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31. August 2024 | Recording electric guitars (2/3): Working with the DAW

Guitarstuff | Chris Furer | EP - "Moments in Motion"

The DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is the heart of your music production. To achieve optimal results, the right settings and a well thought-out workflow are crucial. This article shows you how to choose the right sampling rate and bit depth, minimize latency and organize your signal flow efficiently to create high-quality recordings.

Recording electric guitars (2/3): Working with the DAW

23. August 2024 | Record electric guitars (1/3): The DI signal

Guitarstuff | Chris Furer | EP - "Moments in Motion"

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A DI signal (“Direct Input” or “Direct Injection”) is essential for clean, flexible guitar recordings. It allows the guitar signal to be fed directly into an audio interface, without any disturbing background noise. This keeps the sound clear and you can change the sound afterwards or send it through a real amplifier. In this article, you will learn what you should pay attention to when recording a DI signal.

Record electric guitars (1/3): The DI signal

22. August 2024 | The importance of solid preparation

Guitarstuff | Chris Furer | EP - "Moments in Motion"

When it comes to recording guitars, the focus is often placed on the actual performance and the quality of the equipment. But a successful guitar recording session begins long before the first chord or note is struck. Thorough preparation is the key to ensuring that the recordings are not only technically flawless, but also musically convincing and that you have everything ready. In this article, I'll show you the essential steps you need to take before your session.

The importance of solid preparation

16. August 2024 | Adjusting the guitar - why it's so important.

Guitarstuff | Chris Furer | EP - "Moments in Motion"

Imagine you've finally found the perfect setup for your recording session. Your amps, pedals and microphones are exactly where they should be. You play in the first riffs and suddenly you realize that something is wrong. The sound is not as it should be - maybe it's buzzing, maybe the notes don't sound clean. This is where the correct setting of your electric guitar comes into play.

Adjusting the guitar - why it's so important.