It doesn’t even have to be that present in the mix to provide added definition and bite. The trick is to pan even numbers of tracks wide, but send the odd track straight up the centre of the mix. So, rather than stick at two tracks, or four, go with three or five. The first time you try it and pan those powerchords out wide, we guarantee you’ll be impressed. The double tracking effect works because of timing and tuning inconsistencies that inevitably occur between two separate takes. If effect, you’ll just be using up twice as much space on your hard disk than you need. Putting two microphones on different speakers and recording them simultaneously is not double tracking. The idea is to make the guitars sound bigger and fatter, while also adding width. The term is self-explanatory, because it generally refers to the practice of recording the same thing twice – or more – onto individual tracks, and then panning those tracks left and right in the mix.
READ MORE: Guitar Recording FAQ: How to record an acoustic guitar with only one microphone.Producers employ various techniques to achieve this and, these days, double tracking guitars is almost de rigueur.
When recording and mixing guitar bands, one of the greatest challenges is making the tracks sound as big, exciting and loud as they do live.
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