How I Record Riffs & Ideas To Create Great Sounding Songs FAST!

In this video I explain my EXACT recording workflow for riffs, songs, and ideas! Learn how to get the song ideas from your head, into the computer to make GREAT sounding music!
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[@creepymcpeepers]

This is helpful

[@creepymcpeepers]

Holy crap are you the dude from chimaira?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@creepymcpeepers You could say that, yes.

[@creepymcpeepers]

@@RobArnoldWorld dude your band announced there breakup the day after they played in my hometown Longview texas I didn’t make the show I wish I could have been there I was living in a pipe under bridge at the time when it didn’t rain sorry about that man

[@GopherHockey689]

"It's too happy, I'll evil it up a little bit.." This is why you're my favorite guitarist. 🤟

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha🤘

[@videosfromthepit]

Rob, thank you so much brother for this video! I never thought I'd see the day my guitar idol Rob Arnold shows his methods for recording! Your such a natural at articulating and speaking in a clear concise way! Just thank you for taking the time to share this great content. Much love! 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I'm grateful to hear that CJ!🙏 Thanks for tuning in bro.

[@natecowan6913]

Now we're talkin! was hoping you would do one of these! Have you ever just noodled around with beats first and played on top of it to get ideas on riffs? I find myself doing that more than dreaming up riffs.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Definitely Nate! I'll often times think of the beat first! Like something that gets my head bobbing... and then I'll lay that down, then let the riffs flow!

[@Painscale]

I just learned a ton from this. I'm glad you did it from the very beginning to the end with no stops or edits. I ran into some of the same things you did and it's good to know it is a normal part of the process and see how you worked through it. For instance, staying tight on multi tracks as you are making it up is tough sometimes.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

For sure man! Glad you dug it, and please stay tuned for more!🤘

[@onionheadguy7094]

This was a good little workshop! I have a 5 year old kid and my wife has a disability so little tricks that help streamline really make a big difference for me. Thank you! Also that tap tempo thing is huge for me because I'm building an ambient pedalboard and I was very worried about how to sync my daw to my track instead of essentially writing FOR the daw. You rock sir!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cool! Glad to have turned you onto an alternate method! But it can also be done the way you described or have been doing it. It would just require a different process/mindset. Anyway, give this method a try, and I hope it leads to killer results for you!🎸

[@rihirdo]

when it's about metal crushing riffs ,i think YOU are the master Mr Arnold !! listening to all Chimaira albums this last month , and i totally love it .salute from italy

[@rihirdo]

and of course The Elite too ,totally crazy stuff !!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome bro! Glad to hear you're digging The Elite too! Cheers to Italy!

[@andrewjacobs5579]

Man I wish I lived closer because we could make some killer music

[@drewcadaver]

Watching this made me feel so much happier about my own timing haha!

[@evildick1680]

Do a quick riff or a playthrough video of you playing Samsara!

[@nsullens]

This is it folks. This is how you do it. Top notch guide Rob! This video needs all the thumbs ups

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I appreciate that Nick! Spread the word! 👊

[@derekfernandez7701]

38:07 - EQ - "I listen for it, and the most annoying sound I can find, I drop out" Wow! I've never really understood EQ until now - but seeing your process this way, it just clicked for me! Amazing video thank you!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Super happy to hear that man!💡🤘

[@MetalDozz]

Incredibly valuable lesson Rob, I think I speak for many of us when I say I'd love to see more of this exact content! Love your work man!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Good to know bro! More on the way!👊

[@KaoswareMetal]

Thanks Rob, I love this format (bit longer video to really take time on a particular topic) As follow up to this video it would be great if you could speak about how you transform those kind of ideas into a complete song (i.e. songwritting basically) I accumulate a lot of ideas, riffs, etc... and I believe the most tricky part is putting it all toghether into something intriguing and exciting.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Noted bro! Glad you enjoyed this, and I will follow up!

[@ramonvelascoiii2758]

Rob, Thank you for this content. I'll probably need this one day.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

I hope so bro!🤘

[@pj666kemperprofiles]

Sounds great !

[@dillonbrown2725]

So cool!

[@wezwatkins2485]

Very cool Rob thanks mate

[@ForLorNVuLgaR]

DUDE THANKS SO MUCH!

[@dakotawinston7677]

Thanks for this video. I mostly already knew all of this but I do it in Reaper. What this video does for me is more of an inspiration and a confidence booster. Just to see Rob Arnold sitting at the old compu-tater doin’ the exact same shit I spend my time doing. Big ole’ HellyeaH 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Nice Dakota! If inspiration is what you got from this video, then mission accomplished! And it's great to hear that you have a good workflow dialed in! Cheers bro!🤘

[@EviloveMetal]

I really want to hug you. You are a heavy metal gentle man. Thanks for this video \m/

[@joe99173122]

You're the man Rob, this is really awesome. It's also lucky in a way that you were starting on a new iMac and Pro Tools without your embedded templates (warts and all) because for many - including myself - this is where we're starting from! ;-)

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Good call! It's tough to figure out where everyone is at with this stuff, so I'm glad to hear it's helping dudes at every level!🤘

[@grenade.turtle]

This was fun to watch!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it!

[@kylandsanders546]

Thank you for this very helpful Rob! Love seeing stuff like this

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome bro! More on the way!

[@Alex-rz5ns]

Nice video idea, Rob. Quality tips!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Alex!

[@Stormblast77]

Nice tutorial. Thanks Rob. Very helpful.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤘

[@nizzamp]

GOLD. GOLD. GOLD. GOLD. GOLD. Bless you, Rob Arnold. Horns up.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤘😎🤘

[@ryanriffs_1349]

Really enjoyed this one. Going to watch it few more times to make sure I get the information I can. Thanks Rob

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome brother!🤘

[@metalheadofmordor9169]

Awesome vid! Slammin'! 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks brother!

[@powerhitter033]

Wow! Awesome stuff here! Thanks a lot Rob!

[@powerhitter033]

Definitely interested in more videos of this sort!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it man!🤘

[@curtisdoyle605]

More!!!! Lol! More!! Awesome video dude! Keep these coming!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on Curtis! Will do!🤘

[@samuelrussel6296]

I can’t even begin to tell u how much I appreciate this video, I started watching the patreon early version this morning then had to take a break to take care of my sick daughter then I noticed the KZbin video had been released and I’m going to b using this as a guide. I’ve been recently learning about using a daw and creating songs and using plug ins in a daw and since it’s still relatively new to me some KZbin videos about creating songs and arrangements within a daw are still slightly confusing. I just find your approach so straight forward and u get right to the exact same things I want to accomplish with all this great software!!! Thank u so much once again this is a great video for this!!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Samual man, I'm so happy to hear that! I'll be making more stuff like this in the future for sure, so lemme know if there are ever specific things you're wanting to learn more about. Also glad to hear you find my approach easy to understand! Mission accomplished! Cheers bro and good luck with your recordings!👊

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Also- thank you as always for your support over on Patreon! It means a ton to me!🙏

[@samuelrussel6296]

Thanks Rob! And so far this video is right on the money u answered my question on using drum plug ins as well the future of creating is bright in my household thanks to ur guidance definitely looking forward to more videos! Thank u and bless u and ur family!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@samuelrussel6296 Cheers bro!

[@roybenavidez6098]

🤘😆 Sounds great Rob! I learn something new from your videos. Rock on!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cool Roy!🤘

[@ExecutionerO]

Great video. Always wanted to learn how to do this.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hope it helps!🤘

[@chriszaferes5984]

GREAT video brother Rob! Love that you are down to earth, very insightful my friend!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Chris! Cheers bro

[@KeithDaviesMusic]

That was great! I thought it was pretty neat to see you do stuff like this.. Thanks man.. :-)

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks for checking it out Keith!🎸

[@peanutbutteraz]

It’s great watching you get excited about creating something new, which helps motivate me to get back into writing music. Thank you for doing these videos, they’re really inspiring mister Rob! 🤘 -Nick

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to inspire, Nick! Thanks for checking it out bro!🤘

[@robbedard4751]

Awesome vid Rob 🤘🤘 I learned a lot from this video and I will now try to apply it to my own stuff. Thanks for the help dude 🤘🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome Rob! Glad to hear it and happy to help bro! Happy mixing!🤘

[@tdrusk]

Loved this video BTW. A lot of my recording process is similar, but I didn’t know about how to EQ so that was beneficial.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cool! Perhaps I'll do some more EQ stuff in an upcoming vid!

[@dadocta404]

Great content Rob! Just enough…snackable lesson which is great. Thanks so much for doing this!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on!

[@TheSilverGate]

Riff machine 💪

[@TheCobhc2005]

I would definitely love to see you take this little mix further Rob, this was a great video for people like me who are still relatively new to using all this stuff. As a guitarist myself it always helps to get any insight into recording, especially from one of my favorite players himself! Thank you brother! 🤘✌ and that melody is now stuck in my head! Its catchy as hell lol hope to see it in a full song in the future!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad to hear that bro! Happy to help, and I do plan to take this further for you guys, due to all the positive feedback. And just a little side note, I wanna say that Chimaira toured with COBHC in 2005!🤘

[@ericsparks]

I love this! I’ve watched it 100 times. Thank you! Not sure about anybody else, but personally, I’ve always wondered how you do your videos also. All I know to do is iMovie at best and then just record myself with my iPhone.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome Eric! Glad to hear that man👊 I'd also be happy to explain my video creation process, but I'd want to hear others express interest in that as well. You're the first guy to ask! haha

[@sheakeating]

@@RobArnoldWorld seconded 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@sheakeating 🤘

[@Sixfootdig]

Dude, you Are so talented and a natural teachers

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🙏🤘👊

[@jamiemaxwell2478]

Absolutely fantastic vid! This is exactly how I record my ideas however I have picked up so many handy tricks and tips from this video that I cant wait to try out ! Keep up the good work! Cheers Man !

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad to hear it bro! Please make sure you check out parts 02 and 03 from this series as well!🤘

[@philmartin7474]

Great👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯

[@EB9K]

Really great video! I always learn something from watching other peoples workflow. Thank you for taking the time to go so deep on the subject.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on! Thanks for watching bro!

[@M.C.R.SYNTRN]

This is a great wee video buddy, Will really help with structuring home recording!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cool Scotty! I've got a follow up video where I finish off the song coming soon! Stay tuned!

[@M.C.R.SYNTRN]

@@RobArnoldWorld you make the whole thing look so easy haha it really tests my patience sometimes!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@M.C.R.SYNTRN Practice makes perfect bro!

[@gregfender]

Thanks for the insight into your methods, dude! I'm also a big fan of STL Tonehub and cell phone voice notes. 😁

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on! Great minds think alike!🤘

[@JD-vj4go]

This is an awesome tutorial. That tap tempo shortcut and fizz blaster are cool. Plus the tips on drums. It's clear I need to learn to use my DAW I treat it like a Tascam 4 track hahaha. Thanks man. Just awesome.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

So glad you've found this useful man! Happy to help! Make sure you check out part 02 if you haven't already!🤘

[@leonardosalvador8065]

Very thanks for great lesson! Hugs from Brazil.😎👏👏👏

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on!🤘

[@MrFrigid247]

This is amazing. I finally get how to use triplets when drawing in midi drums. I appreciate the work you've done!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to have helped!🥁

[@BrandonKJohnson]

I'm at work . . . can't wait to watch this full video at home tonight! I use my phone sound recorder a lot to make a quick "note" of a riff I get in my head.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on!

[@johnwurm1985]

Excellent video as always. It's nice to see a pro approaching the writing process like this. Cheers from West Palm Beach, Florida!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Cheers John!

[@ronswary]

This was cool to watch 18:39 this is where I just say F it good enough and jam solo lines over it on a loop for a hour lol

[@jedmarsillo]

Wow this was really great. You seem like a very organized person. This system made a lot of sense. I have never tried midi bass and drums. It looks like a big time saver. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. That original riff you started with was killer so it's no wonder the final product came out great. Thanks Rob🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Jed! Writing midi instrument stuff takes some practice, but after you figure it out, it really is a great song writing tool to have in your arsenal. Glad you dug the video, and I have a follow up video coming out later today! Stay tuned!🤘

[@CRTW]

Chimaira MUST reunite. We wanna see the world tour🤝

[@Deathbruce]

Loved it Rob!!!! Man oh man that makes me want to learn my daw because I give up to easy. Sounds great. Would be interested in more pro tools tutorials.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Good to know, and glad to inspire!🤘

[@tonym4781]

Dude this was awesome info and you gotta make this a complete song! I've had the damn thing stuck in head all day! Lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

A follow up video is on the way Tony!🎸

[@michael-jillianfox3049]

Thanks for this. I’ve been interested in your recording process. I use studio one with superior drummer 3. Love it. Haven’t had much time lately.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Hope this will inspire you to get back in front of your system! Make sure you check out part 02 bro!🤘

[@transforminggravity15626]

Cool 💯💯💯😎🤘🎸

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤘

[@transforminggravity15626]

💯💯😎🙏

[@mariolegrange4447]

Holy crap, that tap metronome trick is super sneaky Thanks my broe

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to hear it!🤘

[@adamkahn8645]

thank you so freaking much for this.... these types of videos were what i was hoping the Rockhouse DVD of yours was going to be like. Not complaining about those lessons, just wish they would have let you go deeper into how you write. The self-title album was so life changing for me and is still my favorite album... and of course, IIRC you wrote damn near everything on that album. Inside The Horror was one i was obsessed with for the longest time, but nothing came close to Lazarus. The way that song slowly built leading into that solo always left goosebumps on my arms :) i love it when you show us how your head works when writing something

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome Adam! Glad to hear it man, and love hearing about your love for the music! Stay tuned because I've got a follow up video where I finish off the song coming soon! I go even deeper. Hope you dig man, and cheers!🤘

[@adamkahn8645]

@@RobArnoldWorld your riffage and songwriting skills drew me in but your personality is what sinks the nail for me. The fact that I can drop a line to you and actually hear back... you can't put a price on that joy!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@adamkahn8645 👊

[@The_JustJoshing]

Cool video man. I can’t count the amount of times I think of a cool riff in my head and then forget it later. It sucks. I should start making voice memos on my phone whistling them.

[@IndependenceGuitar]

Dude, I will literally sneak off to the bathroom at work just to hum something I thought of so I do t look like a weirdo humming into my phone 😆. Documenting ideas is a really good habit to get into, even if 99% are crap, you don’t forget that 1% of great stuff.

[@The_JustJoshing]

@@IndependenceGuitar Definitely!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

For sure guys! Eventually a riff will turn out to be that diamond in the rough, that starts off a killer song!

[@andrewjacobs5579]

Sweet, your right is my right. Most other vids will talk & demo a particular side but it'd come out my opposite speaker, made me wonder if I had my stuff backwards, they got something backwards, or I'm just missing some stuff in the video editing chain. lol

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Glad we're both right! haha

[@ChristIsRisen33]

Lol I use protools the same way. Sick content man.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on Derrick!🤘

[@derekfletcher8934]

Killer!!!! I really enjoyed this Rob. I'd love to see you flesh this riff out more. More chugs and squeals, yeah buddy! Maybe make a video explaining how it is to come up with these ideas, but how to transpose said ideas with your band mates. Just a thought. Keep "eviling" it up man!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha right on Derek! 🤘😝🎸

[@derekfletcher8934]

@@RobArnoldWorld man, I'm sorry to fanboy. But I must admit it means a lot to me when you reply. Your music in Chimaira has been a driving force in my life. I need to get down on your new stuff! (Newer). Forgive me for not delving in. I will. Keep rocking out!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@derekfletcher8934 All good Derek and I/we appreciate the support! Check out my latest album with my band The Elite! Just search for it here on my Channel!🤘

[@Voodeville]

Thanks Rob, awesome video! I've done a metal core instrumental track full just in one day yesterday, during returning to this video time from time, and sell it on a few hours ago on to Fiverr))) so i was inspired by your video as i am myself working in cubase, but it all similar, i'm doing myself some metal (and not metal) music for past 7 years as a hobby...So in the end i've watched and paused this vid almost a 24 hours long, like i was on gig with you, thaks for the great time!! I was thinking in the end like you an ex Boxer fighter that retired and now just coach you know, that kinda vibes))) sorry for my bad English, i'm from Russia...

[@RobArnoldWorld]

An ex-boxer giving coaching advice! I love that! Cheers bro!👊

[@Voodeville]

@@RobArnoldWorld Thank you for such response Rob! I'm a HUGE fan of your works especially of the Chimaira! since 2005 when i've got normal internet and your web site was one of my first ten bookmarks in those times of myspace and other old stuff!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@Voodeville Awesome!🤘

[@kirbythecomputerguy7610]

THX so much .... that actually answered one of my life long questions . My process for years has been ...1 have a riff in my head ..2 record a drum track that's close to the riff that I'm hearing in my head .. 3 record the guitar to match the drums ..... but by the time I do that the " magic " of the riff is gone ..if that makes sense . I did not have a technique for syncing the drums AFTER the guitar .

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome man- there's no right or wrong way to do things with music/art. But I'm glad to have shown you a different perspective that has inspired you to think about things differently. I hope it leads to great results for you!

[@kirbythecomputerguy7610]

@@RobArnoldWorld I've watched this several times and each time i pick up something needful that I missed. quick question , after you have that section solid do you use continue to do the drums manually ? Yours sound so tight but my rolls and flams are all over the place and sloppy.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@kirbythecomputerguy7610 You've just got to make sure your grid is set up properly, and that you're placing your notes within the grid properly, and that your grid bars/beats correspond to what you're wanting to do... 1/8, 16th, triplets, etc. 🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@kirbythecomputerguy7610 Just make sure your grid and time signatures are set up properly in your session!

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

So awesome to see how you work this out.Makes me want to get back hard into music. And your riff here sound like if Paradise Lost and Chimaira had a baby ,Which is definetly a cool baby"laughs" :) The base underlaying harmonies makes it such a Paradise Lost thing.Love it.:) Thanx ,and greetings from thevikingdrummer,Stefan

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Nice! I'm not really familiar with Paradise Lost, but I remember Andols was always a big fan of them!

[@TheCarTakerGarage]

@@RobArnoldWorld oh cool :) If ever checking them out..i would definetly reccomend you checking out their "Draconian Times from 1995....im not deeply into them at all..but that particular record contains some awesome songs."For instance "Once Solem", "The Last Time". Cheers man.Stef

[@KJF-ny]

This was so fun to watch. you gotta join the bandwagon and do some Twitch streaming. Do this stuff live with us in chat.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Keith! I prefer the pre-recorded world, so at this time, I don't have any plans to start up on Twitch. However, I do think it would be sweet to have a chat feature, where we could all hang and converse... So one of these days perhaps I'll take advantage of the "premier" feature here on KZbin, where a chat section is live when my video goes live, and we can watch together and chat in real time. Stay tuned!🤘

[@SixString_J5]

I swear this is a 311 riff, lol. This is next level content! Thanks Rob

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha thanks bro! And I promise it's not!

[@SixString_J5]

@@RobArnoldWorld Alright, I did a deep dive. It's a very similar melody to 'Beyond the grey sky' by 311. That doesn't mean it's the same or copped, I just really got a 311 vibe off of the initial riff before it was given context and accompaniments. Really enjoyed this video.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@SixString_J5 I hear it! I can sing my melody over it and you're right... it works! Good call!

[@JoeTayMetal]

AWESOME Brother!! Here's another "Get to know Joe" comment. 👉 I can only play my 🎸's at a certain skill level b/c I didn't practice as I should. I usually end up "noodling" or jamming and remembering sounds/notes/chords as I go based off God given abilities.. but here I am. I will start my legitimate learning on Patreon soon!! My point is : I was given the ability to play the drums without any training to date. I haven't sat behind my Mapex 6-piece in year's and could rip tod! Influenced by David Silveria the 🐐!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Awesome Rick! There's nothing like god given talent!🥁💪 And I'm here for ya in the guitar department!🤘🎸

[@JoeTayMetal]

@@RobArnoldWorld RICK??? 😂 HAHAHAHAHA

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha wtf?! I have no idea how RICK came out of that!🤣 I can't even blame auto correct either because I was either trying to say "Joe, man, bro, dude, brother", or something like that, and none of those would autocorrect to RICK. Weird! Sorry Joe! I knew who I was talking to!@@JoeTayMetal

[@JoeTayMetal]

@RobArnoldWorld I aIready know!!!.. I can't explain the UNNATURAL LEVELS of OCD and ADHD that are locked up inside this head.

[@JoeTayMetal]

@@RobArnoldWorld I already know bro.. I can't begin to explain or expect anyone to understand the UNNATURAL LEVELS of OCD and ADHD that swirl around in this noggin'. 😂

[@kellyho3076]

Thanks for the lesson. I always wondered how professional write their stuff. I just wish I can figure out how to use my ez drummer software haha. I can drag and drop stuff but I’m not a drummer so knowing what to look for is difficult without going through everything and getting it to fit. I can hear it in my head sometimes but I’m still not a drummer. Time consuming

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Right on Kelly... I'll try and think of a way to help!

[@jimmanson5320]

Hey Rob. Don't know if you remember me, we had a few of the same friends and same guitar teacher (Bruno Bros. rocks!!) We made noise together a couple few times together too. Good job dude. lol I never even heard your band until the other day. You've been busy. You were always a monster on guitar, and influenced my playing long before Chimera even came out. SANCTUM RULES!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha awesome Jim! I wonder what Steve Ronyak is up to! He was a great dude, guitar player, and teacher!🎸

[@jimmanson5320]

@@RobArnoldWorld his sweep arpeggio game was super tight. Im getting ready to do some more lessons I think... kind of in a rut and I feel like a little direction will help. keep up the good work dude. btw I think its super cool that you respond to all your comments.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@jimmanson5320 Right on man! And that makes me wonder... are there still places around where you can take in person lessons?🤔

[@jimmanson5320]

@@RobArnoldWorld there sure are. they are a little more that the 11 dollars we used to pay...

[@JustinRoyal]

Yor a wizard, Robbie.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yeah? Well get me on the lake and I'm trouble!🤘😝🐠

[@JustinRoyal]

@@RobArnoldWorld Bro, come owwwwwn! Let’s go get on ‘em! Open invite anytime you wanna make the trip. Don’t make me pull a boat to Ohio!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@JustinRoyal Believe me my man... I've got it on my list! I'm gonna make that phone call one of these days! 🎣🎸🌱

[@billk9799]

My man!! Awesome work flow on putting down ideas and riffs, I have lost dozens until I set up everything and hit the record... You have no idea how many little things and struggles you have cleared in a short video! Just a question, are you using plug-ins often or just for something fast where you don't want to mess with cab miking?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks Bill! Glad you enjoyed it man. Honestly with the amp plugins, it started as a convenience, and now it's turned into all I'm using. I've got these half stacks sitting next to me, and I rarely ever turn them on. It's bittersweet!

[@borges3099]

Really helpful tips here, great vid. Question though. For recording guitar cabs as far as mics, do you recommend Shure SM57 or Sennheiser E609? I have an E609, and it's pretty decent, but I've heard SM57 is the way to go. They're both good but I want the best.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Thanks man! In my experience, the SM57 is used more in the studio, and the e609 was used more often in live scenarios, like on stage. Both are great at what they do, but the 57 is more versatile, because it can more easily be used to record multiple sources. (vocals, horns, snares, etc.) So as a workhorse in any situation, the 57 is what I'd take with me to a deserted island. If you're interested, producer Ben Schigel always preferred a Royer 121 when recording Chimaira guitars in the studio. It's quite expensive though. Cheers!🎸

[@borges3099]

@@RobArnoldWorld sweet thanks for the response!

[@Mikeyprs21]

Rob, what's your opinion on DI boxes? Do you use a specific one (if so, why?) or your interface's DI input? Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Years ago I heard from a respected engineer, that the Countryman DI was the way to go. So I got it, and I've used it for years now, and I notice no difference whatsoever when compared to using my interface DI's. (So lately, I haven't been using the Countryman) However, because the Countryman (and most DI boxes) has a "thru" on it, it's still an essential tool for the studio. Like when I'm tracking guitars though a real amp, I'll always simultaneously record the guitars DI signal. This allows for much easier editing in post, and allows the flexibility for re amping at a later date. 🎸

[@morpheus2k3]

Can you please do a lesson or playthrough on 'resurrection' ?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Will consider!

[@nizzamp]

YO again, Rob. Really digging ALL of your content in a big way. Since this video is recording related, I have a question that is seemingly difficult to get answered and that is the LEVEL at which you ingest real guitars or your DI. Do you aim for -18 dbFS? -12 dbFS? I'm sure by now you have found the sweet spot where you get the headroom you need and do not come in super crazy hot like so many cats end up doing and slamming damn near digital 0. What does RA aim for when he's trackin'? THANKS!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Good to hear bro! I guess I usually aim for about -12 to -10db. I really just eyeball the level rather than looking at the numbers though. I want it hot, but I know the signal will increase as I add plugins. So I just kind of mentally compensate for that. Cheers!🎸

[@ericellis2729]

Dat Crate half stack 😍

[@RobArnoldWorld]

You know it!🤘

[@ericellis2729]

@@RobArnoldWorld I am a proud Blue Voodoo user!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@ericellis2729 Nice! I've never had the pleasure of trying the voodoo stuff!

[@ericellis2729]

@@RobArnoldWorld When properly tubed, tweaked and run through better speakers than stock, it's underrated. Which head is that in the video?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@ericellis2729 G1600XL! It was the very first head/halfstack I bought back in 95' or so. Sold it a few years later, but found one again on eBay a few years ago. So I picked it up!🎸

[@morbidcorpse5954]

I use to hang out with this lady in 2007 who had a 2 year old daughter. That little girl didn't like any music except Chimera's Resurrection Album. For some reason she bounced around all happy to No Reason to Live 😂😂

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Ha! That's great! And so is your name! I assume it's inspired by two of my favorite bands!🤘

[@morbidcorpse5954]

@@RobArnoldWorld Yes sir! Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse.

[@dynatwenty]

As a straight man i must shamelessly admit that you´re fuggin handsome. And your voice is so smooth, goddamn.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha thanks bro! 👊😎

[@teodororodriguez8796]

An explanation of the genius of Rob Arnold fuckin awesome. What about the early years before the advantage of the technology you use today? #ChimairaForever.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Great question bro! It was all done in the mind, translated and worked out with the guys in the rehearsal room, thought about back in bed at home each night, then talked about and refined again and again day after day back in the rehearsal room until it was time to record. Nothing special about that method when it's all you've got!🤘

[@teodororodriguez8796]

@@RobArnoldWorld Rob the fact that you created this channel and make these videos for your fans and take the time to answer our questions is strait up bad ass and I ty. #ChimairaForever

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@teodororodriguez8796 👊

[@619dar]

I've got a song title for this if you like Rob. How about a song of having a dream and the title of the song that I've come up is. Just set me free ?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

That works!

[@619dar]

@@RobArnoldWorld I've a few words together for this song. And I'm getting some ideas about a dream with a great white shark. As I'm watching Jaws the revenge at the moment.

[@Tillflyfisher]

😁🤟

[@leonardosalvador8065]

Rob, which plugin is used on the drums? Joey Sturgis...?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Yes, Superior Drummer 2, Avatar kit, Joey Sturgis preset pack

[@leonardosalvador8065]

Thanks! 😎🤘

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@leonardosalvador8065 My pleasure🤘

[@mikefollett]

College students: Use your college email at Avid's website and you can get the full Pro Tools for $10/mo. Also: Superior Drummer 3 is worth the money, especially with the Metal Foundry expansion - that kit can do any genre. Saves so much time on getting that idea out of your head.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Good advice!

[@chrisworland7754]

Implements Of Song Construction

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Haha nice one!

[@parallaxgaming5070]

what hz are you using? 256 ? 512 ? at the input

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Just the HI-Z (DI) input

[@trikohmaudio5947]

Rob, what interface are you using?

[@RobArnoldWorld]

It's the UA Apollo Quad!

[@trikohmaudio5947]

@@RobArnoldWorld Nice

[@quantumenigma1869]

Goddamn,I'm a idiot.i plug in play. Could never comprehend this setup lol. Looks overwhelming. I'm no computer nerd though.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

This stuff is definitely overwhelming at first. But if you ever want to try and make it happen, you've just got to dive in head first. And if you ever do, I hope that videos like this will help guide your way!

[@timothee865]

Dude my Jackson Dinky's action is gonna be the end of me..the strings are like a foot away from my fretboard.... help!!!!!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

Happy to help! Is it a floating tremelo? If so, check out my two Floyd vids! I know they'll be helpful! 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/haG6ZJiun5p7fNE 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqeropeJmpWtatE

[@timothee865]

@@RobArnoldWorld Yes sir. Floyd Rose of course, I saved to watch later your floyd videos so I hope it'll fix this issue. It's my son's first guitar and I was pretty disappointed when I realized how effed up the action was!

[@RobArnoldWorld]

@@timothee865 Yeah man it takes practice and persistence to maintain a floyd. Sometimes to the point where it's not even worth it, and you might consider swapping it out for a guitar with a fixed bridge. Especially for a new player like your son. The last thing you want are MORE obstacles getting in the way of a young players learning journey. 🎸

[@timothee865]

@@RobArnoldWorld Thanks for the input Rob! I hope Morgoth the Impaler makes an appearance for an interview at some point also.

[@andrewthompson6453]

haha so I'll evil it up a little bit 3:47

[@RobArnoldWorld]

😈🤘

[@tdrusk]

No synth? Morgoth is not pleased. 😜

[@RobArnoldWorld]

🤘🤣

[@sveetton749]

Sorry, but the sound is too compressed for my taste.

[@RobArnoldWorld]

None was applied! Only during the last minute of this 40 minute video did I apply some light overall compression that would be completely inaudible to the human ear. So... don't be one of those guys!