Fuller sounds for bands and recording

Nickelodeon23512 · September 26, 2024 at 7:06 PM New

Hi guys, I'm currently playing in a 5 piece prog rock band, though I'm the only guitarist. How do I make my profiles sound more full and less flat? I know from the basis of recording purposes it mostly comes down to the mix and mastering, however when playing live, what's an ideal setup? I guess this is more for the cleaner tones but similar principle applies to everything else.

Currently;

MBC - 1 Cort

Kemper unpowered toaster w/ remote

x1 FRFR cabinet Headrush 112

BayouTexan · September 26, 2024 at 8:15 PM New

Boost mids and maybe add a little more bass.

Wheresthedug · September 26, 2024 at 8:17 PM New

As Larry said its all in the mids but I would actually keep the bass lower than you think you need to keep out of the way of the bass. High pass around 100hz or higher depending on genre and band arrangements.

DonPetersen · September 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM New Official Post

Mids!

dfdfan · September 27, 2024 at 2:17 AM New

+1 on filtering out some bass and finding that midrange sweet spot. Only guitar in a five piece says to me that you might have keyboard player? If so be careful that both of you are not playing over the same ranges. Play around with changing your octaves to be where they ain't.