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Great question! You can definitely an iPad. You will need an interface and amp sims that are compatible with an iPad, but the idea is pretty similar. IK Multimedia has the iRig for example. Sorry I don't have any videos on it, but I'm sure there are some here on RU-vid that could get you started.
I’m posting this in 2024, this week I picked up a 2015 Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster. I paid $300 for it. This guitar had never had any play on it at all! Literally was like brand new and still had the plastic on the pickup covers the neck plate. I own a lot of guitars, and I know quality when I see it, this guitar is excellent. Not just for the money,. It’s a great guitar and I have no regrets. At that price it was a steal. Mine is also made in China.
@@DadRockAndGuitarsI also found a Classic Vibe Tele on FBMP in Australia for $340. I have 3 MX Teles, all with maple f'boards. My brother is buying the B'scotch blackguard. 1 of the MX STDs will morph into a Jimmy Page mirror replica with a Rosewood board from a indo' "Obey Propaganda" Tele I got for $200. Also a 2nd JP "Dragon" on a cheap knockoff body I got for $80. Need another neck w a Rosewood fretboard for that.
Great video! I've been trying to get usable tones from amp sims since many many years and don't know what's wrong. They always sound very very weird. Very very boomy in bottom end and very very thin in high end. It just doesn't sounds and feels like it should. I've watched several youtube videos and pretty much everyone gets awesome tones even on default settings. But it just sounds like something is not right at my place. I've tried different interfaces like RME Babyface Pro FS and also the focusrite. I get same results on both. And yes, I connect guitar to the High Z input. Yet it sounds very very muddy and mushy, no matter which amp sim plugin. Tried all, from Neural DSP, ML sound, STL, Th-U, Amplitube. Nothing works at all. All sound muddy and mushy. If I import my friend's DI guitar track file into my DAW (Reaper) and apply the same plugins on his DI, then it sounds awesome. But only when I plug in my guitar (many different guitars), then it sounds horrible. Just not usable. Not sure how to explain sound to someone over text comment. But if you know what I'm talking about, then please let me know what's wrong. Thanks a lot!
Wow, that's weird. Sounds like you've already done a lot of trouble shooting so you have probably already thought of these. But these are the first things that come to my mind with the info you gave: - When you plug into the 1/4 jack on the interface, are you also changing the input to instrument level? For the RME it's changed in the Tools menu for channels 3 and 4 in the TotalMix software. You didn't say which Focusrite interface - some have a button on the front, some change it in the Focusrite Control software. - Are you running through any pedals before the interface? Or just a cable straight into the interface? - Have you tried a different guitar cable(s)? - Does it help at all if you turn the input gain down on your interface? - Just curious, have you tried importing your DI into your friend's DAW and see if it still sounds bad there? Like I said, you may have already tried these, but these are things I've seen cause problems for others. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.
@@DadRockAndGuitars Thanks for these suggestions. I can clearly see you are well versed and experienced in this, just by your suggestions. OK, So with my focusrite scarlett solo 2nd gen, I plug guitar in input 2 with instrument switch ON. I make sure to turn off direct monitoring OFF on the interface. On the RME babyface pro FS, in total mix software, on input 3 and 4, I plug guitar into input 3 (also have tried input 4 in past, both are same). I can see option to select +4dBu or -10dbV. I've tried with both the settings. On both the interface, I've tried with zero gain knob too. I've tried both methods actually. In 1st method, they say you need to raise the input gain knob on interface just so that it starts to clip, then then slightly back off. 2nd method which Ed S recommends is to turn the input gain knob to zero. So I've tried both methods. I'm not running any pedals in front of interface. Just guitar cable straight into the instrument input (with inst switch selected). I've also tried to run it though a DI box into the mic input. But sounds similar to me, so now I just go straight from guitar into the inst input of interface. Yes, I've tried to send my DI to a friend. I think it sounds much better when we record the DI and then again import it in DAW and apply plugins sims to it. But still, it's not satisfactory. Just a little better but not OK yet. I've tried many different cables. I make sure to not use guitar cable longer than 3m. I've even tried those small patch cables of 12inch length by keeping the interface on my lap and running very short cable. This was done to make sure cable capacitance is not causing any issue. I use D-addario cables. When I import my friend's DI into reaper and apply any amp sim plugins to it, then it sounds awesome through my KRK rokit monitors. Or also on headphones (audio technica ath m50x and Sennheiser HD 598SE). Only when I play guitar through any amp sim, then it sounds very very dark and muddy. Imagine running guitar though octave pedal or maybe a very bassy fuzz pedal. Been trying various things since last 7 years. Still no clue. And yes, I've tried multiple guitars with different pickups. Duncan JB's, Dimarzio tone zone, EMG 81, EMG rectroactive, strat single coils. All sound bad and muddy. Something just doesn't seems right.
Is there any way to add delay to Amp knob in standalone mode,? I like the sound but need some delay in stand-alone mode. Thanks. This is a great video. Im learning 😊
Great question! Unfortunately there isn't a way to add delay in stand alone mode since it's designed to be really simple amp sim. It's a good sounding amp sim though! Not your question I know, but if you open it as a plugin in a DAW, then you could add delay after it. You could also try using a delay pedal before your audio interface. Just watch your input level on your interface. May not be ideal, but may be worth a try. Glad the video has been helpful! I'm happy to answer any other questions.
@@DadRockAndGuitars thanks for the reply. I believe my problem happened in ASIO, i replaced it for magix music maker and it works amazingly for clean effects , but the overdrive effects sucks. I'll try to uninstall and start over from your video this time.
@@vaguener Please comment here again if it works. I've been trying to get usable tones from amp sims since many many years and don't know what's wrong. They always sound very very weird. Very very boomy in bottom end and very very thin in high end. It just doesn't sounds and feels like it should. I've watched several youtube videos and pretty much everyone gets awesome tones even on default settings. But it just sounds like something is not right at my place. I've tried different interfaces like RME Babyface Pro FS and also the focusrite. I get same results on both. And yes, I connect guitar to the High Z input. Yet it sounds very very muddy and mushy, no matter which amp sim plugin. Tried all, from Neural DSP, ML sound, STL, Th-U, Amplitube. Nothing works at all. All sound muddy and mushy. If I import my friend's DI guitar track file into my DAW (Reaper) and apply the same plugins on his DI, then it sounds awesome. But only when I plug in my guitar (many different guitars), then it sounds horrible. Just not usable. Not sure how to explain sound to someone over text comment. But if you know what I'm talking about, then please let me know what's wrong.
@@ratedrsuperstarthega I'll try it later, I'm at work now. My brother says I am cursed. For 20 years everything I try audio related fails ><, I mean it.
@@vaguener You are not alone.. I'm exactly there with you. Can you tell me your issue in detail? What problem are you facing in your tone? I've researched a lot, maybe if I have something I can tell you. And vice versa.
I was able to fix mine using this video! I used your link to purchase the parts and I subscribed. Thank you! You saved me from buying a full replacement pedal.
Awesome Video, thank you so much! I have always had this problem with my Midi USB Keyboard , once again thank you for posting the solution fantastic video!
In metal bands there are generally 2 guitarists, so no need for double tracking so to speak, each of the two guys just record his part, with his guitar, his own technique and feeling and his amp :) And this makes things the biggest possible
So you pay per amp? By the number of amps you showed looks like a pretty decent investment in Sims. Is there a cheaper option for someone just starting out?
Great question! With some companies you pay per amp or a select few amps. neuraldsp.com and ml-sound-lab.com are like this. Others have a large collection of amps and pedals in a single plugin. Amplitube and Two Notes Genome do it this way. There are lots of other examples out there as well. As you said, it can be a bit of an investment. I always wait for sales to purchase. (And I don’t have a lot of them) There are also free options the get you started. Amplitude has a free version and you can add on individual amps if you want or upgrade to a larger bundle later. www.ikmultimedia.com/products/amplitube5cs/?pkey=amplitube-5-cs ML Sound Lab has a free high gain amp sim: ml-sound-lab.com/pages/amped-roots I'm sure if you search "free amp sims" you'll find a bunch more. Neural DSP has 14 day free trials on all of their amps, so you could always just try some out for awhile to get started. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Definitely more obvious with the pick. Thanks watching and commenting! BTW, cool channel! Watched your old video about Stephen King's The Dark Tower. I read up to book 3 in high school and loved them, but then he took a break and I never got back to them. Need to do that now. Thanks for the reminder 👍
I’ve thought about trying flat wounds just to try it. I assume I’ll prefer the sound of round wounds for what I play, but who knows. Probably should give them a try. Thanks for the suggestion! 👍
I have yet to find bass strings I like better than Ken Smith bass strings. They retain their brightness and tone longer and more consistently than any other brand I've yet tried.
Ok cool! I haven't heard of Ken Smith bass strings. I will definitely add that to my list to try next time. Sounds like what I'd be looking for in a set of strings. Thanks for the suggestion! 👍
"Do New Bass Strings Sound Better?" Depends _entirely_ on what you want to hear! Playing in a wedding/party band, I needed to cut thru the midrange cacophony onstage. So fresh strings were an absolute delight, one that I treated myself to as often as I could afford.
@@DadRockAndGuitars Ironically no; my first name starts with P and I play bass, hence the handle. I've owned a couple of P 's, but for decades I've played various 5-strings (including one boutique Precision style 5er).
@@pbasswil Yeah, 5 strings are great! I love my P bass, but it would be perfect if it were 5 string. I've looked at a few other brands, but I don't play bass enough to justify it. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments 👍
I've been using my old Roland TD-3 module from my e-kit. It does the basic job, but would definitely like to upgrade to something better at some point.
You don't have to take the cymbal stands apart. The stopper unscrews from the roland cymbal arms. Just unscrew it and take all the cymbal washers off and screw it on your cymbal stands. I have done it several times.
Definitely not night and day difference in this case. I wouldn't have worried about it for most things at this point. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment 👍
😂😂 when I see "Dad Rock" I always expect dad jokes. New strings are brighter and more noticeable with the pick. Changing strings is worth it when it is needed, IMO. In this case, totally is!
I don't usually include a dad joke, but one sneaks in there every now and then 🤣 I agree, the new strings were definitely more noticeable with the pick. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment 👍
The 49s as a set can give u a wider range of tones than the bb pros. When used with gain, the 49s are more mid focused and controlled, whereas the bb pros had more chime and note seperation. If you like jangly guitars then bb pros but personally the exceßive highs made the crunch sound messy and washed out. The 49s on the other hand could deliver neater/ tighter power chords. The 490r needs to be played with a warmer jazzier slow blues tone thats when it shines.
As you mentioned, consistent timing is definitely important. If timing gets too far off, then it starts to get muddy sounding. Part of that is to just keep doing it and you'll get better at it. That sounds like what you're doing 👍 Also, there's nothing wrong with a little editing to tighten up the timing. It's done all the time on professional productions. While editing, you may even start to notice patterns of when you get ahead or behind and that can help you get more consistent. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comment!
Absolutely! That's a great way to add some interest, width, etc. Playing a bit of a different rhythm and/or playing in different places on the neck are great ways of achieving that. One band I think is really good at doing that is Blackberry Smoke. Do you have examples you think of?
I owned the Rebel 30 a few years ago and lately regret selling it. If I got the opportunity to own it again, I would buy another... or one of these if I found one for the right price.
Great video! I watched this with very little understanding of how this works and I think you answered pretty much every question I had. Thanks a bunch!
The Soul Food is a great pedal. I’m a big fan of keeping things simple. That Trident does look interesting though. Thanks for watching and sharing which you prefer 👍
You are very good at explaining things , my question is : I am trying to record music and be able to play along with it and be able to hear both when I play them back. I have a Roland VAD103 TD-07 module. I have a Chromebook which I found out after buying the drums that it will not work with a Chromebook so I bought a HP laptop ( refurbished ) so I do not have the product key so I cannot get out of S- mode to run any kind of programs . I have contacted Amazon about this so we will see. I am 63 years old and am not tech savvy so this is frustrating to me but you have cleared up some of my questions already but after I get my computer squared away I would like to know about my first question. I also have a Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen audio interface and a Dore USB midi host. Thanks and sorry for the long chat.
Hello Barry! Sorry to hear about your HP laptop issue. Hope they were able to help you out. In order to record your music and hear it back, you will need recording software (also known as a DAW). Since you are on Windows, then Pro Tools and Studio One (my personal favorite) are definitely options as I show in the video. With the Scarlett 2i2, you can also download Ableton Live for free from the Focusrite website and use that as your recording software. support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/206849359-How-to-install-and-activate-Ableton-Live-Lite Are you wanting to record your own music to play along with? If so, what kind of music and instruments?
@@manhalnaddour125 What style of music do you play? The Morgan is really good! I also really like the Tone King Imperial MKII from Neural DSP. Similar in some ways, but definitely a bit different. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DSf3ijUXsE8.html I also like the ML800 and ML Plexi by ML Sound Lab for Marshall tones. Amped Roots is also good for higher gain tones. ml-sound-lab.com/pages/amped-plugins The Bogren AmpKnob Rev C is also really good for quick simple Dual Rectifier high gain tones: bogrendigital.com/collections/ampknob/products/ampknob-revc Two Notes Genome is also really good and has quite a few amps and a lot of options in it. www.two-notes.com/en/genome/ There are an insane number of amps sims out there that are really good, but these what I mostly use.
@@DadRockAndGuitars wow! Thanks for the comprehensive reply! I’m currently demoing the Morgan amp suit and I love it. My tones are mainly blues and jazz. Robben Ford, bluesy John Mayer, Clapton,.. etc. I don’t really need high gain tones but there some that I like in the Mateus Asato plugin. I tend to spend more time fidgeting than playing so my plan is to keep it simple. There are a couple of presets that are perfect in the Morgan plugin. I’m still deliberating between the Morgan and Mateus plugins. Leaning more towards the Morgan plugin.
@@manhalnaddour125 Sounds like you're on the right track with the Morgan Amp Suite! I am also a big fan of keeping things simple 👍Partly why I like the Neural DSP stuff. Have fun demoing amp sims! Let me know if you have any additional questions, etc.
