Recording
To record the bass guitar I input it directly into the mixer. I check the levels and tone and then record a mono track in Cubase. I keep a close eye on the monitor so it doesn't burn hot! After recording I typically use compression and sometimes a bit of chorus, flanger or reverb.
To get a convincing drum sound I use a midi drum map in Cubase that is connected to a VST Plugin called BFD. Sometimes I use the drums in Reason but the libraries I have are more dance orientated rather than organic sounding.
I usually play my electric guitar through my Boss GT-8 effects processor. This allows me to use virtual amps with a concoction of effects including reverb, chorus, wha, and delay. Occasionally I will record dry, as I do with the bass, and add effects and EQ using software. Some of these effects are stereo so I use a stereo track in Cubase.
For my classical guitar I record directly through my mixer as my guitar has a built in preamp. This allows me to get clean recordings and a warm tone because of the valve that is built into the preamp. However, I sometimes record using my Rode NT1-A mic.
