OBJECTIVE
Split a part into four different, non-overlapping frequency bands, then process each band individually.
BACKGROUND
Multiband processing is particularly powerful with guitar, as applying distortion to separate bands gives a focused, detailed sound.
STEP 1
Create four audio tracks, then record your guitar part into one of them. After recording, click on the guitar part, then option-drag into the three other tracks to create four copies of the same track.
STEP 2
Insert the Multipressor in Track 1''s top insert slot, and double-click on it to open the GUI. Set the three crossover frequencies to 100Hz, 520Hz, and 3,500Hz. Set all gain makeup controls to +6.0dB and all ratios to 1.000.
STEP 3
Insert your guitar amp of choice (e.g., Guitar Amp Pro) in the insert slot following the Multipressor, and choose an amp sound you like.
STEP 4
Command-Option-drag the Multipressor and guitar amp to copy them into the same inserts on the three other guitar tracks.
STEP 5
Open up the Track 1 Multipressor and solo the first band. Solo bands 2, 3, and 4 in the Multipressors on Tracks 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
STEP 6
Pan the four tracks as desired to create a huge stereo spread.
TIPS
- Step 2: Experiment with different crossover frequencies, especially with instruments other than guitar.
- Step 2: These settings defeat compression, turning the Multipressor into a crossover. The other parameters don''t matter.