Guitar & Bass Recordings
For the bass, we used a Fender Jazz Bass, recorded directly through my Line 6 Helix modeller. We chose a amp simulation that included impulse responses (IRs) replicating the mic’d sound of a cabinet captured with an Audix D6 (typically a kick drum mic) and a Shure SM57. This unusual combination provided exactly what I was looking for: deep, punchy lows from the D6 and more defined highs from the SM57 — a perfect balance for our mix.
With the electric guitars, we kept the 3D audio production in mind throughout the entire process. That’s why we recorded multiple layers to allow for spatial variation during mixing. I played the guitar parts using both a Gibson Les Paul Standard and a custom-built Telecaster — again routed through the Line 6 Helix, which offered us a broad palette of amp and cab simulations with consistent quality.
Vocal Recordings
Vocals were recorded using my Neumann TLM102. We tested several microphones, including the AKG C414 as well as the new version of this microphone, the Austrian Audio OC818. In the end, the TLM102 simply fit Lukas’s voice the best. For certain shouts and accents, we recorded more takes to give us more layering options in the mix.
Backing vocals and harmonies were performed by Clemens (our bassist), Lukas (our lead vocalist), and myself. We used a variety of techniques — including thirds above and below the lead vocal — and occasionally doubled the lead in octaves to add emotional weight or build intensity in specific sections.
