Some Cool Gear And Recording Info I Found......

[Hardrock69]

1. 44-page thread spanning 3 years about recording - from basic to complex, a lengthy read, but well worth it regarding tips and tricks, advanced definitions of all things regarding recording and advice on damn near everything concerning same:

http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=29283

2. A lengthy and detailed dissertation on Tube Screamers:

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/p...rsion-1-a.html

3. And last but not least, a lengthy discussion on the fine art of Recording Motherfucking Metal Guitar

MARSH: Slipperman's Recording Distorted Guitars Thread From Hell

http://www.badmuckingfastard.com/sou....html#contents

[Diamondjimi]

Excellent stuff man. I'll dig into it a bit more when I get a bit more time . That's a lotta reading.

Off to the studio.....

[kwame k]

Jesus dude.....that's intense!

Killer find, HR

[Hardrock69]

It actually began when I was having a problem with Reaper. Went to research it, and stumbled on that 44 page thread, which lead me to the other two.
Will post links to anything else of value I find, but hell, there is a whole fucking interweb full of this stuff out there.

[jhale667]

Awesome find!

[Etienne]

Thanks for sharing the links... especially for the 44-page one I began to read... interesting stuff...

[Hardrock69]

I read what the dude had to say about compression, and that has always been a difficult one to wrap my head around, as it is pretty much a "non-effect", but knowing about it is one of the most important things to know when recording/engineering rock and heavy metal music, as our favorite style of music requires a lot of punch and slam.

Once I got done reading what he and other peeps had to say, I did a re-think on my plugin settings on the song I was working on, and it made a world of difference.

Eventually when all is said and done, I will post some before/after clips. I am blown away by the difference I am hearing.
I mean, literally with the knowledge and tools I have now, the results I am getting make these demos sound like they were recorded and mixed in a high-dollar studio by pro engineers using pro outboard gear.

Of course it helps that the songs are kickass and the performances are good as well.