How to record electric guitar, get that BIG ROOM sound!

[tommybreschi]

hi! a question!!

I need a interface to record my guitar amplifier or i have to had only my control desk?

and then to my computer please answer!!! it will helpfull

Sorry for my bad english !

Thanks! :D

[0713mas]

Awesome thanks!

[Frontierblues]

Good stuff to work with!! Thanks for doing this!!

[ddstalta]

I can use my PreSonus Audiobox with two microphones to record simultaneously? for example an SM57 close to the amplifier and a AKG P220 for the room? as a dynamic and a condenser at the same time with my Audiobox? as always, very good videos. Greetings and thanks!

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@ddstalta Yes yes yes!! You can record 2 channels at a time with those mics!

[ddstalta]

@GaragebandandBeyond ok! thanxs my friend! greeting! ;)

[Maxxlenoxx]

I usually use 3 mics... a SM57 for high, a SM58 for mid and another one about 6 feet away from the cab for bass/low-end/room.

[moneyquickeasy]

@Maxxlenoxx You obviously have more money than some.

[Metalrox247]

@garagebandandbeyond I was wondering what the best microphone for recording guitar amps is. (for rock and metal) Should I use dynamic or condenser? I've heard the sm57 or sm58 are good... thanks

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@Metalrox247 Sm57 is the industry standard, but I LOVE my SM7b for recording "heavy" electric guitars

[jrhager84]

@GaragebandandBeyond

*cough cough cough* Royer R-121 *cough cough*

[Axifo]

TO GARAGEBAND AND BEYOND!

[gdmcoped]

you use garageband '09 or '11??

thanks, your videos help me a lot

[timborocksloud]

Hey man, great video newbie question I didn't see answered. Do you just connect the mic directly to your line in on your mac, or do you have to run it through something else? Is there a concern of damaging your computer with the signal from the mic?

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@timborocksloud everything was going through my interface which is a Presonus AudioBox USB

[timborocksloud]

@GaragebandandBeyond

Thanks for your quick reply.

does that mean it would damage the computer if I just ran it straignt to the line in?

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@timborocksloud There really isn't anyway to connect a Mic to your mac WITHOUT an interface. Especially a condenser mic.

[PharrisCo001]

Be careful not to get your mics out-of-phase or you could end up weakening your sound instead. I think there are some pretty complex mathematics involved in getting multiple mics perfectly in phase.

[jsdoddy]

Can't you just plug your guitar lead into a 6.5mm to 1/8 jack then into your mac?

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@jsdoddy Of course you can, but this is a method for people who use microphones. The real thing is always better!

[jsdoddy]

@GaragebandandBeyond oh cool, aha :)

[666hectik]

This is just a great video. I'm just getting into recording our band's music and I'm trying to look for techniques and i found your videos and they actually helped me out a lot.Thanks!

[luispegt90]

Thats really cool!! did you figured out for yourselfe????......greate guitar sound by the way... what effects are you using???

[TheMusicDude1997]

IMPORTANT QUESTION !

Are you using the overdrive channel on your amp or are you using a pedal ? if so, What pedal ?

[Muzic1114]

do you have the door closed or open?

[StonethrowersMusic]

@Muzic1114 Door OPEN! You have to let the sounds escape!

[guitarsbunch347]

to b honest i like without the hall mic best, but thats just for my style, i personally love that studio feel, but they both sound great!

[PoyFortich]

Thank you so much dude for your effort to post this video . it was really big help to me. may I ask some question?? what Video Cam you use?? .. coz its amazing.. ahmm thanks again this really a big help to me! ..

[SPBTsnyder]

this is what les paul used to do!!

[BlackAngusYoung]

You're obviously a sound/video guy if you actually apologize for the quality of this video! Still so much better than many on YouTube.

[BlackAngusYoung]

Good tip! I bought a mixer with USB, large & small condensers, long cables and lots of stuff... just haven't put any time into experimenting with it. Your vids will sure help! I plan to do things like this, but nice to have someone give pointers. I like the idea of mixing real-world sound with the digital recording elements, rather than only adding computerized effects or using pedals only. I want to try multitracking weird percussive things like spoons and shakers and then bigging up the sound.

[jroye82]

Love your videos man. Check out mine if you get a chance.

[tanukitejon]

Thanks very much for you always helpful vids, i always find something interesting to learn from them.. just one question, my laptop soundcard dont support ASIO. im using audacity so far, is there a better program, any advice on it? thnx man much apreciated.

[mongomanhappyface]

Hi, I was wondering if you put a microphone back in its box after you leave the studio. Thanks!

[StonethrowersMusic]

@mongomanhappyface I definitely try to, but I don't ALWAYS do it. But it's the preferred method.

[Triggin1]

that lick was tight man!

[moidamir]

Another great vid! I dont know for other people but i also enjoy the rants! (even if you repeat your self lol) 

[IsaacJ0901]

the song u were playing to show the effect was awesome man

[devpmh]

Great update on a classic recording technique, Lewin. I do a variation with two mics, acoustic guitar, soundhole pickup and an amp. Position guitar, amp and mics so that mic 1 gets mostly acoustic guitar and only a little of the amp. Set up Mic 2 to be the opposite. Pan the two tracks to favor opposite sides. It creates a great, full sound superior to duplicating and modifying a single track. Thanks for sharing your skill.

[fuckohioimnotemo]

awesome tip really =D now all I need is money for another mic lol

[tippeltje118]

i really like your vids but... what exactly do you record?

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@tippeltje118 I record music

[tippeltje118]

what exactly do you record?

[fulbluntalernstmeyer]

Great tip! Would this also work good for vocals?

[toshkie]

Lewing great great help!!!!!! anyway, is that ibanez guitar?.. i love semi hollows i have one but its making weird sounds when i have a high gain (od @ 11 o'clock and dist @ 11 o'clock) when playing two bass strings (lower E and A string).. thank you!!

[TheSwisha420]

but cant u just use reverb pedals

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@TheSwisha420 It's not the same as the real thing! Trust me!

[chenty84]

Hey what program do you use to record your macs screen for your tutorials? You do great tutorials, Thanx man

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@chenty84 I use a program called "Screen Record" but quicktime will also do it.

[freiture]

Hey lewin, can I put the hall mic up stairs in a polished stone room? like, i can see downstairs, it's like a bridge

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@freiture Yes try that, I bet you'll get some great natural reverb from up there! Remember loud volume on your amp isn't always a good thing either!

[GuitarGeek469]

Hey man, I just wanted to suggest that you do more contests. I really loving doing contests and they always inspire me to make some really good material. If you have any time for it that would be AWESOME!

[BadBluesman887]

@garagebandandbeyond thanks Lewin. Keep up the good work. I look forward to future videos.

[aiemandoo]

very informative video.. =D i will try this technique for sure..!

[BadBluesman887]

Great video Lewin! Any advice on how you set the mics to avoid phasing? I am relatively new to home recording...I have a Tascam 788 portastudio and would like to record like this using a dynamic mic and a large diaphragm condenser mic....any advice on a quick placement of the mics to get me in the ballpark? Also I'd like to record some keyboard parts would the line out on the keyboard be ok to run direct into the recorder?

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@BadBluesman887 Ys it's ok to run your keyboard direct. Keep your dynamic mic right on the amp, and your condenser far away, you won't have any phase issues.

[rocksteaddyteddy]

you said we needed headphones or a better listening system then computer speakers but i could definitely could tell the difference without getting the headphones out

[biuemusic5]

wowwww ... this is incredible!!!

[solventpop]

First, nice iPad in the corner. Great effect, like the riff and power chords. You have great advice and also the skill to demonstrate it!

[superbandace]

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[Rockstar9322]

You do all that in an appartment? I bet your neighbors hate you!LOL Great tip though man, thanks!

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@Rockstar9322 Actually you'd be surprised at how low the volume was! It's the hall mic that makes it sound LOUD!! But it really wasn't very loud in the room.

[AB4UK74]

how do you record two mics at once into garageband?

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@AB4UK74 do a search for my videos called "How to record multiple tracks at a time using Garageband " and then also "How to Multi Track in Garageband 11, iLife 11" if you have iLife 11 on your Mac.

[RedHouseStrat]

Right now, whenever I'm recording, I'm recording straight to my computer.

I would use the mics, but my amp is just too crappy.

Great tips Lewin, you rock!!!

[eXtremo1254]

I keep asking myself why it's not a good idea to use the lineout of the amp instead of normal microphones :/

[Arvains]

@eXtremo1254 cause theres an interaction between the guitar and the amp...guitar responses to the amp too...

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@eXtremo1254 Because the speakers will ALWAYS sound better than the line out. Plus the line out on most guitar amps is NOT designed to be use as a source, but rather is usually part of an effect loop on the amp.

[eXtremo1254]

@GaragebandandBeyond I see, thank you for the helpful tips I will try !

[vicsanmusic]

Hi Lewin!. I've been following your videos for a long time. And your tips have helped me A LOT to use garageband. And now I'm working faster and better in my channel projects. So, THANKS! :D, and keep it up with GB and Beyond.

[SwitchedProjex]

the quality is better

[trhnpc]

niccceeee!

[chenty84]

Great tip, I was skeptical at first but your sound mix convinced me your tip is good. You must drive your neibors crazy thou.

[GaragebandandBeyond]

@chenty84 Actually you'd be surprised at how low the volume was! It's the hall mic that makes it sound LOUD!! But it really wasn't very loud in the room.

[500passwords]

thanks for the tips .

you have helped me a lot .

thumbs up from 500

[FRITO88]

Lewin THANKS A MILLION. If it wasn't for you and Marty I'd be lost!!!

[killerpollo99]

Dude this video was amazing!

[micahbrill]

Really great tip vid man...I knew a guy that used to do this when he used to rent out a space in the back of an all concrete factory...definitely an interesting sound from that.

[ZachMoFoSho]

240p LIKE A BOSS

[bl00drusher93]

Nice

[diablo9333]

Sick video Lewin!

[JDzUniverse]

awesome