It all starts with the instrument itself: getting all the details right at this stage is the foundation for everything else in your signal chain! And yet, so many producers neglect this stuff (and pay the price for it later on in the session!)
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right strings for the song, tuning and genre
Why tiny adjustments to the pickup height, saddle height and nut height can make a HUGE difference
Often-missed details like the battery, pots and fretboard
You've got your guitar and rig dialed in to perfection, and now it's time to hit record! This section walks you through EVERYTHING you need to do it right.
Exhaustive shootouts of many popular preamps and mics
A *mind-blowing* section on reamping (seriously, it's next level!)
Some rarely-discussed techniques like elevating the cab and micing the room
As you've probably heard us say many times, tone starts with the guitarist. And this section is your blueprint for tracking guitars the RIGHT way, even with a less-than-stellar guitarist.
Exactly what to look for with the guitarists right and left hand, posture, and playing position
How to deal with a guitarist that just can't play the parts correctly
The "double as you go" and "slower than real time" techniques
You probably know IRs as the thing you load into your cab sim, but they're SO much more than that-- and Andrew walks you through all the many ways you can use them to dial in a tone.
How to create an EQ using impulse responses
Creating your own cabinet simulation IRs
Some of Andrew's signature (slightly odd) uses of IRs
But that's not all! We're throwing in a bunch of bonuses because we know you NEED this course, and we want to make it a no-brainer purchase for you. The bonuses alone are worth more than $1200-- so you'd be kind of crazy NOT to invest in UGP!
100+ videos (yes, that's ONE HUNDRED videos!)
PDF of all Andrew's slides ($49 value)
50+ page workbook ($97 value)
Audio examples from the shootouts to load into your DAW ($49 value)
Andrew's Pro Tools sessions ($39 value)
All the impulse responses used in the course ($99 value)
Joey Sturgis Tones' Conquer All vol 4 IR pack ($39 value)
No, it's open to everyone and the content is the same for everyone.
Do I get lifetime access to the content?
Yes. You'll always be able to log in and access all the content.
How long is this course available for purchase?
March 7, 2022.
I don't play guitar, is this course for me?
If you ever plan on recording guitarists then yes! In fact, this course is especially valuable for non-guitarists because it will help you understand their language, ideas and vision on a very deep level that they will love.
I'm a beginner, is this course for me?
Yes! The material in UGP will save you years of frustrating trial and error. Instead of guessing at what works, you'll have all the information we wish we had when we were starting out!
I'm an experienced producer, is this course for me?
Yes! No matter who you are, there is something in this course that will be brand new to you, because there's just SO MUCH that goes into guitar tone. For example, like Andrew talks about, it took him years to realize that his reamp box was killing the air in his tones-- and in this course he'll help you find and identify tons more annoying little gotchas like that one.