[davidwilson]

As far as the tracking side if thinks go I typicaly for heavy guitars for example record 3 or more takes panning each L,R and in some cases centre. With different amps or guitars where possible to give a difference.

This make things quite big but listening to the types of bands mentioned before the guitars seem a little wider still. I have only ever been able to match (Now that my demo plugs have expired) by reversing the phase and L,R then blending.

I guess if i don't effect the centre guitar the mono mix wont be as bad (but who listens to mono anyway right). I have not committed this to a mix yet though as I am worried that the effects may cause more harm than good later down the track and seems a little radical even for me.

I guess i'm really asking If I wish to widen a track artificially is there any difference in say the DUW wide type and just reversing phase on an Aux channel and switching L and R??