![]() ![]() With pre-fader metering on, the levels indicated in Logic’s mixer are pre-fader, meaning the levels are what they were before being adjusted by the fader. Using pre-fader metering in Logic Pro X is essential to practice gain staging. You can also download a FREE PDF version of this guide so you always have it to hand! ![]() It’s less important when working in a DAW, but it’s still very good practice especially if the plug-ins you use model the properties of analogue gear. Gain staging was also needed to make sure that the level going into each hardware unit was optimal. Of course, many like the sound of clipping analogue gear but that’s a whole other thing! It comes from the analogue days where it was essential to get a good signal-to-noise ratio whilst preventing clipping distortion. But I'm so used to "my" sound I get from my Twin Reverb with pedals in front I want to be able to mimic that in the box - and the Logic amps just can't seem to get there.This article serves to help you understand the concept of gain staging and how to apply it when mixing in Logic Pro X. Me, if I want to record, I'm still going to have to go through Logic's stuff at this point.Īs I said in the other response, that's OK if you're happy with that kind of sound. ![]() However, if you want to record direct to computer, and use Line 6's amps and cabs, then the Stomp is the way to go (without going down to a Pod Go or up to an LT). I actually opted for the HX Effects because it does that without all the Amp and Cab sim. Now you can turn them off in a Stomp and just use the effects in the Stomp just like a traditional pedalboard in front of your amp. If you're going to use your Twin Reverb on stage, you don't usually want those things, because your amp and cab are already doing it for you. Here's the thing you need to know though: I could get something close to a Twin sound out of Logic's amps, but the problem is they easily break up unlike a real Twin.Īgain, the best IRs I found turned out to be the Line 6 ones - that were emulations of a Twin 2x12 or a Deluxe 1x12. In the studio, Logic Pro X simulations are fine - though cant always recreate basic clean sounds that i got when plugged into a real-life Fender Twin. The Line 6 IRs made the Logic amps better overall, but if you replace the Logic Amp with a Line 6 amp it gets better yet - so yes, Line 6 all the way. I even went on this journey of downloading IRs trying to get "better" cabinets than the Logic offerings, found some I liked - and guess what? It turned out they were Line 6 IRs! That said, IMHO the Line 6 stuff is miles better. ![]() Now, also in their defense, if you grab some preset because of its sound, then build a song around that, it's going to work great - it may not be your tone, or a tone you'd otherwise create, but it could inspire you to write something. I've heard people get better results with that.īut to "plug in and go" - I found I had to do a lot of messing with them to get even remotely close to "my sound". Or, to be fair, I think their idea was that, like most major commercial productions, one would not use just one signal, but actually double or triple track their guitars (or copy the signal to 3 tracks and mic each differently) with different mics - 2 on the cab and one in the room (or copy the signal to 3 tracks and mic each differently). ![]()
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