If you ever wondered how to re-amp your guitar parts, I cover that in this video. I’m using the Walrus Audio Canvas Re-Amp pedal alongside the Quantum 2626, and for the software, I’m using Studio One. However, the concepts in this video can be applied to any re-amp box, audio interface, and DAW.
How to Re-Amp Your Guitars (Complete Tutorial)
In this video, Eric walks through a step-by-step tutorial on re-amping guitars — a powerful technique that lets you record a clean guitar track once and then send it back through amps, pedals, or effects later so you can experiment with tones without needing to re-record the performance.
What Re-Amping Is
What It Is:
Eric defines re-amping as the process of recording a dry (unprocessed) guitar track first, then sending that recording back out through physical amplifiers or virtual amp simulators to capture different tones after the performance has been captured.
Why It Matters:
Re-amping gives you the flexibility to try different amp tones, effects, and mic placements after the original take is done, which saves time and gives you creative freedom in the mixing stage rather than locking in a tone upfront.
Preparing Your Tracks for Re-Amping
How It Works:
Eric shows how to record your initial guitar tracks cleanly — without any amp tone, distortion, or effects — so they are ready for re-amping later. This typically means tracking direct into your interface and making sure the performance is tight and expressive without coloration from pedals or amps.
Key Steps:
- Record guitar dry (no amp effects)
- Label your tracks clearly so you know which ones will be re-amped
- Keep the performance steady and in time
This sets you up to experiment with tone later rather than being stuck with one sound.
Routing Through Amps and Effects
What It Is:
Once you have your dry tracks, Eric shows how to route them back out of your interface and into your amp, pedals, or amp sim, capturing the new sound on a separate track.
Key Techniques:
- Use an interface with line outputs to send the dry signal to external gear
- If using plugins like Studio One’s Ampire, set up virtual amps so the dry signal is colored inside the DAW
- Adjust mic placement, pedal settings, and amp parameters to shape your tone
This lets you tweak sounds without re-recording performances.
Practical Tips for Better Results
Eric’s Advice:
- Check levels and impedance when sending back into amps so your guitar doesn’t clip or distort unintentionally
- Record multiple takes with varied amp settings so you have options in the mix
- Use both live amp miking and software amp sims depending on the style you’re going for
These habits make re-amping more flexible and productive for creative decisions.
Conclusion
Re-amping is a powerful way to decouple performance from tone. By recording dry guitar parts and then experimenting with amps and effects afterward, you get flexible, expressive results without committing to a specific sound too early in the process. Eric’s tutorial shows you how to prepare, route, and record re-amped tracks so your guitars can sit perfectly in the final mix.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/c6NItl3f6Y0
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