How much louder should my solo boost channel be compared to my rhythm channel?
Hi. I'm in a metal band. During live performances, how much louder should my solo boost channel be during my solos so that my sound "stands out" from the rest of the instruments without at the same time being so loud it overcomes the rest of the band? I'm by no means a noob & I'm in a full gigging & recording band. I've had a few different opinions about the matter, however I'd like to get one with rationale. I'm talking purely about volume and not tone/effects. Our style is influenced by bands such as Dream Theater, Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Pantera, Black Label Society and the likes & so is my soloing. Thanks!!
How much louder should my solo boost channel be compared to my rhythm channel?dream theaterYou should be slightly louder than the other guitarist(s) in your group when soloing. The best way to achieve this is with a multi-channel amplifier, a stompbox with volume control, or rackmount effects controlled VIA MIDI.
Volume is certainly part of the issue concerning getting your sound to stand out against the rest of the band. I'd recommend just a slight boost, (about 10%-15%), above your rhythm level. Don't go much over that or you might ruin the blend of the other instruments within the band.
You mentioned tone/effects aren't part of what you're looking to change to get the desired results. This is flawed thinking. Overall volume is important, but you'd be surprised how much a slight boost in the midrange of your guitar tone will affect the perceived volume of your lead sound.
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