Learn How to Get Killer Clean Guitar Tones with Vulfpeck's Cory Wong

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Published 2019-11-27
In this UA Tones & Techniques video, Vulfpeck guitarist Cory Wong shows you how he records his ultra-funky clean electric guitar tones using UAD plug-ins.

First, Wong details his favorite guitar compressor — the decidedly uncommon API 2500 Bus Compressor — and why he prefers it over other compressors. Then, using the SSL 4000 E Channel Strip plug-in, Wong and host, UA's Ben Lindell sculpt the EQ as Wong plays his signature 16th-note riffs.

Then, Wong shows how he uses some of his favorite UAD plug-ins, including Ocean Way Studios to add a touch of dimension and subliminal space, as well as the Ampeg SVT VR Bass Amp plug-in to add weight and thrust to single note lines.

Wong also details how he uses the Marshall Plexi Classic plug-in very subtly to add "real" amp tone to his DI signal, as well as the TS Overdrive to add texture to a clean sound. Finally, Wong shows you how the Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in at the end of the chain is the perfect cherry on top, adding a touch of warm color to a spanky clean guitar tone.
All Comments (21)
  • @mintran
    "You're the king of clean guitar?" Cory Wong: "Sure"
  • @rome8180
    Cool. It's actually clean. So many times I hear a video with "clean" sound and it's completely overdriven.
  • @andrewnicorn
    I actually learned a ton about recording guitars from this video.
  • @he1ar1
    spinal tap: set the amp to 11 cory : set it to 0
  • @UriahBennett
    Cory Wong seems like an incredibly smart dude who’d be fun to chill and jam with
  • @AmarylisFlow
    Absolute legend. A guitarist who listens with his ears, not his eyes. Plays what he likes the sound of, no matter what it is or where the settings have to be put. This is an absolute beaut of a video. Longing for iOS versions of these plugins someday🤞🏻
  • @SomeKindOfMadman
    Cory is so inspiring. I love his tone. Makes an affordable Strat priceless
  • @billium99
    LOL love how Ben can't quite keep it together listening to the playing. Those head pumps and face scrunches!! =)
  • @Scratch_Monsters_Golf
    Great video! Most guitarists would be amazed if they knew just how many guitar tracks they hear on the radio that were laid down straight into the board. There were several cats doing it years ago, but with how ridiculously far recording technology has come in the last 20 years, you’d be hard pressed to find a record in 2019 without at least a couple direct tracks. Hell, you can cut an entire demo these days with no amplifiers at all if you had to, and it would sound damn good if the producer/engineer knows what he’s doing. Thanks for the video and these settings 🤘🏼
  • @broccolifireminecraft6367
    I’m a classically trained bassoonist and have no idea what’s going on but this was cool and fun
  • @tonkihonks3430
    I love that whenever in a studio session, Cory always uses his instincts.
  • @changli4046
    That API 2500 definitely made a lot of his tone and play. Sounds better than most of the compressor pedal I've heard
  • @pclindholm
    This was so awesome - I dig tuning the tone by what works rather than what is typical.
  • @willischirwa3992
    What a relief after too many hard driven videos in the positive grid bias community. And it is harder to get a good clean tone than a hard driven one. This video is pure gold for all the Strat guys out there. This is so funky that it sounds phonkey as can be.
  • @RamicF
    poor those who do not realize that 80% of that killing tone is in his wrist
  • @tomasshannon6537
    priceless information! thanks for this. more stuff on getting guitar sounds please!