Academy of Tone

Описание: In this week’s Academy of Tone, we dive deep into the art and science of recording guitars — from the quick-and-easy setups to full-blown re-amping productions!

Thomas will guide you through the entire spectrum of guitar recording, starting with classic methods like miking up a cabinet with an SM57, to advanced multi-mic techniques using ribbons, dynamics, and condensers. You’ll learn how mic placement, EQ, and blending play a crucial role in crafting a killer tone that sits perfectly in the mix.

Welcome to the modern era – where digital IR (Impulse Response) technology brings incredible convenience and tonal flexibility. But with so many choices, things can get overwhelming. Thomas will show you how to cut through the noise and get pro-level results fast, whether you're using a hardware unit like the BluBOX or plugin-based setup.

Re-Amping: The Secret Weapon
You’ll also get an inside look at re-amping — recording clean DI guitar tracks and re-processing them later through amps or virtual rigs to shape and refine your sound.
Learn how this technique can unlock massive tone flexibility and bring a track to life — especially when combining multiple amp/speaker chains and layering tones.

PLUS: Thomas attended a masterclass by metal producer Christian Kohle at the first-ever Metalcon Frankfurt last weekend, and he brings back exclusive insights and an in-depth interview! Christian reveals how he crafts the crushing guitar tones in his productions through multi-layered re-amping — from tracking to final mix.

This episode is packed with valuable tips, real-world experience, and audio demonstrations that will help you take your guitar recordings to the next level.


Live this Wednesday at 8:15 PM CET on YouTube – Academy of Tone
Bring your questions for the live chat Q&A and join the conversation!

Perfect tone is just a take away!


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00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:02 - Thomas plays us a Rock medley
00:06:44 - Welcome to AOT 263
00:07:31 - Recording your guitar, and what to expect in this AOT
00:10:21 - One Microphone
00:13:56 - Let's listen to the Shure SM57
00:14:08 - Compared to the Shure SM7B
00:15:48 - The importance of mic position
00:19:52 - Every mic has a different EQ-curve
00:23:54 - Studio recording
00:27:18 - Fryette
00:30:34 - Micing up speakers is the oldschool way
00:32:14 - Blending different microphones
00:34:48 - Thomas reacting to chat
00:37:12 - Mic Pre's, Thomas shows his Micprint DTC
00:38:42 - Watch out with using cheap EQ's when recording
00:41:37 - A shift on focus from the past
00:43:01 - The Blubox and microphone choices
00:45:01 - The concept of the Blubox
00:54:49 - Whatever setup you are using is fine, don't loose the momentum
00:56:16 - The use of 2 Bluboxes - Be in phase
01:04:46 - Mixing the Blubox with direct-out for great results
01:08:14 - Answering questions about the Blubox from chat
01:11:24 - Using a dummy plug on the Blubox
01:14:43 - QA What is your favorite loadbox?
01:15:13 - Double tracking for "that" wall of sound
01:27:05 - Quick talk about the seminar and what you will see
01:30:11 - Clip about the Heavy Metal recording seminar
01:41:58 - Marker 29
01:50:31 - Clip from the interview with Christian, see you all next week!
02:01:10 - Outro