Acoustic guitar mixing

[amscheme]

Originally Posted by DonaldM

When you say "Peaking" do you mean "clipping"? If its not clipping you might have a couple options. Besides using some compression (the Waves Renaissance Compressor might be a good option here), you could use the clip gain control, section off where the guitar is too loud, and use the clip gain on just that section to pull it back a bit. Another option is to use the Trim plugin to pull it back. You could automate it to pull back are just certain spots.



Good luck!

Donald, thanks so much for your suggestions, the Renaissance compressor worked wonders and my problem is fixed, there’s so many plug ins I haven’t had a chance to thoroughly explore yet, I really appreciate your time.


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[amscheme]

Originally Posted by amagras

Can you post a fragment so we can all be in the same page?

It won’t let me post a video only a picture, but the Renaissance compressor that was suggested above solved my problem I believe it was just some really harsh picking sounds, thanks


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[musicman691]

Originally Posted by amscheme

I think the problem is picking too hard and maybe is not technically distorting but creating a bit of an unfavorable sound, I am having some luck with some compressors suggested before so I think this one is remedied. Thanks for all the info I will definitely pay more attention to all the nuances next time recording an acoustic, sometimes I’m so worried about other things and aspects of recording I think “ acoustic guitar isn’t in the red, I’m sure it’s fine”
Thanks again for your time


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Something that would help is to answer the question I asked that you ignored: how are you recording the guitar - microphone or via a built-in piezo pickup? This would have an effect on the sound and could possibly point to a bit of a good answer so it doesn't happen again.

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by amscheme

It won’t let me post a video only a picture, but the Renaissance compressor that was suggested above solved my problem I believe it was just some really harsh picking sounds, thanks


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We don't need a video but the audio would help. There's enough excellent guitarists here who can help.

[amscheme]

Originally Posted by musicman691

Something that would help is to answer the question I asked that you ignored: how are you recording the guitar - microphone or via a built-in piezo pickup? This would have an effect on the sound and could possibly point to a bit of a good answer so it doesn't happen again.

Recording it into a mic that’s plugged into my mbox, not a piezo pickup


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[amscheme]

Originally Posted by musicman691

We don't need a video but the audio would help. There's enough excellent guitarists here who can help.

How do I add audio or video to my post on here the only options I see are to add a photo or an image from online?


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[amagras]

Originally Posted by amscheme

How do I add audio or video to my post on here the only options I see are to add a photo or an image from online?


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Upload the audio to Soundcloud and post the link, dropbox or Google drive work too

[amscheme]

Cool I’ll give it a shot


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[EGS]

Renn Comp is an oldie but a goodie. Might try a fast attack on that ac gtr.

[musicman691]

Originally Posted by amscheme

Recording it into a mic that’s plugged into my mbox, not a piezo pickup


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Mic type and how did you position it? Like I wrote earlier a complete description of your setup is a good thing.