[LAU] Applying effects when recording electric guitars: before or after recording?

[Renato]

On Thu, 7 Jul 2011 09:58:49 +0200
Roberto Suárez Soto <talkingxouba at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
>     I usually try to record electric guitars with minimal effects
> (i.e., only distortion or a bit of reverb), and later add them in the
> mixing process. But, though that may make sense recording-wise to
> achieve a good sound, it's not the same with regards to playing. For
> example: if I want to know how something sounds with delay, or
> chorus, or flanger, or whatever, I like to play with it (using my
> guitar's preamp effects). It's more inspiring to do so, if you know
> what I mean.
> 
>     So, what do the real pros (that'd be you ;-)) do? My first
> thought is to "prototype" using the preamp's effects, and once I have
> a good idea of what I need, record "clean" and apply effects in
> Ardour. But that sounds like a lot of work; and before doing it, I'd
> rather ask if there's some shortcut.
> 
>     Thanks in advance.
> 

hi, you can use inserts on the track, so you record dry but you monitor
wet, and later on tweak the effects.

cheers
renato