running thru unison channel with preamp is def worth a try
UA Preamp, neve or helios sounds great
running thru unison channel with preamp is def worth a try
UA Preamp, neve or helios sounds great
Just to follow up on this:
I did the experiment, where I recorded something directly via the Kemper and at the same time through a Helios preamp in the Apollo.
Then I played both direct tracks back through the same profile in the Kemper. It may not be entirely surprising that they sounded very similar, but I would still give a slight edge to the direct track that was recorded through the Unison preamp (a bit fuller, a tad "rounder"). Probably not something one would ever hear in a full mix, but that kind of difference has probably never stopped any guitar player from obsessing over it So I'll probably record my direct tracks through the Unison preamps in the future.
I am actually fairly happy with the workflows I am having now as the recording and reamping (both through the Kemper and real amps) is both very convenient and comes with next to no fiddling. I still have to work out how to set all the levels correctly but it does not seem to be too hard at the end of the day.
Display MoreJust to follow up on this:
I did the experiment, where I recorded something directly via the Kemper and at the same time through a Helios preamp in the Apollo.
Then I played both direct tracks back through the same profile in the Kemper. It may not be entirely surprising that they sounded very similar, but I would still give a slight edge to the direct track that was recorded through the Unison preamp (a bit fuller, a tad "rounder"). Probably not something one would ever hear in a full mix, but that kind of difference has probably never stopped any guitar player from obsessing over it So I'll probably record my direct tracks through the Unison preamps in the future.
I am actually fairly happy with the workflows I am having now as the recording and reamping (both through the Kemper and real amps) is both very convenient and comes with next to no fiddling. I still have to work out how to set all the levels correctly but it does not seem to be too hard at the end of the day.
Actually truly great mixes are a sum of great recordings plus numerous small insignificant but good decisions. So yes. It matters a lot.