7 String/Blackstar HT-5/POD - Melakartha - Progressive Metal song

[Radius_Vector]

Hey guys, got around to finishing another Melakartha (my prog metal sideproject) song, after ditching about 10 song ideas haha. It's a different mix on this one too, tried to get more balance and aggression at the same time.

A little trick on the guitars - I love the bite that the POD has, but I hate that there's no definition, especially on distorted chords. So I did a couple more takes with my Blackstar Ht-5 lined out and mixed the signals in with the pod. Result = clear, beasty and defined tone.

Sadly, I couldn't crank the HT-5. Inspite of being a 5watter, it's INSANELY loud even for HDB levels.

Song is here -
http://www.sridharsmusic.com/blog/stellar/

 

[AlexiLaiho]

Very nice, I use gnx3 with a HT-5 too, I agree with the HT-5 being loudddd.

 

[Radius_Vector]

Very nice, I use gnx3 with a HT-5 too, I agree with the HT-5 being loudddd.

Hell yeah. If I had a penny for everytime my neighbours came knocking on the door because of that little beast!

 

[Cavett]

Very nice tone there!

Powderful lah!

 

[Radius_Vector]

Very nice tone there!

Powderful lah!

Why thank you sire

 

[Cavett]

No biggie bro.. Good sh*t is good sh*t and it deserves the recognition..

 

[AlexiLaiho]

Hmm so you went from guitar>amp>line6> pc? what software you use ?

 

[Radius_Vector]

Hmm so you went from guitar>amp>line6> pc? what software you use ?

Indeed. Bypassed the amp and cab sim on the line6 and impulsed the HT-5 for cab sim. I use Cubase 5 for mixing, and Adobe Audition to track.

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

oh, have you tried putting the pod through the effects loop? what were the results?

 

[Radius_Vector]

oh, have you tried putting the pod through the effects loop? what were the results?

Oops - didn't see your reply earlier sorry.

I am actually getting a POD X3 Pro from a friend of mine, which is a rack mount unit. I've heard that the Blackstar HT-5 has a fabulous effects loop, and I can't wait to try out the POD's modulation effects through this thing!

 

[MadWerewolfBoy]

yeah! i'm also a heavy pod x3 live user, but i'm eyeing the blackstar ht-5 mini stack.

let us hear the new clip when your done!