On Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:58:49 +0200 Roberto Suárez Soto <talkingxouba@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi, > > I usually try to record electric guitars with minimal effects > (i.e., only distortion or a bit of reverb), and later add them in the > mixing process. But, though that may make sense recording-wise to > achieve a good sound, it's not the same with regards to playing. For > example: if I want to know how something sounds with delay, or > chorus, or flanger, or whatever, I like to play with it (using my > guitar's preamp effects). It's more inspiring to do so, if you know > what I mean. > > So, what do the real pros (that'd be you ;-)) do? My first > thought is to "prototype" using the preamp's effects, and once I have > a good idea of what I need, record "clean" and apply effects in > Ardour. But that sounds like a lot of work; and before doing it, I'd > rather ask if there's some shortcut. > > Thanks in advance. > hi, you can use inserts on the track, so you record dry but you monitor wet, and later on tweak the effects. cheers renato _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-user