Tone Testing New Pod |
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Jun 7 2015, 02:21 PM |
Thanks for the input I tried to make a few tweaks based on the suggestions. Although there a couple of things, I dont really know what a midrange scoop actually means and also adjusting frequencies is another part Im not sure how to do. I have an EQ in the chain but it's switched off as I didnt know what to do with it!
Here's a quick demo of the current tone with a backing - https://soundcloud.com/bleez666/tonetest2 here's a screen shot of the chain and amp settings - [attachment=42154:chain.jpg] [attachment=42155:amps.jpg] So far Im actually quite pleased with it but do you guys hear anything that could be fixed, tbh Im not even sure I have the effects in the best order. also, do you think it sits in the mix okay? -------------------- You say 'minor pentatonic ' like it's a bad thing |
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Jun 7 2015, 08:58 PM |
Thanks for the input I tried to make a few tweaks based on the suggestions. Although there a couple of things, I dont really know what a midrange scoop actually means and also adjusting frequencies is another part Im not sure how to do. I have an EQ in the chain but it's switched off as I didnt know what to do with it! Here's a quick demo of the current tone with a backing - https://soundcloud.com/bleez666/tonetest2 here's a screen shot of the chain and amp settings - [attachment=42154:chain.jpg] [attachment=42155:amps.jpg] So far Im actually quite pleased with it but do you guys hear anything that could be fixed, tbh Im not even sure I have the effects in the best order. also, do you think it sits in the mix okay? I think your tone is very good maybe lay off the gain just a bit. The pod is a pretty awesome processor. Sounds great bleez. Like you I don't know what all the eq shit means either I just turn knobs and listen for such one removed the frequencies I'm trying to cut out or increase, but I'll be reading this thread for the pros to chime in so we both can learn something. |
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Jun 11 2015, 04:48 AM |
If you only have 3 parameters, you can't really afford to kill one. The reference was more general. If you have a nice parametic eq or a full 10,20, 30 band graphic eq, you can kill 90hz with no problem and just kill 90hz.
With only three knobs/sliders on a graphic eq, you can't get away with that. If you wanted a scoop, you'd turn the middle knob down and the left/right knobs up With a parametric eq you get a knob to select a given frequency (say 90hz) then you get a knob for boost/cut, and another knob for for "CUE" or focus. The last knob determines if the cut / boost is very tight (just 90hz) or very loose (like a big bell curve dragging other frequencies with it) WIth the reference I posted, your better off using something a bit more capable than a 3 band eq. PIck a better eq option with more variability and then follow the reference The "MUD" can go away if you have control of the rest of the signal. But if you pull down 90hz and pull everything near by with it, as would happen if you only have 3 bands, you'll just get thin sound. No good. One thing with high gain sounds is that you want to trim the low end BEFORE the gain stage to tighten it up if you want a modern heavy sound. Otherwise, there is so much mud that its just flubby sounding, like stoner metal/sludge/orange amps with no pre eq etc. Your best option might be the STUDIO EQ to better allow yourself more flexibility to try what's in the reference above. I found this web site with a really spiff description of getting good hard rock tones on all the EQs in line 6 pod. I had a POD XT once and tried every patch, every EQ and simply could not cut the mud out of the high gain tones so I had to get rid of it. http://www.foobazaar.com/podhd/toneGuide/eq#effects-studio Here is a pic of my old pod Thanks for the reference.
But now I'm confused. As you can see from my screen shot there are knobs that are labeled 80hz, 120hz, and 240 hz. Each knob increases or decreases the db of each frequency. So what I got from the reference you posted that 80-90hz is mud, so would I try turning the knob all the way down? When I do that it completely cuts the low frequencies. I think I'm just gonna add the graphic eq to all my patches and not bother with the others till I understand it. This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jun 11 2015, 05:05 AM |
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