Recording Handbook - Hol.gr

Add lead guitar to one of the remaining channels and vocals to the
other. You could add lead guitar as part of the original 2 band
tracks by putting his/her amp on the other side of the mix (across
from the rhythm guitarist) but this eliminates the ability to punch.
Possible changes/additions to this system include adding solos by
punching on to the vocal track when there are no vocals, adding other
percussion (e.g., tambourine) by having friends standing in the room
playing them at appropriate distances from the mic while recording
other tracks, adding instruments by mixing them in while mixing down.
This method of recording your band gives a fairly natural, hifi sound
by eliminating generations and phase cancellation created by having
too many mics open in the room at the same time. If your not sure
what an X-Y config. is ask someone because doing this part correctly
is important.
mparrott@kendaco.telebyte.com writes:
If you have the extra bones, get a Tech 21 SansAmp GT2 (street price
about $175). It's a little stomp box that emulates no less than 27
different tube amplifier/amp modification/cabinet-mic placement
combinations, from nice 'n clean to balls-to-the-wall crunch... not
including the variations possible with the post-EQ, Gain, and Level
controls. It does a great job of simulating the sound of various mic'd
tube amps and cabinets in a 'dead' room. It's very expressive and good
not only for direct input of guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals but
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