If it is just the odd bit of string noise, I have had a lot of success using the mute tool.  You need to zero right in on the wave form, choose the mute tool and swipe across the offending area.   How well it works depends on context.

I've used Melodyne Editor successfully for the odd errant guitar noise.  Its polyphonic mode often captures these and I find I can simply delete them there within Melodyne.

sliding up and down the fret board touching the strings helps keep your reference. usingthe UNwound strings helps keep your hand aligned with less noise.

Having played for 25 years plus...I have to agree a few here...PRACTICE. Finger Ease and a few others will help, but good solid playing technique is essential. Also if you are playing with a TON of distortion, try cutting down the gain some...if you are going for a really heavy sound, less distortion will surprisingly net a heavier sound. Also if you are recording with a mic and amp, play around with mic placement...it has helped me a bit, too...there is a lot of good technical band aids here, but good solid quick and accurate playing is the BEST solution, IMHO...best of luck and keep playing and practicing! I will NEVER reach a point where I am where I want to be as a player...it's what pushes me!

konradh


I don't know that it is sloppiness since I have picked up noise from some great players, but Finger Ease will help some (for next time).

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/fingerease-guitar-string-lubricant

+1.  Essential in my tool kit.

if you want to do touch up, remember you can automate eq settings to notch down certain moments without impacting others. you might use a second eq plugin for this so you have a separation of concerns.

Flat wounds.


best regards,
mike

I found that after a couple of years of playing classical guitar, my hands almost entirely stopped making fret noise on steel strings. It definitely has to do with technique and control. Like when you first start playing guitar and you cannot help strumming the open strings between chord changes. 

Saxon1066


Play better.  Sorry, not being a smartass.  More precise chord changes works best of all.  Just hit those chords right on, and deaden the strings in-between changes.  I can always tell a sloppy player by those string noises.

It is not really being sloppy, everyone deals with it. It can really be noticeable for acoustic guitar players. Here is an old studio trick I have been doing for years. Get an emery board. make sure it is a real fine grade. Lightly sand the top of your fingers. Then wash your hands. The problem should be solved. if it still persists then use a very light amount of baby oil on the top of your fingers.


Don't laugh. this really works. Be careful not to sand your fingers too much

@ Marcus Curtis - I have never heard of this...my hbody chemistrydestroys a set of strings in a day if I don't wipe them off...wonder if this might help...LOL