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On Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:58:49 +0200

Roberto Suárez Soto  wrote:
> Hi,

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>

>     I usually try to record electric guitars with minimal effects

> (i.e., only distortion or a bit of reverb), and later add them in the

> mixing process. But, though that may make sense recording-wise to

> achieve a good sound, it's not the same with regards to playing. For

> example: if I want to know how something sounds with delay, or

> chorus, or flanger, or whatever, I like to play with it (using my

> guitar's preamp effects). It's more inspiring to do so, if you know

> what I mean.

>

>     So, what do the real pros (that'd be you ;-)) do? My first

> thought is to "prototype" using the preamp's effects, and once I have

> a good idea of what I need, record "clean" and apply effects in

> Ardour. But that sounds like a lot of work; and before doing it, I'd

> rather ask if there's some shortcut.

>

>     Thanks in advance.

> 

hi, you can use inserts on the track, so you record dry but you monitor

wet, and later on tweak the effects.
cheers

renato

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