How to Record a Guitar at Home: 9 QUIETEST Ways | Guitar Lesson 

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Sweetwater is the absolute best.

the rate at which sweetwater cranks out these professionally-finished, content-packed videos is truly inspiring. rock n roll

I need this guy to do reviews on everything ever. He's freaking excellent.

The information provided in this video is gold . And whomever did the production of this video deserves a raise lol dynamics graphics everything is on point 👌

Not only do these guys have the best info, even their gear selection is stellar!

Mitch owns and uses every option and solution in this video

How to record a guitar at home, way #10 : Invite Mitch over.

Thanks Mitch, I always learn something from your videos.

My rig these days is a Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister 36 direct out into my Apollo twin interface played back on my studio monitors or headphones. It is so pro I love it. I haven't used my cab and mics in like 2 years. I can get great tone at any volume and it makes recall much easier without having to worry about how a mic was placed if I have to redo something later. Also the recording quality is so clean without having to worry about room sounds, noise floor or my dog barking or anything. Iv'e gotten so many compliments on how "professional" my guitar recordings sound, even before being mixed at all. Would definitely recommend.

I run my 100W jvm through to my interface with the emulated line out and i have all the tone without driving the neighbors crazy.

Mitch and Sweetwater with another total homerun super helpful video!

Amp pedals are the same as overdrive (as far as shaping tone) which is what I do - straight from guitar (any instrument) through pedal chain into my tascam. Mix in audacity, voila! Sounds great!

Outstanding topic and video... thank you so much for the info!

Wow Mitch is a GREAT player and an awesome dude.

Great video, very informative. Cheers

I just got the Strymon Iridium yesterday (for my birthday, from my wife who got it from Chris Lewis at Sweetwater) and it is AWESOME! :)

Very good ideas, lots to think about.

always wondering and curious on about how to do this at home. now i know :) thanks a lot guys for this. Mitch is the best presenter!

I really appreciate this information-rich video. Awesome summation of current recording options for guitarists! Sweetwater does it again... : )

Yes thank you 🙏🏼 needed this !

Very comprehensive. This was great, thanks!

What an informative video, thanks this information presented excellently very helpful.

Great video! One option is to use pedals / preamps + IRs. Your Favorite preamp + IR loader like torpedo CAB M or a plugin. I recommend the following pedals as preamps: Revv G3, Revv G4, Tech 21 GT2, Friedman BE OD, MXR 5150, Wampler Pinnacle, Pinnacle Deluxe V2, Sovereign, Flamma FS06, Great tube preamps include Victory V4 series and synergy modules.

Two notes is absolutely amazing. Great video Mitch

Very comprehensive info here. Thanks for the video.

Great overview across the spectrum!! I’m excited to do business with Sweetwater. Literally a black and white difference in customer service compared to the competition.

Nice video Mitch.. Wow, a plethora of options these days.. playing live in the 90’s, I was using a Hughes & Kettner Red Box.. was kind of amazed that it’s still around. I had a 50 watt head and cab for monitoring on stage, but ran a cab emulation signal back to the PA for a more forward guitar sound in the mix. Eventually switched to stereo rack effects (guitar oriented quartet).. Happy New Year!!🥳😎👨🏻

I feel like solutions 2-9 are all good ideas. The mini amps seem more like a novelty item, rather than a good solution for recording guitar.

for the past couple years as far as low volume level I use a "nux mighty mite"it's got all the different effects you can use through your Bluetooth on your phone. it's great for making small RU-vid or Facebook vids.Also that troublemaker Tele in the back with the p90s... I'm drooling over that thing.

Some great suggestions! Thanks

Thanks

I’ve been getting good results recording with a Blackstar HT-1R MK II with its cab sim line out into my audio interface. It sounds great and has very good sounding stereo reverb. I had been going direct and using Amplitube 4 but now I can use my pedalboard.

great video, helpful

Any of the modellers can also be used as direct boxes.

This is strangely what I needed hahaha

One area that can age the tubes are the loads that take the "audio" off the speaker and load the tubes silently. That ages the tubes like the volume is way up. So not passive on loading.

I’m rockin my Palmer PDI03 an idgaf what anyone says, it sounds great! 🤘🏻⚡️🤣

Mitch Gallagher literally knows everything.

I dnt even play guitar but saw Mitch so I had to view still. 😅

I’m actually surprised you guys said about using a small/micro amp. I use a Nux mighty plug and run the headphone out to a small bluetooth speaker, and to be honest... it doesn’t sound bad. But for a more professional sound I would REALLY recommend an audio interface, because noise is a problem on a small speaker. It’s especially more prominent when trying to record bass on a tiny speaker, lol.

I think I've finally found the perfect setup for me. Peterson Strobe into EP Booster into Strymon Flint into Iridium into USB mixer split to my DAW and Bose L1 Pro 8. I'm convinced that would cover any situation. I fully understand that nothing will identically replace the feeling and response or interaction between a guitar and a loud large speaker tube amp, but how often will the average player be able to do that? Just in case, I also have an amp. But since I got this setup, I haven't used it.

I give you some tips guotarra or bass buffer do box stereo preamp eq parametric compressor seroe 500 from there audio interface universal example audip from there to the pc and isar simulation plugin amplifiers and give plugins also that with this process you will pre-assemble afterwards to reampling to get it the best sound once all recorded

Neural Dsp is the best amp plugin

Tried out the line 6 helix, Kemper, Neural but they just didn't sound that good to me. The Fractal Axe FX III though sounded great (used a friend's one for a little while). Have one on order. I guess you can get the FM3 if you want to save some money and don't need the additional inputs/processing. Decided on the Axe FX III instead of the Waza and amps since it allows me to get some great amps that would be hard or impossible to get and saves me quite a bit of money since it also model lots of great pedals too. For bass I just use my Bergantino Forte HD, it is like a Trickfish 1K on steriods, plus Bergentino's HD cabinets are incredible. Just my opinion. Maybe the new version of UAD or Waze will make it in eventually too.

Thanks, I’ve been trying a guitar cable with a usb end straight into my MAC. I generates way too much hum!

Great survey with an excellent presentation!! I have Native Instruments' Guitar Rig 5, but have not spent any time with it. I notice it wasn't mentioned. Is it not considered a serious application for this sort of work?

Thanks for the information. Is it possible to do a video on Headphone choices, and, or comparisons? Is there a difference for the choice of headphones when hooking up directly to your amp compared to hooking up to your audio interface? Is there a better choice for amp use, compared to audio interface use? And which headphone choice would be better for the application it’s use for? Meaning, what make of headphones are best for amp use and what make is better for audio interface use? The reason I’m asking this is because I’m looking for a good quality headphone to plug in the back of my amp ( I have a couple of different amps) and while shopping I see headphones listed in: Studio use, DJ headphones, and Headphones. Prices can be the same in each category I’m lost. I’m sure others are too. Thanks

Gt100 line out to an interface 👌👌👌👌👌

I wonder why he didn’t mention the fractal axe-fx. Oh yeah, fractal only sells direct. Work on that Mitch. It’s the best combination of great sound (compared to Helix) and ease of use (compared to kemper).

What is best way to use yournpedal board and tibe amp in headphones whitout a conputer

I use the DI on my Boss Katana Air...on headphones. No sound in the room whatsoever...and sounds like a great amp...for any style...

Wow, he's playing a headless guitar! Woohoo! Go headless 😁

what about recording from fx loop send?

this is a huge issue for me. i bought soundproofing foam, bought draft blockers for my door, and an attenuator, but the sound i produce is still way too loud. at this point i have to more or less just get used to playing at low volumes and recording directly into my interface. i'd eventually like to move out of the apartment building i live in, but i don't see that happening anytime soon, so i have to more or less make do with my situation.

Evo for interface

Mitch, what’s that beautiful blue 1U piece in the rack behind you??

What is that nice looking (ocean blue color) guitar behind (to the right of him)? What model is that?

Four words, Two Notes REVV Rules!!! Edited from Two words, Two Notes!

4:33, you say I can plug my speaker out from my amp to that DI box. Thats not true. AMP will be damaged as there will be no load on the amp.

got tips ....

Great tips, but screw my neighbors for playing the radio at 7am on the weekends, so i'll do the opposite that this video recommends at 12am and hope they suffer.

I use my 2$ earphone with mic lol recording

Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️