Direct X Plug Ins

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I want to experiment with direct-in recording as opposed to mic recording. What's the best way to go about putting effects such as overdrive on my guitar? Are Direct X Plug Ins the way to go? If so, which ones are good? There's a whole long list at: http://www.thedirectxfiles.com/plugins.htm
 
i have an digitech RP1 and i'd rather use that than use the cakewalk amp sim.

oh wait... i gave it to my kid brother.

i use the sansamp classic as an amp modeller for DI guitar recording and the sansamp bass di for direct recording for bass guitar.

i've heard good things about the POD and seen it at various music stores, but I've never used one in my studio.
 
Yup, Dan DA & crosstudio is right... I mean, outboard gear will do much better for overdriving guitar sound. Mic an amp, or use stomp box. However you can use Cakewalk FX2 (Amp simulator) to get the sound close as you preffer, but if you're a person who does projects hurry, it won't going to happen, because this type of thing takes so long (tweaking & auditioning), but sure the rewards are great...
 
Sorry, I don't think the Cakewalk FX2 is good at all. It sounds so... canned. Use the ReValver instead and bounce the effect to track. Or wait for Amplitube to become a DirectX effect...

But the best way to "overdrive your guitar" without micing an amp, is to buy a amp emulator, such as the Pod or the V-Amp 2 (as I'm very happy with).

:)
 
Hey, thanks fellas. I needed something like that to ease my mind. My CakeWalk Home Studio 2002 came with the Amp Sim plug in, but I couldn't even come close to a good sound from it. It all sounded so stale. Either I've got something set wrong somewhere, or it's no good.

I like the idea of trying the POD.
 
Inspired said:
Either I've got something set wrong somewhere, or it's no good.
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If it's a poll, I'll go for "it's no good"-option. ;)

Actually it can bring warmth to your tracks, if you just apply a little distortion. Just to avoid the "digital sound"...
 
Amp Sim

Yeah, I can see it being somewhat good for adding some warmth to a track. But for laying distortion or overdrive on a guitar, it was real stale!

I've got a Digetech RP processor floating around somewhere. If I can ever get it back, I'll use it in the time being until I can get a POD.
 
I love my Johnson. J-station that is. Only $150.00 and kicks ass.
 
Plus it's got SPDIF out for dry recording while you are playing wet.
 
I have a Line6 POD 2.3 and i like it for direct recording.

I've tried Revalver and Amplitube they have both similar features but i like Revalver interface better. I use Revalver as tube amp for some DXi synth to warm them (ie: Bass, kick drum, Rhode piano, etc ...) and i get really stunning results.

For my guitar i like to use the POD because i can play live without any latency. I don't like to record clean (for the feeling). But i'm sure you can achieve great results with Revalver.

I've also tried FX2 Amp Simulator but Revalver kick it away (in my opinion).

Another great plug-in is the Antares Microphone Modeler. You can simulate many high-end microphones to be use as an fx in your track. So , you can modeled your sound as you like.

Have fun

Musart
 
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