3 Simple Ways to Mix with Guitar Amps & Pedals in the Studio (With a Reamp Box!)

[@Fifolon]

“He’s a wealth of knowledge!” As my gran used to say. Thanks for the video, very useful information!

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks for watching, Christopher!

[@gwendolinkirkegaard1812]

Just a quick add, if you have an interface that lets you rout different signals to different outputs, you do not need to split the signal before the interface with a DI - simply plug the guitar into your interface (given that it has instrument ins, but most nowadays have) and route the Monitoring of it to one specific output of the interface. This output then goes through the reamp box to the amp. This has the advantage that you play with exactly the sound of the input DI signal - ie the sound you will reamp with. At first I was a bit stressed out by how strong the DI signal should be and about dialling in the volume knob of my reamp box, but using this method I can directly control how it will sound later when reamping - because I’m already using the DI signal I will be tracking with later on.

[@carpediem4413]

Do I need a DI AND reamp box? I have a focusrite Scarlett 8i6 - couldn’t I just go from my guitar directly into the Focusrite? Why do I need a DI box? Thanks

[@gwendolinkirkegaard1812]

@@carpediem4413 that’s basically what I said. If your focusright is flexible enough in its routing, there is no reason to split the signal with a DI before the interface.

[@roman2374]

@@gwendolinkirkegaard1812 the point of the di isn’t the splitting of the signal, but rather that recording guitars and basses through a DI usually has a better sound quality than relying on the inputs of most interfaces.

[@gwendolinkirkegaard1812]

@@roman2374 a DI is not an interface. If you put a DI in front of your interface, it will not better the sound quality of your interface - it will convert the signal from a strong line signal to a quieter but balanced one. You will still need an interface and the quality of the interface inputs will still determine the quality of the record, DI box before or not. (Also, to say that the ordinary Palmer DI for 100 bucks has a better sound quality than dedicated recording interfaces is quite the hot take tbh)

[@roman2374]

@@gwendolinkirkegaard1812 im aware you have to go into the interface either way. Most interfaces only have few hi-z inputs available, some inputs on interfaces struggle even still with input from certain pickups. Having a DI doesn’t « improve » the sound in terms of altering it, but just makes sure that the interface can work the way it’s intended without being stressed. But I agree, I wouldn’t throw a passive palmer di between a passive source such as my guitar or bass and an interface. I would probably use an active DI such as the Neve RNDI or the Radial 48…. For most cases the difference is negligible if going into an interface. But your argument about the price is silly, any sound engineer I’ve met will throw a bass through a DI rather than going straight into a console, even if it’s a 100k neve console or similar

[@upstairstudio371]

AND you use reaper!? Holy moly this channel deserves so much more clout. thank you thank you thank yoooou!!!

[@basr7373]

Loved the vid, I have been able to use your channel to explain complicated audio topics to bust a lot of myths going around with a lot of the dj's I work with. A video on bit depth in digital audio would be a great addition! Thanks for all you do Kyle! Big ups!

[@AudioUniversity]

Glad to hear that! Thanks, Bas! Great suggestion!

[@raymondb8596]

Ok - what is the difference of using your studio speakers to play the recorded track back to the mic - verses the Reamp box? Is it that you then have some different way of rendering the sound? Thank you for your answer. I have learned a lot from you…

[@AudioUniversity]

@Raymond B, a reamp box can send sound back into a guitar amplifier so that you can record the unique sound of the guitar amp (or FX pedals).

[@zachshoup7310]

you’re the goat man, thank you for all your videos, so helpful

[@hardwaypenny6164]

your video is always easy to learn. awesome job!

[@korkenknopfus]

I work that way you teach here. Just like your DAW, Cubase allows using external inserts too, what is very cool when I want to use my own pedals over an already recorded track. But until today I haven’t tried using a send to an FX track, inserting my external effects in this FX track. I am not sure I will be able to print that, because Cubase doesn’t generate audio files over FX or group tracks. I guess in this case I should use a duplicated track and insert the external pedals in the duplicated one, and later balance the mix between dry and wet.

[@AudioUniversity]

Can you route the output of the FX track to an audio track? Thanks for watching and sharing your workflow with us!

[@korkenknopfus]

Thinking about that I can route the FX track to a new audio track and this way achieve what you have. I think you did that , indeed.

[@korkenknopfus]

@@AudioUniversity haha, I was writing exactly that, simultaneously.

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

Nice old school lesson.😁

[@djvoiceless]

Can I use a regular DI Box inverting its use? instead of output being input from the interface, and input as output being in instrument level?

[@AudioUniversity]

You can do this with some passive DI boxes. However, it’s designed to take a signal from instrument level to mic level. In this case you’ll be going from line level to instrument level, so you’ll need to tweak the gain structure accordingly. It’s best to use a reamp box.

[@davidhiggen3029]

Commercial reamp boxes seem rather expensive for what they contain: I'd probably just knock one together myself. But then I have an EE degree and am comfortable using a soldering iron! Actually though, these days I just use software VST plugin amp and cabinet sims for re-amping; there a lot of quite good ones available. I downsized my studio when I moved back to the UK from the US a year or two ago: couldn't really justify shipping a ton of amps etc. Good job on the video: there's a lot of bogus folklore out there about audio engineering, but your tutorials seem consistently accurate and helpful.

[@frozenmist8873]

Why would you use a DI box before the interface when interfaces such as the RME have an instrument level input on the front and are able to take a guitar input directly?

[@AudioUniversity]

The DI is not necessary in these cases. I still use one for the ‘thru’ output to the amp and the sound quality. However, if you’ve got an instrument input on your interface, a DI isn’t needed.

[@carpediem4413]

Do I need a DI AND reamp box? I have a focusrite Scarlett 8i6 - couldn’t I just go from my guitar directly into the Focusrite? Why do I need a DI box? Thanks 😊

[@AudioUniversity]

The Focusrite Scarlett interfaces have an instrument input, so you don't need a DI in this case. Watch this video to learn more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lanck52fqqlsgZI

[@zizouel6366]

I wish if you could do live videos to explain more , smoke comes out of my head very soon when u start explaining. If you do lives , they will be extra helpful // I also was meaning to ask if i can connect my amp head through the sound card

[@bonBravo254]

A turtoial on powered mixing console would be of great just like your videos always are

[@AudioUniversity]

Many of the tips in this video apply to powered mixers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6fEkmeVbJVlm68 The difference is that instead of connecting line outputs to powered speakers, you will connect speaker outputs to passive speakers.

[@dbzmaggotgematria]

1. Your video was very informative, thank you! 2. My interface only has 2 speaker outputs, can I still reamp my guitar?

[@pywidem5823]

Can‘t I just use the direct output from my interface using a very low level? 300 bucks seems a little bit too expensive for just attenuation

[@cbazz333]

Did you ever try this??

[@leoportopassos]

Hello, Kyle! Thank you for the video! I have a question: Is really necessary a DI box connected to the audio interface? Wouldn't it be possible to plug the guitar directly into the audio interface for recording?

[@GreenD0g]

One of the best videos. I Have a question ✋ I'm looking everywhere a tutorial about how to use my MacBook Pro with virtual effects pedals etc for a LIVE cession but NO ONE have any instructions about how to do it or what devices or configuration I would need to avoid any damage in my equipment, every video is only focus in studio recording 😕but I'm more focus in LIVE cessions and I don't wanna hear the word studio for now. The equipment I have is: - A Marshall DSL40 amp tube combo. - A MacBook Pro with Amplitube 5 and Guitar Rig 7. - A Universal Audio Arrow audio interface. - A Behringer midi foot controller FBC1010. So... can I connect the mono output from my audio interface directly to my Marshall input? Do I need a reamp box or a similar device and what would be the configuration? I would appreciate your help . Thank you in advance.

[@HubertMurrayMusic]

Thanks for this. Made the reamp much clearer for me. Would it be wrong to split the guitar input to come out to the pedal board and also into the interface (clean) and then a thru to an amp (mic on amp). That way you have 3 sources from the one guitar signal.

[@mesmerizing_888]

A beginner to music composing here asking, im having trouble with my cable routings. I currently have a NUX-mg30 as my pedal and a focusrite scarlet for a soundboard, studio one as my DAW. I have my guitar routed as, guitar - pedal - focusrite - pc - DAW. I inserted a backing track which worked perfectly but as soon as i select the track instrument i want to use (electric guitar) there are none available. I tried using the ASIO4All driver and it did work, with an exception. Static noises everywhere except the backing track (mp3). Im very confused about this whole situation, additional insights will be appreciated thanks!

[@cx0lactika]

Огромное спасибо - очень полезное видео, которое мне помогло разобраться во всевозможных коммутациях и роутинге при реампинге.

[@roman2374]

Ugh I came here looking for a reamp box reference and now want to buy another zvex pedal 😅 their stuff is just soooo goood!

[@roman2374]

To elaborate. When I was 15 I bought a blues driver and a big muff and thought I would never need another distortion pedal. Years and several amps later I have become somewhat of a distortion fanatic (I never do very heavy sounds really but I just love the different textures) and the zvex fuzz factory is probably my favourite ever pedal that I own. I am however nervous about reamping it as it’s even fussy about having a tuner in front of it or any other drive… 😅 well ~ about time I get into this whole reamping spiel!

[@MisterJadams]

How do you add guitar pedals like Distortion to your reamp setup in example 1? When I try I get crazy feedback that I don't get when I normally go from guitar to amp.

[@Magic_carpet666]

What's the amp on the left of the Fender Deluxe? It looks so cool

[@AudioUniversity]

It’s an old Lectrolab amp. Sounds pretty cool on the bridge pickup!

[@ebormajaw8064]

Thanks again, again

[@AudioUniversity]

Thank you for watching!

[@alaingarcia89]

If my interface has an instrument input (High Z)(Steinberg UR 12). Do I still need a DI box like in this example?

[@santiagomoreno696]

Nice tutorial! Is there a quality/dynamics degradation while using a re-amp box vs the actual instrument?

[@AudioUniversity]

I haven’t noticed one. So long as you adjust the gain structure appropriately, it works very well. If you wanted to experiment with dynamics processing before sending to the amp, you certainly could. But without processing on the track, it should theoretically be the same as an instrument connected directly.

[@cscoioscscoios2768]

Great video! I use a 4-cable method from my pedal board to my amp with my time based effects in the effects loop of the amp. Would the EXTC be the best device to run directly into my audio interface to separate time based effects from the others?

[@AudioUniversity]

There is a stereo EXTC that could be used for two FX loops. That might be something to consider! Here’s the link: imp.i114863.net/15qzgR

[@cscoioscscoios2768]

@@AudioUniversity Awesome, thanks for the link!

[@aaronmichaelmusic_]

I have a question. I’m not micing up to the amp, I don’t have a need for that. What’s the difference between recording from the DI box, directly from the audio interface (from the guitar), or recording from the reamp box ? I have a focus rite 2i2, the j48, the radial reamp box, a suhr reactive load, and Marshall jcm 2000. I’ve recorded directly from the Scarlett and suhr, and used the reamp in the chain and I can’t tell the difference really. Is there a difference?

[@localexplorer-juststartedv6705]

Hi! I am having Laney amplifier A Fresco 2 acoustic guitar amplifier with microphone input. I want to record vocal and instrument simultaneously from the amplifier. My amp is having DI out port. Please advise what hardware I required for recording sound through laptop and how to connect.

[@yungifez]

I miss your videos on mixers But I still love these ones Do you have a series on digital mixers

[@AudioUniversity]

I don’t have any videos on digital mixers yet. What topics would you like me to cover?

[@yungifez]

@AudioUniversity basic use, transitioning from analog to digital, best practices etc. Many of us don't have the opportunity to work with one but I'd like to know how my analog skills would translate to using a digital mixer Similarities and differences between different brands of digital mixers. The x32 seems to be a hot topic on youtube and I've watched a ton of videos on it but I love your format of explanation and production quality. Would make for a pretty good series

[@AudioUniversity]

Great suggestion! Your skills in analog WILL translate to digital, but there are a few differences in setup and workflow. I’d love to cover this topic (I just need to have a digital mixer first!).

[@yungifez]

Audio University I'm surprised you don't own one 🤣🤣

[@ewwitsantonio]

Great vid, thanks! I have mix of effects pedals - some that support line level inputs, others that I'm not so sure about. Any tips on a chain of effects pedals with varying input/output levels? For example the Mooger Foogers or EHX Memory Man...

[@atropeius6762]

Is the DI box really needed on modern audio interfaces for electric guitars?

[@AudioUniversity]

If you’ve got an instrument input on your audio interface, you don’t need a DI box. However, I like to use a DI anyway for the ‘Thru’ output and sound quality. Not necessary though.

[@muulwarf]

Can't you skip the Reamp Box with just gainstaging the output from your Interface? It's what I do to send stuff from itb to pedals and amps.

[@AudioUniversity]

This often results in a lot of noise, because you have to send such a low level signal out of the interface. I’ve heard that BOSS pedals can be used in a similar way to reamp boxes, but haven’t tried it myself.

[@scott7521]

Weird question: Can I use a DI from a virtual instrument from like Shreddage 3 guitars to do this as well?

[@jeffreydeasel9]

So, what if i am recording on a mixer and not a DAW???

[@lazarselva9031]

Hi. Im new to ur channel, while recording audio in laptop, how to stop or filter hiss sound or kind of mild beep sound in laptop?

[@二加二]

What if using the phone output of the audio interface, is there any noise or impedance problem?

[@sricabla]

Do you need both a DI box and a Reamp box to reamp? Can I just use the reamp box?

[@AudioUniversity]

You can use a passive DI box as a reamp box, but you'll need to control the level going into it.

[@gibson2623]

The outputs from audio interfaces are TRS, yet the input of the Reamp box is XLR. This is dumb...LOL. I don t like using those plug converters, the reamp boxes should have also a TRS input. Very few have. Nice video as usual Kyle, Thank you :)

[@roman2374]

There is a lot of interfaces with XLR outs (for example the RME Babyface) and since the output is balanced jack to XLR cables are quite common as that is what you would use if you connect your interface (assuming your interface uses jack outs) to a set of studio monitors (which usually have XLR ins..) long live the XLR 😂

[@gibson2623]

No there are not. you are lying. There ate a couple only like some RME and a Lynx, an interface wirh xlr out is a rarity. All interfces people use are TRS OUT as everybody knows. Mixers usually have both though. Whatever dude .....

[@roman2374]

@@gibson2623 well 90 percent of the time I’m using my interface going into a set of monitor speakers, not a mixer. Anyone who connects an interface to monitor speakers should have cables from trs to xlr.

[@roman2374]

@@gibson2623 oh by the way.. even behringer uphoria interface for 150€ has xlr outs…

[@Rad_Pug]

I paused the video to look at the pedals. Habit. Cool video. Take care.

[@AudioUniversity]

Thanks, Stephen!

[@aromaz1707]

is there any audible difference with not using a reamp box and with just the di box?

[@AudioUniversity]

The gain structure control is the primary benefit of the reamp box. Check out this video by Creative Sound Lab to hear some of the other options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGKykGidlr1nY9U

[@folkandyeyo6570]

hey this and another vid teach me to reamp at home and for that thank u the other video its about reamp in a scarlett focusrite 2i2 second gen 2 out 2 in i had ableton 11 and i watch another vid for config what happen its i make like a lot of recordings and config in my di channel (audio from)no output for feedback and (audio to) external out my output 2 who is in the input 1 of my reamp box a DUAL RDB and the output of my reamp box to the start of my pedal chain and the end of my pedal chain back to my amp KATANA 50 and y use microphone cable connected in the output 1 of my scarlett LINE SIGNAL to shure pga 27 in 15db and ev was fine and 2 days ago mi interfase always had a weird problem sometimes start to proces audio o video like a robot underwater but 2 days ago was all day and i had to connect and disconected for fix the problem since that day i do the same and when i turn the microphone the feedback start and thats new i did not had that problem before and i did ev like i used to do and nothing can u maybe please help me i hope someone do i'm kinda desperate thanks!

[@threespeedforreal]

Does a Reamp box act the same as a DI box?

[@ameer_saban]

But wait... there's an instrument level switch on my interface (Focusrite Scarlett)??

[@AudioUniversity]

Yes. You won’t necessarily need the DI box in this case. But you’ll still need a reamp box at the output of your interface.

[@dontworry2371]

What is mean by di Box

[@AudioUniversity]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lanck52fqqlsgZI

[@dontworry2371]

@@AudioUniversity ty

[@BigLou-sb4mi]

Clickbait! It doesn’t allow you to connect your amp and pedals at the same time in a DI Box.

[@joeymc5272]

Hey i have a question for you. I have been looking at the extc-stereo for awhile now. Im wondering if its worth it. I have an audient id44 mkii interface and running sends and returns on it are not easy to do because of gain staging i have to do. Some pedals work and others are really hard to dial is without serious feedback issues. All my pedals take line level but i still have issues with say my chase bliss pedals and have to dial down the gain way down on 1/2 and 3/4 in abletons external audio effect utility and it doesn’t always fix this issue. My main question is will this the radial stereo reamp box help to fix this? I may suck it up and swap out interfaces for and rme ucx because i also think the problems may be arising from the audient. Thanks