Editing tone
Editing tone
I've just started using Ableton Live, basically to record solo jazz guitar pieces on my computer hard drive. The recorded sound I am getting so far is muddy. What is the easiest way to mix and edit a recording to achieve a very clear guitar sound.? Thanks very much
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The key is to get it sounding good on the way in. Use an audio interface that allows you to plug a mic into the computer with an XLR connection. Then is is all about mic placement. Play with the mic in different parts of the room until it sounds best.
With a recording that sounds muddy once it is in the machine... well... at that point you're wanting to take out some of the salt from a cooked ham. Fiddle with EQs, mess with Saturator, splash on a bit of reverb... but what you really want to do is get the band back in the room and start fresh.
The key is to get it sounding good on the way in. Use an audio interface that allows you to plug a mic into the computer with an XLR connection. Then is is all about mic placement. Play with the mic in different parts of the room until it sounds best.
With a recording that sounds muddy once it is in the machine... well... at that point you're wanting to take out some of the salt from a cooked ham. Fiddle with EQs, mess with Saturator, splash on a bit of reverb... but what you really want to do is get the band back in the room and start fresh.
Muddy tone
Thanks for your reply. I am using a Line 6 TonePort UX2 and recording directly to the computer without a mike. Do you think my results would improve by using a microphone going into the TonePort? Last question. What kind of microphone should I buy? Thanks again