thx so much! i’m looking at getting my first proper electric (fender custom shop strat) and was trying to learn how to record - it’s like you read my mind! thanks so much for this video!!!
Wish my amp had a USB output but I guess that's what you get for buying a used Behringer GTX30, I'm saving up to buy a audio interface soon but that might take some time
I've got direct USB to PC on my amps, but as Dave said in the vid an audio interface (AI) is the most versatile. I have Behringer's U-Phoria UMC204HD. Behringer use MIDAS pre-amps which are none too shabby. Focusrite Scarlett have the name affording peer status, a cool colour case and high profile marketing, but boy oh boy do they charge for it. Unless a professional musician, or you have an unlimited budget for your home studio, the approximate Behringer equivalent model packs all the punch you'll need to make superb recordings, leaving plenty left over for other GAS essentials like a decent microphone etc. Like guitar, a good player on a low end instrument will still sound good whereas a mediocre player on a top quality instrument will still sound ...mediocre.
Good vid. With method 3, there's a further downside related to point 3 you make about quite environments. Most of us are doing this at home. If we're lucky, we might have a spare room we can use, but still, with that amp (or two) cranked, it doesn't take too much volume before you can no longer hear the backing track you're playing to in your head sets. This is basically what keeps me from using the miked amp set up, and relying more on going in direct. I've never heard from anyone about how they get round getting blasted by the amp in the same room (apart from those who use enclosed cabinets, or even are able to have the amp sitting in the basement, etc.)
I put my amp quite low on volume cause if i got it on high it sounds dirty in the recording. And just use my headset on 40% volume so i can hear what im playing. That is how i do all my guitar cover vids
Man, I was recording dry into my interface and couldn’t dial in the effects I wanted on my DAW, but I also didn’t think it would sound good to mic my amp. I totally forgot about the USB output on my amp until I watched this. Thanks for reminding me, great video!
Why the fuck does recording music have to be so much more complicated than playing it? NO wonder so many bands have very different sounds live than on their albums
Depends but generally low enough that even if you’re playing the strings or strumming as hard as you can it’s only hitting around -5db. So that’d be maybe -15 to -10db Just play around with it. As long as your signal never peaks and hits 0db it’ll be ok and you can adjust things in your DAW.
Hello, I know this video is almost 3 years old, but I have a question. I recently got a Boss Katana amp, and I'm in the process of learning how to record my electric guitar in a DAW. However, I'm having an issue regarding volume. The volume on the amp sounds fine to me, but when I listen to what I've recorded on my DAW, it sounds quiet, even when my computer is at max volume. I also don't want to record while having my amp at a very high volume, my ears are a little sensitive to high volume. I don't know if this is a common issue with Boss Katana Amps, but do you know why this might be the case and if there are any solutions to this issue? Thank you.
Using Amp simulators and doing a lot of processing on the dry signal just feels wrong ! As a guitar player i would love to capture whatever raw tone i produce with guitar, fx and amp, record it and better that each time so i sound exactly the same even in a live setting ! Keep it simple.
Nope! Just go from the multiFX unit into your audio interface which will then go out into your speakers. (Assuming your multi fx pedal has amp modeling)
for someone who isn't into all tis software stuff, this makes zero sense! your explanation is one where your speaking German to someone who knows no German!
Big help!! A question though, does using an audio interface records a clean sound in the guitar. I mean will it still work if you have a noisy environment or a buzzing amp? I really wanna record in my room but this neighborhood is just too loud.
@@GuitarZero2Hero That's really great to know because I too am in an extremely noisy neighborhood. Right now I record ideas into my phone and am always picking up sirens and car horns and other noise from the outside.
Hey man, I've been trying to record with my Boss amp, but since I'm using single coil pickups, it's producing some disturbing buzzings. Do you have any tips for that problem? Thanks.
Thanks a lot Dave, really needed this! Also, can you please do a tutorial for What a Man Gotta Do by Jonas Brothers, or "Hell or High water" by Passenger? Thanks in advance!!
Thanks a lot Dave, really needed this! Also, can you please do a tutorial for What a Man Gotta Do by Jonas Brothers, or "Hell or High water" by Passenger? Thanks in advance!!
Audio is recorded separately to video. I then bring the 2 together and sync them in a video editing program like final cut pro, iMovie or Adobe premiere pro
Hello, thank you very much for this video! I've been wanting to record some original songs, so I tried Method 1 because I happen to have a Katana 50 MKIII, but the recordings end up very low volume and muffled (it sounds like a low pass filter has been put on it) and the settings on the amp don't seem to make a difference. I wonder if you have any idea what's causing this. I'll list all the factors I can think of. 1. You were using a Katana 50 MKII, while I have a MKIII. Does this make a difference? If I remember correctly, the MKIII has a different USB type (USB-C) compared to the MKII. 2. I doubt the issue lies with my USB cable, because playing music from my PC through my amp sounds fine, great even. 3. What audio driver are you using? When I first plugged in my amp to my computer it didn't download the driver automatically like it's supposed to and I instead had to manually download it from the internet ("KATANA Driver Ver.1.0.1 for Windows 10/11"), did I get the wrong one? 4. Does recording software matter? I've tried Audacity and OBS (ikr) and they both have the same issue. I'll have to try using an actual DAW as well. 5. Could there possibly be something wrong with my guitar? Or with my cable connecting the guitar to the amp? I don't have any other guitars or cables to it's hard to compare. Anyone reading this, if you have any ideas please hit me up! :)
Hey, first of all make sure you have all the correct drivers installed on your computer for the correct amp. Because MKI II & III all have different audio drivers. Then in you digital audio workstation, ensure you're recording from the correct audio device and inputs. On the MKII and I imagine the same is true for MKIII, channels 1/2 is the processed signal, and channel 3/4 are the raw guitar tone which is very low in volume and could be what you're hearing. So try playing around on the different input selections in your audio settings and see how you go.
@@GuitarZero2Hero Thanks for the quick response. I still have a few quirks to figure out (I think my guitar is slightly broken) but assigning the four different channels correctly basically fixed the problem! The amp having different output channels is not something I was aware of. Sounds so much better now. Thank you so much!
I know this is a year ago that I'm running into this but With all these methods you Talked about is room size or configuration and issue as or configuration an issue here?
Room size isn’t really a factor unless you’re recording with a mic, in that case the room size can have minor influence on sound depending on how you mic it but for the most part not a whole lot,
As soon as you said boss katana 50 MKII I got super exited because that’s exactly what I have. I’m trying to use method 1 to record in fl studio but it doesn’t record. Does you have any solution other than using an audio interface?
@@GuitarZero2Hero ok thank you. I was looking at the 2i2 and didn't see it but seen that the solo has a 1/4 input. Can you record from both a mic and guitar simultaneously with the focusrite scarlet solo? Thank you again for answering my question if it's yes I'll buy it. If you use affiliate links I'll be sure to use yours lol
@@trespatterson7521 I believe the solo can only take 1 input, so technically you could record with one mic your vocals and acoustic guitar, but won't be able to mix them separately. The 2i2 can take 2 inputs simultaneously, so one for guitar and one for mic if you're recording electric. I have affiliate links in my descriptions if you do decide :) Thanks!
'Nother one for the integral USB to PC direct connect reference list, Blackstar ID:Core original & V2 digital series (10, 20, 40W) of small home practice amps.
Hello, i want to connect my amp to my computer. I have a Yamaha THR10 and i’m using a Macbook that only has USB-C ports. Do you know where i can get a USB to USB-C that’s best for use in Amps? Or would any USB to USB-C cable be fine? I’m not sure if quality would be affected, that’s why i ask :)
I will take this as a “slow dancing in a burning room tutorial coming soon”.
Easily the best guitar recording video I've been able to find on TH-cam after searching for hours. Great video.
Another Great video! Thank you 👌
Glad you enjoyed it!
thx so much! i’m looking at getting my first proper electric (fender custom shop strat) and was trying to learn how to record - it’s like you read my mind! thanks so much for this video!!!
Custom shop! Wowzers!!! Enjoy that!
2:21 that was too smooth
Don't worry David 1 million subscribers milestone COMMING faster than you think it would be
thanks man
Always make sure to like even if I don’t want to watch, he is the best guitar teacher on TH-cam!👍
Agreed
How do I get rid of the buzzing sound from my amplifier?
really great video. thank you for your great time
I just have one more question
How would you record both the dry and processed signal at the same time ?
Split the signal from your guitar? Or a box.
Wish my amp had a USB output but I guess that's what you get for buying a used Behringer GTX30, I'm saving up to buy a audio interface soon but that might take some time
I've got direct USB to PC on my amps, but as Dave said in the vid an audio interface (AI) is the most versatile. I have Behringer's U-Phoria UMC204HD. Behringer use MIDAS pre-amps which are none too shabby. Focusrite Scarlett have the name affording peer status, a cool colour case and high profile marketing, but boy oh boy do they charge for it. Unless a professional musician, or you have an unlimited budget for your home studio, the approximate Behringer equivalent model packs all the punch you'll need to make superb recordings, leaving plenty left over for other GAS essentials like a decent microphone etc. Like guitar, a good player on a low end instrument will still sound good whereas a mediocre player on a top quality instrument will still sound ...mediocre.
Good vid. With method 3, there's a further downside related to point 3 you make about quite environments. Most of us are doing this at home. If we're lucky, we might have a spare room we can use, but still, with that amp (or two) cranked, it doesn't take too much volume before you can no longer hear the backing track you're playing to in your head sets. This is basically what keeps me from using the miked amp set up, and relying more on going in direct. I've never heard from anyone about how they get round getting blasted by the amp in the same room (apart from those who use enclosed cabinets, or even are able to have the amp sitting in the basement, etc.)
I put my amp quite low on volume cause if i got it on high it sounds dirty in the recording. And just use my headset on 40% volume so i can hear what im playing. That is how i do all my guitar cover vids
Great video, really helpful. Thanks for uploading!
Been playing for years, but man, my guitar recordings always sound aweful...i got top gear to. So frustrating. And ive tried all these ways. 😬
One sugestion is the songs stand by me oasis , and don t go away oasis .
I learned a lot thank you
In your list I don't see any electric guitars that you recommend. Which do you recommend?
you can do the tutorial of "Mystery of love" by Sufjan Stevens.
PLEASE.♡
Please cover Skinny Skinny by Ashton Irwin. It has beautiful guitar parts and I think you'll like it.
I get shitty quality with usb and amp
HOW ARE YOU GONNA PLAY SLOW DANCING LIKE THAT. Make a tutorial 😂
Hey, Dave. Could you maybe do a tutorial for Roslyn-Bon iver? I’ve been wanting to learn it for a while. If you could that would be great thanks!
slow dancing in a burning room tutorial please
Man, I was recording dry into my interface and couldn’t dial in the effects I wanted on my DAW, but I also didn’t think it would sound good to mic my amp. I totally forgot about the USB output on my amp until I watched this. Thanks for reminding me, great video!
No problems :)
Pls make a tutorial of Centimeter by The Peggies
but can‘t i also record my dry signal without effects on my amp and add effects after?
Always helpful as usual! Can you make a tutorial for "Adrienne" -The Calling. thank you! Again
Heyy I’m just wondering what was that palm muted song You we’re playing ?
Will I have to sync the audio with the video of me playing guitar
Do tutorial for thirteen by big star please
What’s up man can u do a tutorial for worldwide by BIG TIME RUSH I have an idea of the chords but I can’t get the strumming pattern
Lol I love that song. “Hey miss London Tokyo” lol
I got acoustic 😢😢 and i record with phone
Sameee!!!
Its so hard
Why the fuck does recording music have to be so much more complicated than playing it? NO wonder so many bands have very different sounds live than on their albums
For method 3 (Micing an amp ), how do I turn the volume up on my amp without clipping the recording.
Can I run my pedalboard into an audio interface directly?
If your pedalboard has amp modeling then yes. Otherwise if it’s just FX pedals it could sound bad
My Marshall MG30FX does not have the USB output to plug directly into PC :(
Hi dave.
A new sub here.
What levels in db should we be recording for electric guitar(via interface)?
Cheers
Depends but generally low enough that even if you’re playing the strings or strumming as hard as you can it’s only hitting around -5db. So that’d be maybe -15 to -10db
Just play around with it. As long as your signal never peaks and hits 0db it’ll be ok and you can adjust things in your DAW.
@@GuitarZero2Hero ty!
Hello, I know this video is almost 3 years old, but I have a question. I recently got a Boss Katana amp, and I'm in the process of learning how to record my electric guitar in a DAW. However, I'm having an issue regarding volume. The volume on the amp sounds fine to me, but when I listen to what I've recorded on my DAW, it sounds quiet, even when my computer is at max volume. I also don't want to record while having my amp at a very high volume, my ears are a little sensitive to high volume. I don't know if this is a common issue with Boss Katana Amps, but do you know why this might be the case and if there are any solutions to this issue? Thank you.
Awesome video! Very very helpful because I know a bit about guitars but I know nothing about recording gear.
Method nr 3 is the way to go. Thank you for the great video
Using Amp simulators and doing a lot of processing on the dry signal just feels wrong ! As a guitar player i would love to capture whatever raw tone i produce with guitar, fx and amp, record it and better that each time so i sound exactly the same even in a live setting ! Keep it simple.
Very helpful. You're pretty chill
If I am practicing electric guitar at home , I have my multi-effect , good studio monitors and other effect plugins do I need to have an amplifier?
Nope! Just go from the multiFX unit into your audio interface which will then go out into your speakers. (Assuming your multi fx pedal has amp modeling)
Can u make a vid on summer of 69 pretty pls...
for someone who isn't into all tis software stuff, this makes zero sense! your explanation is one where your speaking German to someone who knows no German!
12:58 kinda sounds like the beginning of "Lost" by Chance the rapper
Don't give up on me by Andy grammar please!!!!
i love your channel and i’d love if you did a tutorial for “Articulate” by Ruel 💕
Can I use these methods to record my electro-acoustic , since that also supports recording w an amp ?
Anyways great vid helped me loads ty.
Big help!! A question though, does using an audio interface records a clean sound in the guitar. I mean will it still work if you have a noisy environment or a buzzing amp?
I really wanna record in my room but this neighborhood is just too loud.
If you’re going through an interface, outside noise won’t be picked up through the electric.
In fact using the amp USB record out won’t pick up outside noise either. You should only be concerned with external noise if using a microphone
@@GuitarZero2Hero Got it! Thank you so much for responding 😊 More power to your channel 🤙
@@GuitarZero2Hero
That's really great to know because I too am in an extremely noisy neighborhood. Right now I record ideas into my phone and am always picking up sirens and car horns and other noise from the outside.
That katana distortion was the best distortion to me. Really impressed by that! Thank you!
Hey man, I've been trying to record with my Boss amp, but since I'm using single coil pickups, it's producing some disturbing buzzings. Do you have any tips for that problem? Thanks.
A digestible video. Just what I was looking for.
Thanks a lot Dave, really needed this! Also, can you please do a tutorial for What a Man Gotta Do by Jonas Brothers, or "Hell or High water" by Passenger? Thanks in advance!!
Thanks a lot Dave, really needed this! Also, can you please do a tutorial for What a Man Gotta Do by Jonas Brothers, or "Hell or High water" by Passenger? Thanks in advance!!
anyone knows what song he's playing at 12.40?
The HISSS.... sound is so annoying
Is the dry signal also produced with a boss katana 100 mk-ii when connected with a USB.
Yes you can get the processed signal and raw signal simultaneously
Again teasing us with a slow dancing in a burning room :P
Great video!!!...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
bro is playin when i come around, respect
What do you mean you can’t record other instruments like vocals and percussion with method 1, I’m confused ?
Theres no microphone involved in method 1, so you wouldn't be able to sing into the guitar amp and record that for example, only a guitar.
Too many words I don't understand
Noob question. How do you actually record all this with a video? Please explain it to me, thank you!
Audio is recorded separately to video. I then bring the 2 together and sync them in a video editing program like final cut pro, iMovie or Adobe premiere pro
Hello, thank you very much for this video! I've been wanting to record some original songs, so I tried Method 1 because I happen to have a Katana 50 MKIII, but the recordings end up very low volume and muffled (it sounds like a low pass filter has been put on it) and the settings on the amp don't seem to make a difference. I wonder if you have any idea what's causing this. I'll list all the factors I can think of.
1. You were using a Katana 50 MKII, while I have a MKIII. Does this make a difference? If I remember correctly, the MKIII has a different USB type (USB-C) compared to the MKII.
2. I doubt the issue lies with my USB cable, because playing music from my PC through my amp sounds fine, great even.
3. What audio driver are you using? When I first plugged in my amp to my computer it didn't download the driver automatically like it's supposed to and I instead had to manually download it from the internet ("KATANA Driver Ver.1.0.1 for Windows 10/11"), did I get the wrong one?
4. Does recording software matter? I've tried Audacity and OBS (ikr) and they both have the same issue. I'll have to try using an actual DAW as well.
5. Could there possibly be something wrong with my guitar? Or with my cable connecting the guitar to the amp? I don't have any other guitars or cables to it's hard to compare.
Anyone reading this, if you have any ideas please hit me up! :)
Hey, first of all make sure you have all the correct drivers installed on your computer for the correct amp. Because MKI II & III all have different audio drivers. Then in you digital audio workstation, ensure you're recording from the correct audio device and inputs. On the MKII and I imagine the same is true for MKIII, channels 1/2 is the processed signal, and channel 3/4 are the raw guitar tone which is very low in volume and could be what you're hearing. So try playing around on the different input selections in your audio settings and see how you go.
@@GuitarZero2Hero Thanks for the quick response. I still have a few quirks to figure out (I think my guitar is slightly broken) but assigning the four different channels correctly basically fixed the problem! The amp having different output channels is not something I was aware of. Sounds so much better now. Thank you so much!
thanks for this video...its really helpful
I know this is a year ago that I'm running into this but With all these methods you Talked about is room size or configuration and issue as or configuration an issue here?
Room size isn’t really a factor unless you’re recording with a mic, in that case the room size can have minor influence on sound depending on how you mic it but for the most part not a whole lot,
but man for recording like this, u need a great budget. Rode NTR is insanely expensive!
You could also try other mics. SM57 is a common mic for amps. :)
As soon as you said boss katana 50 MKII I got super exited because that’s exactly what I have.
I’m trying to use method 1 to record in fl studio but it doesn’t record. Does you have any solution other than using an audio interface?
Sounds come from the mic but video is shot by a separate camera? How do you record the video and match a sound to it thats taken by another device?
You sync them up in whatever video editing program you use afterwards
Thank you for the tips.😃😃
So helpful. Thank you so much…
How do I find the USB chord you used in the first method? Thank you. You’re awesome man
When I come around, nice
Do you use a cable that's a mic cable on one end and a 1/4 for the electric guitar on the other end to record into the focusrite?
Nope just a regular 1/4” guitar lead. The focusrite can take those inputs
@@GuitarZero2Hero ok thank you. I was looking at the 2i2 and didn't see it but seen that the solo has a 1/4 input. Can you record from both a mic and guitar simultaneously with the focusrite scarlet solo? Thank you again for answering my question if it's yes I'll buy it. If you use affiliate links I'll be sure to use yours lol
@@trespatterson7521 I believe the solo can only take 1 input, so technically you could record with one mic your vocals and acoustic guitar, but won't be able to mix them separately. The 2i2 can take 2 inputs simultaneously, so one for guitar and one for mic if you're recording electric. I have affiliate links in my descriptions if you do decide :) Thanks!
Oh wait I think the solo can take 1 XLR input and 1 1/4" simulataneously. So that should work!
@@trespatterson7521 th-cam.com/video/F5GktxmXcqU/w-d-xo.html
'Nother one for the integral USB to PC direct connect reference list, Blackstar ID:Core original & V2 digital series (10, 20, 40W) of small home practice amps.
Every time i search on youtube for stuff about guitars, i'll alway end up with your videos and found yours the most useful and explanatory of all.
Really helpful, thanks.
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Hello, i want to connect my amp to my computer. I have a Yamaha THR10 and i’m using a Macbook that only has USB-C ports. Do you know where i can get a USB to USB-C that’s best for use in Amps? Or would any USB to USB-C cable be fine? I’m not sure if quality would be affected, that’s why i ask :)
Any USB-C hub that has USB ports should work just fine
I wish I had a chance to do recording, but regarding our living standards in our country (Turkey) I can't afford to buy sound card... :D
What cable does it use for the first method? I can't figure it out and help would be appreciated!
2:39 if When I Come Around was created by The Script 😂
I do not have a microphone, computer, or guitar. What do I do?
But a guitar would be a good first step
2:40 WHEN I COME AROOOUNDD!!!!!!
Heh mate, could you mąkę the ,,fortet me too’’ by mgk tutorial please?
The 3 dislikes on this video are because the people just suck at guitar.
Do you record the whole song with several takes or do you create loops and use them over and over to create the entire song?
500Miles tutorial please
Another amp tips perhaps? I need it a lot. Also
John Mayer tutorial-
Boss Video. I've been using a demo of Guitar Rig 5 for 4 years lol
Can you please make a guitar tutorial on the song Someone to stay by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
Slow dancing in a burning room please please please Dave!!!😍😍😍😍
I don’t even have an electric but watching in case I wanna buy one
Great as usual Dave! Thanks, very good to know! Any chance you can do a lesson on “Something live in Japan “ George and Eric Clapton. Thanks!
Can I record the amp by mic and also connect it to the computer via usb?
Nice guitar on the thumbnail, I've got the same one
Can I use my guitar fx pedal with the interface?
Can I use online processor for changing the tone?