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Graduate level software engineer with a love for guitar, and have played for many years. I never made it big in the music space, but I have lent my "skills" for a couple of studio sessions for some friends. Now instead of concentrating on "making it" I enjoy writing and recording the music that is my passion. I have an abnormal obsession with gear of all kinds, and I have spent a couple of years tweaking what I have until it sounds exactly the way I want it to :D.

I've also built my own amps/pedals/guitars, and heavily modified the stock one's I own. I'm an electrical engineering nerd--although I don't think I could handle it as a profession--I still find the physical properties of guitars/amps/effects fascinating. You can find me on twitter at the address below.

http://www.twitter.com/jduv2683


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comment What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
No worries man, I'm not trying to be abrasive :D. I was just thinking through what most professional production houses do (at least the one's I have worked with) and line-in is usually only useful for a dry mix track. What you described is great for home use, but I don't think it's the right answer. Would remove the down vote but I can't anymore.
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comment What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
Suggested edit: "Some people also mic the back of the cab for extra bass" Depends on if you have an open backed or closed back cabinet.
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comment What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
Condensers will certainly get you more clarity here. The SM-57 is middy by definition.
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comment What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
Line out's cannot reproduce the physical properties of an actual speaker cabinet--and speaker emulators don't really get you 100% there either.
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accepted How do I mic a violin?
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answered Effects LEDs are uncomfortably bright - can they be dimmed? (Boss ME-70)
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comment Effects LEDs are uncomfortably bright - can they be dimmed? (Boss ME-70)
You can also take some 400+ grit sandpaper and rough up the plastic a little. It will refract the light slightly and cause it to go dim.
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comment Effects LEDs are uncomfortably bright - can they be dimmed? (Boss ME-70)
Which LED's are you talking about specifically?
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comment Scratchy volume pot
+1 for DeOxit. Great for cleaning guitar/amp/vintage pedal pots too.
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