How to Record Heavy Guitar | SpectreSoundStudios TUTORIAL

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By request: A step by step tutorial on how to record heavy metal guitar. Everything you need to know from equipment, to mic placement, to evaluating each speaker on a 4X12. If you want to mic up a real amp, start here!

[SaintSentry]

Not all bass players are stupid. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to take care of this guy in the mirror who won't stop staring at me.

[Cyberchase]

That laser pointer joke is probably the best music joke I have ever heard.

[HECKproductions]

wow it blew my mind how different the speakers on the 4x12 sound

[Goabnb]

I was like "Dafuq does a laser have to do with recording guitar?!" Good one!

[playingforbritain]

I paused after Glen told me what I'd need, and I had everything except the duct tape for the laser pointer. I went to the shop - they were closed for renovation. I really needed to get that guitar recorded today, so begrudgingly I drove to the next DIY shop I could think of, and bought a roll there. Car broke down on the way back, so had to wait 45 minutes for the mechanic to show up. He spilled his beer on me, too. Finally though, I got home, unpaused the video - and was just recording my own guitar, without a bassist. Thanks a bunch Fricker.

[fuyamako]

I am bassist and I am offended by your WAIT A LASER ? BRB I NEED TO CATCH IT

[KarRuptAssassin]

I fucking lost it at the laser pointer joke

[endofourlives]

I'm not a metal guy, but these tips are amazingly helpful. I love how articulate he is and how he gets right to the point and just demonstrates everything without the video dragging on for 14 minutes.

[gingaleanda]

Hey man, just discovering your vids. Subscribed!
As a bass player though, I really think laser pointers that flash different patterns are the coolest👍

[darrendegouff]

Dude. You remind me of my head banger friends who everybody thought they would go nowhere. Now, you guys are the keepers of heavy metal music, and everything that is great, unique, and authentic about it. Really man, keep it up. You are the breath of nostalgic air that every musician/producer needs to breathe at least from time to time.

[jasonstallworth]

2020, several years after this video and when amp sims have come even further, I still prefer the sound of a real amp being recorded.
The tone, feel, and nuances of an amp just can’t be replicated. And perhaps it shouldn’t be replicated.
There is indeed an art to this, and as mentioned, this is how we create our own unique sound....because here we are in 2020 and bands are sounded even more the same.

[snarfusmaximus]

Rewatching old videos to get tips I missed the first time around. It's great to see how much the channel has evolved over the years. The bass player joke were always total gold though.

[benfleming]

I'm a bassist and i find your jokes hilarious! I want that Rule #2 shirt!

[stmatheus]

The Bass player distraction method works! Thank you man!

[thewanderinginternetwizard]

I'm a bassist. And the laser pointer joke had me doubled over! Good tips as always though.

[DarionVlogs]

Oh... you're supposed to feed the bass player too? No wonder he hasn't moved in over a week... thought the stench was just due to his lack of showering.

[astrog]

Wow! i didn't know each speaker actually sounded different! Thanks for that

[MediHusky]

I thought you were going to use the laser pointer for accurate sound shaping. I am surprised and laughing, good on you sir.

[weathersytv]

holy hell that bass bashing joke had me rolling.

[bowlingotter]

Great video! Would love to see more videos along this line with some thoughts on recording techniques