Lead Settings

JoryGriffin · 10-16-2006, 12:47 PM

Just out of interest what is the difference between your Rhythm and your Lead sounds. Do you tweak your Rhythm sound (and how), use the same sound or just totally different?

Thanks

nitelightboy · 10-16-2006, 01:01 PM

I prefer a slightly bass heavy rhythm sound, all though not too much since it won't cut. Maybe more of a low midrange type sound. My lead tone tends to be a little brighter, more upper mids, and i use a little less gain.

Drew · 10-16-2006, 01:14 PM

When recording, I'll use the modern mode on channel 3 for rhythm, scoop the mids a bit more, and give it a bit more edge. It's chunkier and crunchier. For leads, I'll switch to vintage mode, crank the channel volume and back off the master to smooth out the lead channel (no idea why, but this TOTALLY changes the response), and roll off the presence and boost the mids back up.

I'm also screwing with a darker rhythm tone and an edgier lead, but...

Live, I just dial up a good balanced tone (vintage or modern, depending on what's more appropriate for the setting) and just use the footswitrchable volume boost to go back and forth between both.

nitelightboy · 10-16-2006, 01:25 PM

Maybe I should elaborate a little bit on my tone....

My rhythm stuff is usually done with either the Ubershall or Powerball patches on my PODXT Live. I use the post eq to churn up the lower mid frequencies to accentuate the low A on my 7s. I keep the bass up around 2 oclock and the mids and highs around 3 oclock or so. The gain is usually on like 8 and the presence is almost always kept around noon. I almost never use any effects other than wah...

For lead, I'll use a brighter patch, like the Line6 Insane. Bass: 10 oclock Mid: 4 oclock Highs: 2 oclock Gain: 5.5 or 6. Again, I never really use effects other than wah and the post eq which I tweak the upper mid range with.

JoryGriffin · 10-18-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

When recording, I'll use the modern mode on channel 3 for rhythm, scoop the mids a bit more, and give it a bit more edge. It's chunkier and crunchier. For leads, I'll switch to vintage mode, crank the channel volume and back off the master to smooth out the lead channel (no idea why, but this TOTALLY changes the response), and roll off the presence and boost the mids back up.

I'm also screwing with a darker rhythm tone and an edgier lead, but...

Live, I just dial up a good balanced tone (vintage or modern, depending on what's more appropriate for the setting) and just use the footswitrchable volume boost to go back and forth between both.

Does the Vintage channel still give enough 'oomph', for Artificial Hamrnoics and such?

Drew · 10-18-2006, 12:59 PM

Depends what you mean by "oomph," but the vintage channel is thicker and chunkuier than the lead. Not as edgy, but with a ton of balls.

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10-16-2006, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoryGriffin TACTUS A Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newquay, Cornwall Posts: 363 Real Name: Jory Griffin Main Seven: LTD H307 Rig: UX1 Thanked: 3	Lead Settings Just out of interest what is the difference between your Rhythm and your Lead sounds. Do you tweak your Rhythm sound (and how), use the same sound or just totally different? Thanks Official Gildenlow Fanboy

10-16-2006, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,282 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	I prefer a slightly bass heavy rhythm sound, all though not too much since it won't cut. Maybe more of a low midrange type sound. My lead tone tends to be a little brighter, more upper mids, and i use a little less gain. I am the mask you wear.

10-16-2006, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,955 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 154	When recording, I'll use the modern mode on channel 3 for rhythm, scoop the mids a bit more, and give it a bit more edge. It's chunkier and crunchier. For leads, I'll switch to vintage mode, crank the channel volume and back off the master to smooth out the lead channel (no idea why, but this TOTALLY changes the response), and roll off the presence and boost the mids back up. I'm also screwing with a darker rhythm tone and an edgier lead, but... Live, I just dial up a good balanced tone (vintage or modern, depending on what's more appropriate for the setting) and just use the footswitrchable volume boost to go back and forth between both. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon."

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10-16-2006, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,282 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	Maybe I should elaborate a little bit on my tone.... My rhythm stuff is usually done with either the Ubershall or Powerball patches on my PODXT Live. I use the post eq to churn up the lower mid frequencies to accentuate the low A on my 7s. I keep the bass up around 2 oclock and the mids and highs around 3 oclock or so. The gain is usually on like 8 and the presence is almost always kept around noon. I almost never use any effects other than wah... For lead, I'll use a brighter patch, like the Line6 Insane. Bass: 10 oclock Mid: 4 oclock Highs: 2 oclock Gain: 5.5 or 6. Again, I never really use effects other than wah and the post eq which I tweak the upper mid range with.

10-18-2006, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Drew Fear the Polo! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 29,955 Real Name: Call me Ahab... Main Seven: 1991 Ibanez UV7PWH Main ERG: Sherman 5-string bass Rig: Mesa Recto-verb 50 Thanked: 154	Depends what you mean by "oomph," but the vintage channel is thicker and chunkuier than the lead. Not as edgy, but with a ton of balls.

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