Pop punk tone for recording

[petrie182]

Hey guys, I've been recording for a while using a Line 6 TonePort. I'm starting to get a little sick of the tones provided by GearBox, and I really want to find a decent program that would provide a great pop punk tone. I know the best way to get a good tone is to mic your amp, but my amp's tone sucks, and all I want is a tone that will leave me with a great sound after recording. Price is not an issue. Thanks!

[OveriseFan]

If price isn't an issue, then the answer is simple:

REPLACE YOUR AMP!

Not only will you be able to get better sounds recording, you'll be able to replicate it live.

[kaafka]

Why don't you just mess with the parameters provided in GearBox?

Usually the presets suck, but you gotta work with it before you find something you like.

[patrickhowell]

Yeah, if you've got the money, why not replace your amp?

Also, what type of tones are you going for here?

[TheSkyline]

What the others said, but just so you know, there's really not a "pop punk tone". Just give your guitar a bit of gain and turn the mids up a little, you should get a sound like you want. (Assuming you get some decent equipment.)

[theguy77]

if we're speaking preferences here, for those music styles i always say go for a marshall JCM800 or JCM900 (make sure the 900 is not a "dual reverb" model though)

an orange rockerverb would be quite suitable as well

[patrickhowell]

if we're speaking preferences here, for those music styles i always say go for a marshall JCM800 or JCM900 (make sure the 900 is not a "dual reverb" model though)

an orange rockerverb would be quite suitable as well

I think that really depends on what kind of tone he's looking for.

[alex.parent]

if we're speaking preferences here, for those music styles i always say go for a marshall JCM800 or JCM900 (make sure the 900 is not a "dual reverb" model though)

an orange rockerverb would be quite suitable as well

Tons of pop punk bands use Mesas, including MXPX and Blink 182.

[theguy77]

I think that really depends on what kind of tone he's looking for.

yeah, but thats why i prefaced with "if we're speaking preferences here"

Tons of pop punk bands use Mesas, including MXPX and Blink 182.

the only mesa i would personally choose for that kind of music is the dual rectifier, but a JCM900 from ebay would be far cheaper. and either way id have to snag a marshall (or avatar) cab with celestion G12T-75s, or if the music will be produced with an atmospheric vibe that puts less focus on the guitars i'd take greenbacks.

[patrickhowell]

the only mesa i would personally choose for that kind of music is the dual rectifier, but a JCM900 from ebay would be far cheaper. and either way id have to snag a marshall (or avatar) cab with celestion G12T-75s, or if the music will be produced with an atmospheric vibe that puts less focus on the guitars i'd take greenbacks.

I think the single rec is usually better than the dual.

[CHEW ROCKET]

For any good guitar tone via a computer all you need is AMPLITUDE (thats a program)!

However, if as you say, money is not an issue its always better and much coooooler to actually get a good amp. For me Mesa Boogies tend to sound a bit too 'paper bag' wheras Marshall JCM's tend to sound more defined (if you get me). The best amp Iv ever heard though is an ENGL POWERBALL.
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet as a nut!

[petrie182]

thanks guys!

[YouAteMyDog182]

Buy a Vox Tonelab.
They have the best PreSets EVER.
If you're looking for a pop punk blink feel.

Using pure solid state always sounds like dooty after a while anyways.
I suggest buying the Behringer Ultragain Mic-100 preamp.
Its probably my favorite thingamajig in my home set up.