I get a lot of questions about what I use to record and shape my guitar tones.
This is just my personal setup. You definitely don’t need this exact gear, but if you’re curious what’s behind the sounds you hear in my videos and on my recordings,
here it is.
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Guitar Tones
Guitar Rig 7
This is the core of most of my electric guitar tones. I build all my preset packs inside Guitar Rig and use it on most of my recordings. It lets me get consistent, studio-quality tones without needing to mic up loud amps, which makes recording cleaner and way more flexible
iZotope Neutron
After I dial in my main tone, I use Neutron to tighten things up and help the guitar sit better in the mix. Some subtle EQ and compression make a huge difference. It’s not about changing the tone, this is about refining so everything sounds clearer and more controlled.
UAD Galaxy Tape Echo
For width and character, I use the UAD Galaxy Tape Echo. It adds depth and that cool vintage tape saturation without cluttering the tone. I keep it subtle most of the time to give a bit of space and vibe, but you can use this to get pretty wild too.
Mixing & Production
Avid Pro Tools
All of my recording, editing, mixing and mastering happens inside Pro Tools. This is where I track guitars, build sessions, balance levels and shape the final mix. It’s the backbone of my entire production workflow.
Waves Scheps 73
this is my go-to plugin for vocals. It adds warmth, presence and a bit of analog- style character that helps the vocal sit forward in the mix without sounding harsh. I use it lightly on most vocal recordings
UAD Lexicon 224 Reverb
I use the Lexicon 224 as my main reverb for mixing. It sits on my mix bus to add a sense of depth and cohesion across the track. The classic Lexicon sound helps create space and dimension without washing out the mix.
Native Instruments Replika XT
I use Replika XT as a mix bus delay to add subtle movement and width. It’s not there to be obvious, just to give the mix a bit of depth and space so things feel more alive.
iZotope Ozone
Ozone is what I use to finish my tracks. It helps balance the overall tone, control dynamics and add the final polish that makes a mix sound complete. It is my mastering tool of choice and adds clarity, width and cohesion without losing the natural feel of the music.
This is the core software behind my sound from recording to the final master. I use other tools occasionally, but these are the ones I rely on in almost every project.