I’m recording my first album using real drums that I’m recording with two mics. I used to use drum programs like EZDrummer so it was fine to use just regular guitar plugins. Now that I’m using real drums recorded in a room, the guitars used with VSTs sound off and way more artificial now when compared to the real drums. I want something that I can record with the same mics I use on the drums to give it that “same room” sound. I’d like a budget amp, whether new or used, that’s great for recording old death metal with a mic. Budget is $300. Would spend a little over if needed, but just really would like something that will sound great when recorded and isn’t going to cost me a mortgage.
100% agree. The other crucial aspect is that a good “room tone” doesn’t work in a mix. Guitars are double tracked and some people do a 70-100Hz low cut to give the bass and drums space. Not to mention blending mics at the cabs so you get a deeper sound. It just isn’t worth the hassle when a good audio interface/plugin will give you a much more usable track to work with.