I just listened to an old interview with Dimebag Darrell last night taking about where he gets his guitar tone and he mentioned having just an eq and a few other minimal things before his amp. It has to be sheer destiny that I just so happened to come across this video because it didn't occur to me at the time. Awesome advice brother, thank you.
Probably too late but here's a question: I just DI recorded a bunch of guitar tracks, and I'm going to re-amp them shortly, but I was wondering if there is any pre-processing I should do on them first? Like, should I bother with a Pro-G gate, or compression, or even any EQing FX? What about normalization? Or should I simply use the raw sound I recorded, and save any FX/processing for the fully re-amped tracks (once I decide which specific sound I want from the few variations I record)? Thanks!
Eye opener this one, thanks so much for your videos. Has made my solo project's EP sound absolutely badass, crisp and professional, and I can't wait to release it. No joke, I'd send anyone wanting to mix metal to your channel before any other.
Awesome video, dude! I ran into this issue just yesterday, where I had a really annoying resonance that I was fighting in the guitars. When I pulled that frequency out of the DI tracks it instantly opened everything up. Thanks for sharing this. You have an awesome way of explaining things.
Loved the information! Can you make a video on making vintage humbucking pickups sound modern? Gibsons generally do a good job, but HSS Strats are extremely difficult to deal with! Since they generally have low output and do not have much information in the mids. Thanks for all the information though! 🤘🏽❤
Have you tried using a boost? Tubescreamer or similar? Then there's transparent boosts, or use an eq pedal to push the wanted mids. Or, use an eq plug in. Wampler and jhs both have good video on the what's and why's of these pedals. That info can then be used digitally. For instance, needing to clear up a DI, when used with a bass heavy amp sound, experiment with a pre eq to remove the low end so that the amp isn't overly accentuating the lows and low mids. Might be that you'd use a low shelf, high pass, or targeted freqs. Then if still needed, add boost to the higher freqs. Believe it or not, string gage has an effect too. Fatter gages tend to have more harmonic richness to them before processing, adding more harmonics (distortion) can make it muddy. Makes it difficult for people like me who have a real heavy picking hand. Thinner gage strings tend to rise in pitch. Some folk tune down a half step to compensate, for me a half isn't enough for normal playing, and when I do go lighter, it's too low for the rest of the instruments. So I go heavier gage. I also need to be thinking differently about how to dial tone, a compressor might work better for me rather than a boost.
Appreciate the feedback. I like to go deeper than the other RUclips channels, but unfortunately it makes my videos significantly longer. But I will definitely focus on better pacing in the future. Cheers!
@@RaytownProductions All the best. And the best I ever seen is Feather Light Studio tutorial. Just perfection, even its long. He explains very clear A-Z. Tc Ray
I was struggling with getting a good amp sim tone. Now my tone has improved A LOT. Thank you for sharing precious informations ❤
That pre sim cut on the bass is a lightbulb moment for me, that exact frequency has been the bane of my existence
Excellent content on non-linearities - everyone DI-ing guitars should watch this.
The best Eq video i’ve ever seen, really good explanation, love your job, continue your great videos.
Thank you so much! Cheers 😊
Thanks for the video, great tips 🙌🔊🔥
I just listened to an old interview with Dimebag Darrell last night taking about where he gets his guitar tone and he mentioned having just an eq and a few other minimal things before his amp.
It has to be sheer destiny that I just so happened to come across this video because it didn't occur to me at the time.
Awesome advice brother, thank you.
Glad you got something from the video! Cheers!
I never ever comment on videos but ,holly crap you really taught me something! The major differences little things make! amazing! Thanks man
You generally make the best lessons! :)
This was incredible
These are really helpful tips! Really good stuff here! The bass part alone is gold.
So glad you found it helpful man! Cheers 🤘
Probably too late but here's a question: I just DI recorded a bunch of guitar tracks, and I'm going to re-amp them shortly, but I was wondering if there is any pre-processing I should do on them first? Like, should I bother with a Pro-G gate, or compression, or even any EQing FX? What about normalization? Or should I simply use the raw sound I recorded, and save any FX/processing for the fully re-amped tracks (once I decide which specific sound I want from the few variations I record)? Thanks!
this is as awesome as it gets...i watch all your vids...but missed this one... where it's probably the one I needed the most!! thank you so much!
Going to EQ my DI b4 Neural DSP Amp for sure thank u dude!
Very, very valuable information and explanations! Thank you very much and I appreciate your posts! From Paris with respect and friendship !
Eye opener this one, thanks so much for your videos. Has made my solo project's EP sound absolutely badass, crisp and professional, and I can't wait to release it. No joke, I'd send anyone wanting to mix metal to your channel before any other.
That means the world to me. Thank you so so much. Glad you found this helpful! Cheers!!
the single most helpful video on the topic
Glad you found it helpful 🙏
This channel is GOLD 🪙
Great video. I record a ton of DI guitars, and have always EQ'd after the amp. Your tips will take my craft to a new level. Thank you!
Awesome video, dude! I ran into this issue just yesterday, where I had a really annoying resonance that I was fighting in the guitars. When I pulled that frequency out of the DI tracks it instantly opened everything up.
Thanks for sharing this. You have an awesome way of explaining things.
Very good creative eq suggestions
This vid has helped immensely. Thank you so much. You are a wonderful teacher. These tips are gold!
Glad I found this channel. Great video on EQ. ***subscribed***
Excellent content, as usual on this channel !
This video is fantastic. Keep the great work.
Thank you so much!
@@RaytownProductions You should discover mine and you will see the difference.
Do I need to boost my di before the amp?
Awesome tips bro ! Great content !
Well done Bobby :)
Hey Bobby, great tutorial and great content as always
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much!
Thanks Bobby.
I rarely process DI guitar.
But i like to pre process bass DI.
Bass is more tough sometimes than guitar lol
You got my sub! Excellent content :) Thank you!
I'd love to hear how that transient enhancer works for slap bass. That's one area I could see that really working well.
Oh that would be sick!
Great vid! how are you changing both eqs at the same time, are they connected somehow?
Loved the information! Can you make a video on making vintage humbucking pickups sound modern? Gibsons generally do a good job, but HSS Strats are extremely difficult to deal with! Since they generally have low output and do not have much information in the mids. Thanks for all the information though! 🤘🏽❤
Have you tried using a boost? Tubescreamer or similar? Then there's transparent boosts, or use an eq pedal to push the wanted mids. Or, use an eq plug in. Wampler and jhs both have good video on the what's and why's of these pedals. That info can then be used digitally. For instance, needing to clear up a DI, when used with a bass heavy amp sound, experiment with a pre eq to remove the low end so that the amp isn't overly accentuating the lows and low mids. Might be that you'd use a low shelf, high pass, or targeted freqs. Then if still needed, add boost to the higher freqs.
Believe it or not, string gage has an effect too. Fatter gages tend to have more harmonic richness to them before processing, adding more harmonics (distortion) can make it muddy. Makes it difficult for people like me who have a real heavy picking hand. Thinner gage strings tend to rise in pitch. Some folk tune down a half step to compensate, for me a half isn't enough for normal playing, and when I do go lighter, it's too low for the rest of the instruments. So I go heavier gage. I also need to be thinking differently about how to dial tone, a compressor might work better for me rather than a boost.
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It's like putting a Mesa Mark series EQ on everything. noice
Where are the IR's??
no Brian Hood link
Ah! Thank you for letting me know. Updating asap!
Updated 🤘
CRUICIAL Information that 99.9% of mixing masterclass and tone videos leave out leading to more frustration from beginners.
Bro your videos are just too long. Make it simple and just go to the point. Just do it before and after. Done
Appreciate the feedback. I like to go deeper than the other RUclips channels, but unfortunately it makes my videos significantly longer. But I will definitely focus on better pacing in the future. Cheers!
@@RaytownProductions All the best. And the best I ever seen is Feather Light Studio tutorial. Just perfection, even its long. He explains very clear A-Z. Tc Ray
Really awesome