Metal Tone in the Mix 3: Amp Settings (Gain and EQ)

[@jasonstallworth]

NEXT - Metal Tone in the Mix 4: Mic Placement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIm5g5awoqtsqbM

[@KeepAnOpenMind]

Not many people understand that playing for yourself using a cabinet is one thing (just to have fun and awesome and aggressive chunkiness), and recording it and mixing is another thing, which may require dialling the things differently.

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@trevordolhan1060]

Man that Ibanez cuts through the mix :) Great tips on gain . Well played Jason!!

[@jasonstallworth]

It’s been my primary guitar for years now!

[@CrudeCanvas]

Started loving you, man !

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@brandonvon3774]

I'm a bedroom player and I play through a 5150 Iconic 15w, with a Tubescreamer TS7 pedal. I set my amp's gain no higher than 3/10 when I use the normal TS9 switch on my overdrive. I set my amp gain between at around 1.5/10 when I have the Tubescreamer on the "Hot" setting (which supposed to sound like having two Tubescreamers turned on). My amp has more gain than I could ever need. The only time I crank the gain is if I'm not using my Tubescreamer. Though I've found that going past 4/10 on the gain without the Tubescreamer makes the distortion sound squashed without actually doing anything.

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@UnhipSpring-hu2kn]

Just found this channel like a couple weeks ago and this one video is EXACTLY what I need omg. I've been struggling with my amp for weeks now. Thank you! Subbing and can't wait for more

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you for the sub and glad this video helped!

[@clifforddang5947]

Hi Jason Wonderful video, super helpful. I was hoping you can explain the difference between treble and mids…

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@clifforddang5947]

@@jasonstallworth Thanks Jason 😆

[@NinecoreNeil]

So many guitar players forget that the bass can do the .....bass in a mix a high mid guitar tone will always cut

[@jasonstallworth]

Yeah dude, bass tends to be an issue with many guitar players!

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@jasonstallworth when you hear guitar tones stripped from albums it’s frightening how thin and trebly they actually are,we are all guilty of chasing the chunk 🤣😜

[@clintwestwood9738]

This is Some of the best advice I’ve ever been given. Thanks again ! 🤘🏽I’m also Using a 5153 el34 with these settings but recording with 2 mics. The tone blew me away!

[@jasonstallworth]

Glad to hear that, and yeah using 2 mics will give you more tone options for sure!

[@weinderdog1184]

Love that awesome iron maiden, early 3 inches of blood sounding tone you nailed

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, I didn't even realize that!

[@sahamal_savu]

Great information in this video Jason! I've set my tone where it sounds perfect then tried to record and...yeah :D Lots of advice that will help get a better tone for a full mix, thanks man.

[@jasonstallworth]

You're welcome and glad this helped!

[@oossyy]

Great information and advice, thank you Jason!!!

[@jasonstallworth]

Glad this helped, dude! I also have a complete blog post on this here: www.jasonstallworth.com/recording-metal-guitars/

[@JustinNogle]

Excellent series Jason! A great look at some of the intricacies of the recording process. I've gone back and forth with real amps or plugins, but think I'm going to use both on my next tune and see what I come up with! 🤘🎸

[@jasonstallworth]

There's definitely no harm in using both!! I'm actually doing the same. I plan to record the rhythm tracks with a real amp, but for some of the leads, cleans and there are some ambients parts for some songs, I may use plugins for that.

[@Namelessforever_]

I’m really digging this series Jason!! Have you ever considered recording your amp with a load box and IR’s instead of using mics? I’m curious to know your thoughts on that. Also, I bought the evh 50 watt el34 head and I’m loving it man!! Really liked that opening riff you were playing btw!

[@jasonstallworth]

Thank you! I've never liked using IRs, to be honest. If I'm using any type of plugins, I just use the entire amp sim. But when I'm recording with a real amp, I want that full effect on the air push from the speaker and also the experience of recording with an amp.

[@grimmstalkeroffical23]

That riff kinda reminds me of bodom 🤘❤️

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@ZachMcCordProg]

Aye first! 😁 I don't know how it made it here at No Views. Love your videos, man. Unfortunately can't watch all right now but will be back later.

[@jasonstallworth]

Cool, hopefully you can watch it later!

[@AustrianShredMachine]

u are awesome man! thanks for the great content! :)

[@jasonstallworth]

Really glad this helped!! Although, check out the video I posted today..my bass settings are slightly different now (I tell you why in the video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKSrdmeVeJWqZ6c

[@mmgla4608]

Great stuff! Thanks :D

[@jasonstallworth]

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[@mexicutioner2933]

Just found your channel. Great content! This one is really helpful. I find that I always overdo it on highs and presence for some reason i think. It sounds great in the studio but awful in the mix.

[@jasonstallworth]

That’s awesome to hear this helps! Also, be sure to watch the entire series (I think there’s 8 total videos in this playlist). And if you don’t have my free practice guide, grab a copy of that (you’ll also be part of my Metal Guitar Friday email and you’ll see my latest rhythm guitar course): www.jasonstallworth.com/guitarist/

[@sisyphushappyxvx]

You never quite mentioned where you typically dial your resonance in; are you around 12'o clock?

[@jasonstallworth]

Good question...yeah, that's about where it is in my studio. But that's something you really have to adjust according to the environment you're in.

[@TheTimeProphet]

Isn't it important to turn the amp up to 11? I recorded the output from my JMP1 the other day, and felt I lost some notes in the mix. Perhaps I will try to lower my gain. By way do use a DI unit to record the clean and record the amp as well?

[@jasonstallworth]

It really depends on the amp. But in most cases the louder your volume is, the less gain you need.

[@TheTimeProphet]

@@jasonstallworth My JMP1 has an amp simulator and it is output at line level, so I probably shouldn't have to worry so much about gain level

[@dantrag2890]

The only thing I do differently now as of today is use an EQ pedal. Other than that, we have the same brand of amp, same pedal chain, and even the same haircut.

[@jasonstallworth]

I've thought about getting an EQ pedal at some point! The haircut is a must...hassle-free!

[@dantrag2890]

@@jasonstallworth Try it! It helps tighten up your tone, and eliminates the mud & flub feel of a tube amp. Put it in the effects loop before the modulation.

[@Darkvibration]

Great video, thanks. But the background music is annoying.

[@jasonstallworth]

I may have had it a little too loud

[@jfjusa1]

hello jason! i was wondering if you could tell me how to get this sound? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqCVh3mkqdmVZs0 TIA! \ m /

[@jasonstallworth]

I'm not the best at mimicking other tones. I always encourage folks to go for their sound and style. There are so many other elements that equate to tone like the amp, pickups, guitar, player, etc

[@jfjusa1]

@@jasonstallworth ok, i can apprecite that bro! thank you! take care