PRO Electric Guitar Recording in 3 Steps | The ULTIMATE GarageBand Beginner's Guide (Pt 16)

[@TheBandGuide]

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[@nicolasgullstrand9741]

Really like you leave your "flaws" and show how you "fix" them. I'm a newbie to GarageBand but those parts really teach me how to adress these "errors". Keep it up!

[@TheBandGuide]

YES! That was my exact goal with this video. Be transparent and show you what really goes into the process

[@some_random_guy_lol]

Nice video Colin. As a 36 year guitar player, obviously I relate to tuning issues. You might also point out that on electrics the most high end (country) pickup switch position is best for doing harmonic tuning. You should check tuning before every take - I do it out of habit. Especially in wintertime, or when you’ve moved locations - for example, let’s say you live in Vegas and travel to a studio in LA to do some recording - pay attention to tuning particularly in the first couple of days being in a higher humidity / cooler temp place like LA vs. Vegas. Also certain types of guitars will hold tune better. My Gretsch hollow body needs constant tuning, especially in the winter time, whereas my Tele or even my Strats don’t need as much attention. My rock solid standby for the least amount of tuning needed? Ding ding! The winner is, my blueberry burst Gibson Les Paul. You could run that thing over with a semi and play a show right after with nary a touch on the pegs. Cheers.

[@Theactivepsychos]

Tuning for a chord and not open strings is vital! If I’m playing a solo up the neck I tend to tune it loose so when I’m pressing the frets it goes in tune. Especially if I get carried away and press a bit harder then I would with chords.

[@TheBandGuide]

Love it! That’s a great tip

[@tommylarsson2025]

Yes that's actually spot on. Guitars are tricky members of the instrument family. And it's not a perfect instrument when it comes to pitch over the whole fretboard. There are some special made basses and guitars where they adjust the frets to get the pitch right. In the studio I do recommend to tune the guitar for the part you are recording so the pitch are as good as possible on the chords you are playing. You can also do a compromise and tune the whole guitar from the 3-5 fret instead and check if the pitch overall is better in case your chord progression also includes open chords. Try and check with the tuner.

[@Theactivepsychos]

@@tommylarsson2025 yeah that last bit I do when I’m writing other wise my melodies never quite work for my voice. It’s only a small difference but the effect is huge. I used to have a Washburn HB35 and I’d have the thick string destined slightly and the high strings over tuned a little.

[@allancrow134]

All good tips. Thanks for the guide, it is the ultimate guide, nothing comes close. I'm on a fixed income so thanking you is the least I can do.

[@Lisbonized]

One thing I’ve been doing lately is adding an extra bar at the beginning of the song and having a bar empty particularly if the guitar is the intro. So I get the count in and a bar of no playing whilst recording. If I come in too early I can shift the note to the right a bit instead of the song starting in the middle of a note. I then get rid of the surplus bar when needed. It’s really difficult to come in perfect at the beginning and you don’t know if you’ve nailed it until after you playback. With the extra bar I don’t have to worry. Just adjust afterwards. Hope that makes sense.

[@Theactivepsychos]

The amount of times I haven’t done this and then want to add a small pre-intro. The pain in the rear of that has been immense depending on how far along I am.

[@andyfischetti]

You’re the best! The only thing is I don’t understand how you punch in and out. It looks like your recording over the part in the track be for you punch in. Maybe a video just on how to punch in would be helpful.

[@pizzaweasel9295]

These videos have taught me a lot! Thanks so much. I have got some great results using my actual pedal board straight into garage band!

[@chucksaeger7500]

You have a very good ear for timing and it must come from being a drummer? I barely hear (if at all) the miscues you describe but it’s most obvious when you see it. Very well done!

[@johngdrakeguitar]

If you’re having constant trouble keeping a guitar in tune, have it set and intonated by a guitar tech.

[@TheBandGuide]

I’ve had it done a few times over the years- it’s helped for a bit but still gives me trouble. Either way- this guitar could use a good set up and some general TLC!

[@johngdrakeguitar]

@@TheBandGuide I had a 72 or 73 Thinline years ago. The intonation was tricky on it but a sweet guitar and I wish I’d kept it. Thank you for your videos. I use GB for guitar, bass and keyboard tracks then take them to a studio but I’m learning more with your videos and will try to do more with it.

[@BaldyManGaming]

I have a tuning issue with one of my guitars. when I'm using relative tuning everything is lined up and sounds nice and spiffy... but the when i strum a chord, it's hella dissonant. i thought it was my frets but if they were bad wouldn't it still sound off when I'm doing my relative tuning?

[@arevenantalien]

Good stuff!! Loving this course!

[@TheBandGuide]

Great to hear!

[@Lisbonized]

Cool tuning tip. When you fret a note whilst tuning (usually 5th fret) the corresponding open note should vibrate on its own in sympathy!

[@Lisbonized]

It is cool guitar! Used on almost all Men They Couldn’t Hang albums.

[@rodrigogonzalez7288]

Hey Colin, great content helps a lot! I am wondering if there is a way to divide the window to have for instance the library in a second screen or the editor. Thanks a lot!

[@tommylarsson2025]

Hello Boss! Great video. Tuning! That part can sometimes really be a issue. My recommendation is to not wear strings to long and set the intonation on fresh strings not old. Another is to check all places where the strings is supposed to slide. Sometimes it can help to use graphite from a pen on the "sliding points" like the saddle and the bridge where the strings is supposed to slide. The tuners might need a check. Overall an old guitar, like an old car, might need some real service from a pro. I think it's worth it if you love your instrument. Parts of the instrument wears out and might need to be replaced. The saddle for example. If the guitar all to often get out of tone, even if you don't even bend the strings, let a pro check it out if the above doesn't help. Keep up the great job! 😎👍

[@batphink2655]

So many guitars can do with a decent nut to replace the stock ones that are often plastic or get the nut filed properly makes a massive difference in tuning stability.If not then use "Big Bends Nut Sauce" in the nut slots,makes a world of difference.

[@TheBandGuide]

I’ll have to look into this! Also… big bends nut sauce 😂😂

[@Zack13Black]

First off, thank you so much for all the work you e put into these videos!!! Just stumbled upon you and have been binge watching everything. Do you have a video that walks through the multiple guitar tracks you’ve layered in this song to create “space”?

[@ceaphus]

When you check your input levels, where is your guitar volume knob generally set at? Very helpful videos and great quality!

[@balmaraz96]

Do you have a technique for muting the "pick chirping" sound that comes in when playing single notes on high strings?

[@kristianmadsenmusiker]

I like to blend in some “real tube amp” using an od or distortion pedal, amp and sm57 and then use the pedalboard in GarageBand for fx. And by the way thanks for teaching it is very helpful👍

[@TheBandGuide]

Love it!

[@Theactivepsychos]

Is this any good? I’d have thought pedals coming after the amp would be messy. I tried to feed a signal from the GarageBand pedal board into my amp and then record with my SM57 but it wasn’t so great. Not sure why. Maybe I needed more patience. I lack it.

[@kristianmadsenmusiker]

@@Theactivepsychos I usually use my sm57 to record a more or less distorted sound from my amp using OD or distortion pedal. No chorus, tremolo, reverb,delay,flanger etc.. These I supply later in GB and it works fine for me👍 It’s like feeding a distorted signal into the input (pre-amp) on your amp and then use the “digitally fx” in the loop (before the effect/power amp.)

[@Theactivepsychos]

@@kristianmadsenmusiker nice. I’m gonna try this. I’ll check your page fir music when I get back.

[@kristianmadsenmusiker]

@@Theactivepsychos Well I’m not sure if there is any clips with this method but I am releasing my debutalbum dec. 9. Kristian Madsen “Lyset Danser” with lots of guitars. The lyrics is in danish though. Actually after I had watched Colin’s videos I thought I would give it a shot with mixing and all🥳 And now I can’t wait to make the next one using the new tricks we learn from Colin.

[@MisaelCerilo]

Very interesting effect when the guitars sounded misaligned, though

[@wangsamps]

Yeah, Do a video on how to Use a real amp and good speakers and mic. I don’t really like those sims. For bass not too bad but damn the guitar tones are weak sauce. I do all my recordings with a 1987, 2204, Bandmaster or Dumble style tube amps. Definitely beefier sounds with way more headroom. It’s really not that hard TBH. General area for mic and boom. Good to go. Plus it’s just more life in it

[@SubhayuMukherji75]

This is so great! Just had a quick question. Some pals who use Logic or Pro Tools often are able to get multiple guitar takes and then "comp" the final take from each of the takes. I know that in garageband you can loop a section and get multiple takes and comp that way, but that's tough cause you have to keep playing the takes back to back. Is there a way you can record multiple takes on the same track and then comp them?

[@arthurivex2298]

About tuning, if it tunes but when you play a chord and it is still off, that means your intonation is off. Don’t worry, there is a lot of videos on that subject here on KZbin, just search: intonate a guitar.

[@zachdanitz4420]

Quick question do you have to do anything different if you're recording tracks using your own guitar pedals instead of the digital GarageBand ones?

[@harrygeorgebray6386]

What audio interface do you use? I've had problems with hissing on my M audio interface.

[@AlxSupreme]

Hi noob question possibly, but when one track transitions into the next track in my project, I hear a popping noise with some reverb. Anyone know what could possibly fix this or what's causing it?

[@marcbrault]

In my case, it's the G String that always gets me in trouble... (sorry, had to go there) ! 🤣

[@TheBandGuide]

😂😂😂

[@isoladellerosetv]

yes I hate B string in my guitar too 😅 it gave me problems also during concerts.

[@TheBandGuide]

Right?? Same!

[@TheBandGuide]

At least in the studio I can go back and redo it 😂

[@isoladellerosetv]

@@TheBandGuide yes xD that’s good. Due to stage lights and the heat this string changes… in the studio I also noticed that at least for my fender is the hardest string to be tuned.. it is not stable and I don’t know if it is just my guitar or it is always like that. It is never perfect in the green spot of the tuner.

[@redlightclinicdrummer]

Are you gonna make a video on recording real drums?

[@JesseBonales]

This guitar's B string is constantly going out of tune... flashes the headstock. 🤣🤣 Love my Fenders just the same!

[@tomaltermusic]

It's ALWAYS the B string! Ha!