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If your amp does have a USB connection to the computer then I don't think you necessarily need an interface, but you might want to get one anyway. It gives you more control over the inputs and gives you the ability to add studio monitors. If you are planning to use the headphone out then...

I can't watch the YouTube video at work (stupid proxy servers), but I too am a fan of the modern metal tone and I've come to find out that a Tube Screamer in the chain before the amp with the distortion turned all the way down and the level and tone turned all the way up does wonders to boost...

What if it is acoustical foam? :P Sorry, I'm not contributing anything to the conversation, just having a little fun.

I recently downloaded TSE Audio's Tubescreamer clone plug-in (it's free), but I can't seem to find it in Reaper's plug-in window. I've tried copying the .component file into the AU folder and the .vst file into multiple VST folders (I have one where I put downloaded plug-ins that's been added...

Still can't figure this out, but I noticed something very interesting the other day. If I click on a menu in Reaper (say the File menu for example) and leave the menu "open" while I play the stuttering sound is gone. Does that make any sense to anyone?

I'm really interested in hearing the outcome of this comparison. Please post when you have something to share! (I'm one of them dumb-ass modern metal players :D)

Hello all. Been a while since I've been on the forums, I took a break from recording for a bit. I'm back at it now, but having a weird issue. I upgraded to Reaper v5 (finally) and noticed that there was some latency when recording. After some searching I found some information that said I...

It wasn't the actual luthier I talked to, but some "front desk dude". He was clueless. I figure I have the warranty and I will see how they do this time. If it comes back and isn't set up properly I'll go to my usual place next time. As for doing the setup myself, it's just not worth it for...

I dropped my brand new Gibson Les Paul Studio 70's Tribute off at Sam Ash yesterday to have it set up (I bought the extended warranty and comes with unlimited adjustments and string replacements (if I buy the strings) for 2 years) and get new strings on it. I figured it's free so why not use...

So, when I plugged the LP into the computer yesterday it sounded great. The "weird" noise and static sounds were gone. I did drop it off for a setup and new strings though. Gonna be a week and a half before I get it back though.

It also sounded like shit going through one of my amps. But it wasn't the same kind of "shitty" noise, it was just not pleasant.

I should have posted a recording, but it was late and I was tired. I will post one tonight or tomorrow so you can hear it. When I brought the guitar home I put it through the sim and it sounded fine, but now it sounds scratchy and there's a lot of white noise. No matter what I change on the...

How can I tell if the pickups in the LP are microphonic? If I tap on them lightly with the pick the sound comes through the amp loud and now when I plug the guitar into my interface and try to record DI into the 1800 with an amp sim I get this terrible sound coming from the sim. It sounds...

Thanks. This is all new to me being this is my first LP. Definitely some differences from the guitars I've owned before/own now.

Thanks Greg, this helps a lot. I've been seeing a lot of love for the top-wrapping method, but I don't think I wanna do that personally.

Hmmm, I didn't think the tail of the bridge would affect string height, only the...uh...other part.

Thanks guys. I've been busy with family stuff and haven't been able to play or get in the studio for a few days. I'm going to post some tone samples. The LP needs a good setup (by a Pro for the first time at least). I bought the warranty from Sam Ash and it includes unlimited set ups for 2...

I could be using the term "hot" wrong, that's entirely possible. The lows sound a bit muddy to me. I can hear every scrape of the pick against the strings and when I put any kind of crunch through it the lows are a bit muddy (as I said). The mids and highs sound anywhere from "ok" to...

Sorry, I meant to answer that. I don't have much that would compare to these. I have a Schecter with active EMGs (not even close to this I know), a Schecter with passive EMGs (which I get the best tones out of IMO), a Fender American strat with 3 single coils, an Ibanez with stock (very hot)...

Here's what they have to say about the pickups on the Gibson website: Are these different than the ones you guys are accustomed to? It's a brand new guitar so these are the factory pickups.