Opinion Full Metal Racket // Short Fast Loud

[Mitch Connor]

I'm actually considering getting a laptop and interface to play through computer.
I believe some great amp simulation software these days.

I’m not playing shows so I only use plugins and software.

Can recommend plenty.

2 Ibanez RG 6s
1 Ibanez RG 7
Solar A2.6
Schecter Jeff Loomis signature 7
LTD MH350
LTD TE200
Cort EVL K2
Yamaha RG
Some Yamaha Bass
Some shitty acoustic

Gave away an Ibanez GIO 7 and a shitty LTD M10

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

I'm actually considering getting a laptop and interface to play through computer.
I believe some great amp simulation software these days.

This bloke loves a rant but isnt full of shit. Dont know if youve watched his vids.

 

[EXPLORER]

I’m not playing shows so I only use plugins and software.

Can recommend plenty.

2 Ibanez RG 6s
1 Ibanez RG 7
Solar A2.6
Schecter Jeff Loomis signature 7
LTD MH350
LTD TE200
Cort EVL K2
Yamaha RG
Some Yamaha Bass
Some shitty acoustic

Gave away an Ibanez GIO 7 and a shitty LTD M10

I'm keen on some info on interface hardware

 

[EXPLORER]

This bloke loves a rant but isnt full of shit. Dont know if youve watched his vids.

I have seen a few of his vids.
He rags on gibson a lot lol.

 

[EXPLORER]

Thinking of getting this unit

 

[Mitch Connor]

Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 3 2-in/2-out USB Audio Interface

The simplest model in the range, the third-generation Scarlett Solo provides singer-songwriters with a reassuringly easy recording process. Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation...

www.storedj.com.au

Get this as your interface. Input directly into this.

Presonus Eris E3.5 High Def 3.5" Studio Monitors (Pair)

PreSonus Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by studio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E3.5 delivers studio-quality sound yet is compact enough to fit almost anywhere. You get the flexibility of...

www.storedj.com.au

Pair of studio monitors

REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits

Download this for free as your DAW



Literally my set up. I use an old Toshiba Satellite laptop from like 2013 which can run most software fine without the CPU fucking up.

The better the laptop the less worry you’ll have.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

I have seen a few of his vids.
He rags on gibson a lot lol.

Yeah he does and milks it for more vids lol but can easily look past that when he does real world testing.

 

[EXPLORER]

Focusrite Scarlett Solo Gen 3 2-in/2-out USB Audio Interface

The simplest model in the range, the third-generation Scarlett Solo provides singer-songwriters with a reassuringly easy recording process. Equipped with high performance 24-bit/192kHz AD-DA converters, Scarlett guarantees the same professional sound quality throughout the third-generation...

www.storedj.com.au

Get this as your interface. Input directly into this.

Presonus Eris E3.5 High Def 3.5" Studio Monitors (Pair)

PreSonus Eris-series studio monitors are used worldwide by studio engineers who need to hear every detail of their recordings. Ideal for gaming and home video production, the Eris E3.5 delivers studio-quality sound yet is compact enough to fit almost anywhere. You get the flexibility of...

www.storedj.com.au

Pair of studio monitors

REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits

Download this for free as your DAW



Literally my set up. I use an old Toshiba Satellite laptop from like 2013 which can run most software fine without the CPU fucking up.

The better the laptop the less worry you’ll have.

Perfect.
I'm thinking of using headphones rather than speakers.
But don't matter,
I'm on the right track.
Hey quick question.
I like to play along to YouTube videos.
I usually play YouTube vids on my home entertainment system and play along through my amp.
I want to use headphones to not anoy family and neighbours
With a lap top and interface
Can I play along to YouTube videos all through the laptop through headphones

 

[Mitch Connor]

Perfect.
I'm thinking of using headphones rather than speakers.
But don't matter,
I'm on the right track.
Hey quick question.
I like to play along to YouTube videos.
I usually play YouTube vids on my home entertainment system and play along through my amp.
I want to use headphones to not anoy family and neighbours
With a lap top and interface
Can I play along to YouTube videos all through the laptop through headphones

Sure can. You can get a pair of AKG studio headphones for as little as $60 that will do the job just fine. Just need a different sized headphone Jack adapter (I can’t remember the size but they are like $3 from JB).

 

[EXPLORER]

Sure can. You can get a pair of AKG studio headphones for as little as $60 that will do the job just fine. Just need a different sized headphone Jack adapter (I can’t remember the size but they are like $3 from JB).

Perfect.
Sounds like I need to get all modern lol

Did you say you play through computers?

 

[Mitch Connor]

Perfect.
Sounds like I need to get all modern lol

Did you say you play through computers?

Yeah literally

Guitar > Interface > Laptop > Plugins (software) > out from my Studio Monitors.

You can run pedals in front of your interface also but with the software you really don’t need anything anymore.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

Sure can. You can get a pair of AKG studio headphones for as little as $60 that will do the job just fine. Just need a different sized headphone Jack adapter (I can’t remember the size but they are like $3 from JB).

What guitar plugins do you use?

 

[EXPLORER]

Yeah literally

Guitar > Interface > Laptop > Plugins (software) > out from my Studio Monitors.

You can run pedals in front of your interface also but with the software you really don’t need anything anymore.

All I'd run is a wah pedal

 

[EXPLORER]

Yeah literally

Guitar > Interface > Laptop > Plugins (software) > out from my Studio Monitors.

You can run pedals in front of your interface also but with the software you really don’t need anything anymore.

How do you, or how can you switch between clean and distorted tones on the fly mid song
Say a song like fade to black where you switch between clean and distorted

 

[Mitch Connor]

How do you, or how can you switch between clean and distorted tones on the fly mid song
Say a song like fade to black where you switch between clean and distorted

MIDI foot switch controller or you can map changes in the software where you can quickly press the space bar to change presets.

I’d suggest a YouTube deep dive for the best option.

I’m basically all heavy all the time so when I do play clean shit I’m already in a preset for it.

 

[Mitch Connor]

What guitar plugins do you use?

Neural DSP amp suites are my go to.

STL tonehub is great, look into Amphub also.

There’s literally hundreds of different plug-ins, full suites, individual pieces that you can get your hands on.

The chase for tone will never end.

All the big dogs offer free 14 day trials that you can use, if you know your way around the internet you can get your hands on them in alternative ways too but that will change as everything is starting to run through iLok now preventing piracy.

The free stuff out there is just as good as the expensive gear - you just need to know how to use it.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

Neural DSP amp suites are my go to.

STL tonehub is great, look into Amphub also.

There’s literally hundreds of different plug-ins, full suites, individual pieces that you can get your hands on.

The chase for tone will never end.

All the big dogs offer free 14 day trials that you can use, if you know your way around the internet you can get your hands on them in alternative ways too but that will change as everything is starting to run through iLok now preventing piracy.

The free stuff out there is just as good as the expensive gear - you just need to know how to use it.

Cheers.

 

[foREVerA7X]

New Avenged Sevenfold album is trash. Don't bother with it.

However,

New Bring Me The Horizon song is a beast.

 

[Hacky McAxe]

New Avenged Sevenfold album is trash. Don't bother with it.

However,

New Bring Me The Horizon song is a beast.

So it's basically the same as every Avenged Sevefold album?

 

[Hacky McAxe]

Just Because I’m a Pantera Fan Doesn’t Mean I’m a Felon. But Yeah, I'm a Felon

I see the way you look at me when I pull up at the red light, blasting "Fucking Hostile" off of Vulgar Display of motherfuckin' Power in my Trans Am.

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