#185: Combining Guitar Tones and Doubling Guitar Tracks

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Episode Show Notes:
Sometimes, a single guitar tone just won't cut it. It sounds weak and out of place; no matter how we EQ and process it, something is still missing. What's the answer to this? Well, it's more guitars.

Maybe you love the bottom end of one amp or pedal but also crave the mid-range of another. Well, guess what? You can have both by combining guitar tones.

This topic is broad and there are countless approaches to combining guitar tones and doubling guitar tracks. It's easy to become overwhelmed and throw everything at it, but this can lead to a "more is less" result. Fear not, Benedikt and Malcom discuss their go-to methods in detail so that you can record with intention.

The subtle differences between a double and a copied performance may seem insignificant, but they are crucial in shaping the overall sound.

A double is a second performance of the same thing, not a copy and paste of the original performance. This distinction, while seemingly minute, will drastically affect the final tone.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• How subtle changes in the guitar's EQ can give you big results.
• Genre-based decision making. Is the 'Wall of Sound' approach appropriate for your recording?
• When is doubling guitar tracks necessary?
• What hardware to switch out and adjust when recording duplicate parts? Guitars, pickups, amps or pedals?
• Why adding layers on top of a guitar take doesn't necessarily have to be another guitar.

In conclusion, creating a unique guitar sound is a blend of understanding your tools, practising different techniques, and experimenting with various combinations.

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Chapters

1. #185: Combining Guitar Tones and Doubling Guitar Tracks (00:00:00)

2. Better Sound With Combined Guitar Tones (00:00:03)

3. Combine Guitar Tones for Desired Sound (00:04:11)

4. Double Tracking Guitars (00:15:45)

5. Double-Tracked Guitars and Stereo Imaging (00:30:26)

6. Combining Amps for Different Guitar Tones (00:39:20)

7. Blending Amps for Desired Sound (00:44:41)

8. Fun Conversations About Guitars (00:56:53)