Quad tracked riff..

[Metalstrm]

Hi all, I attempted recording guitar seriously for the first time, using the technique mentioned in the clayman sound thread. What do you make of the guitar texture? I already posted this somewhere else and it was liked, but I'd like to get the opinions of someone in the metal scene... We are trying to get a heavy but balanced kind of sound, perhaps similar to Opeth's Deliverance album (ok perhaps i'm setting my sight too far, but anyway...)

Ps. I left the 'drums' there just to get an idea of what the riff will sound like with a kick.

Any comments appreciated

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edit: uhh sorry I posted this in the wrong area i think.. I just put it in the mix section, sorry

 

[poidaobi]

For your first serious recording it sounds pretty good. It's missing some "chunk" or "chug" imo. Doesnt seem to have to much nasty stuff going on. Good job!

 

[Metalstrm]

I see thanks for the comment... Would you suggest boosting some of the lows? (I cut below 80Hz) I saw that you record with the powerball, what settings do you use? I recorded this using the third channel and gain set at about 10 o'clock. More gain gives more chunk but also more high end fizz...

 

[poidaobi]

The cutting of the 80hz shouldn't take away too much chug. I find the chug is in 100-200 range. Maybe i'm wrong.

Try and capture as much low end chug in the initial recording so you dont need to boost.

I generally record my PB with the Mic right up against the grill 2 cm right of the speaker cone then angled at 45 degrees. Seems to work best for me!

Im sure others can help you as im still new to recording awell.

Gain I keep at 12 O'clock on Channel 3.

You probably dont even need more "chug". That was just my personal observation .For Opeth, and with some bass it should be fine.