recording tips

[AGMUSIC27]

i need help.

first my gears are pod pro xt, gmajor, bbe 88o and vs2480. my first question is: if when you record put effects on guitar or you use them at the end. second is if it is necessary to use gmajor effects if i have vs8f-3 sound card effects. i have my home studio and i am not play live. so, gmajor could be sold and i can use roland effects? other question is on recording which way you recommend me to use - stereo anything or to use from my stereo output left for one track on roland vs and right for other track like 3Left and 4right. i ask because i think if i use this way instead stereo anything i can play with "pan" creating more spaciality.

thank you so much.

adrian

 

[chessrock]

My answer to that would be "Yes."

 

[vestast]

I don't think you need the g-major. You should probably just pack it up and send it to me. PM me and I'll send you my shipping address.

 

[Cyrokk]

What do you mean by your first question?

If you are asking whether you should apply effects during recording or after the recording process, then the answer is as a general rule it is better to apply effects after the signal is recorded, which allows you to keep the signal free of noise and have better control of the amount of effect you apply in context with the entire mix.

If you are asking whether you should apply effects to the guitar during the recording or after the recording process, this depends entirely on the characterization of the tone you want to achieve and the composition. Is the effect distortion? Then it's often preferred to record the distortion when playing the guitar. Is it delay? That depends on whether you are using the delayed notes to play off rhythmically. Is it reverb? Then save that for after recording the part so you don't accidentally apply too much or too little. Generally, if the effect changes the tone, then you should be safe in using the effect when recording.

As to the stereo question, my answer is don't use stereo. Recording in stereo only works in limited circumstances, such as sparse recordings (such as one or two instruments played in the entire song, like acoustic guitar, piano, or vocals). Keep everything in mono so you can position everything according to sonic impact and musical taste.