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

[Jeremy Jongepier]

On 07/07/2011 01:24 PM, James Stone wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 12:16 PM, Jeremy Jongepier <jeremy at autostatic.com> wrote:
>> On 07/07/2011 12:57 PM, Brett McCoy wrote:
>>> That's a strange way to do it... there are some techniques that
>>> require sustain and distortion or they won't sound right, even if
>>> added in post-production. But like I said, it's rare to do it this
>>> way.
>>
>> It's common practice in the metal world afaik. One of my bandmates has a
>> little (Reaper) based homestudio and virtually all metal bands he
>> records are re-amped through his collection of tube amps.
>>
> 
> Interesting - but that's still a home studio. Is it common practice in
> pro studios that record heavy metal bands?

I'd have to ask, I'm not very familiar with that genre but my bandmate
is and among his circle of metalfriends and acquaintances re-amping and
using modelling software is not considered bad. Using Line6 equipment on
the other hand... ;) But my guess is that in a good pro studio with (a)
good producer(s) analogue effects and amps are preferred. At least, I
hope so...

Best,

Jeremy