[RedSkull]

I can get a pretty descent overall sound but for the most i think the sound of my solos generally sound a little too dry and ''demo-ish''

Which effects would you suggest I try using around to have a kick ass solo sound in my mix?

thanks

[Drew]

Well, if it sounds "dry" in the mix, a touch of delay (my preferred method) or reverb would seem to be in order...

Also, how are you EQ'ing your leads in the mix?

[YYZ2112]

I add a bit of verb and delay... just enough to cover up all my slop.

[neon_black88]

If you can play really tight, double tracking can work wonders too. Depends on the solo though. Otherwise, reverb, delay, mabye some compression... experiment!

[RedSkull]

Originally Posted by Drew

Also, how are you EQ'ing your leads in the mix?

actually i use exactly the same guitar distortion than my rythmn guitar, i tried a little delay but still nothing impressive in the past, maybe i could use a reverb in extra

but what about that EQ thing, what would you suggest in terms of Solo versus rythmn sound

thanks to you all

[Uber Mega]

Originally Posted by RedSkull

actually i use exactly the same guitar distortion than my rythmn guitar, i tried a little delay but still nothing impressive in the past, maybe i could use a reverb in extra

but what about that EQ thing, what would you suggest in terms of Solo versus rythmn sound

thanks to you all

Mids-High Mids will make it stand out more and give more attack, but if it's too saturated/aggressive or dry maybe take them down and add more body? Reverb and delay in small doses might take the edge off it a bit aswell...how much distortion and presence are you using at input level?

[Drew]

Originally Posted by RedSkull

actually i use exactly the same guitar distortion than my rythmn guitar, i tried a little delay but still nothing impressive in the past, maybe i could use a reverb in extra

but what about that EQ thing, what would you suggest in terms of Solo versus rythmn sound

thanks to you all

Oh, I almost never use the exact same amp settings for two diffent parts - it helps differentiate the guitars in the mix.

I typically run a high-pass a little higher on my leads than my rhythms - depending on the sound, anywhere from 120hz to 200hz with a Q around 1.0 or so. Also, I've taken towards rolling off a lttle of the high end on the rhythm tracks, maybe a low-pass at around 8khz or so, and while I don't feel I've got a good enough grasp on the exact frequencies yet to recommend anything, a slight upper mid boost in the 1.5-3khz range, maybe a decibel or two, Q between 1 ans 2 or so - can help the lead poke through a little bit.

That said, even varying up your lead and your rhythm tone will make a world of difference. Try cutting the gain on your rhythm tone, double-tracking, and panning hard left and right, and then adding more midrange than you normally use on your lead sound.

[RedSkull]

Drew: with high pass do you mean give the lead more or less high frequency?

thanks for the input i'll try working with those frequencies

you can hear that ''dry'' solo sound of mine on my myspace

MySpace.com - RedSkull - CA - Death Metal / Thrash / Other - www.myspace.com/redskullll

''Here we go'' after 1 minute

[FoxZero]

The clip sounds pretty good right now. For leads I switch off my screamer and switch on my guitar's preamp that offers a nice kick in gain and bottom end plus some volume and body, then I add some verb. Perhaps if you got another boost pedal that might help?

[newamerikangospel]

Originally Posted by Drew

Oh, I almost never use the exact same amp settings for two diffent parts - it helps differentiate the guitars in the mix.

I typically run a high-pass a little higher on my leads than my rhythms - depending on the sound, anywhere from 120hz to 200hz with a Q around 1.0 or so. Also, I've taken towards rolling off a lttle of the high end on the rhythm tracks, maybe a low-pass at around 8khz or so, and while I don't feel I've got a good enough grasp on the exact frequencies yet to recommend anything, a slight upper mid boost in the 1.5-3khz range, maybe a decibel or two, Q between 1 ans 2 or so - can help the lead poke through a little bit.

That said, even varying up your lead and your rhythm tone will make a world of difference. Try cutting the gain on your rhythm tone, double-tracking, and panning hard left and right, and then adding more midrange than you normally use on your lead sound.

Yeah, this is why the leads pop on drews album...........



High mids (around 1.5-2.20khz) will make you hear it more. I would suggest finding something in there that isn't being used by any other instruments, and pushing it (I boost my bass at 2.2, so I would use 1.8, ect).