Dazzer40 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 I think what I am look for is a ~Clean boost , When I play over a backing track there are parts in the song like the solo parts where I feel the sound gets washed out by the drums ect. so I need to boost the sound To get the guitar solo to stand out more . Which are the best ways to boost the sound ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 An EQ after the amp would be good enough, without changing any values. Avoid the parametric , it adds some brightness to the sound. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 If you use an EQ, the best one for a boost is the studio EQ. It's the most transparent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 It's probably best to think about this as an exercise in finding some open space in the frequency range where the guitar can come through without having to boost volume too much. That will give you a more polished/finished sound to the overall mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 DunedinDragon's suggestion is the one to try. But something that helps me occasionally is a compressor right after the amp/cab. Don't add too much compression as it can be very sensitive in this location. It makes your quiet notes louder. At least that's the effect. I usually use the Tube Compressor but any of them will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfsmith0 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 +1 Studio EQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napynap Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 ...so I need to boost the sound To get the guitar solo to stand out more . Which are the best ways to boost the sound ? I use Studio EQ at end of chain with a boost in GAIN and assigned to FS1 (Stomp) for POD HD+ FBV. I do this for ALL patches. It works great for live when the set list is 'follow me' style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 all good tips above here.. another thing worth considering could be a smarter use of the volume pedal: make your signal standard level adjustments based around half - 3/4 of the volume pedal coarse, so the full pressed pedal will become your booster.. still another different solution is (in case you don't need the FX LOOP to connect other equipments) to connect the FX LOOP SEND to the FX LOOP RETURN, and use the FX LOOP as a booster by tweaking its parameters and turning it on when the boost is required What a great idea. I'm gonna try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Brown Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 The singer is always stepping on my expression pedal 'by accident ' so that wouldn't work for me. Many of my patches have a tube comp or red/blue comp that I use as a boost for solos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 The singer is always stepping on my expression pedal 'by accident ' so that wouldn't work for me. Lol. What a jackass. :lol: Maybe he needs some accidents happening to his equipment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Brown Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 'She' is pretty new to the gigging scene so I'm overlooking it for the time being.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I'm thinking some razor wire at about knee height on the front of your POD should cure her in no time at all..... :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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