When talking about compression, there’s one topic that always seems to make its way to the forefront of the conversation: parallel compression. It’s behind almost every professional drum and vocal sound, and can be a great way to help individual elements cut through a busy mix. Let’s take a look at what it is and how we can use it.

There seems to be a common misconception that throwing a single SM57 in front of your amp and hitting record is the best way to record electric guitar. I’m not really sure why this recording myth hasn’t died out yet because it’s simply not true. I can almost guarantee that your favourite records were made using multiple microphones placed on multiple amplifiers, as this is something that professional engineers have been doing for decades. Keep reading to find out how the pros record guitar.