You're Dialling In Clean Tones Wrong

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  • Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
  • Even our "heavier" plugins are great for clean tones. However, reducing the gain on the amplifier often leads to a fluttery-sounding distortion that doesn't achieve the desired tone. Instead, try reducing the input gain on the plugin and then compensating for the level dip by using the Master volume or the output level on the plugin.
    Like with tube amplifiers, as you saturate the power amplifier with master volume, the EQ pots have less of an impact on the overall tone.
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Комментарии • 100

  • @adrianamorphous
    @adrianamorphous 3 года назад +65

    That feel when I'm just now realizing that I've never tried to record a clean tone in my life after 12 years of playing guitar

  • @JimSalvito
    @JimSalvito 3 года назад +48

    Great point on lowering the Input. It would be a nice feature addition to have a link button that increases Output to match the Input changes so the overall level out is the same. Many other plugins have this.

  • @devingrubbs
    @devingrubbs 3 года назад +17

    Took me way too long to realize this! This helped me get good clean boosted sound with Plini for funk rhythm and indie rock tones. I’d def love to see more videos like this. Thanks Steven!

  • @eanegrin
    @eanegrin 3 года назад +13

    This is great, some of us never had a real amp with more than 4-5 knobs so we don't know how to use all this options very well, thank you!

  • @mrnjauX
    @mrnjauX 3 года назад +14

    For all of you who don't like Abasi while still owning it, try dialing back the input a veery tiny bit. I did that once to try scoop of some of the aggressivnes and lows and it worked. For me at least...

  • @wmxx2000
    @wmxx2000 3 года назад +16

    Hm.. this might be helpful for all my tones.

  • @ashamael
    @ashamael 3 года назад +1

    duuuuuuuude great tip!!! Just opened the door for so many more tonal options that I never thought of!!

  • @iangarza990
    @iangarza990 3 года назад +5

    i really needed this lol

  • @gabriel_facedown
    @gabriel_facedown 3 года назад +5

    Im super new to guitar playing and recording, and having a couple Neural DSP plug in's, this was very eye opening

  • @sampojuuti
    @sampojuuti 3 года назад +9

    Dayum. I always thought input knob should be thought in a similar way than input gain in audio interface.

  • @AcAce427
    @AcAce427 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tip. Just purchased the Omega and godt really frustrated that I couldn't get a proper clean sound.
    Really happy with this sim. Soooo brutal, glassy and full sounding. Beats any other sim Ive tried.

  • @aries_9130
    @aries_9130 3 года назад +2

    Great tips, I didn't realize that.

  • @adilO.o
    @adilO.o 3 года назад +2

    Very nice content !! It's a little bit like the volume control on the guitar. I spent years leaving it always at the 10 position until I discovered one day, that one of the best clean I could get out of my amp was actually by rolling off a bit my guitar volume.
    In an ideal world for the Neural DSP plugins, I would have preferred that a kind of algorithm manages this adjustment for me 😄. Today we have the volume of our guitar, the input level of our audio interface, the input level of the plugin and the Gain 🤪 🤯 !! It's a lot !! Finding the sweet spot can be time consuming and we could be lost tweaking. I would love that if I bring the gain down on the amp in the Plugin, an algorithm or something would automatically compensate the input level to keep me in the sweet spot. I know the sweet spot is different depending on the people but still Less is more ☺️ isn't this, after all, the philosophy of Neural DSP regarding guitar plugins ? 😜

  • @peterepiscopo
    @peterepiscopo 3 года назад +2

    Great video! I've been getting it wrong all along

  • @mattarena9224
    @mattarena9224 9 месяцев назад

    thx man !! i just tried it on Omega. game changer for sure ,just a slight drop in the input helps so much !

  • @mikewohlhutter5997
    @mikewohlhutter5997 3 года назад

    Short. Sweet. Useful. Thank you

  • @agustiniancaggiano5282
    @agustiniancaggiano5282 3 года назад

    This is the most helpful video of the week. Thanks

  • @ROKZLEON
    @ROKZLEON 3 года назад

    That helps! I totally didn't think of that. 👍🏻

  • @code07sam
    @code07sam Год назад

    Man, I should've known this! Thanks man...

  • @DavidCoffinshirtguy
    @DavidCoffinshirtguy 3 года назад

    O yeah! More, more, more of this level of detail and insight; was very useful and interesting. Thanks!

  • @TheSoundHog
    @TheSoundHog 3 года назад

    This is great to know! Thanks Steven :)

  • @Machinedmetal
    @Machinedmetal 3 года назад

    Wow that’s awesome I didn’t think that was possible. Thanks

  • @DoveSimon
    @DoveSimon 3 года назад

    Awesome, helpful video Steven. Thank you

  • @anthonyxerri5919
    @anthonyxerri5919 3 года назад +3

    omg Thanks.....................Im old school I only look at amp controls

  • @M4rV89
    @M4rV89 3 года назад

    Thank you very much 😊 these tips help me a lot!

  • @GodSlaYeRzTH01
    @GodSlaYeRzTH01 3 года назад

    Thanks for your great tips Steven

  • @Maartenalbers
    @Maartenalbers 3 года назад

    Great advice! Thank you!

  • @nichttuntun3364
    @nichttuntun3364 3 года назад

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @umbraydn
    @umbraydn 11 месяцев назад +1

    What is the part you start playing around 2:05? It's lovely and I'd love to learn how to play it.

  • @iwillspam5985
    @iwillspam5985 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips!!!

  • @averagest
    @averagest 3 года назад

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @Laponea
    @Laponea 2 года назад

    Very useful! thanks mate

  • @Podoco_music
    @Podoco_music 3 года назад

    these videos are great! thanks. Fantasic plugins.

  • @michaelfrancis1
    @michaelfrancis1 3 года назад

    Fantastic video! Rock on!

  • @MaPa60
    @MaPa60 Год назад

    Really great tips, thanks! On the plugin wishlist: an emulation of a b-bender / g-bender - maybe in a Brad Paisley archetype, with some great DR Z tones? (throwing money at screen..)

  • @rualmar
    @rualmar 3 года назад +1

    I discovered this the hard way after hours and hours trying to get a specific tone with many different plugins and pre and post effects 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @metalliholic
    @metalliholic 2 года назад +1

    Cool, I’ve never really played with the input knob.
    Now I know

    • @NeuralDSP
      @NeuralDSP  2 года назад

      It's essential, we're glad it helped!

    • @edgarcaro2492
      @edgarcaro2492 Год назад

      @@NeuralDSP what if the clipping indicator appears? Can I ignored it if I like the sound or clipping always must be avoided? (thanks a lot for these cool videos)

  • @rhmm96
    @rhmm96 3 года назад

    Very useful!

  • @DraculVaDomni
    @DraculVaDomni 3 года назад +1

    Please do one for high gain distortion!!

  • @raymondforbes4295
    @raymondforbes4295 3 года назад +4

    Could you do the same thing by lowering the volume on the guitar?

    • @themightymcb7310
      @themightymcb7310 3 года назад

      Yes.

    • @bazdesh
      @bazdesh 3 года назад +1

      @@themightymcb7310 well, actually, not in most cases. i guess that with active pickups it doesnt really matter, but with passives you usually lose some high end when rolling down volume (unless you have some treble bleed caps installed)

    • @themightymcb7310
      @themightymcb7310 3 года назад

      @@bazdesh could probably get the same effect by turning down the level on any pedal with a level knob

  • @Matt-xu4fw
    @Matt-xu4fw Год назад

    You're Dialling In Clean Tones WONG

  • @markgorzycki1061
    @markgorzycki1061 3 года назад

    Steven out here telling secrets

  • @prashuryagoswami6122
    @prashuryagoswami6122 3 года назад +4

    how about turning down. the volume knob on the guitar

    • @CharlieLord
      @CharlieLord 3 года назад +3

      Works too, but gonna give relatively more hum and also you're not going to be able to perfectly recall the setting in future if required.

    • @AtomMotherHeart
      @AtomMotherHeart 3 года назад

      It takes away all my treble and sounds very bass-y

    • @r.llynch4124
      @r.llynch4124 3 года назад +1

      @@AtomMotherHeart do a treble bleed on the volume pot. .02 cap with 220 resistor.

    • @r.llynch4124
      @r.llynch4124 3 года назад

      @@CharlieLord if it hums your wiring is messed up some where. I've never had that issue.

    • @johnschober4008
      @johnschober4008 3 года назад

      Also harder to save as a preset :)

  • @r.llynch4124
    @r.llynch4124 3 года назад +1

    I'd like to see a QC on my floor at the house. When is that happening?

    • @r.llynch4124
      @r.llynch4124 3 года назад

      @this is our house not too long about 3 months. I hope it's worth the wait? My fm3 took over a year so....lol

  • @MetaITurtle
    @MetaITurtle Год назад +1

    Ahh!!

  • @lpgoog
    @lpgoog Год назад

    Which is the most versatile standalone plugin? Save me time. I love ❤️ most styles & play in coverband.

  • @user-pq9ub1py9r
    @user-pq9ub1py9r 6 месяцев назад

    When to use "LEVEL KNOB"? please reply thank you!

  • @Gdude899
    @Gdude899 3 года назад

    is this an exclusive feature to neural dsp with them recreating the real life amp experience or is this how all amp sims operate?

  • @ericsplittgerber5154
    @ericsplittgerber5154 Год назад

    I had no idea that maxing the master volume kept other tone knobs from fully functioning. is this a universal concept with amps?

  • @MaartenFranken
    @MaartenFranken Год назад

    That's great for a single channel amp, but what about the Fortin Cali, to name just one? You turn down the input volume for the clean channel, but then what when you're changing to rhythm or lead channel? The master input doesnt change when changing channels. How do you keep the power up with a low input volume?

  • @elwarofficial
    @elwarofficial Год назад

    Nice viddy

  • @robertjones9598
    @robertjones9598 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, highly useful! Just wondering though, what's the analogue equivalent to this?

    • @themightymcb7310
      @themightymcb7310 3 года назад +1

      Rolling down the volume on your guitar, partially engaging a volume pedal, or dropping the volume on an EQ or compressor or whatever that goes into the front of the amp.

    • @robertjones9598
      @robertjones9598 3 года назад +2

      @@themightymcb7310 Thanks! Very counter-intuitive as I always assumed maximising the signal going in would be preferable. These guys twiddling their guitar knobs on stage like Jeff Beck make a bit more sense now.

    • @themightymcb7310
      @themightymcb7310 3 года назад +1

      @@robertjones9598 Yeah, it's actually possible to clean up a proper distorted tone with just the volume knob assuming you have a high quality pot installed and you aren't running some kind of boost. Van Halen did it a lot. That's how he got that low gain tone from Hot For Teacher, for example.

  • @ChrisEIB
    @ChrisEIB Год назад

    Is there a video how to avoid popping when you hit notes on clean tones with effects, compression, and boost? I’m currently using Tim Henson along with Plini’s effect pedals

    • @yigit_kuru
      @yigit_kuru Год назад +2

      If what you call popping is a clipping issue you need to dial back the gain on your audio interface. If you are talking about notes jumping high and becoming dirty when playing a clean tone you need to add a compressor or limiter before the amp to avoid cleans becoming gritty. Hope it helped!

  • @withoutairwithoutwords5382
    @withoutairwithoutwords5382 3 года назад

    Using NDSP Nolly make a vid on dialing in a 6 string drop D - C Metal rythym tone for tracking... Knowing ahead u will likely use dubs or quads ..I got a pretty good handle on it but I'd love to see your way.. i use an Arrow, logic pro. And an LTD EC1001tctm..also what is ur opinion on coil tap pickups like the 1001 has? When and where to use them..I know it's all preference but still wonder how badly I am wasting writing time ,on tweaking Sims ,irs and coil position.. take care

  • @luis996
    @luis996 3 года назад +2

    or you buy Archetype: Cory Wong

  • @noborder7681
    @noborder7681 3 года назад +3

    is neural considering a full license subscription? like stltones, alliance plugin or digital slate ??

    • @devingrubbs
      @devingrubbs 3 года назад +1

      I hope not. These plugins aren’t cheap but once I buy them I like knowing I won’t have to keep shelling out a monthly fee. For Adobe stuff or Slate it makes sense but Neural stuff isn’t that expensive, relatively speaking. Plus theres always the 2 week trials!

    • @noborder7681
      @noborder7681 3 года назад

      Devin Grubbs
      sorry I find that these plugins are very good, moreover their cpu load is low compared to others, and given the number of amps I would not be against a monthly subscription and take advantage of new products when they come out .. I preferred can be given 10 € per month rather than 150 for each amp ..

    • @FilippoBuscemi93
      @FilippoBuscemi93 3 года назад

      @@devingrubbs Hey I got some plugins left to sell for 25$ if you want one :)

  • @RarelyMediocre
    @RarelyMediocre 3 года назад +1

    A suggestion:
    Show us how to dial in a good Fishman Fluence Modern pickups tone?
    Thanks a lot!

  • @MurdaMetz
    @MurdaMetz Год назад

    Wouldn’t switching to 6l6 give more clean headroom also ?

  • @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION
    @JJDPROMEDIAPRODUCTION 3 года назад

    Yet, it still distorting with your changes..

  • @Rehmoss
    @Rehmoss 3 года назад

    Can someone explain to me what the difference is between an input signal clipping and distortion?

    • @ErebosGR
      @ErebosGR 3 года назад +1

      Clipping turns a sine wave into a square wave by chopping off the peaks and valleys.
      Gain distortion has a softer knee at the tops and valleys and adds saturation (i.e. odd or even order harmonics).

  • @EhEsDeeEf
    @EhEsDeeEf 3 года назад

    fuckin YASSSSSS

  • @spanneng
    @spanneng 3 года назад

    You're Dialling In Clean Tones Wong

  • @PaoloC.
    @PaoloC. 3 года назад

    nice one! but really can't find much of a difference in tones at 3:00 for maxed out master vs. non maxed out... actually feels like is the contrary.

  • @PegeCovers
    @PegeCovers 2 года назад

    I feel dumb now, lmao

  • @misterscoops3517
    @misterscoops3517 2 года назад

    GLYCERINE!

  • @the_gh6st
    @the_gh6st 5 месяцев назад

    Don't mind me, I just wanted the 100th comment

  • @threepe0
    @threepe0 3 года назад

    Also: how to dial clean tone in wrong. or, how to raise noise floor and reduce dynamic range. This sounds like wet cardboard. Just use an amp or plugin that sounds good clean. There's no audio at the end of the video.

    • @user-us9iw6rt7b
      @user-us9iw6rt7b 2 года назад

      What clean amps do you recommend, imo their Fortin Cali sim does a nice job, but any thing else for like a clean - just a little crunchy?

  • @frenchiesfrankieandhenry
    @frenchiesfrankieandhenry 3 года назад +1

    Someone needs to dial in their spelling skills.

  • @BasedCringe
    @BasedCringe 3 года назад

    AM I FIRST

    • @BasedCringe
      @BasedCringe 3 года назад

      YES I AM

    • @moonsuga
      @moonsuga 3 года назад +3

      @@BasedCringe HOLY SHIT CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

    • @prashuryagoswami6122
      @prashuryagoswami6122 3 года назад

      @@moonsuga ahahaha

    • @adrianamorphous
      @adrianamorphous 3 года назад

      You're actually last bud

    • @BasedCringe
      @BasedCringe 3 года назад

      @@adrianamorphous first shall be last 😎😎😎