How I Get Great Guitar Tones at Home!

[@coreycongilio]

Get the Track Here! workingclassguitar.com/courses/best-of-corey-s-youtube/lectures/47643093 Check out the gear used in this video Adam A7V Powered Monitors sweetwater.sjv.io/adamfamily Universal Audio OX Box imp.i114863.net/uafxox Universal Audio Dream imp.i114863.net/uafxdream65 Universal Audio Apollo Interfaces sweetwater.sjv.io/apolloseries Universal Audio Volt Interfaces sweetwater.sjv.io/voltseries Sire Guitars sweetwater.sjv.io/fullsirefamily PRS DGT sweetwater.sjv.io/dgtseries Gibson Murphy Lab Les Paul sweetwater.sjv.io/murphylpseries Avantone Microphones sweetwater.sjv.io/avantonemicseries

[@johnoakleymusic]

So if you’re using the Adam monitors why do you have in ears in?

[@chirbin0nidhogg623]

I love how Corey plays and records like a producer, more than just a “guitarist” he’s getting all the small details of his sound locked down

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks for that! Much appreciated!

[@nieze]

This was exactly what I've been needing to see. Love this kind of content from your channel. Perhaps you could do a home budget studio set up. From low, med to high budget. Thanks again

[@coreycongilio]

Great idea! Just need to acquire the gear!

[@nieze]

@@coreycongilio yo @sweetwatersound hook it up.

[@stricknine8623]

Les Paul and Marshall Plexi continues to inspire me. Very informative content about your gear and recording equipment..It interested me because you are a great player but definitely have a tone edge that is always next-level good !

[@musicbyclay4919]

An absolute wealth of knowledge not just when it comes to badass guitar playing but also recording and sound engineering! These videos are invaluable and i couldn't appreciate you enough for sharing said knowledge. Thank you.

[@johnmac8084]

Great to hear your monitors mic'd Corey, it's not something we hear very often from any guitar KZbinrs! They sound really good. I used JBL 305P 5" monitors and they're good for the price (about $300 a pair). Those Adams sound fantastic and although not cheap, they're not crazy price for home use.

[@cooghoublaga7555]

Many thanks for this one, answered lots of questions i've been wondering about, great job !

[@basstimenonfish4031]

Awesome ! I just ordered a set of these for my studio before I even saw this . I even have the Sound ID software and mic already to tweak when needed . You always have great tone !

[@rocinblues]

Corey, thanks for taking us through your recording process for home. This reinforced some things I've been doing and other options via the OX. Cheers!!

[@terryquinn2042]

Corey you really are one off the best KZbin demonstrators, and an incredible guitar players. Please don't ever stop you videos. They are quite "Simply the Best" as Tina Turner would say And so are you.

[@coreycongilio]

Appreciate that, Terry!

[@clouds5]

This is great if you already have tons of gear. But for regular people I recommend just getting some software plugin like BiasFX2, Helix Native or some Neural DSP one. Very cheap, lots of options and sounds great.

[@blayneb7290]

Great stuff, killer tones! I go a similar route via Simplifier MKII and an X thru an old set of Event 20/20P Studio Reference monitors. Let's me great great tones at reasonable levels in my home. Also my Carr Slant 6V combo feeding a Fryette PS-100 or a Torpedo Cab M+ out thru the same monitors. Very similar set-up. The Events are old, and I'm sure not as great as the Adam but they serve me quite well. Cheers!

[@nathanielheale]

Killer playing as always, Corey! I love my Adam Audio speakers too! I was playing through them with my D20 last night. It gives me honest sound to tell me where my tone is at which is awesome.

[@fatbackfunk]

As always, wonderful content and very helpful as well! The A7Vs are now on my radar and I'll be sure to consider em' when upgrading. The only other speakers/monitors I've been considering purchasing are the Dynaudio, simply because I need something a bit more flatter sounding for mixing but also something good for just listening to music. But again, these Adams sound like another great option, maybe even the better one, based on how well it works with guitar tones and specifically, this particular setup (Ox/real amps/Apollo) which is exactly what I'll be using and relying on for guitar tones. After a few months of researching the OX, I'm just about ready to pull the trigger, thanks to videos like Pete Thorn's, yours and a few others that have showcased it so fantastically! Anyway, Corey, thanks so much! Dave

[@coreycongilio]

Hey thanks! My pleasure!

[@philf4086]

Super information, thanks Corey!

[@dupontlajoie9395]

Hi Corey ! Thanks so much to post this video because I am building my owwn little home studio. I purchased the ox amp top box and it's just awesome ! For the rest I was a bit lost because there is so much choice of monitoring speakers and other things ... You're the man 😉

[@coreycongilio]

My suggestion is to go with a speaker you feel good about and stick with it. Your ears will tell you the rest!

[@dupontlajoie9395]

@@coreycongilio Don't worry 😉I trust my ears 😊 But the choice is just crazy wide ! What you show gives me direction and that's all I need. thanks again

[@stereointellect]

Such a solid video, dude!!!

[@coreycongilio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pablokagioglu2546]

Dude… great video, love the channel and I couldn’t agree with you more. 👍 I have had a similar set up since 2016 and juiced it up in 2019 to the current config: Axe-Fx II XL+ into MOTU 828x into Adam A7X. No amps, but the Axe-Fx has so many Amps models, Cabs, Pedals and so many parameters to tweak for each, that I’ll spend the rest of my life discovering new sounds, without the neighbors chasing me out of the building. 😂 The A7X monitors make all the difference; I had a set of Blue Sky 2.1 speakers before (PC speakers on steroids) they sounded OK, but I didn’t discover what was really happening with the mids until I got the A7Xs. They are so detailed, it really sounds like there is an amp in the room.

[@coreycongilio]

Hey thx! And thx for sharing your rig. Sounds awesome!

[@chrismundayguitar]

Hey Corey… super helpful video thank you… I’m using an ox also… it’s funny I thought I “needed” to use mics to get/have a legitimate recorded guitar tones in my home recording setup… you just proved you can totally commit to digital speaker emulation alone without mics

[@mattgibson4177]

Super helpful video Corey! Thanks very much! I've been using an OX into a stereo HiFi amp and am thinking it's time to get some proper studio monitors. These look great. I like the idea of having both the pure and UNR mode for playing and listening to music. Thanks.

[@StevenRoby]

Corey, really nice content on this video. I just got my Sire S7 this weekend (you're a bad influence, or a good one - depends on how you looks at it), and it is special - thanks for the video on that a while back, and it sounds great in this vid too. I can't believe the quality for the price - easily punches twice what I paid. My problem isn't recording guitars or vocals. It has always been recording drums. What do you use on your backing tracks? I currently am using Logic Pro, and I'm (trying) using EZDrummer3, but neither really give me what I want for flexibility of changing groove. I'm curious to what you and others do for drums (not real drums, of course), but computer drums?

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

Great presentation - valuable info for all

[@christopher.k.guitar]

Thank you for your awesome content corey. Do you also use room correction while recording (sonarworks for example). The Adam A7v supports loading those corrections directly into the DSP inside them… Or what is yoir general opinion regarding these corrections?

[@blakedyeguitar]

Love that Marshall tone! What were your eq settings on the head?

[@philroselle1514]

Great video Corey!!

[@coreycongilio]

thx brother!

[@phileisermann1257]

great video. I’ve always wanted an OX but it’s very expensive. What do you think of using a captor-X as an alternative? The biggest limitation I see is that there are only two attenuation settings. But it’s less than half the price of an OX. Those Adams are top of the line, but I went with a less expensive option. I know quality of the speaker is paramount, but that’s a lot of money. P.S.love your True Fire lessons. am a big fan of your teaching style.

[@swaffy101]

How dare you make me want to spend more! 😂😂😂

[@kyledenson6296]

I'm running Apollo x8p to Adam Audio A7V's at home and they sound incredible. How can I get this tone live? Are there certain cabinets/frfr speakers that sound as good as the AA's? Thank you for the great content! 🫡

[@HasGuitarsNeedsStrings]

Thanks for sharing this Corey! I love the sounds you get out of that setup. I thought I heard you say you could just hook the monitors directly to the OX. Did I hear that correctly? Can you still use the OX app if you hook it up that way?

[@coreycongilio]

Hey Mark. My pleasure! Yes, you could come out of the of directly into any powered monitor. It all depends on the connections you use and what the inputs are on the speakers. The ox app works on desktop or iPad and connects directly to the Ox. You can still use it with or without it a computer

[@RobvandenBoogaard]

Thanks for this, Corey. Very helpful. New here and subbed. I purchased a Volt 2, ToneX pedal, UA Del-Verb and next purchase will be on Adam speakers. For now I use headphones. Haven’t decided on the A7V or T7V, do you have experience with both? Also, you commented elsewhere that your Sire rivals your CS Fender, is it stock or did you modified it to get to that level?

[@coreycongilio]

Hey thanks! I haven't tried the t7's but, I'm sure they'd do just fine. I did not modify the Sire.

[@giveupbuddy]

Great video. Thanks for walking through the signal chain. Are there any speakers worth checking out that are a little more affordable? Have you tried the Adam T7V?

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks! I haven't tried those yet but, I totally trust Adam's builds and QC.

[@MWright95186]

all awesome stuff as usual... thank you SO much fer all the free info... i'm waiting for my 5inch Pre Sonus mons to get here, i have the 3.5" s now hooked up to my Mac mini, they sound So good i'm getting the big bros to give them a go. fer my needs, Disabled/retired, they are in range of me budget AND i get to sound like a pro at low volumes, and having them fer Utube and tunes at my place, fer the $$$ should be great. again, many thanks fer all the awesome content & tunes. be well, stay safe, AND have a blast. thnx ;0) M

[@sebastianb.2385]

That Marshall is incredible! 🤯

[@coreycongilio]

It’s really great!

[@LaMarrBrewster]

Awesome video Corey. Have you tried the Suhr Reactive Load or Two Notes compared to the Ox Box? I can't decide if I love that the OX has everything in 1 box or if I like the flexibility of being able to use my own IR's. I think I might get hung up on forever tweaking all the variables in the OX.

[@coreycongilio]

Yes. Tried them all. I had the suhr and torpedo cab actually. The OX to me was actually MORE simple and all in one of course. Just pick a sound in OX that sounds good to you and go play! That's what I do!

[@LaMarrBrewster]

@@coreycongilio thanks Corey. Very much appreciated.

[@noobtuberguitarist6277]

Think I might be adding an amp modelling pedal to my gear...as I have a scarlet 2i2 already into ableton (may change that lol) initial rig is amazing but comes with a hefty pricetag :(. Another great video as always

[@coreycongilio]

Thanks! There's lots of great options out there. I'm about to show some more modeling options in the coming weeks and months!

[@noobtuberguitarist6277]

@@coreycongilio perfect I’ll hold off in the meantime then 👍

[@mraggrovator]

Great video as always .

[@coreycongilio]

I appreciate that

[@e.papascottcolvin7921]

Hi Cory excellent video. The mic recording the Adam speakers is that recording your voice or do you have another mic? Being a professional musician did you incorporate yourself for tax and write off purposes or being in the union takes care of that? I’ve never been around a true professional to ask those questions. I would love some constructive criticism I have 4 videos in KZbin: E. Papa Scott Colvin. I love playing guitar. 😊

[@coreycongilio]

I have a lav mic on my voice that I mute during the playing sections. The union doesn’t handle any personal tax preparations. I have an accountant that handles everything and it all goes through my company.

[@tjbitt65]

Great video Corey. I'm retired on a fixed income and can't justify $1,500 for the A7V's but have you any qualms on the TV-7's which are only $500/pair? I play at home thru my modeler and just want some decent stereo sound instead of my headphones or Fender Twin..

[@coreycongilio]

I bet those speakers would sound great. Nice option for the money I imagine.

[@rdfindley56]

@corycongillio - Man you got me!! I got a pair of ADAM A7Vs and the difference between my previous budget monitors is like night and day. They're quite a bit louder too.. been turning a lot of things down in the chain. I also love tube amps and the Ox. JTM 45 and 6G6-B Bassman clones for me. These speakers are so much more revealing and showed me some nuances in tone I didn't hear before. Thanks for showing us!

[@coreycongilio]

Great to hear!

[@circlemover]

I have a very similar system for recording my guitars, but just to clarify, do you record the direct out signal from the OX or the signal from the mic? that's the only confusing bit to me!! or did you set up the mic for the purpose of making this excellent video? see that would never have occurred to me ! Thanks.

[@coreycongilio]

The mic was just for the video. I have another video out tomorrow on all of the amps and how I switch between them

[@ronmercer6362]

Thanks Corey for the informative video. I got an ox box last week through your Sweetwater link. I moved from a house to a small apartment a few years ago. The ox allows me to use my larger amplifiers now without getting evicted. The ox is a pricey addition but it’s worth every penny.

[@coreycongilio]

There ya go, Ron!

[@michaelsobel1460]

Thanks for the Vid -- extremely helpful! Quick question: how are you connecting the OX to the interface? Are you using an optical connection or analog quarter inch cables?

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure! I go TRS to xlr into the interface

[@michaelsobel1460]

@@coreycongilio Excellent! thanks for the quick response. Any benefits of trs/xlr VS. Optical? Have you ever tried/ compared?

[@coreycongilio]

@@michaelsobel1460 I can plug into outboard hardware if I want and I can have longer cable runs as well. The optical will help free up inputs on your interface which is nice.

[@djfuzzystump]

I’m using Yamaha hs8s and they sound amazing with my Helix

[@kere92]

What about headphones? Do you use the IEMs you’re wearing through the video? Thanks for this! I’ve been using the ox with the headphone out or attenuated with the amp. I want to venture into home speaker solutions.

[@coreycongilio]

My pleasure! I usually use my IEMs that are just inexpensive KZ10 pros from amazon! These are my favorite headphones. sweetwater.sjv.io/athm50x

[@jibx3439]

Hi Corey, great video, thanks. I don’t record so could I use a UA amp pedal through a small mixer, going out to my Adam TV 5s? Would I lose sound quality compared to an interface? Thanks!

[@coreycongilio]

Thx! Not really. That’s a great way to do it!

[@Stratman6969]

Thanks for the great demo but I don't understand how you view the Ox App and how that connects to the Ox. You explain that you plug guitar into your amp, then from the amp speaker outputs into the Ox then from the Ox into the Adam powered speakers. I assume the App is installed onto a PC or Laptop and then do you plug the PC into the Ox and do you use a USB cable for this, and where do you get the App from .. sorry but did I miss something?

[@coreycongilio]

The app is installed on your computer or ipad and the Ox connects to it via Bluetooth

[@Stratman6969]

@@coreycongilio Wow .. thanks for your fast response. One last question if you don't mind. I plan to use the UA Dream amp sim pedal. I assume that I plug the guitar into the pedal, then output from pedal to the Adam A7v speakers is that correct?

[@coreycongilio]

@@Stratman6969 The only issue there is that I don't think Adam speakers accept a 1/4 input. They're meant to receive an XLR or "balanced" signal. The Adams or any studio speaker work best when connected to a recording interface or mixer. You may consider looking into a FRFR style speaker that is designed to work with modelers.

[@bobygap]

I'm going to try the DSM simplifier MKII and running it into Adam T7V.

[@coreycongilio]

I love the Simplifier. Hoping to do a review soon!

[@rogerYT69]

great video thx! 😊

[@jdk6584]

Is that loud in that room? I’m struggling to find good tones with my victory v40 and don’t think I’m cranking it enough

[@Texasbluesalley]

I'd be interested to know how the sound recorded directly from the OX differs from the re-mic'd tone from the monitors.

[@coreycongilio]

You can hear that in any of my other videos! Micing the speakers and playing loud enough to get it right in the room was almost impossible but, I got it there. You can hear some room noise for sure.

[@Texasbluesalley]

@@coreycongilio Fascinating. So it captures a bit more "air" than recording the OX direct?

[@coreycongilio]

I think I light have misled you with that comment. I only miced the speakers for this video. I never do it otherwise. The Ox has amazing room sound you can actually add to your sound when going direct.

[@Texasbluesalley]

Ah. So this was just for this video. I was really wondering like… this can’t be how he always does it, lol.

[@phil4960]

Corey what kind of ear buds do you use while your playing?

[@nathanbrandt9856]

I have a Focusrite 8i6 interface going to my PC, then out through my KRK Rokit 8's.

[@coreycongilio]

Nice! Solid set up!

[@davidhoward8951]

What about just straight out guitar and amp with some effects I was looking at the fender tonemaster you can get it down to about 12 w and maybe use iPod for effects or some paddles what do you think and a sire guitar I'm pretty much old school but I am up before new school this is a great example what you need if you can afford all these toys I just play for myself but I would like to share something on Facebook or something this would be the way to go yes conventional a some speakers might work out just fine so you can buy Ox box and go and to your computer coming back out to the speakers and on the computer you can select from different sounds correct

[@slicksalmon6948]

Very interesting...thanks.

[@SuperBatiskaf]

Thanks a lot. Could you show how you deal with tube amp itself? Let's say, deluxe reverb with original speaker. For clean and od as well. Thanks

[@coreycongilio]

Someday I’ll mic amps and do a video if that’s what you mean!

[@SuperBatiskaf]

​@@coreycongilio exactly, show how you setup amp, volume and eq, maybe show frequent mistakes etc. Thanks

[@DaveElke]

So you only use the ox out, to the Apollo preamp in? Which unison preamp do you use? I’ve been liking the api and the V76 lately.

[@DaveElke]

By the way, I usually just mic the amp with a dynamic mic like a telefunken M81. Every digital modeling unit I’ve tried sounds off to me, but you get a great sound so maybe the ox is the way to go.

[@coreycongilio]

My favorite unison plug is the Helios

[@Matthew_Scan]

Do you have any combos or just heads

[@godsinbox]

Have I had an aneurysm? 70s hifi speakers for guitar. Ok, lets get moms kenwood.

[@coreycongilio]

You may have because these are far from 70s hifi speakers! Please see a neurologist asap!

[@sting7291]

This video is just what I have been looking for but I'm still a little confused with the signal chain: Guitar > Amp > Ox > Interface > ? (computer?) This is where I get lost Assuming you run the Speaker > Mic through the interface into the computer, what do you do at this point since you have recorded directly out of the OX as well as the MIC. I'm guessing separate Channels? Pls excuse my ignorance. Although I have been playing for over 50 years, some of this is a brave new world to me. Old dog, New tricks!!

[@coreycongilio]

Everything is going through the speaker. The mic on the speakers is being recorded to a separate recording device to eliminate feedback. I don't normally do it this way...just for the video purposes to showcase the speakers

[@sting7291]

Got it...Thank You!

[@dmitriysemeshkin]

Hello Corey, can I ask you about the monitors, these that you showed are a bit expensive for me, but what about the Adam T5V, or do I need to look at other analogs in this price range, and is it necessary that the phase inverter be in the front?

[@coreycongilio]

Any of the Adam speakers are great. These were similar to my old ones which is why I got them. The lesser expensive models would be a good choice for sure

[@dmitriysemeshkin]

@@coreycongilio Thanks!!!

[@danielbenaderet5209]

What ear plugs does he use?

[@johnmac8084]

I've got some tube amps, a Helix Floor and some plugins. I tried using a Two Notes Captor X, but I felt if I'm ending up with a digital sound coming out of monitors, I might as well go digital all the way. I guess you feel the real tube amps are still worth it, even if you end up digital? Is it more a feel thing, or the actual sound?

[@coreycongilio]

A bit of both. I really notice the difference with amps. Especially with pedals in front etc.

[@mullethillsound]

Do you go straight into your Apollo hi z inputs or do you use a dedicated DI like a radial or rndi?

[@coreycongilio]

Great question. Out of the Ox I go trs to xlr then into the Apollo. Amp modelers typically go direct to the hi z inputs

[@biffelliotforpresident]

I'd love some advice on how to get the tone from my HX Stomp that sounds so good in my earphones, to sound close to the same in a PA.

[@coreycongilio]

That's where it gets tough. Might have to have one patch for ears and one for PA. They're totally different speakers, crossovers etc that it will never fully translate from one to the other.

[@waynedoherty7758]

How do the Genelec 8010A at 3” compare to a larger cheaper studio monitor? Or the Adam higher end A4V VS the cheaper but larger T7V? It would be great to save some space if a ‘higher’ quality monitor can get there at a smaller size

[@coreycongilio]

Haven't tried those. Genelecs are great but, the 3" speaker would be too small for me.

[@zvonimirsarcevic7928]

hello. Why don't you compare with just guitar directly to interface, and then thro amp simulation software (Amplitube, THu, etc) ? ..can you get that way sound good enough for professional recordings?

[@coreycongilio]

I rarely use amp sim plug ins.

[@gregbrown4136]

Best guitar face on the tube

[@coreycongilio]

Thx. Been practicing for years!

[@garycrouse1918]

thx corey. All the gear out of my price range but maybe when i win the lottery ill upgrade ha ha thx again

[@coreycongilio]

Remember this is how "I" get tones at home. It can certainly be done for less but, after 25 years of playing professionally...this is what I've managed to collect and use for my work. Thanks!

[@Robert-ze4hd]

How is the ox signal getting to the computer? I tend to use the digital out but struggle with keeping the signal from peaking. Any tips?

[@coreycongilio]

I use trs to xlr cables and go in via the analog inputs. Mostly because of cable length. I don’t have to have the ox close to the interface that way

[@kellygreenii]

So I’m not the only person who thought my modelers sound SO much better through my Adams monitors….

[@nevenlisica]

What about Yamaha HS7 minitors? Are they much worse than Adams?

[@coreycongilio]

Great speaker!

[@davemeshamsr6000]

What about focusrite?

[@coreycongilio]

Focusrite is good too. I just prefer the UA stuff as I’ve have more experience with them.

[@davemeshamsr6000]

@@coreycongilio thnx for ur reply

[@jrtme]

This advice is not wrong. But Cory’s setup is quite pricey. 4K range without an amp or guitar.

[@coreycongilio]

The title is how "I" get tones. I suppose it depends on what someone things is pricey.

[@JohnDaubSuperfan369]

Anyone can get great tones using any equipment anywhere in the world if they just use their damn ears for a second. Most noodlers obviously aren't capable of doing that but it's fairly easy to learn, even for numbnuts.

[@denmar355]

Sire was weak. Like something was off.

[@coreycongilio]

That's the modeler. Just not as big as the amp and ox. I've used the Sire in other videos and it sounds as good if not better than my custom shop Fender

[@davemeshamsr6000]

Confusing to me too many choices

[@coreycongilio]

Start slowly! No need to get overwhelmed!

[@JaimeCerrada]

Spending thousands of dollars in (the best) gear. Nice trick.

[@moroboshidan7960]

The way to get great tones at home is exchanging expensive equipment for different expensive equipment. 😢

[@coreycongilio]

All depends on one's idea of expensive.

[@jaunianise4172]

Easy access for proletarians !

[@maximogomez5613]

Great video, do you think it's necessary to have a subwoofer? @coreycongilio

[@coreycongilio]

Thx! I’ve never needed one personally but, I just do guitar recording primarily

[@horsecockexpress7612]

I wish you used the more affordable 199-249 cost so we could hear those. 1500/each when you need a pair is pricey