How to Record Guitar Videos (Audio & Video)
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- čas přidán 15. 01. 2018
- In this video I walk through how to record guitar cover videos and my recording process. I use a combination of my amp (Yamaha THR10), Reaper, Bias FX, and Adobe Premier Pro. This has been the question I've been asked most on my channel, so I hope this helps some of you who may be looking to start making your own guitar videos! I couldn't get into every aspect in this video as it was getting long, so please let me know if you have any further questions in the comments :).
Gear mentioned in the video (affiliate links):
Amp/Audio Interface - Yamaha THR10: amzn.to/2FKnkvW
Camera - Panasonic Lumix G7: amzn.to/2FDFK17
Recording/editing programs mentioned:
Reaper: www.reaper.fm/
Audacity: www.audacityteam.org/
Bias FX: www.positivegrid.com/bias-fx/
Adobe Premier Pro: www.adobe.com/products/premier...
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My Website: www.rachelf.com
Instagram: / rachelfguitar
Twitter: / rachelfguitar
Timestamps to jump to sections:
Audio Interfaces: 0:48
THR10 + Audacity Recording: 2:10
Reaper Tutorial: 4:14
Reaper + Bias FX: 6:29
Double tracking guitars: 11:50
Recording Video: 13:09
Adobe Premier Pro tips: 13:23 - Hudba
You ever get "red light fever?" It's when you turn on the recorder, tense all up and don't play as well as you can. Happens to me all of the time.
that's an illusion....... the onyl reason you feel like you don't play better when you're recording is becuase you cannot mess up AT ALL and you know it.
When you're playign without a recording we tend to mess up slightly but don't even notice it and just continue with the song.
When recording those mess ups stop everything...... I thought the same thing, btu I actually realized I mess up the same amoutn whether recording or not.... it's just that it MATTERS when ur recording.
(obviously this is just a suggestion on what it may be other than what you assume it is already, think about it that's all)
@@upplsuckimcool16 just record all the time. No joke - i even record practice so I don't tense up....
Haha...happens to me all the bloody time, seriously think I should record everything also, with time I'm sure it would help me to get over the gitters sometimes.
Y E S ! Every video! Lol!
The only Red Light Fever I know of is from a band called Venom ;)
I find your enthusiasm so catching that I feel like pick up a guitar again - it's only been 25 years.
+Richard Ashton So awesome to hear! Hope you enjoy it if you decide to get back into it :)!
Never too late buddy.
Richard Ashton 😂
I quit for 15 years (after my best friend/guitarist in every band, died) then messed around for a few more years(uploaded some old videos of us playing). I just got serious a few months ago. Relearning takes a lot of work, but it feels good playing again.
I couldn't spent a single day without playing/recording...I wish I never quit. Come back to the rock side man!
Nobody:
Rachel: 😊
lmao
Haha
lolololol
is he stoned ?
Hahaha I like her smile thoo
THR 10....heared it over n over, now it will definitely haunt me in my sleep
Same xD
Lol well she was new to guitar world. Exciting times.
Hey everyone! I wanted to finally get into explaining the question I get the most: how I record my guitar videos. In this video I go into how to start editing both audio and video so that you can start making your own guitar videos as well! There are timestamps in the description if you'd like to jump around. Thanks for watching and I hope this is helpful to some of you :). Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Rachelf Big fan... I have a 64 channel studio here and would love to collab sometime. Are you going to the NAMM SHOW?
Rachelf Do you think reaper would work for Mac?
+Mycroft Holmes I'm not going to NAMM, but it would be cool to go sometime in the future!
+ Danny Sitek It appears there is a version of Reaper for Mac as well as Windows!
Rachelf Come to my CZcams channel I play guitar
Broo her energy tells me she found a deep wisdom which nobody knows about and she's trying to convey that to us so electrifying
Its not that deep
How was the come down?
As an aspiring guitarist, this really helps get myself started. I'll try using what I learned here in my next video (existing ones are horrible, don't even bother). Thanks, Rachel!
So glad to hear that, best of luck to you with recording!
Justin gonna subscribe...trying to connect with the guitar community, here on CZcams
lmao why else would you be here unless your a guitarist. are you fried mate ahaha the video title is how to record guitar
I like your helpful spirit. Have you tried Final Cut X? No monthly fees.
Hey, your channel is really great! Haven't tried it myself as I'm using a PC for editing, but could be a good option for others!
Nice price tag of $300 🙄😄
+The-Art-of-Guitar
Hey. Have you tried Blender? It's 3D software, but it has a video editor. And it's open source.
The-Art-of-Guitar get your way
Rachelf Why do you have that kind of voice
You are one of my favorite CZcams musicians. Your positive energy is infectious, just pure joy of music. Thank you!
She is so genuine and enthusiastic. Gosh. Who else feels how truly rottened their soul is AND knows how to record guitar videos after this? I do. Thumbs up for this vid. I bet she'll be a top youtuber within a year.
fix my soul dad
I'm 24 , not a dad can't fix your soul either. Sorry there mate
@@Lonnie_Johnson hahaha
wait. It's a she???
@@shreysatapathy1049 that's mean
Not only it was an amazing video about getting started with it (the description was also awesome to track us back after we watched the whole stuff!), you sure ended it the best possible way with that message encouraging people to start recording themselves, it was really nice of you. Thanks a lot for everything!
And that smile!
The world needs more people like you. Very cheerful! I think I first saw your video in facebook which was your guitar progress in a year. Then I checked your channel here. Then just to this day while browsing youtube I came across again, and I'm already a subscriber. I checked your previous/old videos and I noticed one element that I appreciate a lot. It is your willingness to share. Its like you're happiest when you share to us. You are very inspiring! I love the positive vibe of your contents and it is very nice that you are always smiling. Keep it up! 👍😊
Hey Rachel! Great video!
Just a tip. When making multiple similar guitar parts left and right, record them seperatly instead of just copying.
The sound gets so much more alive that way!
Cheers from Sweden!
+08PeeSon80 Thanks! I do indeed record the parts separately currently, sounds much better!
...and you don't have phase problems :-)
the man's right. And it's called double tracking. If you wanna to beast mode, you can try quad tracking ;)
Very alive, much true
I really love your positive spirit. I liked that you mentioned Audacity. You are clearly appealing to people who are on a budget. I love that you are addressing this. Well done.
This is so helpful for someone like me(been playing since 1974, I was 11yrs old when I started), thanks so much, like the shirt & the band, plus, you're making great progress & inspiring us all, keep on rockin' !!!
You literally taught more than my whole high school years combined did and taught me the stuff i actually love. So thankyou " you da best teacher "
Amazing tutorial. Its super nice how you smile during the whole video, it shows that you love what you do! Thanks for the effort you put in this :)
Take a shot everytime she says "yamaha THR-10"
Nick F. Hahahahahaha I was thinking the same thing😂
Even today i think about this video everytime that i see a Yamaha THR10
I'm so drunk..
im drunk
Has she got a yamaha THR-10? Didn't catch it.
Can't say I have ever seen anyone whos smile comes jumping out of the tv and right on to your own face...but yours does! What a sweet, positive, cheerful and enthusiastic personality. Ok, that aside; Great vid for those just starting out or thinking of going for it. Reaper is only 60 bucks and like you said, can be used until you are ready. Full featureset, not limited. I have used several others, but for 60 bucks instead of 600 or more or less, this has everything I need. Thank you so much for this vid. I bet you are responsible for many ppl getting in there and giving it (recording) a shot. There is a learning curve, but one step at a time and ppl can be up and running in no time. You are a talented musician, great luck with your endeavors! :- )
This video was insanely insightful and helpful. Taking my first steps into recording video and audio, I didn’t know where to start, really thankful for this tutorial!
I reeeallly wanted this. Thank you so much
+Burz Wild Glad to hear that! :)
Great vid Rachel, thank you!
I have watched several of your videos and am very impressed. I have been playing guitar a long time and you have so much drive and have picked it up so quickly! Awesome!
Rachel, I just wanted to say thank you for this video. I've been recording guitar for CZcams via a crappy webcam microphone because I'm not that savvy with computers, etc. But, this video made the basics for a n00b like me easy to understand and as of 10 minutes ago...I'm already recording things in Reaper! Thanks again. You're great.
This was very well made! great explenation, great video! :D (And megaminx in the background!)
+Carl H Thanks! Unfortunately never learned to solve it :)
I love her smile
Smoke weed everyday bro
P Ginarmy u sick fu**
@@pginarmy8620 your comment made everyone want to punch you in the face lol including me
P Ginarmy u must be stupid and ugly in real life
Simp
This is by far the best tutorial for beginners from what i have seen on youtube! good work! I end up getting the bias fx pro
This was AWESOME! I did my first guitar cover and this video got me going in no time. So well explained. Thank you!
I like the Megaminx on your desk :-)
+Brent Boswell If only I learned how to solve it! :)
When you're speaking, it seems all the time that you're about to start laughing, it's really funny and cute haha Thanks for the vid!
This is the first video of yours that I've seen and it was great. You are so positive and you smile a lot. You definitely like what you are doing and excited to share. Thank you so much! Rock on!!!
We need more of her. Quarantine made me pick up the guitar and this video is very encouraging. Thanks for the tips!
Great video! Love the enthusiasm! Just a side note. Mac users get GarageBand for free and that is a fairly sweet (albeit simple) DAW that has everything you’d need to get started also. Cheers!
Second side note: GarageBand also has a nice library of instruments, loops and effects built right into the DAW. So you would have plenty to tinker with, without having to download additional VST’s and such.
I have one suggestion that may make things easier if you have to manually sync the audio and video tracks. Before you start playing your song you could just play a single 16th note or a chord, the shorter the better, this will create a spike in both the waveform your video records as well as a spike on your actual audio track which makes syncing things a lot easier =)
+BorbonyHasBike Definitely a good tip! I often do something similar.
I clap sync mine
Paul C clapping only works if you use an actual microphone to record your guitar though, I don't see how it'd work if you have it plugged into an interface.
I often play a note and then y pull it off. That way i have two reference points in both the video and the audio
Ok, I've listened to 2 minutes and am hooked. Love your production style, all the honest info, your voice....I'm subscribed. Thanks!
Recently started recording and this video is an absolute life saver. Thank you so much Rachel!
Thank u very much. This will help me very much.
+David Nwokoye So glad to hear that, thanks!
🌈❤️ Well...What I can say after all of this great and positive attitude?
we always need this kind of young person.
Thanks.
🌈❤️
Very comprehensive instructions -- I could feel the passion and enthusiasm here. Rock on.
Love your smile, enthusiasm, and information - thanks!
Greetings from Russia. You're cool!
Sonata arctica
\m/!
YOU SOUND SO PASSIONATE ABOUT MUSIC AND RECORDING VIDEOS I LITERALLY LOVE YOU!! LMFAO YOU SEEM LIKE SUCH A NICE PERSON🥺🥺🥺
Hey Rachel,I just recently started learning to play the electric guitar (I’m teaching myself) and your videos really motivate me to keep going.
Thank you for always being so smiley and positive. ❤️
That's so awesome to hear! Best of luck with your playing :)
Nice. I Love your positivity and enthusiasm. Where can I get reaper from?
+Aaron Gusttavo Thanks! Link is in the description :). It's free to try too!
Rachelf thank you racheal😉
So could I plug my guitar into my amp, then from my amp, plug in the interface, then plug the interface into my laptop and record through audacity?
probably. Does your amp have a line out?
Been piecing together how to get started recording my guitars and keyboards. This is super helpful. Thanks!
CZcams needs more guys like you. In lots of of "how-to" videos people just jump at me straight from the monitor. Thx, this one was useful ^^
The unsolved megaminx is annoying me
Sorry for such a dumb question, but how do you get just your raw guitar input when you use your amp as audio interface? When I use my amp as audio interface it always records the current settings i am currently on therefore making it impossible to add FX.
Edit: Nevermind, I am actually retarded.
But for people equally as dumb as me just turn every setting on your amp off xD
Shanolette same
Great video Rachel! I just discovered your CZcams channel yesterday (better late than never) and I love you content and your enthusiasm. You are inspiring.
This is why I love CZcams. I'm 34 years old and I've been playing guitar for 23 years but I have no idea how to properly record YT guitar related videos. With one quick search I've found a young woman that has given me such great advise. Thank you very much, I really appreciate the advice.
Do the cover " Master of puppets" by metallica
how old are you?
->>somewhere around 15 to 40
😂
Hi Rachel, your tip on doubling the guitar track and panning on on left and one on right was awesome and such a great tip! 🤟 thanks.
Lovely video. Very positive and encouraging all the way through. Thank you!
Her smile cured my depression.
I can't tell if she's 16 or 40
24
Christoffer Olsen dude, it was a joke
oh ups
Bernard Candela Jokes are supposed to be funny.
Skelly go fuck your funny self
Thanks so much for this helpful video. Ironically simple instructions such as this have been hard to find when I looked in the past. Saw your 2 years of progress video then this came up. I've been playing guitar for a long long time and have been wanting to get into recording for youtube. Would love to see a future video as you learn more and get more advanced techniques, such as using microphones, more advanced mixing etc.
This is a great start and will gt me on my way!
Great Great Explanation. This is what I was looking for..Thanks for your Efforts!
Hi, record in mono and not in stereo. Mono more powerfull sound ! :)
Your final output will be in stereo, your original recordings from each instrument will be in mono.
I appreciate the guide, but cutting out every second of dead space in between each sentence of a video makes this seem like a 17 minute run-on sentence. It hardly gives a listener a second or two to mentally digest the information you just spoke. It's like trying to eat a whole pie in one bite to learn how to bake one.
This is such a great video! I am learning guitar and want to record myself like you did for progress. Thank you for all the awesome content.
Actually, this is a lot of information that you presented here. Thank you for sharing so many various skills that you are experienced with. Thank you for your contagious enthusiasm!
Nothing in the whole world is sexier than a girl who plays guitar 💎
A girl who plays guitar naked
Antonio Brother you my friend should be president
*thinks of Donald Trump*
- _you don't fucking say_ -_-
eh I actually find it quite unattractive.... Like a girl playing basket ball, or........ fighting.....
very few females can pull of playing guitar without it looking cringy.
upplsuckimcool16 you misspelled women.
You are so cute ;)
yessssss
HA CV SERIOUS?
YOU ARE SICK
shes 23
Duff You're the one who inferred something sexual in that other guy's comment, therefore it's you who is sick.
This is very good video, love the energy!
Respect!!!
Thank you so much! Ive barley started playing electric guitar and I’ve been making random song parts and wanted to record it and make music thank you again!!
I like it when you took, it seems like you're always happy. You're always happy. Your spirits gives joy. ^_^ Thanks for the videos
This was one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen on this subject, thank you!!!
Really helpful video. Thank you! Just got a Scarlett Solo and am totally new to this.
I'm (slowly) learning guitar and you've been a huge inspiration for me. Thank you for making these videos! 😊
Awesome to hear that, best of luck with your playing! :)
I thought "that can be done better" several times in this video. Seconds later, every time, you did things how I do them. Example: Audacity vs DAW or dual tracking guitars vs single track.
Great instructional!
I keep coming back to this for recording my guitar. Great video!
You do a good job of explaining what and how you are doing it, I am working with two computers, one for video editing and the other for music recording, now to make it all work together, I use the m-audio delta 1010 card for audio recording.
you seem so happy and passionate about everything and its very fun to watch!
Rachel, you rock! Thanks so much for putting this together! Was really helpful!
Thank you so much I was really interested in these topics. I just got a new Harley Benton SC custom and I ordered the positive grid spark amp which has a audio interface so I'm getting ready to do some of this stuff so this was very helpful thank you so much I very much appreciate your videos.
I was lost in all of that and didn't really knew how to make it sound good but u helped me a lot, thanks, and btw ur channel is amazing keep it up!
I love seeing young people like yourself, so passionate and enthusiastic about Guitar and music in general. Btw there are many effects possessors for PC available today as well a some very good free DAWs(digital audio workstation).
Simple to the point unlike some other guys that dont show you how to get to the most important part how to get the signal in and how to use vst. Thanks Rachelf good video.
Glad to hear that, thanks!
This has been a very helpful video , just starting out my own guitar channel and all the the advice is brilliant .
Thanks alot !!! I used to work with première pro in school. I record with the phone right now because making guitar video’s and seeing the progress feels amazing 🔥😄 soon I Will upgrade and follow this guide :)
thank you for taking the time to Make this video. it Solved all of my Questions Thank you!
This was super helpful thank you so much, I really appreciate the effort you put into your content
Really cool. I very much appreciate you putting this video up. There is not a lot of tutorials that are user friendly when it comes to using DAW's, however, you are an exception. You made perfect sense and now I can't wait to get back and start recording some riffs that cause the dead to rise.
So glad to hear that! Best of luck recording :)
Okay, you are my idol. I started learning guitar with a teacher and i had to drop the lessons because of the school, i am a senior now. When i go to college ı definitely will start again cuz guitar is life and it makes me really sad that i am unable to play this year, because i have no time. It makes me really happy to see you improving and it makes me really happy to see you happy😁 Your videos are very encouraging and inspirational for newbies like me please keep up with your amazing content😊
How's guitar going now?
Such energy and animation in your communication. It's infectious. I feel pumped now. LOLOL
Oh btw I really want THR10 bad. I'm thinking the standard version because I play a little of everything.
Great video Rachel! Very helpful and the screen lights up with your ever-present smile :-) keep it up!
Came here looking for the answers to all those questions. Found 'em. Thanks! Nice non-technical walkthrough of the process, just what I was needing :)
This has been very helpful, I've been interested in recording guitar so been doing a lot of research. Cheers!
Thank you for the preview of the sync function. I’ll be using this soon. Music matters! God bless ya
omg you are so good at this. I'm so happy i found this video. I always wanted a video to show me this. Now i will go out and start recording.
Wow! Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.
Hella useful video. You just made a good case for the THR10 as well for both as a practice amp and a recording device. Was thinking of getting just a regular audio interface and my PC to get a tone but I did not know you could also use the THR10 as an audio interface. Good stuff!
The timing couldn't be better! I'm getting the equipment to record for guitar covers tomorrow!! THANK YOU.
Awesome! Hope this helps!
Thank you Rachelf for a truly inspiring video. It's people like yourself who make CZcams a great place to visit.
Aw, thank you! :)
Loved this video,great job Rachelf..
Great video demonstrating how to record, really well explained. Used both Reaper and Pro Tools, both great tools.
thks for the tips, love yr energy in the video very encouraging. keep it up!!