I would use a dynamic EQ for the "thump". That way it doesn't interfere with the overall warmth of the sound and only kicks in when there's actually a problem.
@jtonthatrack3984
2 жыл бұрын
Same 🤘🏻
@tonydigatono9698
6 ай бұрын
Good idea... Tdr nova?
@codychalmers896
3 ай бұрын
Dude thank you! This is the perfect level of detail. A lot tutorials I leave more confused than I started because they’re way too long winded
@Braberley
9 ай бұрын
I always wondered why everybody said cut the mids to get rid of the quack, the plastic. Nobody explained why. I suspect most don't know why. Finally somebody explained it. Thanks!
@ScottGuitarist
2 жыл бұрын
I only record guitar and vocals, this helps so much. Almost everything I've learned is from this channel. Thanks broseph
@starsandguitars2050
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe!
@3rdspacesound
2 жыл бұрын
Joe Always make sense!!!
@robbyboyo
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤❤amazing and informative. So much info and so much advice and so much to go off and try for myself. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤
@AllanEvansOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
great tips my friend! acoustic guitar is a tricky beast when it comes to eqing. this definitely opened up some opportunities for me. thanks again!
@gilrod4257
2 жыл бұрын
I like these ideas!!
@curlzwalk
Жыл бұрын
GREAT!! Thanks!!
@oguzersoy
4 ай бұрын
incredible video super
@hannahmasiello6169
10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Sweet and simple, super helpful!
@someotherblues
7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@barrypollack760
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I have archived recordings of my solo fingerstyle guitar performances going back to 1980. I want to clean these up and make them available. I notice you're using Pro EQ with Studio One. Is that Studio One Professional (my guess) or Studio One Artist? Do you know if Pro EQ is available for SO Artist either built in or as a plug in? I don't need many tracks!
@HoweHobby
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe!
@cgsmithinnola
2 жыл бұрын
As always, thanks for you help!!!
@MrGrompies
2 жыл бұрын
First eq move = new strings.
@Luchodela
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much bro! Great material!!
@tomaspereiro2274
7 ай бұрын
amazing dude
@rohanganguli7556
2 жыл бұрын
this is a superb video, thank you so much for it
@Thenorthguitar
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Joe! Thanks for the clear and logical explanation! Keep it up!
@jimsmith4412
2 жыл бұрын
Joe's the man! Always explains things in simple terms making mixing a pleasure! Thanks Joe!
@charlesdufrene6244
Жыл бұрын
Great tips Joe. I'm using this approach on a project today. Any tips on EQ for a high pitched a style mic'd, no internal pick up, mandolin?
@Pinkybum
2 жыл бұрын
Put on a dynamic eq for that thump.
@jeffbellucci
9 ай бұрын
Very well done. A nicely explained basic rule of how to EQ acoustic guitars. Was a little blown away when you said you almost never compress acoustics, but the way I'm using them I guess I have to and in other instances it really isn't needed. When I do compress, It's very light with a fairly high threshold and a medium-ish release and attack. I wish I had seen this video years ago before I had to painfully figure a lot of this out, but even still you reminded me of how to approach it in a simple clear manner.
@sirtorchington
9 ай бұрын
I know we use the word “nasal” a lot but when you were boosting that 500-800hz before pulling it down a bit I literally felt it in my sinuses lol. Crazy how sensitive our bodies our, and how we always have the answer in us somewhere
@georgetsurkan
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, will the same principle apply to EQ-ing a brighter sounding guitar such as a Taylor? I see you’re using a Gibson, and even after your EQ your guitar still sounds warm. Can you show an example of a brighter sounding guitar? By the way great video, thanks!
@stupendousmusic4190
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent Joe! 👏🏻 It's funny that you mention compression, as not compressing an acoustic guitar. I did bunch of acoustic guitar mic test today, yesterday, with LDC, SDC, ribbon, and Dynamic mics. They ranged in price form about $100.00 up to around $2000.00. I'm not a fan of compression in general, but I did my genereal test with all my compressors and limiters, and every single one of the mics sounded way better without any compression or limiting of any kind.
@xldsyt
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing but excellence. Really appreciate your channel and courses. Thanks Pally!
@TyasAlfisa
Жыл бұрын
Hi! i'm wondering if you have a song with acoustic set?
@sparkyapplepants8944
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as always. Very helpful and clearly explained. Can't ask for anything more! Thank you.
@TomGarrett-sy6yq
8 ай бұрын
‘Think of EQ as faders, but for frequencies’. That’s gurd.
@bradmacneil3755
9 ай бұрын
Really dig your videos.loved the eq you are using in this video,i think because it has bar graph type spectrum analyzer.i see that is a presonus plugin but i am running cubase.Do you know of any third party plugins out there similar to this that are reasonably priced?
@oleksiimm
Жыл бұрын
That "Sorry 😬" (0:12) is so familiar... ) Thanks for the video!
@verdi260
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe this lows (around 150) may depends whether AG is in solo (then I would say add/keep it) or it is in the whole mix (attenuate it).
@ACES-BRAZIL
7 ай бұрын
NO MAN!
@EUGENELEONARD
Жыл бұрын
thank you ..i was wondering whats going on..... great tip!
@thesolitarytroubadour9894
2 жыл бұрын
Is there anything different would you do with nylon string acoustic?
@bobj8186
Жыл бұрын
Perhaps this offer is a ruse for signing up for email. Can’t get beyond the $7 course offer. 🤔
@griffini19
10 ай бұрын
Just happened upon this video. And you seem like a really nice guy. However I’m going to make a few comments to try to help y’all. I played acoustic guitar at quite a high level myself and have worked with amazing acoustic guitarists like Michael Hedges, Mark O’Connor, Paco de Lucia, Julian Lage, Norman Blake, Chris Eldridge etc etc. And I’ve been recording and mixing for nearly 50 yrs and am still at it. Had a Grammy win again this year… so I’m not just an old fart. I love acoustic guitars and the process of recording and mixing. When you use a HP filter it affects the phase relationships above your ‘cut off’ point. Any time you add or cut eq you are affecting the phase. And in this case you said you used 2 mics in XY. Personally I use Little Labs IBP phase devises on virtually every mic in my mixes. After any eq. The ‘thump’ you speak of has to do with proximity effect of your mics but also is because of the Resonant frequency of the air volume inside the guitar. For a Martin dreadnaught like a D 28 it’s between 145-160 Hz. When you speak about the sound ‘like a tornado’ boosting mid freq you are hearing phase issues. And I suggest all of you turn off your Freq analyzers and monitor screens and USE your EARS!!! I always eq and phaser align with my eyes closed. You will hear much better. I know I’m kinda crazy but I’m honestly trying to help those that strive to become fabulous engineers. I use amazing mics for acoustic guitars (Neumann KM 54’s 56’s and even better KM253s and Schoeps M221Bs). I understand that this is not possible for most of you. I wish you all the best of luck in your musical adventures. I’m done being a dick. Plz get off my lawn!!!
@muaz10cs47
2 жыл бұрын
does any suggestion to make it the guitar sounds clear and full on daw? im using daw Reaper.
@TheDistanceDuo
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Joe - this was really helpful. Can you recall roughly how far the mics were from the sound hole when you recorded this track? We seem to get a lot more energy from our acoustic guitars, and I think it's because we're getting too close in order to minimise room noise. Also, sorry we've only just subscribed: we've learned a huge amount from your channel over the last few years and it's disgraceful that we've only just remembered to click a button xx
@MrMuppetbaby
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joe, always love your approach and common sense tips. Just bought a Faderport 8 today my first Presonus! :) Tod
@giuseppeparisi6857
2 жыл бұрын
yeah,,, what's about electric guitar?
@gibson2623
2 жыл бұрын
Gibson acoustics kinda suck... it s very rare to find a good one
@AKustik632
Жыл бұрын
Does this apply to live performances?
@consettbiz
2 жыл бұрын
A great help thanks. A simple easy to understand method - my Epiphone now sounds as good on recordings as it does live. 😊
@JeffMeek
Жыл бұрын
This is a really awesome video for some like myself who is learning the basics of EQ'n with an Acoustic. I would say its one of the best in depth videos I've watched. you break it down and make it extremely easy to understand.
@barakshulman
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, curious, if you perform live, and if so, what’s your process for eq’ing live? Thankfully I have access to a parametric eq for live setting, but need to still dial in a pleasant live tone.
@x5dbose
2 жыл бұрын
Very good advice thnx lot ..
@onyekachiojo6207
2 жыл бұрын
More lesson
@folkenbluzer
Жыл бұрын
Smiley face on the eq I thought was my old way of thinking but still sounds great. Also, I just assumed everything need compression. I have been adding too many flavors to my mix and spoiling the pot I am starting to think. Thanks for this dude 👍👍 I'm on focusrite 2i2 4the gen using reaper. The last time I went live I ended up only adding reverb and removing everything else and I sounded much better. I'm trying to get that full sounding live vocal and acoustic sound.
@armansrsa
Жыл бұрын
aaaargh, I hate that thump but you know what.... that IS the sound of a dread... dreads have modes just like rooms... the highest peak is always at around 150 - 170hz... but I find if I remove it it loses some of the personality of the instrument. I also find that mic placement doesnt really help but maybe you can tell me if you have found a position that works better.
@somchaisainara9478
9 ай бұрын
... suggest using a dynamic eg to not loose all the warmth but tame the thump.
@savannahw112
Жыл бұрын
Your the fucking greatest man
@amigo_official8333
7 ай бұрын
Thank you. I have found one thing I can't quite seem to figure out. When I record my acoustic guitar I can't make other instruments fit/accompany. It's like the guitars a muddying up the mix or something. I usully want to add a piano which in my case is a software instrument. But it just doesn't sound right. I have checked if I have tuned my guitars and everything. What could be the issue here ? Has it something to do with the room the guitars are recorded in ? I record them in my vocal booth and then add a small reverb to simulate a room.
@HomeStudioCorner
7 ай бұрын
You are experiencing something normal. Adding multiple rhythm. Instruments tends to cause a buildup of low mid frequencies. You gotta learn how to use EQ and mix them.
@TheFeelButton
2 жыл бұрын
Sounding good Joe!
@friedhelmp.9217
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This helps a lot!
@sbeuvefreefr
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe useful advices ! Do you think that the final EQ Curve you obtain after correcting these tips, could be uses as a general mask (as a preset) for that guitar in that room ? acyually I'm not as expert as you are and I can't tune that reach time I record a guitar. Thx, S.
@undeadman7676
2 жыл бұрын
Compressing an acoustic guitar works REALLY WELL if you want it to be used to supplement the percussion. But if you're just using it for flavor, as backup for electric guitar, or as a solo instrument, compression tends to ruin the emotion behind the playing. It should really only ever be used to make it more percussive. If you have a part that's too quiet, get a decent mix and then automate the volume fader. If that doesn't work, THEN use compression as a last resort. And of course, try to fix that problem in the recording stage before it becomes a mixing nightmare.
@theunconditional9008
5 ай бұрын
good one... thanks bro...
@AnthonyCarrier
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe...!
@annapretasantos6037
2 жыл бұрын
Helped a lot. Thank you, Joe.
@d335guitar
2 жыл бұрын
Noo, that boom! Poor j45 bottom! 🤗. No comp on acoustic... Need to think over this tip. Thank you, Joe. Cheers
@Jeronimo365
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe, simplicity is always helpful. I know you mentioned finger style but just to clarify, would you say these guidelines apply equally to ‘skin on string’ finger style and especially when it’s just solo guitar/s rather than something that would be part of a larger mix? Thanks again. 👍😎
@mishterpreshident
2 жыл бұрын
This is super helpful. I'm mixing a project that has nearly a dozen acoustic guitar tracks. Half were done by me on a Yamaha Trans-Acoustic & a RODE mic, the other half by my friend (a recording engineer) on a very high-end Takamine. Unfortunately, he only recorded the DI (I know, really??) and you can CLEARLY hear the plastic thump of the pick thru the pizo pickup. It (more or less) disappears in the mix, but solo'd it sounds nasty. I have been desperate to fix this without asking him to re-record with a mic, and this may do the trick. Gonna try my go-to Waves F6 dynamic EQ and see if I can nail this problem. Fingers crossed :)
@BjorgenEatinger
28 күн бұрын
Any recommendations on which microphone to use and placement?
@HomeStudioCorner
27 күн бұрын
A. Whatever microphone you have B. Whatever placement sounds good on your guitar.
@MagicalMacky
2 жыл бұрын
That was really helpful, thank you. Subscribed to your channel already
@cassiocastro7610
5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much for this tips. They really made a diference on the acoustic guitar sound of my last recording.
@avillageofvigils3749
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for providing me some guidance on "shaping" my sound for acoustic guitar. I am novice to mixing and am never content with my acoustic guitar tracks.
@bobmeiroff7302
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos I learn a lot. With the recording acoustic guitar videos I’m assuming your using a preamp. Can you talk about how the preamp makes a difference to the sound?
@catsven1973
2 жыл бұрын
I use the LA2A compressor with a slight compression in busy mix and it works right
@bradrice9576
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, you're the man!
@odmusicman
11 ай бұрын
Thank you Joe, now I won't jump out a window. You're so right even if you know what you are doing there's a real art to recording and mixing AC GTR and it is no quick venture pulling into a complex mix and not losing it.
@robertszybowski81
2 жыл бұрын
Getting low end rumble from acoustic guitar in monitors but not headphones. Good guitar, good headphones, so-so monitors.
@samchoate1719
2 жыл бұрын
Could be your room. Is it acoustically treated?
@roughcreekband598
28 күн бұрын
hi, Joe. great stuff
@AlexSaheli
Жыл бұрын
Merci
@likeabirdinatree-Music
2 жыл бұрын
Again, thank you very much. Very helpful to me.
@b1j
2 жыл бұрын
Always relevant, Joe, and doubly so today, as I have just received my J-45 this week. If you have time for a question: I always wonder how much I need to be concerned about the room. Are you recording guitar parts like that in the room we see on the screen, or do you have a cleaner sound stage somewhere? I'd love to see you demonstrate the tracking process you use to GIRATS.
@YossyKristy
2 жыл бұрын
very good tutorial about EQ here thanks 🙏🏻
@flwolf2000
10 ай бұрын
Excellent video, very useful and informative!
@gabetaylor5053
Жыл бұрын
Big help. Very informative and to the point. Thanks
@quieora1789
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Great and useful video!
@Tvaroh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Could you cover the same for clean electric guitar?
@elmolewis9123
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial.
@tommidd8042
2 жыл бұрын
Looks good. If I weren't deaf in one ear and could hear in the other I'd give you two thumbs up. 👍
@qiqi2062
9 ай бұрын
thanks for making everything so understandable
@seamanjive
6 ай бұрын
Thx for this, some great tips...and effective
@thehotcorner3337
Жыл бұрын
This was a great tutorial. Like you said miking techniques can help get a good sound right from the beginning. I am learning to record acoustics and have a carbon fiber model. Let me tell you it has been a challenge. It has it's own personality, so I think my efforts to make it 'sound like wood' will only go so far. I finally have a tone I can work with. Thanks!
@DavidFlores-ys1ee
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful for someone beginning ,Thank You Joe
@jimhart1959
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@calebcadainoo
Жыл бұрын
Amazing trick I'll implement it 🥳
@JohnnyAGraves
2 жыл бұрын
Thinking of cutting or boosting the freqs like turning up or down the fades is a great way to look at the eq. Thank you
@philfyphil
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe. I wish we were able to solo the frequencies in the Pro EQ.
@GaryCunninghamyouareenough
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe - really helpful (as always) 🙏🏻🤟
@yegresphoto
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
@delicate1318
Жыл бұрын
great video
@MrPeter924
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome great music song. Bass guitar. So sound
@TC_Conner
2 жыл бұрын
Are these guitar frequency “thumps” and other such sounds only heard by those with Superman hearing capabilities?
@b1j
2 жыл бұрын
Use good headphones or studio monitors. I always run for mine when a Joe vid comes on.
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