Acoustic guitar can be a difficult instrument to mix. It’s one of those instruments which usually falls into one of two extremes, even after mixing it. It’s either bright but thin, or it’s too muddy or boomy and lacks clarity. How to mix acoustic guitar properly is a balancing act, so let’s talk about the
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One of the most stripped down ways to record a song is just acoustic guitar and vocals. There’s something very organically pleasing about the rawness of a vocal accompanied by a single instrument, and acoustic guitar and vocals is as classic as it gets. Let’s talk how to record acoustic guitar and vocals to save
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Like any track in your mix, you can use reverb on acoustic guitar to add some size in the form of width, depth, and reflections, as well as seat it farther in the background altogether. But let’s not talk about what you COULD do, let’s actually talk how to use reverb on your acoustic guitar
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Acoustic guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to get a good recording of. So many things go into it: the quality of the microphone(s) and acoustic guitar itself, the placement of the microphone, the environment, and the performance itself. Let’s talk about how to record acoustic guitar from mic placement and other tips
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The acoustic guitar is another one of those deceptively dynamic instruments. The percussive nature of strumming combined with the fact that it’s difficult to get a consistent performance means you’ll need to reach for the compressor. Compression on acoustic guitar gives you a more consistent presence and energy from a performance, and more sustain on
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