I like to save a dry copy when possible, but I have some limitations when recording stereo fx though outboard gear. My setup is as follows:
Guitar > FX8 > Kemper > SPDIF > audio interface > computer > VST FX > reamp box > FX8 etc..
I can obtain a dry copy via the Kemper if a mono signal is recorded, and I can grab the dry signal through the audio interface DI when using stereo VST amp sims and fx.
However, I think it would be handy if I could grab a dry copy of everything going through the FX8 and/or Kemper in stereo, for reamping, tweaking, and comping purposes. It seems we play differently when we interact with time based effects, and they become a part of the performance.
Do you guys DI everything, and if so how do you go about it? I've been looking at the Lehle P-Split II, which looks as though it could solve my particular problem, but I am always open to other suggestions.
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This side of things is quite new to me, but once you start looking for improvements you can't stop! I already have a lot of control over the recording process, so it makes sense to utilze the workflow for stereo recordings too.
If I’m using my Axe FX then I take a DI via that, otherwise I use this DI box
http://orchid-electronics.co.uk/classic_DI.htm
It's this aspect of music that has rekindled my interest in guitar playing, and music in general. The endless noodling had finally got to me, but now it is just starting point to greater things. I used to marvel at all the big name stars who had their own fancy recording studios, but now we can stick two fingers up to the lot of them
PS my reamp box is from Orchid, and I did see the Classic DI. Is it transparent? What's the difference between capturing dry signals at mic level and Hi-Z? I also record vintage synths which can be a bit noisy, so I thought a transformer based DI would might be more versatile to help with any hum from the mains. So yeah, I'm a bit stuck on what type of DI box I need, which is the reason for this thread.
But, it's worth pointing out that I'm an office worker from Birmingham who has largely failed in life.
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http://orchid-electronics.co.uk/classic_DI.htm
https://lehle.com/EN/Lehle-P-Split-II
The editing options should not be underestimated either, as I usually loop the various sections when recording. This means I have multiple takes to work with, that can either be spliced or used in subsequent sections via reamping.
Basically my aim is to have full control over the entire recording process at every stage, but I do get your point, as it's how I do my demo compositions before I tweak them.