Once we’ve got tones we like with the first guitar track, we need to shake things up a bit with the second guitar recording. This means recording the same exact thing by trying to match your playing as close as you can to your first performance. We want to shoot for a second guitar track that sounds similar, but not identical to the first. Each track will act as a team to add some nice stereo width to your sound.
To make things slightly different for my second rhythm track, I used a different guitar. That may be all you need to do. My first guitar track harnessed its sound from an active bridge pickup. My second guitar track relied on a passive neck pickup.
I also used a different but similar amp simulator. You could also use a different speaker, cabinet simulator, or impulse responses to get the job done. I encourage you to experiment with changing different elements of the signal chain on each guitar track. Something as simple as a different amp or speaker can make just the right amount of difference needed to have both guitar tones sound harmonious.
Lastly, I pan each rhythm guitar in the opposite directions. For rhythm guitar 1, I pan the volume all the way to the left. For rhythm guitar 2, I do the opposite and pan the volume all the way to the right. It’s like watching a band live with two guitarists and each of them is on the opposite side of the stage.
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