Hi Mike Following what you've said here, I've just started using a VST plug in Cubase which simulates that analog compression really well. Its called 'vintage warmer' thought you'd like to know about it. There's more info and a demo at: http://www.pspaudioware.com/indexen.html?url=http:// www.pspaudioware.com/plugins/vintage.html; If you need a copy 'for evaluation purposes' let me know. (I'm on os x here) Cheers Sion Morris
The A string kind of drones as an open string. You are correct about the sus6 fingering. When finished, this guitar track should be somewhat less prominent than it currently stands. There will be some electric rythyms and fills, not to mention vocals.
I now have a "recipe" for recording basic tracks. I play the drums to four track tape in stereo, and apply some compression with an Alesis nano compressor. I record bass next, also compressing. The guitar track is next.
This is mixed as a stereo track into Cubase, where I continue to build. The reason for this is that I was not satisfied at all with my computer recorded drum and bass tracks. I like the warmth and compression of tape, even though it's 1/4" cassette. Even when mixed into the Mac, it retains some fullness and definition that I can't otherwise achieve.
In addition, I will probably let me singer friend record his tracks on his deck at home. I'll mix them and comp them together in Cubase after. I'll get a much more natural performance from him, I'll bet.