Hi guys, just new to the forum here. Ok so I've been trying to record alternative metal (Breaking Benjamin, Trapt, Red, other modern metal type stuff) guitars for about a year or so. Mainly been learning off youtube tutorials so I am far less qualified than an amateur ;)
I used to own a Line 6 Pod UX2, got slightly-less-than-desirable tones from that. Nothing wrong with it, its just I didn't put enough time into tweaking etc... So I know the VERY basic basics when it comes to recording metal guitars.
So I'm playing my ESP LTD EC-1000 with emg 81s through a Peavey Vypyr Tube 60 watt (Using the 6505 setting, everything pretty much at 12 oclock, mids at around 2 oclock, see pic for settings) and micing it up with a single SM57, and running the SM57 into a M-Audio Mobilepre usb interface, and that into Reaper. (Using Superior Drummer 2 for drums btw)
I've positioned the SM57 about 2 - 3 inches from the grill, and its about halfway between the centre of the speaker and the edge of the speaker (I don't have a mic stand so I'm using a box =/). I've seen people on youtube use 30 watt and 15 watt vypyrs with amazing results, but I cannot seem to dial in a good 'in your face' metal tone. Mine tends to sound weak and tinny.
The master volume on the vypyr isn't very loud, I only have it at around 1.5 or 2 out of 12, due to 'circumstances involving neighbours', but its still pretty loud for the room... but when you listen to the guitar track its a bit quiet, not sure how to rectify this. Maybe I should turn up the master volume?
I have attached a clip of one recorded guitar centre panned. I'll post another clip of both guitars panned left and right later on. I would definitely appreciate any feedback or suggestions on how to improve the tone, make it sound more ballsy etc. Thanks for your time guys :)
I used to own a Line 6 Pod UX2, got slightly-less-than-desirable tones from that. Nothing wrong with it, its just I didn't put enough time into tweaking etc... So I know the VERY basic basics when it comes to recording metal guitars.
So I'm playing my ESP LTD EC-1000 with emg 81s through a Peavey Vypyr Tube 60 watt (Using the 6505 setting, everything pretty much at 12 oclock, mids at around 2 oclock, see pic for settings) and micing it up with a single SM57, and running the SM57 into a M-Audio Mobilepre usb interface, and that into Reaper. (Using Superior Drummer 2 for drums btw)
I've positioned the SM57 about 2 - 3 inches from the grill, and its about halfway between the centre of the speaker and the edge of the speaker (I don't have a mic stand so I'm using a box =/). I've seen people on youtube use 30 watt and 15 watt vypyrs with amazing results, but I cannot seem to dial in a good 'in your face' metal tone. Mine tends to sound weak and tinny.
The master volume on the vypyr isn't very loud, I only have it at around 1.5 or 2 out of 12, due to 'circumstances involving neighbours', but its still pretty loud for the room... but when you listen to the guitar track its a bit quiet, not sure how to rectify this. Maybe I should turn up the master volume?
I have attached a clip of one recorded guitar centre panned. I'll post another clip of both guitars panned left and right later on. I would definitely appreciate any feedback or suggestions on how to improve the tone, make it sound more ballsy etc. Thanks for your time guys :)
Would like some feedback on my Metal/Breaking Benjamin guitar tone
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