Guitar layering is a technique used in music production to create a fuller, more complex guitar sound by layering multiple recordings of the same or similar guitar parts on top of one another. This can be done using a single guitar recorded at different times, or by using multiple guitars played in unison.
How-to
To create a guitar layering effect, the producer will typically record multiple takes of the same guitar part, either with a single guitar or with multiple guitars. The takes are then edited and mixed together to create a single, cohesive sound.
Guitar layering can be used to add depth and texture to a guitar sound, or to create a more powerful, “larger than life” sound for a lead guitar part. It is a common technique in rock, metal, and other genres where a thick, heavy guitar sound is desired.
This technique is used:
Genres: all
Instruments: guitar
Stages of production: recording sound design mixing