Mix Note 079 / Guitars New
Gate before the amp, then listen again
High gain magnifies noise between riffs.
The move
Try a light gate before the amp to control the input, then assess whether a second gentle stage is needed after it.
Do this- Try a gentle gate before the amp.
- Set it to close in the riff's gaps.
- Check sustains, harmonics, and feedback.
Listen for this.
Check sustained notes, harmonics, and deliberate feedback.
Know when to back off.
A post-amp gate cannot stop noise from driving the distortion stage.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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