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Acorn Amps - Migfet Preamp (V2)
The Migfet is a pedalboard-friendly way to get that classic Sovtek Mig 50 sound. For this video I run it into my interface and threw some IRs behind it. But you could just as easily run it through the effects loop of another amp to get that Mig style from any amp.
Intro 00:00
Jam 00:06
Overview 00:31
Sounds 03:21
Final Thoughts 06:41
++ Gear Used ++
Fender Telecaster
Critter Electronics Model III Overdrive
Native Audio Kiaayo
Walrus Audio Voyager
Boss CH-1 Chorus
Boss RV-5 Reverb
Acorn Amps Migfet
Samson DI
Audient iD4
Ownhammer IRs
Science Amps IRs
SSD 5.5 Free (Drums)
Reaper for Windows
#acornamps #migfet #migfetpreamp #sovtekmig50
Intro 00:00
Jam 00:06
Overview 00:31
Sounds 03:21
Final Thoughts 06:41
++ Gear Used ++
Fender Telecaster
Critter Electronics Model III Overdrive
Native Audio Kiaayo
Walrus Audio Voyager
Boss CH-1 Chorus
Boss RV-5 Reverb
Acorn Amps Migfet
Samson DI
Audient iD4
Ownhammer IRs
Science Amps IRs
SSD 5.5 Free (Drums)
Reaper for Windows
#acornamps #migfet #migfetpreamp #sovtekmig50
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JHS Pedals - Muffuletta | The Multi-Mode MUFF!
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The Muffuletta is a multi-mode Muff that recreates five classic circuits, in addition to one from Josh himself. Intro/Overview 00:00 Mode Demos 03:30 Favorite Setting 07:54 Final Thoughts 08:44 Gear Used Fender Telecaster JHS Muffuletta Boss IR-2 Audient iD4 Reaper for Windows #jhspedals #muffuletta #mufffuzz
JPTR FX - Jive Reel Saturator
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The Jive is an very straightforward drive that can give you really cool slightly broken-up sounds all the way to really gnarly fuzzy sounds full of texture. Intro & Overview 00:00 Sounds 01:28 Final Thoughts 04:32 Gear Used MIM Fender Telecaster @JPTRFX Jive Reel Saturator Audient iD4 Nembrini Audio Dual Reverb OwnHammer ORNG 212 Reaper for Windows #jptrfx #jptrjive #distortionpedal #drivepedal...
Nembrini Audio - Faceman Plugin (aka Fender Bassman)
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The Fender Bassman is one of the coolest, most versatile ever created. The Faceman plugin by Nembrini Audio is probably my favorite Bassman-based plugin I've ever used. Intro Track 00:00 Overview 00:57 Does it Punk 03:20 Does it Metal 03:53 Does it Brrrr 04:46 Does it Ambient 06:01 Does it Bass 07:22 Final Thoughts 08:10 Gear Used Fender Telecaster LTD EC-256 Adorable Electronics Heckmouth Fuzz...
Bogren Digital - IRDX Core (CPR for IRs?)
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The Bogren Digital IRDX Core is a plugin that you throw at the end of your guitar/bass chain to help breathe life into your amp sims and cab IRs. That's the goal, anyhow. So you tell me...what do you hear? I thought this was pretty cool. I couldn't always hear a huge difference but I could feel it. Wasn't expecting that, honestly. Intro/Overview 00:00 Sounds 05:15 Final Thoughts 13:46 This was ...
Reverb & Fuzz - An Unbeatable Pair (feat. Heretic Effects and Boss)
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Over the past few years my favorite pedal pairing has become reverb and fuzz. But which comes first? I'll give you the definitive answer at the end! Enjoy! Intro 00:00 Overview 01:05 Sounds 03:31 Final Thoughts 06:52 Gear Used LTD EC256 w/ SD Phat Cat P90 @HereticEffects Mystery Muff @BOSSinfoglobal RV-5 Audient iD4 @nembriniaudio7959 Faceman Plugin Atlas 612 IRs Reaper for Windows #fuzz #rever...
Reverb is My Favorite
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This was kind of spur-of-the-moment, but I hope you enjoy. More than anything I hope you take from it the rejuvenating effect of taking time to play for yourself.
Highwind Amps + Peper's Pedals - Fire & Sword
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The Fire and Sword is a preamp pedal based around the Orange Rockerverb, and is a collaboration between Highwind Amplification and Peper's Pedals. In addition to the preamp circuit, the pedal features an independent boost with a toggle that allows you to have an HW Dire Wolf flavored boost or a PP Dirty Tree. For the bulk of the sounds I'm running this straight into my DAW and using Own Hammer ...
Adorable Electronics Heckmouth - My Favorite Gosh Darned Screamer
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The Heckmouth by Adorable Electronics is a Screamer clone that'll make you say "frick, this thing rips!" I'm not a huge TS fan, but I picked this up a while back for three reason...I felt I probably needed some kind of TS in my rotation; It look cool as heck; and I got a great deal on it! (Less than the average price of a used green box from Ibanez). Before anyone says anything, I planned on ma...
Orange Terror Stamp - Pedal-sized Utility
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I wanted to come up with some kind of clever joke about stamping out bad tone, but drew a blank. Anyhow, this is an incredibly utilitarian piece of gear. This pedal-sized, pedalboard friendly box is a full on 20-watt guitar amp. Most surprising to me was the built-in cabsim. These usually kind of suck, but this one is really good and just adds to the utility of the Terror Stamp. @OrangeAmplifie...
How I Create Worship Tones
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If even one person accepts the gospel (of tone) then it was worth the cost to save the lost! This video definitely is not satire or a joke. #worshipguitar #worshipguitarist #cleantone
Kink Guitar Pedals - Russian Plague
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First off, I'd like to congratulate myself for making it all the way through this video without making a single Men At Work or Colin Hay reference. This is a super gnarly Rat/Muff from @KinkGuitarPedals! A truly magical box that made me feel like an actual FUZZ LORD!!! Chapters are below in case you want to skip around a bit. Intro 00:00 Overview 02:49 Sounds 06:47 Final Thoughts 14:18 Gear Use...
Science Amplification Mother Preamp - Momma's Home
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The Mother Preamp by Science Amps is an amazing two-channel preamp modeled directly off the Mother MKIII amp. Versatile, but also really straight forward and simple. No menu diving or spending hours looking for a capture you dig! Opening Track 00:00 Why Mother? 01:44 Sound Demos 06:47 Final Thoughts 10:45 Below is the link for the @scienceamps IRs. These are incredible. Consider donating if you...
IK Multimedia ToneX One - It's not The One
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IK Multimedia ToneX One - It's not The One
One Pedal / One Sound - Death By Audio Space Bender
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One Pedal / One Sound - Death By Audio Space Bender
Pedal Babies - Small Budget-Friendly Boxes That Rock!
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Pedal Babies - Small Budget-Friendly Boxes That Rock!
One Pedal / One Sound - Smirmoor Saule
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One Pedal / One Sound - Smirmoor Saule
Death By Audio Space Bender - What if M. Night Shyamalan made a Modulation Pedal?
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Death By Audio Space Bender - What if M. Night Shyamalan made a Modulation Pedal?
Pine Box Customs Motel, Far & Wide Demo
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Pine Box Customs Motel, Far & Wide Demo
One Pedal / One Sound : @FuzzImp Sender V
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One Pedal / One Sound : @FuzzImp Sender V
Zoom MS-50G+ Preamps with IRs & GIVEAWAY Update!
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Zoom MS-50G Preamps with IRs & GIVEAWAY Update!
One Pedal / One Sound : Walrus Audio Fathom
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One Pedal / One Sound : Walrus Audio Fathom
Rat Shootout - Black Mass 1312 vs JHS PackRat
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Rat Shootout - Black Mass 1312 vs JHS PackRat
One Pedal / One Sound : Black Mass Electronics Missionary V1
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One Pedal / One Sound : Black Mass Electronics Missionary V1
Help me please!? How do I make my Tonocracy smaller, it's full screen and the buttons don't show. Thanks for whatever help giving! Kevin
I just saw this. Did you get it worked out?
I see what you're saying, but I think the problem is you're trying to use the tonex in order to acquire tones from amps you don't own. And then on top of it, you're not getting the sound that you want from the captures. Many, on the other hand already have tube amps and they use the toneex in order to capture their rig. This is how I use it. Most people I know that gig with it use it the same way.
To me this is what’s so interesting about gear. Its use case varies so much. I know about a dozen people using either this or the big guy regularly. None of them own the amps they’re using in ToneX. In fact, in a couple of cases the guys don’t own a single amp. Even among demoers on here it’s probably a 50/50 split. Ultimately, the sounds aren’t nearly as bad as the UI. Both the physical UI of the One and the app’s UI are definitely the worst I’ve ever used. I can’t think of one that’s worse. Now, I’m sure I could’ve gotten used to it but I never found a sound I liked enough that it was worth the effort.
Great Job as always! Had my eye on one of these before, maybe I need to revisit that
Thank you sir! These are rad. I highly recommend it if you get a chance. Definitely right up your alley 👍
I love your favorite setting. That's probably mine too
Russian muff used to be my favorite but the triangle has really taken over for me.
Thank you
Eq and boost in the fx loop gives me such a great control over my frequency pallette without sacrificing any dynamics. I run this into a 4x12 and this thing isn't just loud but has that 'umph' I wasn't expecting from an orange designed amplifier. It won't let you down
I found a fantastic sound in 5 minutes. I had no reason to tweak it. It sounds amazing. Captures are amazing but completely limited. The reason for the Tonex One is for someone like me. I found the tone I want and now it’s done. This thing is a steal for under $200. It’s the sound quality without the option anxiety.
Nice! This right here is exactly why I try to always say that I don’t like something or that it doesn’t work for me, as opposed to screaming at everyone about how it sucks. Lol. This works great for some people. The guy I traded mine to really digs it. I’m psyched any time someone can find what works for them.
Your guitar sucks lol
i liked the idea of the packrat, but didn't feel like dropping that much for a pedal. then i heard about the 1312 and what Black Mass does with half the proceeds of the pedal, and i did feel like dropping that much for a pedal. i have to have a RAT on my board, and i like having the 1312 on there, it sounds rad. i think i usually leave it on one of the asymmetrical clipping settings (4th setting clockwise. i remember hearing some versions had the mode switch upside down on accident, so some of the online demos differ depending on the version.) anyways, long live the RAT pedal!
I had pretty much the same reaction to it. When the heard the 1312 for the first time I was like “this is cool”. When I learned about where the money goes I was like “placing order now” lol.
So True. I ordered, it came and returned back in day. Cons 1. Software is extremely bad. 2. Hiss or static issue in pedal with earphones, additional pedals and computer is irritating. 3. Not able to find proper sound and not having realtime update of sound between Hardware and Software is bad. Pros 1. Small form factor Moreover, every single video out there speaks about how great the pedal is, but most of the CZcamsrs are using their own IRs or provided by IK, which ultimately sounds good in the mix. They don’t speak about the cons this pedal has. It is frustrating for musicians who are on budget and buy the product, later on returning it back.! The day IK makes the software better, I might go back and buy it.
I think for a few dollars more the Boss IR2 might be a better option. I’m looking to get my hands on one right now and give it a shot.
I just plugged mine in this week. My birthday was on July 22. My son got it for me. Plugged it in yesterday and could not get input settings with the software. I totally agree with you… I’m a super tech heavy guy working in technology and this just made me insane With the software. Also, there’s so many people here on CZcams that are just putting up videos that are completely useless…There are no detail videos on instruction how do you even factory reset this thing? THANK YOU 🙏
As a tech guy you know, a poor UI can hurt an otherwise killer product. I never expect perfection from a piece of gear. And I can work with a few quirks from an app/software. But this was just too much to be worth it for me. I never want to be negative, but I always want to be honest about what I’m using. Glad you liked it 👍
THANK YOU! also we have to mention that you just random ordered the pedal and waited for it like anybody else :) Thank you for your demo your work and time
Thanks for making such an awesome pedal!
i dig your videos, but compared to everything else ive been watching tonight the volume when you were talking on this one is way quiet. not sure if thats by design but i had to turn you way way up
Thanks for letting me know. I’ll check it out. I didn’t notice any issues when watching it back after posting but I’ll give it another listen and check my levels 👍
Lol this thing is a marvel of technology, would have to be pretty jaded not to appreciate that
I agree with this. I genuinely appreciate what it represents. And I actually like that not every company approaches digital amp solutions in the same way. That gives people the flexibility to find what works for them, just like with physical gear. I do think that just like with any other piece of technology, poor UI can be the biggest hurdle even for good tech.
I haven’t had the problems you described, but you presented them in a reasonable way. The IK models are fine to me, but I’ve had better luck with Amalgam models - e.g., the Hiwatt is especially good. It’s to be expected that users will need to put some time into finding and tweaking their favorite tones, but in my experience, it hasn’t been any more difficult than working with other digital gear. Thanks for the vid.
I did like the Amalgam Hiwatt. And it liked some of Kyle Bull’s stuff too.
Yeah i agree that the software and workflow is designed terribly. Not to mention the input gain issues with changing it depending on the guitar. I dont agree that "its not great." Its one of those things where its amazing at some things and terrible at others. Once you have explored all your captures and they are all downloaded, just leave it. I love it and i think its brilliant despite the issues, now that i have all the sounds i would ever want on it. I havent had to tinker with it too much once i got my sounds. The sound quality as it relates to other products is just far superior, even products over 1000. The software will get better over time. But averaging the problems it has versus the pros is not an accurate picture of the product.
It works really well for some. I traded it to a buddy and he really digs it. But captures just aren’t my thing. I keep trying but just haven’t been able to get them to fit in my workflow. As I said, that’s not saying they’re bad, they just don’t work for me. But I keep trying. Maybe one day I’ll find one that changes my mind.
@BMinusDemos yeah if you're not picky with authenticity I can see why modelers and plugins would be better.
@rethinktone I’m not super picky with authenticity. Many of these amps I haven’t played in years or maybe have never played. It’s be like me judging the authenticity of food type I’ve never had. I just don’t have the knowledge base to make that call. But what I can judge is whether or not I enjoy playing it. That’s always my primary focus. I never ask “is this perfect”, I ask “do I like this”.
@BMinusDemos yeah I haven't played a real marshal plexi. But I played the hx stomp version of it and I was not a fan of the sound. It felt lifeless. But if you haven't run into that issue makes your life way easier. I have to configure my hx effects with my tonex through midi, which is super annoying.
I’ve taught guitar bass and keys for 31 years, produced 20 albums……..and worked music retail since 92. The idea that anyone could legitimately gripe about Tonex (or Kemper, or line 6, etc) is hilarious to me. I could load two captures in a Tonex One (my favorite is a glassy clean to AC/DC Astoria capture along with the same amp dimed with a tube screamer) and play a club or arena with nothing but that, a single pedal that could fit in my pocket comfortably. Put one in the loop of an HX Effects? You’ve got more horsepower than an 80s rig with three fridge sized racks. We should all have 5 of them.
My “gripe” is the user interface. Since I don’t play live the UI is 95% of how I interact with it. And captures are just so limiting really. However, if I played in a band and was looking for a specific and consistent tone I do think it’s something I’d like. It just doesn’t serve what I need.
But…as I said 37 times, this isn’t bad. It just isn’t for me. With something like Tonocracy which is 100% free, ToneX just doesn’t make sense for me.
Don’t have a reason not to believe you, Tho I wonder why someone like Pete Thorn is adding one of this to his board and that dude knows tone.
It’s like I said, it’s all about preference. I think the capture technology is probably this things strongest aspect…I just don’t like captures. Also someone like Pete goes for a VERY different than I would ever use. But this is true for analog gear as well. Some guitar players dream of owning a Dumble. For me, its only value would be that I could sell it and buy something I’d actually use lol. ToneX isn’t bad (although the user interface is pretty rough), it just isn’t for me.
It's not an exact science
Nope. And experimentation is the key!
the IRs are Amp IRs not cabinets. This is what causes the confusion. I had the old one which I sold to buy this one. I bought it thinking it was an evolution of the previous model, but in many aspects this is an inferior product. Still like the tones I can get from it though.
Yeah I think a the confusion regarding what the IRs actually are soured some in this pedal. But the other sounds do make it worth having.
Junk, bought one brand new. Paid for. Didn't open it for a couple months. Didn't have a computer.. I go online to register it and get the software and was denied said it was alrwady registered. Don't buy this junk it's a door stop for me. Sits there useless. It's thee larger pedal. No response fro IKEA to help me with it. It came brand new from a well known online store. The pedal with two buttons. 400 dollars wasted. IKEA can shove it. I'm stuck with a pedal I cannot sue at all and customize to my needs.. Be aware when you buy tonex. It isn't transferable you buy bit you own it and if someone ourates your serial number your screwed and stuck with a door stop.. I cannot say enough bad about IKEA and their lack of support and help. They don't care they got their money... You don't matter.
This is 1000% not correct. I get being upset because it didn’t work right for you but what you’re saying isn’t true. I had the same issue with the serial number. All it took was a couple of emails to IK (not IKEA - that might be your issue, lol) and it was fixed. And I mention this in the review. I didn’t keep this. I traded it to a friend. He had the same issue at first. But again, a couple of emails with IK support and it was all fixed. I literally hate everything about this comment. Being so viciously negative because you can’t figure out how to get something to work is a MAJOR thumbs down. This is a common issue and should’ve been solved by IK long ago. But this energy ain’t it.
Really beautiful sound and texture when reverb -> fuzz with the chords that you've put
Thanks! I love the reverb into fuzz. I think texture is definitely what comes to mind. You can almost feel it.
Instead of Ola Love everything and chug even on Toaster
They haven’t released the IR pedal to go with the line. It’s the black one. I was disappointed that the 50G+ didn’t come with IR cabs. I use a modeling distortion pedal before it. So far, I’m impressed with the fuzz. Hopefully they’ll come out with some better reverbs like the CDR.
From what I’ve heard the reverbs in the new CDR are really nice. I’m really wanting to check one out.
I'm assuming once the IR pedal comes out, it'll be a matter of time before the new one gets the same treatment as the older brother. For now, I'm buying the old one just for the option for more DSP/effects to my Stomp for recording and making mammoth cdr combos for live
@@diontes1480 I got the Mooer Cab x2 It sounds great. I also got the R7 x2 because I like to work in stereo. I’m very fond of my wet dry wet setup. Keep rocking!
Normally I would automatically put the fuzz first. But I really liked it with the reverb first. Great vid! Have a groovy one ! \m/
Thanks! Likewise I normally would go fuzz first. But I have really grown to love a big spacious reverb before fuzz.
As someone who has been switched fully over to the full fat ToneX pedal for a while now, it's the ideal backup rig for me. I use the One for a drive on my board before the big ToneX, but keep my usual favourite couple of amp profiles in it in reserve so if the full size pedal goes down, backup is right there. Plus running off a tiny USB power bank it makes the perfect little mini headphone amp for wandering around the house tucked into a pocket, haha. If you're already in the ToneX ecosystem it's a no brainer addition, but I'd certainly not want it as my only option.
I completely agree about it being a no brainer for those already in that ecosystem. I think if I played live it would have been more viable for me. I know a lot of people that dig it and the guy I traded mine to is a friend and I know he’s been digging it.
I completely agree about it being a no brainer for those already in that ecosystem. I think if I played live it would have been more viable for me. I know a lot of people that dig it and the guy I traded mine to is a friend and I know he’s been digging it.
How are you doing? All good? :) I bought Tonex One and I'm not able to configure the pedal's global equalization to make a "Low Cut - High Cut" in the Frequency Range. To limit the speaker frequencies.. Could you help me? Thanks
Unfortunately isn’t something I have any experience with and I didn’t keep it long enough to figure out things like that. Sorry.
I too use the 1312 and the asymmetrical mosfet clipping is also my favorite. I run mine pretty low gain and would recommend the pedal to anyone looking for a rat style pedal
Every now and then I push mine into more fuzzy territory but for the most part I run mine at lower gain settings too. Often well below 11 o’clock
A very good review ! Keep it up !
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thanks a lot for the honest review! This really highlights things that people would run into when actually using this thing. I was considering the ToneX One for bass, but finally ordered the Zoom MS-60B+. I also would like some effects along with amp models, all in a small form-factor, but with infinite knobs and a screen for easy operation. Let's see if it fits my needs, it should arrive tomorrow. Zoom will also release a pedal specifically for impulse response, the MS-80IR+. Sure, you won't get the ToneX ecosystem with it, but easy operation, and the option to use it on battery. And they also have software to program the pedals more easily. Sadly only for iOS... Sometimes having only a few knobs and no screen doesn't mean it's easy to navigate. E. g. the Line 6 POD Express has the same issue with traditional knobs not representing the actual value, and the inconvenience of having to use an alt button to access the EQ.
A lot of times for me simplicity wins over endless options. I definitely appreciate the simplicity of the Zoom stuff.
The Cut control cut's the high end, not the mids. It's kind of the opposite of a Presence, cutting the high end above the range of the Treble control.
Sick riffing in the intro song - I recognized it immediately. I've always been looking to emulate MO's wall of sound on the guitar-heavy Cope album (specifically the crunchy, driving, grungy, ballad-y intro to The Mansion.) I see they've used a lot of drives and fuzzes over the years, and I'm not quite sure how they got that super nice tone on that album. This pedal looks and sounds so sick though. I love the idea of a Rat/Muff combo, and I've been digging a lot of pedal makers from Australia.
This is such a gnarly pedal. Any time I sit down with a fuzz that isn’t just completely over the top I almost always lean towards some MO type stuff. Andy Hull is one of my favorite song writers both musically and lyrically. I know for the longest time he credited his tone to that red tele he’s plays all the time with the pickup wired straight to the output. No volume or tone wired at all.
@@BMinusDemos Totally agree about Andy Hull. Yeah that makes sense. I've totally thought about trying to recreate that wiring, but with a Squier Classic Vibe Baritone.
@bw5260 same. I have an Eclipse with just a humbucker sized P90 in the bridge. I have it going to volume and then out but I’m always tempted to just bypass the volume altogether.
It's a workflow that defnitely takes getting used to Now i use it for bass amps and as a great IR loader after the new Zoom MS-60B+ I have ToneX MAX in my DAW to demo models and create presets. I use the standalone librarian to move presets to the pedal I do NOT use it as an audio interface I have an RME Babyface Pro for an interface I didn't like the UI either, now i'm flying with it Sadly, the librarian does NOT run on iOS Probably never will I love ToneX One now
It really works for a lot of people. I ended up trading this to a friend of mine and to the best of my knowledge he’s really digging it. I’m not a bass player and so I don’t have a lot of specific tones I’m looking for, so it actually would’ve worked fine for me in bass as well. I could’ve found one sound and just never touched the software again lol
Maybe if you stopped saying that there wouldn't be much talking there wouldn't have been 4 minutes 10 seconds of talking before any other sound was heard.
Who me?
took you more time to write this than to simply click ahead, He marked where the sounds are.
@NYCguitarist 🤣🤣🙌🙌
PD is a loser
you told the bad side of this pedal thank you. im not a computer guy and digital really doesnt work for me ive had tubes and analog gear since 1978 and im not very good with the digtal stuff. I like digital gear i have a pod go which is great in no amp siuations, but this sounds like something i really dont want thanks again
Hey Chris, been doing a lot of research on amp pedal options. Leaning toward vox style so this one caught my eye. Have you tried the Quilter super block Uk. Sounds great from videos but was wondering if you had heard it and how it compares for a vox sound
I played one of the Super Block UKs a few years ago at a local shop. I liked it but it’s been quite a while since I played it. I don’t necessarily remember any specifics, rather, I remember thinking it was really cool. As a whole though, I am a huge fan of Quilter.
@@BMinusDemos thanks. The super block seems like an amp in a box but with an added versatility for playing into a cab as a 25w amp on it’s own. Definitely gives reason for consideration
@stevetrauger8037 Yes, exactly. All of Quilter’s stuff is incredibly flexible and also super well built and durable.
What about the Boss IR-2? Have you tried it? It seems much more straightforward and to the point for a single pedal doing amps and sims.
I haven’t had the chance to try it yet. But I want to. It does seem super straightforward. I used to have the Boss Katana and the amp models in the IR-2. I loved the Katana and the amp models it had.
@@BMinusDemosI'm interested to try the IR-2 in the efx loop of my HX Stomp. Some different amps and cabs choices; but also a way to take some load off the HX Stomp for super-effecty things.
nice honest review, do you think the full pedal version would would be significantly better ? im not intrested in making captures, just trying to have a variety of nice amp tones and options for home recording
Thanks! From everything I’ve heard the full sized pedal is easier to use. Much like an amp you have user facing controls as opposed to a bunch of alternate or hidden functions. From what I understand the bigger pedal doesn’t have stereo out. For something that size it just doesn’t make sense to me that it doesn’t have stereo outputs.
@@BMinusDemos yea i agree, for having so many functions not having stereo out is disappointing.
It's unfortunate that Black Mass didn't put any labels on the Clip knob. It's pretty hard to tell which one we're hearing. So comparing different model types across the 2 pedals that aren't necessarily even the same sound is a bit disorienting. Overall though, I gotta say, preferred most of the 1312 tones.
I think putting it on the face of the pedal would have been too messy. But I have seen builders put a label on the back of the pedal. That’s helpful. JHS’ distinguish marks aren’t super useful if you aren’t aware of the history of each version of the circuit. That’s why instead of individual models being compared it was more of an all of one pedal and all of the other kind of thing.
@@BMinusDemos It doesnt matter if someone knows the history of rats, people can still remember which ones they like by abbreviation alone on the JHS. Not a fan of Black Mass, if they didnt make their politics part of their design and brand I would not care, but they donate to causes that I believe are complete nonsense. Not a bad pedal, but I am not advertising those things on my board by association.
@masterofreality230 Sounds like someone spent their day walking around with a bad wipe. Try an unscented flushable wipe. It’ll clean that shit up real good and still protect your gentle sensibilities 👍
I promise you, my personal harder tones are already eating most of the known types for a snack... a couple of them have been in touch asking for the how did I achieve such, they know I'm their wet dream come true if I revealed it.
I've been giggling for ages, this tone chasing is nut's ...if you want to hear real killer tone capture my rig instead!
Iam getting hot on this thing. Sounds great in videos. and there are a lot of options. I like to play with sounds but i dont want a toy. for the sounds sake i tried downloading the pc app, tone x cs aaaand i hate the software so much and the sounds in the free one arent nice. I wasnt there in the software. Ill give it another try since Iam looking for a convenient way for jamming with friends but i think ill stick to preamp pedals in this case
It definitely isn’t bad. I don’t like it. And it’s not for me. But it doesn’t suck. Well, the UI definitely sucks. But otherwise it’s fine.
@@BMinusDemos and the ui is most important for me, i am not a big fan ofadjusting my „amps“ with a mouse. Iam more of a touch screen guy in this regard. I dont get the feeling all is bad from your video but i have seen the points u make and know what i dont like. Iam on the fence and i think i should try it out to know if it fit my needs. But the dread of setting it up turns me down
Quick summary - Dude hates everything
Yes. That’s me. I hate everything 🤣
Yup.
@@BMinusDemosit was pretty gripey man. 😅
Any half decent multi effects unit or moderate modeller is the way to go if your'e tired of lugging around heavier gear is the way to go in most situations, at least you can tweak it on the fly too in most instances.
If I played love and was looking for a real ampless rig solution I think I’d probably end up going either HX Stomp or Walrus ACS1. I prefer the ACS1 sounds, but the HX could cover my modulation, delay, reverb and even my tuner. So it’s always a balance. What works best for the given situation.
You'll only be playing someone else's a.i. snapshot...give it a very wide miss.
The inability to tweak properly from the get go was an absolute no brainer, like you mentioned the captures being availed themselves are just too hit and miss even from a same amp, it's cumbersome and not streamlined and besides if you can't develop a personalised tone as a player, then you've become a sheeple is all.
Where captures would make sense for me is if I played in a band and the only thing I needed was the album tones. Then this is actually a really good option. The minor adjustability would help you sleep a consistent sound from venue to venue without drastically changing your tone. But not everyone is in that scenario.
@@BMinusDemos I like the 'signature sounding tones' of lots of the usual suspects most times, but for me replicating such is a just downright cheesy in most instances, I'm more old school in that regard and any tone in my ears instead ought to be personalised to fit the player and their playing style as first cab off the ramp in all circumstances....particularly when live gigging.
@LIKEFUNK By signature tones do you mean the baked in presets? These are a straight miss on every single piece of gear I’ve used. It’s usually an AC/DC, a Clapton, GNR, Hendrix, etc. Rarely is it anything even remotely useable for me.
@@BMinusDemos I mean the presets themselves as standard from the factory eprom are not generic as a whole, they are toned as best they can only to lure the buyer into the game they are playing, they already know most of the market they are aiming at are not astute enough to sense the matter of achieving great standard default-building block tone, their entire market is aimed at suckering the unexperienced into going for 'idol' or idolatry wanna-be type examples is all.
How does it sound in headphones, normal speakers, a guitar speaker?
I can’t speak to how it sounds through a cab. I know both the Micro Terror and Micro Dark sound pretty good through a 112 or a 212 cab. Never played either through a 412. Sounds fine through headphones. Guess it probably depends a lot on the headphones you’re using.
I haven't tried it with headphones, but I use it to power a 4x8 guitar cab and it sounds fantastic!
@@matthewtew4981 Thank you
Those are some truly angelic worship tones brother! I did happen to notice that the tuner you use has a “rainbow” motif… I think we both know why that might not be the holiest of choices.
You caught me. I was trying to hide it!
I factored in the amount Id have to apend on a GPU for my PC to do my own Tonex captures in less than a weeks processing time, and decided to buy a Quad Cortex instead.. captured my Plexi, very happy.
Yes this! I originally planned to get a used Hyundai Sonata from my local dealership, but after factoring in how much I would spend on gas and drive train repairs, I decided to get a cybertruck instead. Very happy👍
@@HububkiFilms Did you factor in how large the dent to your credibility will be?
"Father" Preamp from "Faith" Amplification lolololol. Hopefully the "Trinity" Drive has the power to keep the ChvrchBvrner Distortion away, as well as the Hail Satan Fuzz. As someone who walked away from the church in 2016, the 5 notes you played at 7:44 triggered me "from the inside out" hahaha.
I knew I would get a couple people with those notes 🤣 I wish I’d had a ChvrchBvrner or Hail Satan to use.
Similar path though. I bailed in 2011.