My First Song

[MetalTeK]

Well, not really my first, but the first one I’ve actually put up for public ridicule.  I would say this song is Rock/Hard Rock, even though I prefer listening to Metal.  I know the guitars are a little muddy, palm mutes between chords kinda get lost.  I’m running direct with my guitar cuz my amp has problems and I don’t own a mic so the sound just isn’t there.  Maybe when Guitar Rig 5 or 6 comes out in a few years, but right right now, IMO you can only get that warm heavy tone from a real amp.  I know there are some other issues and I don’t mind if you guys let me know about them.  Any and all comments are welcome!

http://soundcloud.com/killglow

Toontrack Superior 2.2 – DKFH
MC 5
B.C. Rich Beast Platinum Pro
T-racks 3
Sonnox Oxford

http://www.reverbnation.com/killglow

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[BigJguitar]

I liked your song! I know your pain about using softwares for guitar sounds. What program are you using for recording? There are alot of really cool DAW based VST plugins you can get for free or pay “the man” and free up major sounds. I like some of GR-4 stuff and Ampitude is GREAT!

http://www.reverbnation.com/jasonhanerfeld

[MetalTeK]

BTW……….I put up 2 more songs.

Im actually a drummer.  But I no longer have a kit or a desire to play in a real band anymore. Too many egos, clandestine agendas or people with what I like to call “Big Daddy Syndrome”.

Anyway, Im using Music Creator 5 (the poor mans DAW).  Im also using Guitar Rig 3.  I spent 3 days fiddling with the guitar sound and 1 day writing and mixing the song.  I usually play heavier stuff and I’ve tried just about everything I can get my hands on.  Never heard of GR-4, I’ll try to check it out if I can.  I really want that Pantera-ish, 80’s Metallica-ish, chainsaw inside a tin can kinda sound.  Which isn’t that hard to get from an amp.  I have little Digitech RP300 and I can get pretty good sound from with an amp.  But once I run it direct through my pc….forget it. 

http://www.reverbnation.com/killglow

[mhamilton21086]

Hey MetalTek,

There are a whole bunch of free VST plugins you can use to get a better sound. You can try Poulin or the free 8505 which is basically my beloved 5150. Just use those and then put a guitar impulse to emulate a guitar cab.

[Butter Buns]

theres a free version of amplitube 3 once you register for the ik multimedia website. you can also use their custom shop to upgrade amps,reck fx, pedals etc…

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