If you can’t find a good balance for the guitar then you’ll need some processing to help it sit well in the mix, especially if it’s a busy mix. If you have a busy mix then you might need some heavy processing but if the music doesn’t have a lot of sounds then keep it as natural as possible. If you still struggle to get it to sit in the mix by adjusting the volume then that’s when you’ll need processing. Keep It Naturalįind a good balance for the acoustic guitar in the mix by using the level fader. Some good plugins like Native Instruments are trying hard to bridge the gap but I still prefer recorded guitars as compared to midi programmed ones. Always record in mono for a punchy and clear guitar sound, this will also help avoid phasing problems.Īcoustic guitars always sound good when they’re live just like brass sounds.
If you have both a mic and a guitar pickup then try both and see which one gives you good results.
If your room is not acoustic treated then I would advice you to buy an acoustic guitar pickup instead. If it’s not good from the source then you’re going to have a problem when mixing. So to help you solve this problem I will share 3 things that will help you mix acoustic guitars easy. The problem a lot of people face when mixing an acoustic guitar is getting the right level, frequency balance, eq and compression. If it’s the rhythm section then you can choose to push it a bit upfront but make sure it doesn’t clash or overpower the vocals and other sounds in the mix.
If it’s a solo then use a reverb and delay to push it at the back of the mix. The first thing you need to look at before mixing an acoustic guitar is whether it’s a rhythm section or just a solo. In this tutorial I’ll show you what to do after recording an acoustic guitar to help it sit well in the mix and cut through.
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