djspleen Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Who feels like giving an opinion on a tone? This is my main distortion that I use...it's based on the Plexi. Sometimes I think it sounds fine...other times...I'm not so sure. Let me know what you think. And please don't grade me on my solo execution...I know some of the bends sound like an ill duck. Try to ignore that part. Thanks. https://soundcloud.com/easily-amused-2/tone-test-2016-feb16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I think it's a nice heavy tone particularly for that song. The overdrive is strong but not overdone so it's still very clear. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CipherHost Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Nice tone. I enjoy that tone the most when you are playing in the higher registers of the guitar (the lead part near the end). It sounds nice and thick. Don't get wrong, because I think it sounds good, but if you are looking for a minor tweaking suggestion, for the rhythm and lower register lead parts, I personally might try and see how it would sound if I backed off some of the lower frequencies. Either reduce the bass on the pre-amp, or maybe bring up the Low Cut or lower the thump on the cab if you are using a cab sim. There are EQs you can use. The GEQ as well if you are not using L6Link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvissideburns84 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I enjoyed it, nice tone and playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvissideburns84 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Was this with a amp or just straight into your computer? I'm still learning and not sure how to get the best tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Sounds good on my phone :) what cab/mic you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspleen Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Well this went over better than I anticipated it would. Thanks for the input and replies! This clip was USB direct into the computer from the 500X and a diddy from http://www.guitarbackingtrack.com/ I originally downloaded this patch from customtone.com, but I've tweaked it a bit since then. The amp is a Plexi bright, 4x12 Greenback cab model and the 421 mic. There's some chamber reverb, a tube screamer, and a little compression. I'd like if it had more sustain, but that's likely a product, at least to some degree, of the noise gate. And listening to the lead section, it sounds a bit dry in this environment...maybe I could experiment with some delay/reverb during lead sections. Oh...and also getting my bends bent properly...that would be good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Yeah, the guitar was definitely out front in the mix, but I know the guitar tone was the object of attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspleen Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks for the replies. I did adjust the Low Cut to about 120...I didn't even know that existed so it's nice to know I'm young enough that I still have some things to learn. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Be careful adjusting based on feedback from a forum. You really have no idea what kind of speakers someone is listening with and that can really flavor their opinions in ways that aren't too accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspleen Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Understood Duned, that's a good point. I also did some research about the Low Cut adjustment and determined that changing the low cut a bit can help my guitar sit above the mix better (keeps it from blending into the bass player). I'll give it a try and see how it goes. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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