Mix Note 080 / Guitars New
The DI can clip before the plugin
A distorted input feeds every later amp choice the same damaged signal.
The move
Inspect the recorded DI and compare a lower interface gain on a fresh take.
Do this- Listen to the unprocessed recorded DI.
- Lower interface gain for a fresh take.
- Compare the hardest-picked notes.
Listen for this.
Hard picking should stay clean before the amp simulation.
Know when to back off.
Turning down an already clipped recording does not restore its missing peaks.
Match loudness when you compare. If the original serves the song better, undo the change.
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