Tone match

  • you can put an (vst) EQ with tone matching capability in the profiling chain and Profile that.

    amp - cab - mic - match eq

    or use the direct amp signal.

    itˋs been done often and the results were IMHO to 99% underwhelming.


    Grab tone from external audio like CD or mp3 where guitar is isolated.

  • Grab tone from external audio like CD or mp3 where guitar is isolated.

    like I said,


    set up your profiling chain - get a basic tone, send it to your DAW, insert a match EQ plugin and let it match whatever target tone you selected - the match EQ will now construct a EQ curve.

    Profile this setup and you have your tone matched tone, it's been done since the 90's (Steinberg Free Filter) and IME it's just not worth the hassle, because these tones were designed to work in a VERY specific context and are often very dependent on the bass and drums sounds that were used on that recording and will most likely sound underwhelming in isolation.


    But like I said, the tools are all there, good luck :)


    (and I'd stay away from mp3s for this exercise) ;)

  • Thanks for the tips! :love::thumbup: