Focusrite // Recording Metal Guitar with the Clarett 2Pre

In this video, we show you how to record a great sounding metal guitar, using a Blackstar TVP ID:15 amp and a Gibson Les Paul. We used Softube plug-ins to generate tone and effects, and show you how to re-amp, using Focusrite Control and the Clarett 2Pre.
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[@tgg_music2]

I had no idea about using the line outs as a way to send signal back out to an amp. That's mind blowing to me!

[@kairay1000]

Im lost. Why output 3 into amp?

[@tgg_music2]

@@kairay1000 1 and 2 are connected to the monitors.

[@kairay1000]

What about the third? I get 1 and 2. Not understanding the third

[@tgg_music2]

@@kairay1000 Outputs 3 and 4 are assignable. Watch again when he creates the custom mix for output 3, and listen when he explains about muting the monitors, and the mic to stop from feedback. The guitar is still hot in that custom mix, which is outputting to the amp, therefore the amp will play as if he's only playing through the amp. Hence the name, Re-Amp, for this technique.

[@kaankorucan9695]

How about impedance differences between line output and instrument level signal ? It can work as a sound but not the same way you plug in to amp. That's why you need a reamp box between interface line output to guitar amp.

[@mikejozz6997]

I just got the Clarett 4Pre USB so I can record DI guitar and re-amp them. I saw this video and tried to re-amp with an unbalanced cable directly connected to the guitar amp from the Clarett output. It sounds every bit as good as using a balanced cable connected to a Radial Re-amp box then to the amp. No artifacts, no colorization. It's like I'm plugging my guitar directly into the amp. I haven't been able to re-amp guitars with any other interface without a Re-amper. Can anyone speak to this phenomenon ?

[@homerfrasier]

Hi! How can i connect/output this ai to my small fender practice amp

[@gbigbo_zjebeezjeboo]

Great explanation. Can you do what you've showed also with the Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen ?

[@galaxian025]

cool i got that same blackstar model haha

[@KingBlonde]

That drum sound though

[@olivertafdrup5765]

Do I need the DI? Can't I just record the amp through a mic connected to one of the inputs in my audio interface?

[@gbigbo_zjebeezjeboo]

Do you need one ?

[@jagasvara]

Question. Should the line out of the interface would be 'line level' and not 'instrument level' for send the signal to amp?

[@daneeehhhh]

Word! Don't you need to change the impedance of the line out so that it plays nice in the amp?

[@compucat]

You can get away with a direct line out, but the signal will not only have impedance issues, but it will also be much hotter than an amp would expect to see. The proper way to do this is to use a reamping box like Radial's X-Amp or Reamp JCR.

[@davidegiancane282]

@FocusriteTV so I don't need a reamp box, right? What about impedence mismatch? If output 3 is "line level" how you avoid the usage of reamp box?

[@netakemeno]

great tutorial, I learned a lot from you, thanks

[@Thirteen31Music]

+FocusriteTV Newbie question - My amp has an emulated out line which can be used with the speak on or off. Would it be possible to simultaneously record the amp DI into input 1 and the mic'd up speaker into input 2? Thanks

[@vangimot]

So with this sound card we don't need a external DI box and if I Rec a clean signal from guitar can I use for reamping with out reamp box only with sound card?

[@samrocks07]

Is the xlr line-in cable a female or a male?? Or the line-in port a male or female receiver??? Does the cable come with it?

[@FocusriteTV]

Clarett 2Pre features “ComboXLR” input sockets (female) for connecting microphones, instruments (e.g., guitar), or line-level signals via XLR or ¼” jacks as appropriate. Either TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) jack plugs can be used for instruments or line level signals. XLR/Jack cables are not included with our products and will need to be purchased separately.

[@SuperUgaray]

When I'm trying to rec my guitar using a dynamic mic sennheiser e906 I got volume problems I mean there is no signal when I'm recording I have to turn up all the volume from input 1 to get signal.. that don't make sense to me.. ( my guitar is connected to my helix floor, helix is connected to the cr120 orange amp then the microphone is connected to the input 1 in my Focusrite... ?? What's the problem..??

[@DreidMusicalX]

I have a question since I want to buy this unit this weekend. But my question is how to hook up my amp directly still to the interface when I have all my distortion pedals taking up the effects loop that is also my line out on the ID260 2X12 Combo amp. Is my only way micing the cabinet?

[@Nicolae8607]

Same question

[@adaozgurozkefeli8734]

Did any of you guys managed to do it? It would be great if you could tell me how

[@DreidMusicalX]

@@adaozgurozkefeli8734 I ended up micing the cabinet and running two different mics into Scarlett. A Shure SM57 and a Condenser AKG P120. You do have a chord off the front of the ID260 Blackstar amp that can run USB, but the lack of controlling the volume depending on your computer and soundcard just really sucks for it. So I also ended up buying another amp. A Marshall DSLHR100 head. I just mic them, even though this head can record as well I have not done it yet. Waiting on my new cabinet to get here first. Hope this helps though.

[@adaozgurozkefeli8734]

@@DreidMusicalX can i get a signal if i connect my amps output line to my audio interfaces input line via cable(and my guitar will be connected to the amps input)

[@adaozgurozkefeli8734]

@@DreidMusicalX thanks by the way

[@zemekiel]

I have a question. For some reason I am hearing the DI-signal as well as the signal after plugins (Stereo Out in Logic Pro X). I am sure this is an issue with my Focusrite control settings, something like Direct Monitoring on older Focusrite products, but I cannot figure out how to configure it. Any tips? I want to hear the stereo out through my monitors obviously, but not the DI-signal.

[@jasonzdora]

I had this same problem with a Scarlet 18i20 and the fix was changing the Monitor output from MixL and Mix R to DAW1 and DAW2. support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849879-Why-can-I-still-hear-input-signal-when-I-m-not-recording-or-when-my-recording-software-is-not-open- Not sure which interface you have but hope that helps?

[@zemekiel]

Jason Zdora Thanks for your answer! I have the Clarett 2Pre, I got it fixed by changing the mix preset. Now works like a charm :)

[@06szymonszymanski]

What? I thought you need a re-amp box to send signal from interface to guitar amp due to unbalanced high impedance signal? I'm confused...

[@albertonunez8233]

I think the outputs come out balanced from the interface from the back so it's clean and ready to go into the amp, would need a balanced cable vs. instrument cable coming out of the back to the amp I believe but not 100%, maybe Focusrite can chime in.

[@willb3698]

You do mate, you do. Other wise you are getting about 50 percent of the quality.

[@notversuch7033]

Correct me if I am wrong - If i would forget to silence DAW backtrack output to Amplifier - that would kill my amp instantly?

[@KingBlonde]

Kind of, depending on the volume of the signal going in. You would want to avoid it anyway.

[@AlexBratanov]

Hi! I have focusrite solo 3gen. Tell me please can I connect balanced out from Scarlett to the input of my guitar amplifier?

[@andrec1675]

It will be extremely loud and could damage the amplifier. If you have an fx loop on your amplifier you could plug the output into there. Then you could run amp Sims on your computer as well. I could be wrong about this though.

[@ESP95]

Why you must play 2 times if you can copy panning left or right, o is not the same?.

[@FocusriteTV]

That's certainly an option too but it ultimately achieves a different result. The slight differences and minor performance inconsistencies can add depth and fullness to the track when combined and panned this way. John // Focusrite UK 🇬🇧

[@ESP95]

@@FocusriteTV thanks for your comments!!!! Greeting from Chile

[@sunnysongsUdaipur]

hy plzz tell me this system work at any karaoke song recorded yes or not if u yes so plzz tell me ..explain how..? and this device work on guitar or other extra equipments ..?..plzz te ll me..

[@JeserNoob]

hello

[@panoslainas3052]

Just bought the Clarett 2pre USB. Very disappointed from the DI (recording metal with both seymour duncan and emg pickups). It's supposed to have more headroom for the instrument input but in reality it clips with the knob at 8 o'clock - almost all the way down- were as my old Scarlett (1gen) would go at least 9 o’clock before clipping. So all that extra dBu's of headroom is more marketing lies and the device will not perform as advertised. Sound quality is better but is not worth the price difference.

[@FocusriteTV]

The Clarett 2Pre USB has significantly more headroom than a 1st gen Scarlett. Have you discussed this with our tech support team? If all of the other variables in your set up remain the same as when you were recording with the Scarlett, this shouldn't be an issue. You can contact our support team for further assistance here: bit.ly/FocusriteSupport

[@bradhargis2261]

That's odd. I don't have that issue with mine. SD and emg pups.

[@Ciphernacus_X]

What is DI?

[@austinharness2264]

G Skill direct interface

[@austinharness2264]

G Skill or digital interface which is more than likely what you’re probably referring to

[@LOQUITAA2]

It helps with the electricity incase your line turns red instead of green

[@yigit_okyay]

Dı is sencronised your guitar tone to sound card. For example i hava focusrite 2i2, it doesn't have DI in it. Than i have to buy a DI box for the record my guitar (with pedal) directly.

[@yigit_okyay]

@@satchrules101 If you have pedals, you cant connect directly to the 2i2. Because there are no preamp and cam sim between the pedal board and 2i2.

[@JulioJustiniano]

Do I need phantom power on when I'm recording an amp with a mic?

[@buckeyeburl0162]

Julio Justiniano no

[@JulioJustiniano]

Christophe Germain Thank you!

[@LOQUITAA2]

Julio Justiniano ribbon mics use metal inside like a speaker. Its less complicated, more rugged, but less quality sound then condenser mic. Condenser Mic has electronic components to make it work (capacitor, resistor ect). Ribbon uses sound to vibrate the metal ribbon to create electricity. Condenser need electricity ( phantom power) to make the components work. Hope this helps

[@DIGTHEBIGRIGG1]

Windows drivers and PC compatible PLEASE, half the world is waiting. Thanks

[@jorgenwu]

+DIGTHEBIGRIGG1 In fairness, the vast majority of the music industry uses Mac computers-and for good reason too. Everything is more closed, so while yes, there are less options, everything is almost certainly guaranteed to work. This also means that music is one of the most expensive hobbies there is, haha. I have a PC, mainly cuz i don't do much recording outside of demos and a song here and there. Saving up to buy a SM57 and single input interface though, which will be a huge upgrade from the usb mic i have lol. Oh, and also, apparently there are PC's with thunderbolt ports. Not sure how well that works, but whatever.

[@DIGTHEBIGRIGG1]

Yes the TB on PC is not the issue, Focusrite needs to create the drivers for Windows so that you can use their interface with TB on a PC. Thanks

[@jorgenwu]

Oh what? Huh that explains why my buddy's wouldn't work lol, he builds PC's and wanted to try using one of these with a TB equipped one he built a while back. My bad! Focusrite, get your act together.

[@cashmandrummer2917]

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