Metal tones that survive the mix
Recording rhythm guitars that stay huge under drums and bass: gain staging, double-tracking, IR choices and the sub-bass discipline behind a 7,000-track catalogue.
Why do my recorded tones sound smaller than live?
Too much gain and too little mid — record tighter than sounds fun solo; the guide gives the offsets.
How many rhythm tracks should I layer?
Two wide, sometimes four — beyond that, definition dies; the desk explains when four earns its place.
Do impulse responses really matter?
They are half the recorded tone — the codex lists proven pairings per style.
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