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Post by wannaplayblues on Sept 21, 2014 1:25:23 GMT -6
Having never recorded myself like this - how is it done? What do you record first and how do you double track it?!?
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Post by jack1982 on Sept 21, 2014 5:36:54 GMT -6
Having never recorded myself like this - how is it done? What do you record first and how do you double track it?!? What I do is to record the video and audio of myself playing guitar, while at the same time the audio also gets recorded in my DAW (Reaper). Once I've finished the whole song in Reaper, I mix it down, then import that file into the video editing software, sync up the audio with the video, then mute the audio track from the video so all you hear is the full-band audio track from Reaper. I imagine Mick must do something like that, times three.
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Post by blackcountrymick on Sept 21, 2014 5:44:22 GMT -6
Having never recorded myself like this - how is it done? What do you record first and how do you double track it?!? What I do is to record the video and audio of myself playing guitar, while at the same time the audio also gets recorded in my DAW (Reaper). Once I've finished the whole song in Reaper, I mix it down, then import that file into the video editing software, sync up the audio with the video, then mute the audio track from the video so all you hear is the full-band audio track from Reaper. I imagine Mick must do something like that, times three. Absolutely right , but I use a piece of recording hardware (BR800) instead of reaper. Just a little note on syncing, be aware that you may get a latency issue between the audio that the camera records and the video if you use a web cam. its usually only minute but it will be noticeable when using the editing software.
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Post by jack1982 on Sept 22, 2014 11:52:46 GMT -6
Guitar and bass tone generation for this video was achieved using my Yamaha THR10C practice amp, I've been watching some demo's of that on Youtube, seems like it's fairly versatile as far as blues tones and it sounds pretty terrific. Have you used it for other songs here? I'm starting to think I may need to add that to my shopping list
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Post by blackcountrymick on Sept 22, 2014 15:42:31 GMT -6
Guitar and bass tone generation for this video was achieved using my Yamaha THR10C practice amp, I've been watching some demo's of that on Youtube, seems like it's fairly versatile as far as blues tones and it sounds pretty terrific. Have you used it for other songs here? I'm starting to think I may need to add that to my shopping list I would say I have used it on pretty much every blues video since I rejoined the forum except All Forms Blues when I took the trouble to set up my old Marshall for the occasion .
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Post by blackcountrymick on Sept 25, 2014 4:15:09 GMT -6
Lost Love - Lesson 2 - Rhythm and Blues You Can UseReally loving John's new book. This is my new favourite tune . Here's a few notes about my attempt at recording this lesson: All guitar and bass tones generated by my Yamaha THR10C practice amp. Rhythm Guitar - Fender "Roadhouse" strat with texas special pickups. Recorded neck pickup no added effects in an attempt to keep the arpeggios defined. Lead Guitar - Fender American Strat HSH. Recorded neck pickup with a touch of spring reverb (from amp), I probably used a little too much drive here. Bass - simple laid back bass line in an attempt to support and not "walk over" the guitar parts. Drums programmed from my Boss BR800. Recorded direct from amp to BR800 and all mixed down to a stereo track. No post effects or eq added to recording.
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Post by jack1982 on Sept 25, 2014 5:19:11 GMT -6
Love it Mick, that was just beautiful! One of my favorite songs as well.
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Post by Phil on Sept 25, 2014 7:07:05 GMT -6
Great playing, Mick, and terrific tone. I don't think there was too much overdrive on the lead. It's a very Hendrix-like tone.
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Post by bluesbruce on Sept 26, 2014 6:46:10 GMT -6
Wow, Mick, that was just fantastic. Just a great job on all the parts, fun to watch video, really great job on that. Thanks for all the info about your video making process - that kind of info helps the rest of us out. I really like the sound of that book, too. Keep 'em coming!
Bruce
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Post by jack1982 on Sept 26, 2014 11:00:48 GMT -6
Yeah I agree with Phil, great tone on the lead guitar. I like hearing stuff that's a little different sounding than the CD - you've got to express that creativity If you want to hear too much gain, just wait 'till I post Big Bends lol. Now if you could just get your bass player to wear the band shirt like the other guys
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Post by blackcountrymick on Sept 26, 2014 12:07:06 GMT -6
Now if you could just get your bass player to wear the band shirt like the other guys Man, bass players are nothing but trouble, says he wants to retain his individuality within the band, he just had to wear his hat and shades and when I said I thought his bass line was a little simple he gives it the old "its not what you play its what you leave out" umphh!!!
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Post by jack1982 on Sept 26, 2014 13:57:09 GMT -6
Now if you could just get your bass player to wear the band shirt like the other guys Man, bass players are nothing but trouble, says he wants to retain his individuality within the band, he just had to wear his hat and shades and when I said I thought his bass line was a little simple he gives it the old "its not what you play its what you leave out" umphh!!! You should count yourself lucky, our bass player drinks all our beer and then starts leering at our girlfriends. Sometimes he doesn't show up for rehearsal and we'll ask him what happened, and always get an answer like "Oh sorry dudes, I just totally zoned it out man." He claims he's going to start practicing more now...I'll believe it when I see it.
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Post by blackcountrymick on Sept 26, 2014 15:13:55 GMT -6
..........no trouble from our drummer tho' he plays like a machine............doesn't drink or leer either
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Post by jack1982 on Sept 26, 2014 15:43:44 GMT -6
Yup ours too - he takes a long time to get a song "programmed" into his head, but once he's got it - perfect every time! Wish he'd buy a different drum kit though, I mean he can make literally hundreds of weird noises, everything from a Glockenspiel to a pile-driver, but if you want a little different closed hi-hat sound than the usual one he does...well...um...
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Post by wannaplayblues on Sept 28, 2014 6:08:34 GMT -6
What I do is to record the video and audio of myself playing guitar, while at the same time the audio also gets recorded in my DAW (Reaper). Once I've finished the whole song in Reaper, I mix it down, then import that file into the video editing software, sync up the audio with the video, then mute the audio track from the video so all you hear is the full-band audio track from Reaper. I imagine Mick must do something like that, times three. Absolutely right , but I use a piece of recording hardware (BR800) instead of reaper. Just a little note on syncing, be aware that you may get a latency issue between the audio that the camera records and the video if you use a web cam. its usually only minute but it will be noticeable when using the editing software. Thanks. That answered it for me.
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Post by silverthorne on Oct 25, 2014 4:30:28 GMT -6
Hi Mick. I've enjoyed watching your BYCU videos on Youtube, thanks a lot for sharing. 2014 recordings are just WOW ! Also this one-man band versions... very inspiring And I have one question about guitar sound... Can you please give me some advice about getting tone like this? Very mild overdrive... really like it! Performance was cool too
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Post by blackcountrymick on Oct 25, 2014 15:07:20 GMT -6
Hi Mick. I've enjoyed watching your BYCU videos on Youtube, thanks a lot for sharing. 2014 recordings are just WOW ! Also this one-man band versions... very inspiring And I have one question about guitar sound... Can you please give me some advice about getting tone like this? Very mild overdrive... really like it! Performance was cool too Hi Silverthorne, yes mild OD, just breaking up on double stops and chords. The sound was generated using my Marshall JVM 50 head with some on board reverb, this was silent recorded using the cab simulated line out into my Boss recorder. No post effects or eq, and as far as I remember I did not use a delay pedal, so what you are hearing is basically just a guitar and tube amp. Unfortunately I have no idea what the amp settings would have been as I do not keep notes (maybe I should). I'm sorry I could not be any more helpful.
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Post by silverthorne on Oct 25, 2014 22:46:11 GMT -6
Thanks. As I thought, this is tube amp OD. I should really get good microphone someday and record my Marshall SL-5C, because there is no problem to get cool tones out of it... Can't say the same about amp emulation software.
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Post by cunningr on Oct 26, 2014 3:28:31 GMT -6
Ah the tone quest I happen to be on one now. I just upgraded my pups in my carvin to seymour duncan pearlygates what difference now I am not happy with my amp tone it's solid state carvin, I also have a 69 fender Bassman head and cabinet great clean tone but doesn't really break up. Plus both are kind of big.
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Post by joachim on Oct 26, 2014 4:15:00 GMT -6
Ah the tone quest I happen to be on one now. I just upgraded my pups in my carvin to seymour duncan pearlygates what difference now I am not happy with my amp tone it's solid state carvin, I also have a 69 fender Bassman head and cabinet great clean tone but doesn't really break up. Plus both are kind of big. Rich, I don't remember - did you play around with virtual amps like Amplitube also? I almost only use Amplitube now, and I never tune default settings - I just use either a clean tube model, a bluesy combo, or a tweed model with quite a bit of breakup. Those three models are chosen abit randomly, the are lots and lots of other models that sound great as well. I am very happy with that setup, I and wish I'd known about before I started shopping for amps.
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