Recording Guitar Tones with Nita Strauss

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Published 2023-07-24
Step into Nita Strauss's home recording studio, designed and built in collaboration with Guitar Center Professional, as she demonstrates her favorite guitar recording techniques.

When modeling seems the best choice, Nita trusts her Rocktron Prophesy, the Kemper Profiler and Toontrack's EZMix 2 software. While each offers a myriad of inspiring signal chains to choose from, Nita especially favors the Andy Sneap presets found in EZMix 2.

When it's time to capture the raw power of her one-of-a-kind modded Bogner Uberschall, Nita reaches for the versatile Slate ML-2 small diaphragm modeling mic. This remarkable tool gives her access to strikingly accurate emulations of the most revered recording microphones in the world.

Looking to expand your own sonic palette? Check out the gear featured in this video:

Slate Digital ML-2 Small Diaphragm Modeling Microphone: www.guitarcenter.com/Slate-Digital/ML-2-Small-Diap…

Avid Pro Tools: www.guitarcenter.com/Pro-Tools-Gear.gc?source=4GOA…

Grab Nita's signature guitars at your local Guitar Center, call a Gear Adviser or check them out online:

Ibanez Nita Strauss JIVAJR Signature Electric Guitar: www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/Nita-Strauss-JIVAJR-Si…

Ibanez Nita Strauss JIVA10 Signature Electric Guitar: www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/Nita-Strauss-JIVA10-Si…

Ibanez Nita Strauss Signature JIVAX2 6-String Electric Guitar: www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez/Nita-Strauss-Signature…

Check out Nita's track deconstruct of "Summer Storm," the opening song from her latest album "The Call of the Void.":    • Nita Strauss | Track Deconstruct "Sum...  

A special limited-edition pressing of the album in ultra-clear vinyl with red, black and white splatter is available exclusively at Guitar Center. Get yours at your local Guitar Center, via our Contact Center or online: www.guitarcenter.com/Universal-Music-Group/Nita-St…

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Overview of Nita’s recording signal chain
00:46 - Explanation and demonstration of her Rocktron Prophesy
01:39 - Explanation and demonstration of her Kemper
02:15 - Overview of Pro-Tools and Andy Sneap collection
03:16 - Overview of Nita’s amp signal chain
04:08 - Overview of Slate ML-2 modeling mic
06:01 - How to re-amp with a clean d.i.
07:43 - How to re-mic your favorite amp with the Slate ML-2
08:34 - Outro

All Comments (21)
  • @jacklane6912
    I could listen to Nita Strauss talk about guitars/recording for days and days and days… ✌️💙🎶
  • @DANTHETUBEMAN
    I like the mid tones boost of the toon trax plug in sounds, the rolled off highest sounds better to my ears also. the microphone simulation would be great to hear in a band mix. that's a powerful set up you got going.
  • @cindarella1100
    You have a phenomenal education in tech Nita 👩 from: Scranton, Pennsylvania
  • @tone569
    🤘🤘🤘🤘 She is an awesome musician.
  • @tony22990
    I love everything about this woman. 💗💗💗💗
  • @tommyholtMN
    Does anyone know - I’m kind of a newbie with tracking my guitar. I hear Nina explain here she’s going guitar > interface > preamp > kemper > pc noting that I am able to omit the preamp when recording with my kemper. Why the preamp? Is this cleaning up or boosting the signal chain? Just curious if someone could kindly educate me.
  • @snapfinger1
    I see why NS never gets lost in the mix on her recordings.
  • It's dope to see competent female musicians, not low cut thin yoga cloths and a bad "cover" songs aka instrumental karokee !! Thanks for being the exception not the rule ,also I learned lots thanks