Everything I Use to Record Guitar Covers (Guitar Rig Overview Part 2)

[@RachelfGuitar]

Hey everyone, here is part 2 of my guitar rig overview going through all the music related software I use for recording! If you missed part one you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpKyfaWNaM2Cm6M :)

[@yosserhughes9100]

Was looking forward to the 2nd part. Super video. Very generous again! Your vids are of a pro quality. Software addresses are dead handy too, thanks.

[@johnjeffreys6440]

Rachelf you need a video part 3 with a sample track with all instruments. Pretty cool software. No wonder musicians these days advance so quickly.

[@yosserhughes9100]

@john Jeffreys "Pretty cool software" for sure john. But it doesn't actually play the instrument for her! Indeed, there are great sounds and backing tracks that can help. But there is no substitute for actually practicing and playing to 'understand'. What the fingers don't know, they don't know, (until they do know, at least). It's an obvious point, I know! Being well practiced though is apparent with Rachelf's understanding of muscianship. Her video presentation's too, are excellent. And how Rachelf makes her music has been recorded in these 'bonus' videos. Now that's "quick advancement", for those it may concern!

[@phillipthebassist2348]

8/10 setup

[@jellomoto1]

This video help me a lot thank you so much i'll be making my own covers and I will adopt the things that you suggested

[@Stormfox93]

There are two certainties in life: 1. You will see a guitar video on KZbin. 2. 100% of Rachelf's content is a big smile.

[@zaz4667]

Thanks Rachel ! Your awesome. This helps a lot! 7:41 recap Reaper to record DAW Guitar tones uses modeling software like bias FX 2. Easy drummer 2 for drum tones. ample metal ray5 bass plugin T rex 1 plugin for mastering

[@bawanlyngdohnonglait7165]

Great job Rachel.. ❤

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@patricksclarke]

Would love to see you do a full tutorial on how you set it up from start to finish. I think that would be cool. New sub but I look forward to exploring your channel. 🤘

[@331foxbody]

I’ve barley began to play guitar I’m 5 days in because I saw your progress video and that inspired me also I have been an Ibanez fan boy

[@austinchico2879]

Im just here for that never ending smile.

[@RachelfGuitar]

😀

[@xTHExROADx]

Be really cool to see you make a song from scratch. Maybe a four-part video series. How to build a song. That would be really awesome. I haven't played guitar in 20 years and I've recently picked it back up and I really enjoy your videos. I have been teaching my 15 year old son how to play in he's been watching your videos also. I just discovered bandlab on my phone and have been recording Metallica covers. We would love to graduate to a rig like yours so a how to record a song from scratch video series would be super helpful. Love your videos!! Thanks

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! I made one video a while back called How to Write and Record Your First Song that may be helpful. Could definitely do more similar videos in the future though!

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Hi Rachel! Most often, I use 3 VST's: Guitar Rig 5 (main), Peavey ReValver, and BIAS FX2. I also mess around with a lot of the free VST's out there like the LePou amp sims, Ignite Amps' Emissary, NickCrowLab's amp sims, Vadim Taranov's amp sims, Kuassa, and other stuff I find. I like to have a variety of things to mess with. I use Reaper 64-bit to put all of them through and record all my covers live with OBS as I'm playing them. No editing and a varying number of takes!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Awesome setup! I should check out some of those :)

[@rxg6948]

Thank you sooo much Rachelf, thank you for taking the time to make this video, answered a lot of my questions as I am new to playing guitar,

[@RachelfGuitar]

So glad to hear it was helpful! :)

[@blisssenseripzyzz4evermiri176]

Yea, nowadays you don't even need amps, all you need is a computer and a good amp sim, glad you are one of the few people who realised that.

[@marcaononymous]

your face can't hide how much you love guitar playing, it's like a constant smile LOL super cool

[@RachelfGuitar]

😁🎸

[@yawarmukhtar4578]

Much awaited rig rundown, good job :D

[@jerryt8327]

Another great video Rachel!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@bassbooster5587]

Hi Rachelf! I just want to ask could you do a cover of Mötley Crüe - kickstart My heart. Greetings from Finland.

[@rockindavebyron3960]

Thanks so much, believe it or not, I've been playing for 45yrs now, got the actual live gigging thing down, that's all I've done plus studio recording old school way, but this is a whole new thing to me & you have actually made this so easy for me to understand, & you do it with no ego, that's great!!!! Thanks so much, you're really making a difference in helping us all, rock on & God Bless !!!

[@RachelfGuitar]

So happy to hear it was helpful, thank you :)

[@martcoombs9031]

Introduced the neighbours to Nightwish yesterday, As im just finding them, thought they would like to as well.... :-) with the sound up

[@dannybrown1595]

Great information! Thanks so much for posting this!

[@Fairlight2cx]

Nice rundown! I spent years using Overloud's TH-2/3/U series. Recently, an acquaintance turned me on to Blue Cat Audio's Axiom, and it's so much easier to get good tones out of it than TH-x, or Guitar Rig. I love Axiom. I actually suggest getting the Axe Pack, as you get the full plugin versions of Late Replies (one of the best delays I've ever seen), Destructor (distortion), etc. Also, they include Re-Guitar, which lets you change from one guitar configuration to another (say, certain pickup configuration to others). It's reasonably priced kit, and it's quality. You can't go wrong checking it out!

[@Brighter9976]

been referring to your last video bout recording and it is already enough, but Damn you are really up for the task of helping, Thanks you.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Glad the videos have helped out, thank you! :)

[@shredwithwolf1693]

Fantastic job Rachelf:3 Carry on with your playing :3

[@Felipenciel]

Please keep like this. Love to see your videos and tips. Great musician.

[@GeorgeWBush-be8xq]

You should do more metal riffs

[@eaglegene]

Great video. Very informative. Im gonna check out that software. I always enjoy your vids. Keep up the great work and above all else keep smiling....

[@fahimrahimi3875]

You made more progress than i did in 3 years.I’m impressed,how did you do it?I’ve been learning for almost 4 years and still can’t switch chords quickly.Btw love your vids im a new sub

[@marcob.5256]

Hi Rachel, thank you for showing me. I still own and use a 4/8 channel fostex and a source mixer to "stereo master" on hi fi 🎚🎛🎙 tape...haha...and a roland r 5 drum machine🎹🥁. back to the future 1990... I sometimes dont know, what i already have or had with all the softwarebundles that come with new stuff today..... I will study your contribution Bye👏, until your next idea... Marco🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@ididzy]

Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Of course! :)

[@NenaLavonne]

Love following you and seeing you shred and grow as an artist! Love your personality and your enthusiasm! And yay for female guitarists!!! 😉❤️❤️❤️ You are awesome!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much :)!

[@deathmachine6376]

Right now i record myself with my phone.But I will consider recording using this method once I get pretty good hold of guitar. \m/

[@RachelfGuitar]

There are lots of different ways to do it, whatever works for you is great! 🤘

[@winchesterhypnosis5007]

We love ya!! Thanks

[@fahadbahar7399]

Great job girl you rock 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼❤

[@positivefingers1321]

Awesome! Love you!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@armandoquezada5559]

Very cool 😎 gonna have to try it out.

[@hadleymanmusic]

Oh girl! Ive struggeled for 18 hours with reaper and had to go and learn on audacity. Ill still buy reaper. Im new to the daw. Ive worked most of my career in live sound and very little recording experience. But even when I got my first electric I was fascinated by the way engineers made things sound. I couldnt afford audio equipment so I did lighting and electrical tradeschool to finance me music.

[@askart8576]

I was using FL. But later I found Reaper. It looks like complicated but after you realize the general layout, you get used to it. I would buy it. 60 dollar equals 360 lira in Turkey but it's still reasonable price.

[@RachelfGuitar]

I'm sure you'll get it! It definitely can be intimidating at first. One thing to note is that while there are tons of features, it's likely you'll only really need a few to get started recording (creating new tracks, recording on them, adjusting volumes, and applying effects). I don't use many other features than that so far myself! Best of luck!

[@kristianrichardson576]

Thank you for this!!!

[@DavidNwokoye]

Rig Rundown with Rachelf \m/

[@RachelfGuitar]

😁🤘

[@karllelliott1179]

Great overview. You mention you get complete midi files for drum/bass tracks of songs you want to play with. I know you've mentioned Guitar Pro in the past, but what website do you use to get the gp3 files? I take it you use the gp3 in Guitar Pro, and then export the midi from there, so I'm just fishing for a recommendation for the sites you use, as they obviously have everything you & I need. Keep up the good work :)

[@dave6935]

Keep up the good work!

[@disturbedje]

Question: I want to record the input of the guitar + the output of yousician (apparently it switches to ASIO and with my Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen this is not possible to do). What would be the best way to do this? ASIO4ALL is a huge waste of time (already spend multiple days on it and I've never had so many blue screens ever). In your BiasFX it says 2in 2out, is that through the THR or were you using another external audio device?

[@Jerman9000]

Curious, what made you reaper over Cubase that comes with the THR 10 Rachelf?

[@etyramone2000]

Thank you Rachel for this rig rundown! Now that you got more experience with daily practice and also recording. Would you recommand the THR-10 over an usb interface or would you know directly switch to an usb interface if you already had some kind of little practice amp? Can't decide between both solutions but maybe is an usb interface easier to use for recording than the THR10... Thanks for you help and the videos you made to help other players !

[@ahuman4843]

Good video keep going!

[@saskojancev]

what effect should be used to paly solo for master of puppets, kirk solo

[@allanaguilar2969]

Awesome!! What kind of products do you use to give maintenance to your guitars? They always look so clean and shiny

[@RachelfGuitar]

Usually just wipe them down with a microfiber cloth before recording! :)

[@michaelmoore3138]

Don't know how helpful this is but Fender has a guitar polish that I use and it works like a charm

[@stefanpalicki3538]

I'm gonna sit here in the corner and wait for Rachel to shred some 18 minute dream theater songs

[@vaikuzo]

May i use mic jack converter here?

[@gustavonobregadossantos1223]

This software Bias FX 2, it is the same as if you were using a pedal?

[@xaldyvaldez1026]

The Holy Diver riff.... yeaaaaahhhhh!!..\m/

[@steveschwartz6138]

I enjoy watching your videos. You seem to be very computer savvy to put them together. Do you work with computer programming for your regular job?

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! That is a good guess 😀

[@steveschwartz6138]

@@RachelfGuitar It was a pretty safe assumption seeing that your mailing address is San Francisco. I took my kids there a few years ago. It is one of my favorite parts of the country and I particularly enjoyed Muir Woods and Big Sur. You are very inspirational to many. Keep up the good work.

[@ef10s]

Amazing!

[@phantumgrey]

That's great and all but what hardware are you using? What's your interface?

[@therock1232100]

You can get interface on Amazon or at Guitar Center for cheap like a Focusrite Scarlett for 93- 160 dollars....PreSonus or Behringer.. up to you decide what you want.

[@AlexCD]

Great video!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you!

[@Sharkmarshall]

Hi been a fan from the beginning. Were you able to try out all the recording software for free and then buy them or had to pay for them all? I wish there was stuff like this when I was recording my music. I had a tascam 4 track cassette recorder and a drum machine to make record my songs. I've been looking for things like this to start making music again. It's a really big help, thanks.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Hi! I think a bunch of the software I mentioned has demo modes. Reaper definitely does for sure and I think Bias does too. I also watched some reviews on KZbin for all the software before purchasing!

[@LauraW-np2dh]

I wonder how many pedals you have?if you have like and good suggestions I would like to hear them cause I’m looking to buy a Boss m-t2 Metal Zone pedal.if you have this one can you tell me thoughts please. Dang that was long

[@DanCouncil]

Hey Rachel! Where do you get your midi files from? Intersted in starting to do my own covers and am debating on picking up ez drummer and ample bass. I own bias fx, and studio one is my daw. Insightful video!

[@shanew6332]

Do you listem to Tool? If so, it would be great if you did a cover of "Forty Six and 2". Really good riff and I think you'd enjoy it.

[@therock1232100]

Thank you Rachelf! This is so informative. Appreciate you sharing! Also can you use Bias Fx for the modeling amp, for example, and use physical stomp boxes together?

[@speeknoevil1803]

Covers are a great way to hone your playing skill. I hope that you are also recording your own music too. In order to be heard. You have to produce your own orginal music. "Its a long way to the top if you wanna rock & roll" And playing other artist music won't get you there. Good luck. Rock on lil sis!

[@jpfanmajesty6798]

hi rachel love your chanel is the dio- holy diver solo in progress? cant wait for it :)

[@RachelfGuitar]

Have been focusing on some other things recently, but I'm sure I'll eventually get back to working on it!

[@jpfanmajesty6798]

@@RachelfGuitar i hope you do it will be a great milestone in your playing it's not an easy solo

[@michaelmoore3138]

Hey, so I am trying to record "Home Sweet Home" By Motley Crue but I was wonder if the Ibanez GRGA120QATK is a good guitar. Also, you're amazing at guitar and this really helps me to begin my youtube channel as another 'younger' channel

[@RachelfGuitar]

I really love my Ibanez guitars but haven't tried that one! Best of luck with the channel :)

[@billofalltrades1468]

Wow you're a self made band lol that's awesome! Keep up the great job!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! 😀

[@davejohnson-yi2rk]

Apologies Rachel if you've already answered but WHAT COMPUTER DO YOU USE? APPLE? HP? IBM? LAPTOP? PC? Also, what type of screen & size screen do you recommend? I know the size is important. Many Thanks! - - Dave Johnson.

[@RachelfGuitar]

I have a PC I put together a while back! As far as screen size, bigger is usually better to have more space to see things when editing but I don't have any specific recommendations and really anything will work. I'm planning on getting a much larger screen soon myself to make video editing easier :)

[@davejohnson-yi2rk]

@@RachelfGuitar Thanks for the timely reply. OMG, you put together your own PC! So you're not only musically talented but technically talented as well! I think if I wasn't so enamored of your talent I'd actually be jealous :-). Don't recall how I stumbled across your channel but happy I did. I'm trying to get back into playing after many years away b/c of several medical set-backs & you documenting your advancement month by month gives me hope. So many heavy metal guys (and a few gals) come across as brooding, drugged out (?) refugees from some sort of cliche'd goth/emo hard rock concert from hell, where there's too much jewelry and teased hair and every other word out of someone's mouth is " kinda like this" and "man, like you know, whatever" .... but you're positively preternaturally normal by comparison! And while I know some people say your perpetual smile is a bit "creepy", I find it refreshingly nice to see someone so wholesome rocking away. Hope you can post some original compositions in the future. All my best. - DJ

[@Dalr42]

Thanks for the detailed description of your workflow! When you want to make a cover, where do you find the midis for the drums and the bass?

[@RachelfGuitar]

You can usually find guitar pro files online on guitar tab websites that contain drums and bass and work off of those! Usually won't be totally accurate, but a good start to make adjustments to when needed :)

[@RickDanner]

i hope you answer this ! And maybe check out some ofmy guitar playing ! Anyway thanks to you Im going to take the plunge and get a focusrite and hook it up to my PC and try to use a daw ! Wish me luck !

[@TheAusherGuy]

Using the effects program is there any latency when playing the guitar?

[@RachelfGuitar]

A little bit, but it isn't that noticeable. However, I will often actually listen to the guitar tone coming directly from my modeling amp while recording and apply the effect to the raw track after. So I don't often actually listen to Bias FX live while recording, but not for any real reason and you definitely could!

[@lala-everyonescrazyaunt]

What I need is a drum program that has prerecorded tracks for specific songs. 😆 The last two New Years I have promised myself I was going to sit down at the computer and figure everything out, so I could start uploading songs to my channel, and here it is half the year gone again. Yeah... I need an intervention. 😏

[@RachelfGuitar]

I'm sure you'll figure it out in no time once you have the chance! Definitely let me know if you have any questions when you do start looking at it :)

[@diegofiorillo6412]

I downloaded a software like this but I cannot figure out how to actually open the program and it is driving me insane.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Which software are you having an issue with? If it is a VST/I (like Bias or EzDrummer) you'll probably need to access it through a DAW like Reaper unless it has standalone functionality. And to get that to work you'll need to put the VST files into a VSTPlugins directory that your DAW looks at for its plugins. Should be able to find that location under preferences somewhere in the program hopefully!

[@dobrybyeutra]

Rachelf. Please can you do a guitarra cover of Draconian - the marriage of attis

[@grishakyojin9017]

Between these two BIAS FX and BIAS FX 2 I guess there is no different. My opinion

[@ilyeser1708]

Do you think you'll start playing acoustic guitars some day ? :)

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

i wish she would do some acoustic videos. i love my electrics but the love i have for my Washburn acoustic is like no other. especially because of all the upgrades ive done myself the guitar feels so very personal. it also sounds amazing with bone saddle/nut (spent hours sanding them to fit just right), solid brass pins, and gold plated tuners. its a 250$ guitar but sounds like a 500$+ guitar in my opinion. i actually think playing electric is "easier" than acoustic in some ways... in a weird way. not sure if you know what i mean.

[@ilyeser1708]

@@the_original_Bilb_Ono Yes I do ! I've tried playing electric guitar for the first time yesterday, and I found it somewhat easier to play ^^ But I really prefer acoustic guitar, at least currently, cause the feel is really something unique.

[@szymonantek7212]

What interface do u actually use?

[@RachelfGuitar]

Usually my amp, the Yamaha THR10

[@szymonantek7212]

You recommend buying USB interface or it is better through the amp?

[@RachelfGuitar]

@@szymonantek7212 A USB interface would work the same way, I just use my amp mainly for convenience, but a plain interface is a great option!

[@darklordvel]

you just have the most beautiful smile :)

[@Victor-tz8ec]

I felt in love with your pure happiness in your face

[@ElcanaldeReyesManuel]

Muy bueno este aporte

[@clinteasternwoodnotmyname8319]

This explanations is so good rachel even nothing i can understand hahaha.. 😂.ok stop laughing next cover please..:D

[@Liriko505]

Hey

[@Briansgate]

so can i just play on Reaper and never even get an amp??

[@RachelfGuitar]

That is possible as long as you have an audio interface of some sort to plug in your guitar to the computer! Some of the guitar VSTs like Bias also have a standalone mode so you can just play guitar with the sounds directly if you don't want to open it up in Reaper or another DAW.

[@Briansgate]

@@RachelfGuitar Thanks! You are awesome

[@deathmachine6376]

I like your ibanez

[@RachelfGuitar]

They are awesome guitars :)!

[@kjmg65]

Nice

[@dannywolf3731]

more more more more more please ;-)

[@cavespider6665]

Do Hail To The King!

[@scottdunn2178]

C'mon fess up Rachel... you're getting baked before you make these vids, aren't you? lol :)

[@Dankgodd]

Or you can just grab a phone, go on soundcloud and go to the recording thingy, and just RECORD YOURSELF PLAYING THE GUITAR AND POST IT!! *MIND BLOWING RIGHT!!* not trying to be rude in just saying tho, anyways love ur vids!

[@jason5276]

Rachelf, make sure to update your Ample Metal Ray5 to Version 3. It is one hell of a major Free Upgrade www.amplesound.net

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks for letting me know, will make sure to update it! :)

[@deathmachine6376]

Iam relieved I thought Mac is what I need for recording.pheww...

[@RachelfGuitar]

Can definitely use Windows! :)

[@freakouttent7600]

😈

[@RachelfGuitar]

🤘

[@Kai-Infinity]

Wow, just the VSTs themselves are very expensive. More expensive than Reaper.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Most of them go on sale pretty often for big discounts (EZDrummer 2 does a lot for sure) so if you are interested in them, definitely worth watching for sales! I think many have free demos to try out as well.

[@bolboldh8410]

I like you

[@daveygg3063]

She looks like Janice Joplin.

[@megatzulfarhan7378]

This girl don't need weed

[@Ibenazzzz]

Use more delay to fatten up the lead as a lot of your stuff sounds a bit dry. Keep up the good work.

[@diegozaragoza4150]

You are very adorable Rachel

[@melvin2980]

666 likes....

[@johnnyquest9519]

I'd date her for sure. Always smiling!

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

back off, shes my guitar waifu! lol

[@johnnyquest9519]

@@the_original_Bilb_Ono hahaha. Ok ok! 😁

[@curtgreco2795]

Your cute too

[@kamilrostek9201]

You are amzing, I love your music and all but... I'm starting to think that your smile got creppy over time...

[@droppindabs6497]

ur good but why do you smile so much nobody does that....

[@leftpastsaturn67]

Is that a serious question?

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

marry me please

[@samerhannah5530]

You suck until you write your own riffs and be proud of instead of showing off with others musicians riffs ..but that's me maybe you dont get my point