Pop-Punk Guitar Tone (Dry Tracks) Opinions needed

tommypeskorz65 · 19th November 2009

Here is a lil demo i threw together today for a song my band is writing. All the drums are midi hand drawn in, so they aren't going to be perfect. The main thing i am looking for here is some opinions/advise on the guitar tones. They are straight dry from the mics in this mix. No eq'ing at all. I would like to get some feedback on what could be done to improve the tone and overall fullness, when i start messing with that stuff.

Thanks!!!

Go ahead and Give in..mp3

tommypeskorz65 · 20th November 2009

Go Ahead and Give in 2.mp3

Here is an updated mix with vocals. Made with protools, a guitar, a bass, and an sm57. Just wanna know what people think!

tommypeskorz65 · 21st November 2009

anyone...

fantasticmrsam · 21st November 2009

These are the kind of guitar tones that I'm after. Any chance I could get some info on how they were recorded (which amp etc.) The vocals sound pretty cool too, did you use the sm57 for them?

Cheers,
Sam

tommypeskorz65 · 22nd November 2009

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Originally Posted by fantasticmrsam

These are the kind of guitar tones that I'm after. Any chance I could get some info on how they were recorded (which amp etc.) The vocals sound pretty cool too, did you use the sm57 for them?

Cheers,
Sam

Yeah man! Basically threw a sm57 on my peavey classic 30. Just mess with the settings and adjust the mic till it hits what you want. I throw mine about 6 inchs from the speaker and angle it towards the top of the speaker just slightly. Then, once you get the take, double it. Maybe throw a lil mic adjustment just to get a different sound from the amp. Yeah, everything on this was recorded with one sm57, cause unfortunately, thats all i can afford, however, I have no complaints! Love the thing. As far as amp settings on the classic 30, trb:9 mid:9.5 bass:9 post:2 pre:10. I was playing through an Epiphone Zakk Wilde with the EMG pickups. Thanks for the response!

Mesa4x12er · 25th November 2009

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Originally Posted by tommypeskorz65

anyone...

I feel ya man. Everytime I post here there are 100 downloads and 1 response. Sucks.

Anyway the guitars sound great for that genre. Excellent job at capturing it.

JoseyWales · 10th December 2009

is there any chance you could throw up the raw tracks and give us a shot at mixing it???

Ddjembe Mutombo · 10th December 2009

the song sounds a lot like Such Gold.

What I usually do for guitars in the EQ department is a HF around 1.5kHz. Maybe +6dB there, it all depends on the amp. Than a HMF around 7kHz. Maybe a +3dB there. I usually cut 1-3dB out of 1kHz as well depending on the amp. I cut about 3-4.5dB out of around 100Hz. I also have a highpass filter at about 75Hz. Just use that as a ball park and fool around with everything. Hope this helps.

El-Ahrairah · 10th December 2009

I like the sound of the vox.

The guitar could use a little less mids and low I think, to make a bass deliver more punch, but for your genre it fits really well.

Tony Ramone · 18th December 2009

good song. My only gripe would be with the vocal track - did you record these with your '57 as well? You might wanna invest in a pop shield - I can hear lots of plosives in there. Also, in the version with the vocals, I think the guitars need to be louder - but then, I think all guitars should be louder

Tony Ramone · 20th December 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommypeskorz65

anyone...

Ha, I know how you feel - I posted a mix here about a year and a half ago and got no responses at all. It was quite shit though, which may explain...

tommypeskorz65 · 17th March 2010

Hey Guys,

I finally got around to working on this mix a little more. I think its a decent demo. haha. Lemme know what you think!

Go Ahead and Give In (FINAL).mp3

Thanks!

tommy

tvboy123 · 17th March 2010

Hey Tommy, nice track! It all sounds good to me

keep it up!

19th November 2009	#1
tommypeskorz65 Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 35 Thread Starter	Pop-Punk Guitar Tone (Dry Tracks) Opinions needed Here is a lil demo i threw together today for a song my band is writing. All the drums are midi hand drawn in, so they aren't going to be perfect. The main thing i am looking for here is some opinions/advise on the guitar tones. They are straight dry from the mics in this mix. No eq'ing at all. I would like to get some feedback on what could be done to improve the tone and overall fullness, when i start messing with that stuff. Thanks!!! Go ahead and Give in..mp3

10th December 2009	#8
Ddjembe Mutombo Gear nut Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 117	the song sounds a lot like Such Gold. What I usually do for guitars in the EQ department is a HF around 1.5kHz. Maybe +6dB there, it all depends on the amp. Than a HMF around 7kHz. Maybe a +3dB there. I usually cut 1-3dB out of 1kHz as well depending on the amp. I cut about 3-4.5dB out of around 100Hz. I also have a highpass filter at about 75Hz. Just use that as a ball park and fool around with everything. Hope this helps. __________________ http://www.bransonomg.com/

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20th November 2009	#2
tommypeskorz65 Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 35 Thread Starter	Go Ahead and Give in 2.mp3 Here is an updated mix with vocals. Made with protools, a guitar, a bass, and an sm57. Just wanna know what people think!

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tommypeskorz65 Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 35 Thread Starter	anyone...

21st November 2009	#4
fantasticmrsam Gear interested Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wolverhampton, UK Posts: 9	These are the kind of guitar tones that I'm after. Any chance I could get some info on how they were recorded (which amp etc.) The vocals sound pretty cool too, did you use the sm57 for them? Cheers, Sam

10th December 2009	#7
JoseyWales Gear interested Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 5	is there any chance you could throw up the raw tracks and give us a shot at mixing it???

10th December 2009	#9
El-Ahrairah Gear interested Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9	I like the sound of the vox. The guitar could use a little less mids and low I think, to make a bass deliver more punch, but for your genre it fits really well.

18th December 2009	#10
Tony Ramone Gear interested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 19	good song. My only gripe would be with the vocal track - did you record these with your '57 as well? You might wanna invest in a pop shield - I can hear lots of plosives in there. Also, in the version with the vocals, I think the guitars need to be louder - but then, I think all guitars should be louder

17th March 2010	#12
tommypeskorz65 Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 35 Thread Starter	Hey Guys, I finally got around to working on this mix a little more. I think its a decent demo. haha. Lemme know what you think! Go Ahead and Give In (FINAL).mp3 Thanks! tommy

17th March 2010	#13
tvboy123 Gear addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Esher, Surrey, UK Posts: 307	Hey Tommy, nice track! It all sounds good to me keep it up!