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Hey there! My name is Matt Clark and I mix primarily Rock and Metal. I’ve made this
guide to help Musicians and Engineers record heavy guitars that will work in the context
of a mix. If anything doesn’t make sense to you in this guide, please email me and I can
help. You can reach me at mattclarkmixer@gmail.com
I will explain everything first in detail. At the end of this tutorial you’ll find a quick
reminder checklist that you can use as you record tracks. Once you get used to doing this,
you will find that you do a lot of this stuff automatically in the future. So crack a cold one
(or two) and let’s roll.
Put it in Overdrive
A great rhythm tone trick is to dial in a tube screamer or similar overdrive pedal with the
level cranked but the drive very low. Maybe no drive at all. This will give you sustain and a
feel that must be felt to be believed. Highly recommended. You can get away with much
less distortion using this method. This is great for a cutting tone that still has power.
Tie One On
When cutting leads that don’t use open strings , tie a sock or hair tie around the first fret
to deaden open strings. Your tracks will be cleaner.
Level Up
If you are recording to a DAW, keep your levels peaking at approx -15 dB. Don’t overload
your preamp either. We are not looking for digital distortion. Not what you want in a
guitar tone.
String Theory
Use new strings and have your guitar setup so it’s properly intonated. Check your tuning
after each take. For the ultimate in tuning stability I recommend an Evertune bridge. Sim-
ply incredible. Makes recording guitar a pleasure because tuning is no longer an issue.
Learn to Burn
Know your parts inside and out so you can concentrate on your performance and tonality.
If you’re paying someone else to record, this will save you some money as well.
Matt Clark
Los Angeles, California