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How to Record Guitar Distortion in PSA-1

The SansAmp brand is trusted by engineers and producers around the world for its amp-simulating rack units and stomp boxes. The SansAmp PSA-1 is a popular rack-unit amp simulator that allows users to achieve a variety of guitar tones without the use of a guitar amplifier. From warm, bluesy tones to deafening distortion, the SansAmp PSA-1 is a versatile and endlessly customizable piece of studio gear that eliminates the need for expensive amplifier collections.

Instructions

    • 1

      Connect a guitar to the input jack on the front panel of the SansAmp PSA-1 via 1/4-inch instrument cable.

    • 2

      Connect a mixer or recording device to the output jack on the back of the PSA-1 via 1/4-inch instrument cable.

    • 3

      Move the power switch to the "On" position.

    • 4

      Adjust the tone knobs to the desired tone. For high gain distortion, set the "Preamp" knob at nine, "Buzz" at four, "Punch" at eight, "Crunch" at six, "Drive" at ten, "Low" at six, "High" at six, and "Level" at four.

    • 5

      Press "Record" on the recording device to record the guitar with high-gain distortion.

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