Hi, I am recording onto my Mac with a M-Audio Black box. I'm 14 and I'm starting to get "serious" with recording. I've been recording with backing tracks and trying to get as much of a studio sound as i can... Are there any tip or tricks that i can use to get that full, polished, professional, studio sound? right now I'm having to fiddle around with guitar tones and playing it COMPLETELY perfect, etc... Any compressors, processors, etc, etc... Your help would be great!! Thanks!

Hi. Im not going to be super formal in this letter so i can try and get what i am describing across more clearly. first off. I am a guitar player. what im getting is the guitar through my effects pedal, through the interface and onto garage band. yes they are lacking but im not completly sure how to describe it. No matter what the band is, the record will sound full and "professional". whereas what im getting is just the direct guitar sound. Although they are not completly my style, a good band to compare what i am looking for is Skillet. The Guitars sound Powerful and refined. If i had to sum it up, I'm looking for a way to make the guitars Bold, refined (im looking for a way to Clean everything up), and as if were...... not recorded in my bedroom.. Thanks for the help. One more thing, Do You know a way to get the thin Choursy guitar sounds found in 80s songs for shots here and thers (Def Leppard)? but not a priority.. Thanks!!!