Quadtracking.
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Mago
Austrian Blech Machine
Quadtracking isn't useful for every band/style/musician, so if you say "I did it until now" I understand that you did it without considering these things....which kinda explains why you hate it now 
I use quadtracking for slower lower tuned stuff, but didn't use it a lot on faster stuff in higher tuning.
Tried quad with some faster thrahs recently though, have still to decide if it was a good idea or not
I use quadtracking for slower lower tuned stuff, but didn't use it a lot on faster stuff in higher tuning.
Tried quad with some faster thrahs recently though, have still to decide if it was a good idea or not
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Not a very big fan, doesnt bring enough benefit to counter the difficulties imo. 2 more tracks is more like 8 times the work, all told, for a shade more thickness, and usually less clarity.
A *similar* effect, but tighter, can be had from mic, or especially amp blending.
The thing I find it most usefull for is more harmonised layering of (non-power) chords, if theres a looser feel to the section. Adds nice depth there.
Not a very big fan, doesnt bring enough benefit to counter the difficulties imo. 2 more tracks is more like 8 times the work, all told, for a shade more thickness, and usually less clarity.
A *similar* effect, but tighter, can be had from mic, or especially amp blending.
The thing I find it most usefull for is more harmonised layering of (non-power) chords, if theres a looser feel to the section. Adds nice depth there.
JoergieN
Member
I have such issues with quad tracking but I think that I'm going to start doing is double tracking it, pan to each side, than for breakdown type shit, add a louder third guitar centered. Cool story?
JoergieN
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egan.
daylightdies.com
Quad tracking is awesome. There is no rule stating you have to keep the volumes the same for the whole song.
Empathy
Bulging Member
I can't beleive that in all the time I've been trying to crack the key to mixing symphonic metal, I never considered just dual tracking guitars instead of quad tracking.
I just herped so hard I derped.
I just herped so hard I derped.
mmmatthew
Member
i fucking love quad tracking. Sneap style quadtracking jobs sound so smooth. Shadows are security style guitars > than hyper edited asking alexandria sturgis pod tones all day, any day! but Quad definitely does not work unless you have the time and talent to play precisely. Otherwise dont do it.
Aaron Smith
Envisage Audio
I don't really like the vibe having a center-panned rhythm playing a part that's identical to the sides, it just sounds weird to me sitting in mono land. If you're willing to take the time to do a third, then it's totally worth doing a fourth and panning the second two away from the center.
I personally love the sound of quad-tracking, and in my opinion the slight clarity one loses is more than made up for by the new character that's achieved.
drope934
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This is a great link! Not specially for this "trick" but this site could help a lot of people here!
rispsira
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SLAVE YOUR AMPS!!!! if you have more then one
Hey man! could you please explain to me how you do that exactly?
Are we talking about sending signal from the effects loop of a head to the return of another? with heads that have different tones? each going to a seperate cab and being micd and tracked simultaneously?
Could you explain to me what you like about this technique also? i am interested in experimenting with my stuff so would like to know your opinion..
thanks!
I love quadtracking but it really depends on the band. I've done it with a most of the bands I've recorded but if I were to do a really fast, technical DM record I'd probably just dual track.
Alot of the lighter stuff I do varies from riff to riff from dual to sometimes as much as 6-8 tracks of rhythms depending on what the part is and how we want it to sound. Keeps the song interesting and gives you a chance to play with the dynamics a bit as it goes.
Alot of the lighter stuff I do varies from riff to riff from dual to sometimes as much as 6-8 tracks of rhythms depending on what the part is and how we want it to sound. Keeps the song interesting and gives you a chance to play with the dynamics a bit as it goes.
Mago
Austrian Blech Machine
nope
that doesnt work with guitars, and also not always on vocals imo...stereo widener those something similar
you NEED 4 seperate PERFORMANCES for guitars.period.
If one doesnt want to track that much then go dual.
That's what I did in the past few projects and you know what? Why should I record two more RYTHM tracks that I will turn down by 10-15db and make it almost inaudible? In the end, it's really not worth it.
Nothing against quadtracking choruses though.
Jaymz
Stymphalian Productions
A good compromise as far as I can see and what I will do in future...is double track but add a second mic 10-15db lower, Mark Lewis does it alot. Adds a bit more fattness but still you only have to double track it = win
462studio
462 Studio
Personally I love quad-tracking and I have no issues doing it as the guitar player in my projects.
I also prefer to quad track when recording others. Even if they fail miserably at it, I have twice the takes to choose from come mixing time.
Consider it a backup ala comping vocals.
I also prefer to quad track when recording others. Even if they fail miserably at it, I have twice the takes to choose from come mixing time.
Consider it a backup ala comping vocals.
ratsapprentice
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barricade
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Or different speaker. 2 of the same kind often sound different in the same cab, or two different kinds. V30 +t75 can be good.
