
I've got direct USB to PC on my amps, but as Dave said in the vid an audio interface (AI) is the most versatile. I have Behringer's U-Phoria UMC204HD. Behringer use MIDAS pre-amps which are none too shabby. Focusrite Scarlett have the name affording peer status, a cool colour case and high profile marketing, but boy oh boy do they charge for it. Unless a professional musician, or you have an unlimited budget for your home studio, the approximate Behringer equivalent model packs all the punch you'll need to make superb recordings, leaving plenty left over for other GAS essentials like a decent microphone etc. Like guitar, a good player on a low end instrument will still sound good whereas a mediocre player on a top quality instrument will still sound ...mediocre.
'Nother one for the integral USB to PC direct connect reference list, Blackstar ID:Core original & V2 digital series (10, 20, 40W) of small home practice amps.
Hello, I know this video is almost 3 years old, but I have a question. I recently got a Boss Katana amp, and I'm in the process of learning how to record my electric guitar in a DAW. However, I'm having an issue regarding volume. The volume on the amp sounds fine to me, but when I listen to what I've recorded on my DAW, it sounds quiet, even when my computer is at max volume. I also don't want to record while having my amp at a very high volume, my ears are a little sensitive to high volume. I don't know if this is a common issue with Boss Katana Amps, but do you know why this might be the case and if there are any solutions to this issue? Thank you.
Hey man, I've been trying to record with my Boss amp, but since I'm using single coil pickups, it's producing some disturbing buzzings. Do you have any tips for that problem? Thanks.
Depends but generally low enough that even if you’re playing the strings or strumming as hard as you can it’s only hitting around -5db. So that’d be maybe -15 to -10db Just play around with it. As long as your signal never peaks and hits 0db it’ll be ok and you can adjust things in your DAW.
As soon as you said boss katana 50 MKII I got super exited because that’s exactly what I have. I’m trying to use method 1 to record in fl studio but it doesn’t record. Does you have any solution other than using an audio interface?
Nope! Just go from the multiFX unit into your audio interface which will then go out into your speakers. (Assuming your multi fx pedal has amp modeling)
Big help!! A question though, does using an audio interface records a clean sound in the guitar. I mean will it still work if you have a noisy environment or a buzzing amp? I really wanna record in my room but this neighborhood is just too loud.
@@GuitarZero2Hero That's really great to know because I too am in an extremely noisy neighborhood. Right now I record ideas into my phone and am always picking up sirens and car horns and other noise from the outside.
Great thank you, very clear and straight forward. I subscribed! I have a doubt because going for the recording with the mike you also record all the Hum and noise from the amp and the pedals if any...but as you said needs experimenting. Cheers.
yup that's true but there's way to mix and reduce that by using noise gate's or chopping the silent parts in your DAW. There are definitely pros and cons to each approach. I'd say choose what's easiest to begin with and you can experiment with different methods over time :)
I know this is a year ago that I'm running into this but With all these methods you Talked about is room size or configuration and issue as or configuration an issue here?
Room size isn’t really a factor unless you’re recording with a mic, in that case the room size can have minor influence on sound depending on how you mic it but for the most part not a whole lot,
Yes the Katana records a dry signal. So technically yes it makes an interface obsolete. However! You won’t be able to record vocals or other acoustic instruments using the katana. So that’s where an audio interface is useful
Easily the best guitar recording video I've been able to find on RUclips after searching for hours. Great video.
I will take this as a “slow dancing in a burning room tutorial coming soon”.
2:21 that was too smooth
Don't worry David 1 million subscribers milestone COMMING faster than you think it would be
Always make sure to like even if I don’t want to watch, he is the best guitar teacher on RUclips!👍
Agreed
Good vid. With method 3, there's a further downside related to point 3 you make about quite environments. Most of us are doing this at home. If we're lucky, we might have a spare room we can use, but still, with that amp (or two) cranked, it doesn't take too much volume before you can no longer hear the backing track you're playing to in your head sets. This is basically what keeps me from using the miked amp set up, and relying more on going in direct. I've never heard from anyone about how they get round getting blasted by the amp in the same room (apart from those who use enclosed cabinets, or even are able to have the amp sitting in the basement, etc.)
I put my amp quite low on volume cause if i got it on high it sounds dirty in the recording. And just use my headset on 40% volume so i can hear what im playing. That is how i do all my guitar cover vids
Man, I was recording dry into my interface and couldn’t dial in the effects I wanted on my DAW, but I also didn’t think it would sound good to mic my amp. I totally forgot about the USB output on my amp until I watched this. Thanks for reminding me, great video!
No problems :)
Every time i search on youtube for stuff about guitars, i'll alway end up with your videos and found yours the most useful and explanatory of all.
Method nr 3 is the way to go. Thank you for the great video
thx so much! i’m looking at getting my first proper electric (fender custom shop strat) and was trying to learn how to record - it’s like you read my mind! thanks so much for this video!!!
Custom shop! Wowzers!!! Enjoy that!
That katana distortion was the best distortion to me. Really impressed by that! Thank you!
Another Great video! Thank you 👌
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very helpful. You're pretty chill
I just have one more question
How would you record both the dry and processed signal at the same time ?
Split the signal from your guitar? Or a box.
A digestible video. Just what I was looking for.
Awesome video! Very very helpful because I know a bit about guitars but I know nothing about recording gear.
Always helpful as usual! Can you make a tutorial for "Adrienne" -The Calling. thank you! Again
One sugestion is the songs stand by me oasis , and don t go away oasis .
The best video on recording electric guitar I've watched so far. Thanks!
bro is playin when i come around, respect
Great video!!!...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I was gonna go looking for a video like this earlier today. Must’ve read my mind. Thanks for uploading. Will certainly enjoy the video
Been playing for years, but man, my guitar recordings always sound aweful...i got top gear to. So frustrating. And ive tried all these ways. 😬
you can do the tutorial of "Mystery of love" by Sufjan Stevens.
PLEASE.♡
Thank you for this video bro!!! Much love from the USA!!!!
My pleasure!
So helpful. Thank you so much…
Really helpful, thanks.
thanks for this video...its really helpful
Slow dancing in a burning room please please please Dave!!!😍😍😍😍
dave is always the best
i love your channel and i’d love if you did a tutorial for “Articulate” by Ruel 💕
Boss Video. I've been using a demo of Guitar Rig 5 for 4 years lol
Thanks! ☮️
Thank you so much! This was this best vid on recording my guitar!
Glad it helped!
Very useful lesson, thanks
You are one of the best teachers thank you so much for all these videos! You are awesome!!
2:40 WHEN I COME AROOOUNDD!!!!!!
Thanks a lot Dave, really needed this! Also, can you please do a tutorial for What a Man Gotta Do by Jonas Brothers, or "Hell or High water" by Passenger? Thanks in advance!!
How do I get rid of the buzzing sound from my amplifier?
Great video, really helpful. Thanks for uploading!
Thank you Dave for this tutorial. It's awesome 👌
What’s up man can u do a tutorial for worldwide by BIG TIME RUSH I have an idea of the chords but I can’t get the strumming pattern
Lol I love that song. “Hey miss London Tokyo” lol
really great video. thank you for your great time
Using Amp simulators and doing a lot of processing on the dry signal just feels wrong ! As a guitar player i would love to capture whatever raw tone i produce with guitar, fx and amp, record it and better that each time so i sound exactly the same even in a live setting ! Keep it simple.
HOW ARE YOU GONNA PLAY SLOW DANCING LIKE THAT. Make a tutorial 😂
Another amp tips perhaps? I need it a lot. Also
John Mayer tutorial-
12:58 kinda sounds like the beginning of "Lost" by Chance the rapper
thanks man
This was really helpful, thank you!
You're so welcome!
When I come around, nice
8:56 no I love it
I love the way you play 😍😍
Wish my amp had a USB output but I guess that's what you get for buying a used Behringer GTX30, I'm saving up to buy a audio interface soon but that might take some time
I've got direct USB to PC on my amps, but as Dave said in the vid an audio interface (AI) is the most versatile. I have Behringer's U-Phoria UMC204HD. Behringer use MIDAS pre-amps which are none too shabby. Focusrite Scarlett have the name affording peer status, a cool colour case and high profile marketing, but boy oh boy do they charge for it. Unless a professional musician, or you have an unlimited budget for your home studio, the approximate Behringer equivalent model packs all the punch you'll need to make superb recordings, leaving plenty left over for other GAS essentials like a decent microphone etc. Like guitar, a good player on a low end instrument will still sound good whereas a mediocre player on a top quality instrument will still sound ...mediocre.
In your list I don't see any electric guitars that you recommend. Which do you recommend?
Can I run my pedalboard into an audio interface directly?
If your pedalboard has amp modeling then yes. Otherwise if it’s just FX pedals it could sound bad
Sir please start a live course for us on how to learn guitar!!
Can I use these methods to record my electro-acoustic , since that also supports recording w an amp ?
Anyways great vid helped me loads ty.
Great as usual Dave! Thanks, very good to know! Any chance you can do a lesson on “Something live in Japan “ George and Eric Clapton. Thanks!
My Marshall MG30FX does not have the USB output to plug directly into PC :(
Don't give up on me by Andy grammar please!!!!
How do I find the USB chord you used in the first method? Thank you. You’re awesome man
'Nother one for the integral USB to PC direct connect reference list, Blackstar ID:Core original & V2 digital series (10, 20, 40W) of small home practice amps.
Hey, Dave. Could you maybe do a tutorial for Roslyn-Bon iver? I’ve been wanting to learn it for a while. If you could that would be great thanks!
but can‘t i also record my dry signal without effects on my amp and add effects after?
Thank u🇫🇷👍🏼🍒
amazingly helpful...thank you!
You're very welcome!
I learned a lot thank you
Hello, I know this video is almost 3 years old, but I have a question. I recently got a Boss Katana amp, and I'm in the process of learning how to record my electric guitar in a DAW. However, I'm having an issue regarding volume. The volume on the amp sounds fine to me, but when I listen to what I've recorded on my DAW, it sounds quiet, even when my computer is at max volume. I also don't want to record while having my amp at a very high volume, my ears are a little sensitive to high volume. I don't know if this is a common issue with Boss Katana Amps, but do you know why this might be the case and if there are any solutions to this issue? Thank you.
Is the dry signal also produced with a boss katana 100 mk-ii when connected with a USB.
Yes you can get the processed signal and raw signal simultaneously
Nice guitar on the thumbnail, I've got the same one
Heeeyy!! What's up Dave!😃😃
Please cover Skinny Skinny by Ashton Irwin. It has beautiful guitar parts and I think you'll like it.
Heyy I’m just wondering what was that palm muted song You we’re playing ?
Hey man, I've been trying to record with my Boss amp, but since I'm using single coil pickups, it's producing some disturbing buzzings. Do you have any tips for that problem? Thanks.
What cable does it use for the first method? I can't figure it out and help would be appreciated!
For method 3 (Micing an amp ), how do I turn the volume up on my amp without clipping the recording.
Hi dave.
A new sub here.
What levels in db should we be recording for electric guitar(via interface)?
Cheers
Depends but generally low enough that even if you’re playing the strings or strumming as hard as you can it’s only hitting around -5db. So that’d be maybe -15 to -10db
Just play around with it. As long as your signal never peaks and hits 0db it’ll be ok and you can adjust things in your DAW.
@@GuitarZero2Hero ty!
Sounds come from the mic but video is shot by a separate camera? How do you record the video and match a sound to it thats taken by another device?
You sync them up in whatever video editing program you use afterwards
I’d love to be able to play it
As soon as you said boss katana 50 MKII I got super exited because that’s exactly what I have.
I’m trying to use method 1 to record in fl studio but it doesn’t record. Does you have any solution other than using an audio interface?
You're so amazing ♥
If I am practicing electric guitar at home , I have my multi-effect , good studio monitors and other effect plugins do I need to have an amplifier?
Nope! Just go from the multiFX unit into your audio interface which will then go out into your speakers. (Assuming your multi fx pedal has amp modeling)
Can you please make a guitar tutorial on the song Someone to stay by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
500Miles tutorial please
Big help!! A question though, does using an audio interface records a clean sound in the guitar. I mean will it still work if you have a noisy environment or a buzzing amp?
I really wanna record in my room but this neighborhood is just too loud.
If you’re going through an interface, outside noise won’t be picked up through the electric.
In fact using the amp USB record out won’t pick up outside noise either. You should only be concerned with external noise if using a microphone
@@GuitarZero2Hero Got it! Thank you so much for responding 😊 More power to your channel 🤙
@@GuitarZero2Hero
That's really great to know because I too am in an extremely noisy neighborhood. Right now I record ideas into my phone and am always picking up sirens and car horns and other noise from the outside.
Great thank you, very clear and straight forward. I subscribed! I have a doubt because going for the recording with the mike you also record all the Hum and noise from the amp and the pedals if any...but as you said needs experimenting. Cheers.
yup that's true but there's way to mix and reduce that by using noise gate's or chopping the silent parts in your DAW. There are definitely pros and cons to each approach. I'd say choose what's easiest to begin with and you can experiment with different methods over time :)
@@GuitarZero2Hero Thanks a lot
I know this is a year ago that I'm running into this but With all these methods you Talked about is room size or configuration and issue as or configuration an issue here?
Room size isn’t really a factor unless you’re recording with a mic, in that case the room size can have minor influence on sound depending on how you mic it but for the most part not a whole lot,
Please make a tutorial on Preacher by One Republic
Do you record the whole song with several takes or do you create loops and use them over and over to create the entire song?
2:39 if When I Come Around was created by The Script 😂
pls do let’s fall in love for the night in acoustic guitar thanksp
Can I record the amp by mic and also connect it to the computer via usb?
Will I have to sync the audio with the video of me playing guitar
anyone knows what song he's playing at 12.40?
but man for recording like this, u need a great budget. Rode NTR is insanely expensive!
You could also try other mics. SM57 is a common mic for amps. :)
What do you mean you can’t record other instruments like vocals and percussion with method 1, I’m confused ?
Theres no microphone involved in method 1, so you wouldn't be able to sing into the guitar amp and record that for example, only a guitar.
Pls make a tutorial of Centimeter by The Peggies
So if you have a Boss Katana, you can also use the amp simulator to edit the sound? Does it make an audio interface obsolete?
Yes the Katana records a dry signal. So technically yes it makes an interface obsolete. However! You won’t be able to record vocals or other acoustic instruments using the katana. So that’s where an audio interface is useful
Thx
Again teasing us with a slow dancing in a burning room :P