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How do you make good quality guitar videos?
In this post, I’ll be sharing 15 simple tips for making professional guitar videos for YouTube.
- Sound Quality Should Be Your Priority.
- Never Use Your Camera Microphone to Record Sound.
- Use an Audio Interface for Electric Guitar Recording.
- Play Along to a High-Quality Backing Track.
- Use a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
How do you properly record a guitar?
How to Record Guitar: 14 Tips to Shred Like the Pros
- Tip 1 – Use a Cardioid Dynamic Microphone.
- Tip 2 – Position the Microphone Close to the Amp.
- Tip 3 – Find the Right Tone on the Amp.
- Tip 4 – Adjust the Position to Adjust the Tone.
- Tip 5 – Find the Tone in the Context of the Mix.
- Tip 6 – Use a Reference Track.
Should you record yourself playing guitar?
You might sound better than you thought – or sometimes – it’s the other way around. Either way, it’s a great way to assess your guitar playing. Recording yourself when you play also gives you the option to collaborate with other musicians.
Can you plug guitar into Focusrite Scarlett?
Want to record guitar at home? Stop thinking about it and plug straight into Scarlett Solo! It will convert your playing into pristine studio-quality digital audio, so you can listen back and practise, or share and sell your music. It even comes with all the recording software you need.
Can I plug a guitar into a mic input?
If your computer has audio input jacks, you cannot directly plug your electric guitar into it and you must use an audio interface. If you try to plug your guitar directly into your computer’s mic or line-in input jacks using an adapter, you risk damaging your guitar or your computer.
What to look for in a guitar setup video?
If you watch DIY guitar setup videos look for professionals with a legit work space and that use professional guitar setup tools. Find a person that instructs (not just making a rambling video), and that offers specific, detailed information.
Do you really need a professional guitar setup?
If you just bought a brand new guitar, then the first thing you should do is get a professional guitar setup to ensure that it plays optimally. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about a professional guitar setup including what a setup consists of, how much it costs, and whether you actually even need one.
How to make a professional guitar video on YouTube?
Play Along to a High-Quality Backing Track If you want your guitar videos on YouTube to be professional, it needs to be a full song that someone would actually listen to. Remember, people watch guitar cover videos on YouTube to listen to the music. No one wants to listen to just the lead guitar.
How many points does a professional guitar setup need?
A certain big-box store offers a “24 Point Setup” which sounds impressive but is the result of simply separating inspection from actual work. To do the work you must look at every part of the guitar anyway so separating the guitar inspection from the work is a bit of a stretch.