Recording unison guitar lines

[Vicioushead]

Ok, this is a bit of an issue.

It's extremely difficult to play a unison part (dual tracking) to perfection so I'm wondering, is this something that is usually done on a lead channel when tracking?

Any suggestions?

 

[Tommy Evans]

I read that question like 5 times and don't still understand what you're asking.

 

[Clockwork]

I read that question like 5 times and don't still understand what you're asking.

Pretty sure he is asking if people usually double track leads.

I'd say it depends on the lead, if there are two guitar parts then double track the rhythm and not the lead and it should be okay.

 

[Audiosprite]

I was wondering about this kind of thing the other day for a mix I've been working on. Anyone use vocal-style ADT on guitar leads for sustain?

 

[Vicioushead]

Sorry, I'll clarify my query.



At 1.16 in my track above there is a unison section. What I'm wondering is: would this kind of part usually be recorded in the same way that rhythm guitars would be recorded (2 or more tracks panned) or would it instead be recorded on a lead channel (single track left centre).

Hope that makes things clearer. I was way too tired when I posted that last night.

 

[RedDog]

No rules, man. You can definitely pan them out for more separation, or center them both for a more unified harmony section. Think twin leads versus a Sabbath type thing. I like my harmony lines to be panned about 30% L and R. And then I bring in the Automation.

 

[Jordon]

I double-track nearly everything just so I have it for the mix. If you're able, it's better to have more than you need just-in-case.

 

[Terminus]

On most of my stuff I record 2 tracks of leads and pan them somewhere between the middle and hard left/right, even when they are the exact same notes.

 

[Vicioushead]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.