You're exactly right about who this pedal is for. I fall into the amp-in-box camp. I use the '65 dream but I've always wanted more cab options. This pedal provides that in so many ways. Somehow they have captured the response feel of speaker cabs-like what it physically feels like from your fingers to your ears. If you're using headphones, the room mics seem to move to create actual, sonic space. Sometimes it sounds like the cab is right on front of you or to your left or right depending on how you adjust the mics. Not just panning-directional but virtual positioning. It's remarkable. The tone is the most authentic i've heard in 20 years of using some kind of amp emulator. The variety of tones is hilarious. There are 100 presets and its is INSANE how much they differ from preset to preset. If you refuse to use your phone and that's why you're not buying one of these-if you're willing to fall on your sword over that-You're stupid...It is a SMALL price to pay for the best direct tone you've ever heard in your damn life.
I bought the OX Stomp a week ago, and I absolutely love it. It offers one of the most natural-sounding cab/mic emulations I've come across. With its knobs and switches for most of the important settings, it's incredibly user-friendly. I run my Mesa Studio Preamp into it, or I feed it from the line out of my attenuators/load boxes, which are connected to my amps, and it works like a charm. I've set it up with two DI boxes connected to its line outputs because I like having the flexibility to convert the line level to microphone level. This allows me to utilize my beloved external preamps or the UA Apollo Unison preamps to add extra flavor during recording. Since I no longer play live, MIDI isn't a big concern for me; the only thing I wish for is a more stable and user-friendly Bluetooth connection for using the configuration app. I've also used the Two Notes CAB M+ and will continue using it alongside the OX Stomp for sounds that the OX can't quite deliver (like a Pig Nose speaker, for example :-) ). However, for recording purposes, the OX Stomp covers about 90% of my needs. The one thing I prefer about the CAB M+ is how easy it is to configure and tweak with the Torpedo Remote software directly from my studio PC over a stable USB connection.
The only downside with the Ox (both the big box and the stomp) is the Bluetooth connectivity that works on a good day and refuses on a bad day. Why not USB as everybody else? So be sure to dial in a few set and forget presets that you need and can go between for those days that Bluetooth just do not want to play ball and you can't tweak the unit.
Maybe this has been out for weeks, but this is the first I'm hearing about it. I definitely agree that it would be nice to have XLR outs and a headphone out, and it would be great if UAfx came out with a slightly larger version that included those features for those who feel the need for them. I personally use a DSM & Humboldt Electronics Simplifier for those purposes, so I would be part of the target market. I have no real interest in the full OX box, but the OX stomp is definitely something that could work for my personal preferences, provided I added a Countryman Type 85S stereo Direct box to my rig to run it into the PA or recording interface. UAfx is definitely making some of the best sounding stompboxes on the market, but they are bit larger and a bit more expensive than I would like them to be for the features they provide. My current main guitar pedalboard is built around the Simplifer for the amp simulation and DI functions, a Boss GT-1000Core for my digital effects needs, and analogue drive pedals. Switching to an OX Stomp, Dream '65, Golden, Starlight, Astra, and Max, plus a Type 85S, to provide the same functions would take up a lot more space and cost a lot more money, and while you could argue that the UAfx products would provide somewhat better sound, the difference in quality in the end would be kind of marginal, compared to the large increase in size and cost.
Good points you make! This pedal is perfect for me, I have no desire for midi or complications. I'm sure the pedal is complicated enough, it will test my abilities.
I own it. I’m just getting to know it. Watching this video is a leg up for the process. I also own the new Friedman IR-X. This is going to be fun. Lots of home recording options
I don't know but this video actually convinced me to buy the Friedman IR X, it is more useful and a complete replacement of an amp by itself. With the ox you'll need a preamp and probably a power amp, so it'll be a more expensive rig. Not to mention that with the Friedman you have real tubes. Nice review, thank you for your work Kris!
@@horaciococcioni8538 exactly, not a real power amp but and emulated power amp, that will do the job in case you definitely don’t have an amp around and need to go direct.
I guess the Friedman cab sim simply doesn`t sound as good as the Ox. ;-) So you get the Friedman Preamp sound with really good cab sounds provided by the Ox. But its quite expensive to me: 1000€ for this combo.
19:48 - if you have XLR out on such a device, you have to make sure it's protected against phantom power, because if it's not, you can easily ruin your device by accident - It's common to use DI boxes (to get that XLR out signal) at venues or in studios anyway
I wish I'd watched this when it came out. The big online retailers don't spell out the difference between player & professional gear. Headrush, Line 6, Boss is probably good enough for me - I don't need the same plate-reverb Hendrix used in '67. Good video, dude
I’ve been using my Ox with a Revival Drive into the Ox into my Blackstar Amped1 with one channel on the Amped1 in DI. It turned our sterile church sound system into an actual useful system. Can’t hype this enough for ampless set ups
Whoa! GREAT VIDEO... Subscribed. Came looking for UAFX Ox vids, yours is the first I've opened. Not come across you before. You sold this thing to me in moments, and it just got better as the video carried on... love your balanced, no sh!t presentation. I'm going to watch some more about the pedal from others I trust, obviously, but you're on my personal list of trusted reviewers now. Nice one.
Absolutely excellent video, thanks! I plan to use the OX Stomp two different ways: between my Origin Effects Revival and Eventide H9 Max pedals; but sometimes also as an IR substitute for those in my Kemper Profiler Stage. So for the latter, I'll use the OX Stomp IR rigs, and just use the effects from the Kemper. For my use, both these cases will cover all my possible uses, both live and in studio. As you say here, you can't go wrong with UA audio quality. Cheers!
Hey Kris. Thanks for a great video. I’ve not seen you before, I really enjoyed your approach and production, a new subscriber! I have the Milkman The Amp Stereo for my main ‘quiet practice’ amp. Stereo is everything for my sound. While I enjoy the built in IR, there is only one. And I have the OX for my amps so the Stomp was a logical next step. You’ve answered a lot of questions for me! Thank you.
Hey John I really appreciate your subscription and even more so, the kind words. 🙏 The OX Stomp is the perfect tool for those who want to go silent but don’t want to sacrify feel and hate tweaking for weeks to sound right. 😄
Thanks man, this was a very helpful video. I am about to order the Synergy rack Pre-Amp and I have been looking for a Good silent recording solution, I just found my answer!
Whhhaaatttt! A pedal that gives headroom and stereo response flawlessly well, crisp and clean 🧼….. ahhhhhh! Sad I can’t right now but soon 💰✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🌪️🌪️🌪️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
For me using it to record EG at home and work on projects: hell yes and it sounds awesome. My neighbors are happy as well :) Affordable and you have damn good mics, vintage gear in just a little tiny box. Great stuff
I am inclined to agree with you but on the other hand, I believe that there is a nonlinear interaction between pre- and poweramp that you will miss in this way and that will compromise the results. I tried capturing pre and poweramps in the wuad cortex separately but when you put them back together, it sounds nothing like the full amp. Poweramp emulations i have tested so far have been underwhelming at best. I believe that problem is probably best solved by an analogue solution. I had great results with a Kingsley hatchet.
I am so glad you did this video! I just got Two Notes Cab M+ right before Friedman IR X came out. I thought I wasted my money on Cab M+ because I didn't see any video that demoing IR X with cab sim bypassed, and couldn't tell if it will work well with other IR units like Cab M+. I feel way more comfortable getting IR X, because I NEED XLR out and Cab M+ will provide it.
@@planetsab Both are great (Cab M and the OX Stomp). The Cab M has an xlr out, the OX is stereo and has delay, compressor etc. The Cab M is more for the tweaker, the OX is much easier for me to get a sound that I love. Both are great, it comes down to personal preferences.
Hey Kris i need help. Not too smart with new gear. I want the ox stomp!! I have the bluguitar mercury and a behringer ps1 attenuator. Is that all i need and just plug the ox stomp in the line out of the ps1. Does the line out just adjust the level into the ox stomp so it wont clip and distort.HELP!!!!!! My bluguitar amp has a rec. out, could i use that?
Hi Kris, Thanks for the detailed explanation but I still have a question… I have a Tone King Imperial MKII head (like the one behind you). As you probably know, it sounds great. I use it through a cabinet. But playing with backing tracks is almost impossible because the perfect distorted sound of the TK destroys the sound of the backing track. I have Adam 7 monitors for amazing backing track sound but the guitar sounds really bad through them. I have a Line 6 HX Stomp but for my opinion its sounds are not even comparable to the TK, so I don’t use it. My question is: what gear should I buy to get the best common sound from the backing track and from TK through the monitors? Can you help me? Thanks in advance.
Hi Kris, what do you think about using the Stomp with a captor X, I mean it's still cheaper than an OX box, and it really just solves the problem that some people are complaining about, if the stomp truly sounds like the box.
I'm thinking of combining the Marshall JTM20 head - which has a line out output - with the OX stomp: think could it be a good solution for playing live in small venues?
The line out on the sv20 has some sort of cab sim on it guessing the jtm is the same…I went with a surh iso line out box and tone king mini attenuator (the line out on it sucks) think the ox will be brilliant for me😊
I'm glad you're demoing with the IR-X because that's also what I'm using. The IR-X which is all analog before the effects loop has a digital power amp sim and CAB IR loader after the return. I've heard from a lot of people the Ox stop sounds better than IR's, but if I go from the send of the IR-X to the ox stomp I'd be missing out on the power amp sim right? Is it really better than what's built in to the IR-X for direct?
Hi Kris, I know you just recently did a clip on the Friedman IR X so thanks for answering my questions as to if these two would go together. I thought they would - and they do!
Kris, first of all - thank you for your channel, your reviews and demos are the best there are, keep up doing what you do! I have a question: as a Thomann customer I would like to know what to to buy to avoid going for something useless or stupid. I have been recording and playing guitar thru kemper to ableton and i love the tones on the kemper. As a solo home guitar hobbyist I´ve also wanted to try "real" amps and I got a good deal for Orange Super Crush 100 for something to begin with. How would I get the best tones out of it with some reasonable add on´s but mainly using the same idea/rig what I do with my kemper? Can I use kemper ir´s as cab cim? should I get a reactive load like UA OX or just some cheap attenuator and then UA OX stomp or how would you get the tones if you´ve got my rig. I still have the kemper and some cool pedals and so on. Sorry for my long message....hope you could help me and thanks in advance...have a good one!!!
great video! is it also possible to reamp through the Ox Stomp? (DAW -> Reamping box -> Marshall JVM preamp out -> Ox Stomp -> back to DAW) Would it also be possible to place a DI-Box like RNDI between a tube amp and speaker to record the power amp without box and send that signal through the OX Stomp back to the audio interface?
The duplication in these types of boxes in terms of effects for me is really not that useful. How many reverbs in each stomp box/amp/ir do we need? I would rather concentrate on the main thing the stomp is supposed to do. If it is a cab simulator, put all the product research and features into that instead of adding bits here and there as add-ons like reverbs and delays. Having a really decent smart device interface would be more important to me than another reverb effect. UA builds great stuff though and always has. Though they may lag behind in the software interface dept.
Thank you for making this video, thats what I wanted to set up my new pedal board. Just a quick question, when you disable the IR from the FriedmanIRX there is still poweramp simulation right? so when you put ox stomp after FriedmanIRX balanced output, actually those delay and reverb comes after the power amp simulation correct? is that going to be sound any different than if you put the effects (delay and reverb) in between the fx loop of the Friedman amp?
The power amp sim is still on, yes. If anything, than reverb and delay sounds even cleaner when it’s after the power amp. They act like Studio rack gear essentially. Amazing sound. 👌
Can you plug your guitar directly into the OX Stomp or do you need a pre-amp? I have valve amps and pedals, however, sometimes I just want to quickly plug my guitar into something to play at a lower levels / volume (e.g. while I work from home), which a decent sound without having to go through the whole process of powering up my Fenders and Marshalls. I would probably use it in conjunction with a Fender Tone Master FR-12 for example. Any insights here are most welcome.
I don’t think plugging straight into the OX Stomp will sound very good. It’s not an amp simulation after all, but a cab and mic sim. You can still keep the rig simple by using a preamp pedal between the guitar and the OX Stomp. Here are some awesome ones: Cornerstone Gladio SC, Xotic BB, UAFX Lion, Revv G2, Friedman pedals. Cheers!
Hey man. Thanks for this great review! On a side note can I ask what pickups you have in that Tele please? Really lovely tone from the guitar too! Thanks.
What interface do you suggest? I have the lion and the delverb. I go direct to my studio monitors. Sounds great. But i hear everyone talking about a di box or interface. I come from tube amps. And i dont know much about interfaces and all. I aant to keep it stereo. Thats why i went with ua. For the stereo and fmgreat sounds. And the easy use. I want to plug and play. Saving for the ox stomp and the dream.
What kind of amp or amp power pedal is this going into? Are you running this into the return Jack on an amp’s effects loop? Thanks….sounds great….I have the Friedman and so far very happy with it
Got my Ox Stomp and Lion hooked up with my GT-1000 Core. I can use the OX Stomp outs for both units and keep the Lion looped into the GT1000 Core! Great video on the Ox Stomp Kris!
This is the comment I was looking for! So, how does that partenership with GT1000 CORE and OX STOMP workout? Id really appreciate a good response😊 Thankz in advance
@@WinItReigns I have moved it (the Ox Stomp) over to my OX Woodrow and Lion now, and love the tones! All I have to do in turn off the internal speakers in the UA Lion and Woodrow (make the LED light go out) and then use the app to choose what cab, mics, room mic, and delay/compression/verb. Worked the same way with the GT1000 Core, just turn off the cab in the Boss app. I think the speaker's emulations in the UA-OX Stomp sound good. Hope that helps.
I appreciate you demos’, Kris, you’re a talented musician and honest about your thoughts. I also prefer a simple, straight forward rig, since Guitar is hard enough, I don’t like burden myself with complex gear.
@@KrisBarocsi Hi kris I wanted to ask since the OX Stomp doesn't have a headphone out if I hooked it up to a preamp or modeler with headphones out will I still be able to hear the ox stomp through headphones of the preamp or modeler
Very helpful review Kris, just a couple of questions, can be used only for the delay/reverb/compressions effects without the cab sim? For the situations you use a real cabinet and only need the effects Second question, basically isn't it a product like the torpedo Cab M?
Hi Kris, great review as always. The modulation section of this thing is really surprising! I was wondering if you can use comp + delay + reverb altogether or you have to use them as separate effects. Can you help me? Cheers 🍻
@KrisBarocsi So after 9 months, has the OX Stomp replaced your IRs? I'm trying to figure out if an IR loader or something with dynamic modelling like the OX Stomp is the way to go nowadays. The demos of the OX Stomp make it sound more dynamic than a typical IR, but there's of course no telling what the most realistic sound is of a rig that's not yours...
@@CorNigrum To be honest I was never a big fan of using IRs. Mostly because I never managed to make them sound right and feel really enjoyable. I hear others sounding killer with them but I just struggle to make them work. I’m a big fan of the OX (both the big one and the OX Stomp) and other „IR alternative units“ like the Tsakalis Multi Cab Pedal. More natural sound and feel, at least to me. 👍 The only exception with IRs that I’ve found until now are the Friedman IR-X and IR-D preamps. Those sound amazing with IRs too.
I kinda agree with a comment that says it's good but useless. I can't think of a reason to have all its flexibility live, just a couple of IRs are more then enough, and in studio or at home there is no real reason to use a separate device instead of software. And it's not _that_ simple and ready to go, it's in the middle between single-knob IR loaders and more complex cabsim solutions. Effects sound great but there is no good interface for them, having to open an app to adjust something is really annoying and far from "turn a couple of knobs and it's doen" experience. I'm all into more simple gear and always prefer amps and pedals to amp sims or multifx units. And if function is not accessible from device itself for me it's not there. Apps for devices most often are just poor solution to fix something that onboard interface lacks. Overall to me this thing looks like a toy for guitarists that want a toy to fiddle with, just more simple and sexy toy then some others.
It’s good enough to just have one preset and use it live. I haven’t found an ir that sounds this good. I just have it on one cabinet, just like I would if I was using the real thing. It’s not like guitarists would ever change cabinets between songs. At least I didn’t
Hey, check out the part in the video where I go through the presets. All are factory presets except for the 3. which I tweaked (and can’t remember what the factory setting was for that, sorry). Btw these are not amps, but cabinets and mics. Just wanted to make sure there’s no confusion there. Cheers
Excellent presentation, as always. If only... you would also be using some humbuckers, and not just the Tele. Especially when running through the options you have on the pedal.
Thanks a lot! Yeah I know, I forget to use a humbucker guitar sometimes... sorry. It only happens when I use the tele. It has a PAF style midrange and then I don't miss humbuckers anymore, haha! That would never happen when playing the strat. 😅
No headphone out and no XLR out are both a major miss. Seems like best use would be practicing or recording without an amp. For live the effects certainly seem like they would be something people might want but it sucks that you would also need to buy a DI (and have it take up space) if you wanted to get to FOH.
Hi, I understand your concern about the DI. That being said, after playing live for 20+ years I'm confident to say that the audio crew always has DI boxes. They are prepared for our acoustic guitars and multi effects, even in small clubs. Cheers!
Radial J48 1-channel Active 48v Direct Box Can someone do a video and explain WHY UA does not need to out a bunch of xtra junk like XLR out and headphones on their pedals? That is not what these pedals are for - and those of us who want this on our boards and are building boards do not want a bunch of this extra stuff on the UA pedals. We want the UA pedals for what they do - make exceptional dynamic tones that are in a league of their own above the many IR options. UA is for people who want realistic signature tones and dynamics without a bunch of real amps and mics, play direct in, and also have extraordinary responses which originally only came at high volume. For XLR out and headphones that is another product and maybe the best company is Radial. I hope UA does not listen to these comments about XLR and headphones out. I realize it would be great if one product was the mothership which gave us all our desires, but it is not realistic. We need tools that do one thing exceptionally well that nobody else has made, and for those tones, UA’s new toolbox is the only option in its class. If someone wants to noodle and have some good sounds and a headphone out, there are products for that. The UA stuff is for previously unattainable ultra-high end tone and response. Massive respect to all. This is my opinion - namely that I like UA the way that it is and do not want them to give in and turn their works of art into Frankensteins.
@@markclayton4250 really then they shouldn't have put a headphone out in the OX Box. Problem is u don't understand. I don't gig anymore so I would like to use the ox stomp for silent practice so stop thinking about urself
I get it - it is not made for the people who want full on programmability. Fine! But is it really asking too much to be able to switch a couple of presets remotely? I will buy one for the studio because it seems to sound amazing (hope they do it as a plugin too) but for performing on stage it is too limited and I - like many others - don’t want to tap dance but concentrate on the music while still sending sophisticated tone to FOH. Since more and more people will either want to or are forced to go direct in modern times, the lack of remote switching is a majorly missed opportunity in my opinion.
I know what you mean with live performances. We got used to being able to control and switch everything in a very efficient way. It’s evolution. Since the OX (like a real cabinet) is for me a set and forget kind of pedal, I really don’t mind not being able to switch it remotely. UA has other pedals though that I would want to remote control (amp sims, modulation, etc) so yeah. I understand what you mean. 👍
I think that „set and forget“ works well when performing with a band that plays originals or perhaps a tribute band. But when you do covers and go from Kopfler to Floyd to Clapton to Blackmore and Metallica there are too many compromises with set snd forget. It is certainly true that one should not have too many cab sims in a live performance to keep some level of consistency FOH but a few different ones between sparkly clean, jazzy and full on rock are beneficial (IMHO). The six presets in that box would be plenty enough if they were remote switchable. Anyways - thanks for the nice reply Kris! Just ordered the OxStomp from Thomann 😂 for my Studio. The sounds *are* compelling.
Had mine for 4 days. Been using it in a few different ways; with amps through my Fryette Power Station , both line out and FX send, then running into DAW. With my Ruby and Iridium into DAW or Line 6 Powercab I’ve been really surprised by how good it is, once you spend a little bit of time and get your presets on the dial you’re good to go. Using the switch options on the pedal gives quick access to 4 speaker models. The app though is really poor, yes you can access all the functions etc but it’s very poorly designed with lots of having to go back a few screens that could be avoided. I’ve been a big user of other speaker sim gear , loads of IRs etc but nothing sounds or responds like the OX Stomp.
@@JJElectric7 the Ox Stomp gives different cab options and has the effects ( Reverb, Delay and compression). I do think the Ox stomp responds differently than the cabs in the Ruby. I have other things that I use the stomp with so made sense for me . I suppose it depends on if you are happy with the Ruby as it is
Thanks for clearing a few things up. At some point I will get the OX Box for use in the studio (now that I'm confined to a mix room and don't have a 'live room' where I can mic up amps at volume) and I plan on getting a YT channel underway at some point. I guess floor module this has its uses but also its limitations . . .
I'm using my OX Stomp with my Roland JC-40. It's a game changer for recording the jazz chorus, for me at least. It sounds incredible, and is really one of the only solutions to record it direct, and definitely the best solution I have ever had for it.
@@ryanmckinnon6465the jc40 had a line out that does not provide power so it’s safe to plug in. I do the same with a two notes torpedo cab m+ or two (the jc40 is stereo), I bet this sounds way better but the two notes sound great
I hope there is going to be a desktop app too, otherwise I‘m not interested. I hate tweaking with a tablett or phone while I‘m on my desktop for recording anyways
Ok your MIDI reaction is just straight up nonsense. If you don't use MIDI, nothing changes in how the pedal functions now. If you do use MIDI, you would have great remote control. But that's just not an option on the OX Stomp. How can you complain about complex menu driven systems when the OX Stomp is one? Instead of some dinky screen on a device it's a screen on your phone, and it's more complicated to connect via BT to a pedal than it is to just use something from a built-in screen. You can't do a whole lot on the OX Stomp itself, basically adjust levels and pick a rig and that's it. Sure, it probably works well when you have all configured in each rig to your liking...but so do those menu-driven systems! Your IR comparison was also not good. What was the Friedman IR? Was it even a similar cab? Also if the settings you had match what's on screen, you would have room mics on the UA so it's going to sound more 3-dimensional than just a close mic IR.
? Nope ! People selling a product that most people don’t need ! Just use the Friedman it can load IRs or plug into a helix / Fm3 and have literally thousands of IRS ! Not sure who it’s aimed at !
Downloaded the app to check it out. Tried to make an account. Would not work. Tried a few times. Nada. Man if I’m having trouble with this shit before I even buy it that’s not a good sign. I’m out u lose Ua. Sound is one thing but user experience is key.
Is that a Baum on the wall? How does it sound/play? Oh, and the way you phrase your english has a strong Christopher Walken vibe to it. And i mean that in a good way!
😆 Walken is such a legend, I take this as a compliment. And yeah, that is a Baum Wingman. It’s awesome. Here’s my video on it: czcams.com/video/El-7vh7xZJA/video.htmlsi=fI3u7fMmU8N96M89
No headphone out ?? No midi ? And the crappy and unstable smartphone app (instead of a reliable usb-c connection) qualifies this pedal to fall into the category "planned obsolescence". Due to the usb-port they could easily made this a class compliant usb-interface. Why didn´t they ? I skip this and wait for mk2.
Right idea done all wrong. Needs xlr out as a line iso so phantom power doesnt blow it up, needs a headphone jack, and needs midi. Too many options to control from an ipad live.
@user-ri3gh6yb5k not really. Iridium is an amp and a cab simulator with room reverb. It uses impulse responses for the speaker / cabinet / mic. Basically, a "picture" of cabinet in a room. The ox stomp lets you move the mics and customize the speaker / mic / cabinet on the fly + add post processing fx like compression and delay. You would put this after Iridium and disable the cabinet in Iridium.
Ox would make the most sense as a plugin. Not sure why they haven’t done it since that’s their main business. This seems like a studio tool. Missing a lot of features I’d want for putting it on a pedal board
Judging by the reviews that i am seeing, it does appear that for many people this unit is essentially useless, but for reasons relating to the app, which is a massive shame. It also appears to have been a real poor response from UA. That's even worse.
It was great product on paper until I've heard about serious issues with app functionality. It keeps disconnecting and crashing app which makes this pedal literally useless. It's a shame well known brand like UAD didn't address this issue by release desktop software. It's even on UAD website in review section... So they know... They just don't care👎
This could not have been more perfect because I just got the Friedman IR-X and I've been trying to find out how it would work with Ox Stomp.
You're exactly right about who this pedal is for. I fall into the amp-in-box camp. I use the '65 dream but I've always wanted more cab options. This pedal provides that in so many ways. Somehow they have captured the response feel of speaker cabs-like what it physically feels like from your fingers to your ears. If you're using headphones, the room mics seem to move to create actual, sonic space. Sometimes it sounds like the cab is right on front of you or to your left or right depending on how you adjust the mics. Not just panning-directional but virtual positioning. It's remarkable. The tone is the most authentic i've heard in 20 years of using some kind of amp emulator. The variety of tones is hilarious. There are 100 presets and its is INSANE how much they differ from preset to preset. If you refuse to use your phone and that's why you're not buying one of these-if you're willing to fall on your sword over that-You're stupid...It is a SMALL price to pay for the best direct tone you've ever heard in your damn life.
is it A/D/A pedal?
I bought the OX Stomp a week ago, and I absolutely love it. It offers one of the most natural-sounding cab/mic emulations I've come across. With its knobs and switches for most of the important settings, it's incredibly user-friendly. I run my Mesa Studio Preamp into it, or I feed it from the line out of my attenuators/load boxes, which are connected to my amps, and it works like a charm.
I've set it up with two DI boxes connected to its line outputs because I like having the flexibility to convert the line level to microphone level. This allows me to utilize my beloved external preamps or the UA Apollo Unison preamps to add extra flavor during recording. Since I no longer play live, MIDI isn't a big concern for me; the only thing I wish for is a more stable and user-friendly Bluetooth connection for using the configuration app.
I've also used the Two Notes CAB M+ and will continue using it alongside the OX Stomp for sounds that the OX can't quite deliver (like a Pig Nose speaker, for example :-) ). However, for recording purposes, the OX Stomp covers about 90% of my needs. The one thing I prefer about the CAB M+ is how easy it is to configure and tweak with the Torpedo Remote software directly from my studio PC over a stable USB connection.
I use it with the Mesa Studio Preamp too. Feels like they were made for each other!
@@willjam3068 Yes, they are. The two devices work so well together!
The only downside with the Ox (both the big box and the stomp) is the Bluetooth connectivity that works on a good day and refuses on a bad day. Why not USB as everybody else? So be sure to dial in a few set and forget presets that you need and can go between for those days that Bluetooth just do not want to play ball and you can't tweak the unit.
Agreed
Maybe this has been out for weeks, but this is the first I'm hearing about it. I definitely agree that it would be nice to have XLR outs and a headphone out, and it would be great if UAfx came out with a slightly larger version that included those features for those who feel the need for them. I personally use a DSM & Humboldt Electronics Simplifier for those purposes, so I would be part of the target market. I have no real interest in the full OX box, but the OX stomp is definitely something that could work for my personal preferences, provided I added a Countryman Type 85S stereo Direct box to my rig to run it into the PA or recording interface. UAfx is definitely making some of the best sounding stompboxes on the market, but they are bit larger and a bit more expensive than I would like them to be for the features they provide. My current main guitar pedalboard is built around the Simplifer for the amp simulation and DI functions, a Boss GT-1000Core for my digital effects needs, and analogue drive pedals. Switching to an OX Stomp, Dream '65, Golden, Starlight, Astra, and Max, plus a Type 85S, to provide the same functions would take up a lot more space and cost a lot more money, and while you could argue that the UAfx products would provide somewhat better sound, the difference in quality in the end would be kind of marginal, compared to the large increase in size and cost.
Good points you make! This pedal is perfect for me, I have no desire for midi or complications. I'm sure the pedal is complicated enough, it will test my abilities.
Synergy pre-amp stereo out into the Ox Stomp and then into the Cranborne 500R8. Perfection all the way around!
Testament to the quality of modern day pedals/amp in a box. It sounds musical and authentic to my ears. Really awesome!
I own it. I’m just getting to know it. Watching this video is a leg up for the process. I also own the new Friedman IR-X. This is going to be fun. Lots of home recording options
Okay, Kris that intro was insane, such a pleasure to listen to more modern stuff.
UA makes stuff for connoisseurs - priceless to those who can tell the difference and useless to those who cannot.
UA in a nutshell is the apple of guitar. The ox box is fancy software with a really MEDIOCRE reactive load and attenuator
Watch out. We got a Golden Ear Dude here!!!!
I don't know but this video actually convinced me to buy the Friedman IR X, it is more useful and a complete replacement of an amp by itself. With the ox you'll need a preamp and probably a power amp, so it'll be a more expensive rig. Not to mention that with the Friedman you have real tubes. Nice review, thank you for your work Kris!
IR X doesn't have a power amp either.
Power amp *emulation, friedman ir-x has it, as well as two notes cab M.
@@horaciococcioni8538 exactly, not a real power amp but and emulated power amp, that will do the job in case you definitely don’t have an amp around and need to go direct.
I guess the Friedman cab sim simply doesn`t sound as good as the Ox. ;-)
So you get the Friedman Preamp sound with really good cab sounds provided by the Ox.
But its quite expensive to me: 1000€ for this combo.
What an opening track Kris! Youre so dynamic when you play and it brings me joy.
Thanks so much Alex!! 💛
Kris, your pedal reviews are really good and give a great overview of what a pedal is about. Loved the Unobtanium review and bought one.
Unobtanium rules. I bought 2 for me and 1 for a friend for his birthday present. Best drive ever!
Yeah, right? I really dig it a lot. @@evanward4303
19:48 - if you have XLR out on such a device, you have to make sure it's protected against phantom power, because if it's not, you can easily ruin your device by accident
- It's common to use DI boxes (to get that XLR out signal) at venues or in studios anyway
I wish the exact features of this pedal was offered in a vst format!
You are a great player and your demos and presentations are the best.Thank you.👍
I wish I'd watched this when it came out. The big online retailers don't spell out the difference between player & professional gear. Headrush, Line 6, Boss is probably good enough for me - I don't need the same plate-reverb Hendrix used in '67. Good video, dude
I’ve been using my Ox with a Revival Drive into the Ox into my Blackstar Amped1 with one channel on the Amped1 in DI. It turned our sterile church sound system into an actual useful system. Can’t hype this enough for ampless set ups
Wow that was a really awesom intro! Tasty Riffs and nice playing!
Thanks so much Bernd! 🤗 It means a lot coming from you! Cheers buddy!
Whoa! GREAT VIDEO... Subscribed. Came looking for UAFX Ox vids, yours is the first I've opened. Not come across you before. You sold this thing to me in moments, and it just got better as the video carried on... love your balanced, no sh!t presentation. I'm going to watch some more about the pedal from others I trust, obviously, but you're on my personal list of trusted reviewers now. Nice one.
Much appreciated, Andy! Enjoy the videos. 🙌
Absolutely excellent video, thanks! I plan to use the OX Stomp two different ways: between my Origin Effects Revival and Eventide H9 Max pedals; but sometimes also as an IR substitute for those in my Kemper Profiler Stage. So for the latter, I'll use the OX Stomp IR rigs, and just use the effects from the Kemper. For my use, both these cases will cover all my possible uses, both live and in studio. As you say here, you can't go wrong with UA audio quality. Cheers!
@@thormusique Thanks a lot! That sounds like a good way (actually, good ways) of using it. 👍
Hey Kris. Thanks for a great video. I’ve not seen you before, I really enjoyed your approach and production, a new subscriber! I have the Milkman The Amp Stereo for my main ‘quiet practice’ amp. Stereo is everything for my sound. While I enjoy the built in IR, there is only one. And I have the OX for my amps so the Stomp was a logical next step. You’ve answered a lot of questions for me! Thank you.
Hey John I really appreciate your subscription and even more so, the kind words. 🙏 The OX Stomp is the perfect tool for those who want to go silent but don’t want to sacrify feel and hate tweaking for weeks to sound right. 😄
Thank you so much. That was extremely clear and to the point. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks man, this was a very helpful video. I am about to order the Synergy rack Pre-Amp and I have been looking for a Good silent recording solution, I just found my answer!
Whhhaaatttt! A pedal that gives headroom and stereo response flawlessly well, crisp and clean 🧼….. ahhhhhh! Sad I can’t right now but soon 💰✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🌪️🌪️🌪️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
For me using it to record EG at home and work on projects: hell yes and it sounds awesome. My neighbors are happy as well :) Affordable and you have damn good mics, vintage gear in just a little tiny box. Great stuff
Kris, opening riff and tone was absolutely epic. reminds me of incubus tone and style. loved it
so, you can use a mesa quad pre-amp, or rectifier pre-amp into ox stomp and go direct to desk.
Yes, absolutely. I did the same thing here with the Friedman preamp. 👍
And thanks a lot, I really appreciate the kind words! Love Incubus. 🙌
This looks great but is it so much better than a York audio ir ? I use a couple of very good one, but I really would like a comparison
It's an awesome cab/mic/room modeller. However, it lacks a very important part - power amp simulation.
I am inclined to agree with you but on the other hand, I believe that there is a nonlinear interaction between pre- and poweramp that you will miss in this way and that will compromise the results. I tried capturing pre and poweramps in the wuad cortex separately but when you put them back together, it sounds nothing like the full amp. Poweramp emulations i have tested so far have been underwhelming at best. I believe that problem is probably best solved by an analogue solution. I had great results with a Kingsley hatchet.
A speaker cab doesn’t have a power amp .
I am so glad you did this video! I just got Two Notes Cab M+ right before Friedman IR X came out. I thought I wasted my money on Cab M+ because I didn't see any video that demoing IR X with cab sim bypassed, and couldn't tell if it will work well with other IR units like Cab M+. I feel way more comfortable getting IR X, because I NEED XLR out and Cab M+ will provide it.
ah. I am thinking the same thing, IR-X plus ... Cab M+ or OX. Are you happy with the Cab M+?
You can do a lot with it, and I can't say I have learned enough but pros say it's good so they must be right 😆
@@planetsab Both are great (Cab M and the OX Stomp). The Cab M has an xlr out, the OX is stereo and has delay, compressor etc. The Cab M is more for the tweaker, the OX is much easier for me to get a sound that I love. Both are great, it comes down to personal preferences.
@@KrisBarocsi thanks a lot for your work! can you please say something about the difference in cab and room simulation of OX and M+?
Great video. Did you prefer the IR in the Friedman or the cab modelling in the Ox?
I have both and the Ox is way better sounding than the irs in the IRX
Hey Kris i need help. Not too smart with new gear. I want the ox stomp!! I have the bluguitar mercury and a behringer ps1 attenuator. Is that all i need and just plug the ox stomp in the line out of the ps1. Does the line out just adjust the level into the ox stomp so it wont clip and distort.HELP!!!!!! My bluguitar amp has a rec. out, could i use that?
Hi Kris, Thanks for the detailed explanation but I still have a question… I have a Tone King Imperial MKII head (like the one behind you). As you probably know, it sounds great. I use it through a cabinet. But playing with backing tracks is almost impossible because the perfect distorted sound of the TK destroys the sound of the backing track. I have Adam 7 monitors for amazing backing track sound but the guitar sounds really bad through them. I have a Line 6 HX Stomp but for my opinion its sounds are not even comparable to the TK, so I don’t use it. My question is: what gear should I buy to get the best common sound from the backing track and from TK through the monitors? Can you help me? Thanks in advance.
I absolutely love that tone with the Friedman going into the Ox Stomp. I might be sold on that now.
check out the new Lion 68. incredible.
Do you experience any latency from uafx? I'm curious how it feels to you
That intro track was pretty cool Chris.
Thanks a lot man! 🙏
Hi Kris, what do you think about using the Stomp with a captor X, I mean it's still cheaper than an OX box, and it really just solves the problem that some people are complaining about, if the stomp truly sounds like the box.
Oh man, that sounds like a proper life hack. 🫡 I’ll try it out and if it’s worth the trouble I can make a video on it.
Great demo! I loved your playing and tones. Also, noticed the Ain't Talkin' bout Love wink LOL
Thanks a lot! 🙌
KRIS YOU’RE ARE QUITE RIGHT, THAT’S A SUPER PRODUCT LIKE UAD ALWAYS DOES AND IT’S ALL SAID !
I'm thinking of combining the Marshall JTM20 head - which has a line out output - with the OX stomp: think could it be a good solution for playing live in small venues?
The line out on the sv20 has some sort of cab sim on it guessing the jtm is the same…I went with a surh iso line out box and tone king mini attenuator (the line out on it sucks) think the ox will be brilliant for me😊
Late to this party but what a nice intro Kris!
UA should really have put in some poweramp emulations, two notes cab M then for me i guess.
maybe also a good addition to the 3 existing uafx amp sim pedals ...cool video and playing😊 ...hope uafx make a marshall amp pedal in near future😊
Um…thats what the friedman Ir-X is
@Ottophil Yeah but they specifically mention UA.
UA made one
@@mrfuzztone yes thank you ...I received the pedal yesterday👍😊
for those who use multieffects... we already use the usually very good multieffects ir loader
I'm glad you're demoing with the IR-X because that's also what I'm using. The IR-X which is all analog before the effects loop has a digital power amp sim and CAB IR loader after the return. I've heard from a lot of people the Ox stop sounds better than IR's, but if I go from the send of the IR-X to the ox stomp I'd be missing out on the power amp sim right? Is it really better than what's built in to the IR-X for direct?
Thanks Kris. Great review.
Glad you liked it!
Hi Kris, I know you just recently did a clip on the Friedman IR X so thanks for answering my questions as to if these two would go together. I thought they would - and they do!
I can’t find the clip
Kris, first of all - thank you for your channel, your reviews and demos are the best there are, keep up doing what you do! I have a question: as a Thomann customer I would like to know what to to buy to avoid going for something useless or stupid. I have been recording and playing guitar thru kemper to ableton and i love the tones on the kemper. As a solo home guitar hobbyist I´ve also wanted to try "real" amps and I got a good deal for Orange Super Crush 100 for something to begin with. How would I get the best tones out of it with some reasonable add on´s but mainly using the same idea/rig what I do with my kemper? Can I use kemper ir´s as cab cim? should I get a reactive load like UA OX or just some cheap attenuator and then UA OX stomp or how would you get the tones if you´ve got my rig. I still have the kemper and some cool pedals and so on. Sorry for my long message....hope you could help me and thanks in advance...have a good one!!!
great video! is it also possible to reamp through the Ox Stomp? (DAW -> Reamping box -> Marshall JVM preamp out -> Ox Stomp -> back to DAW)
Would it also be possible to place a DI-Box like RNDI between a tube amp and speaker to record the power amp without box and send that signal through the OX Stomp back to the audio interface?
Love the clean sound of the iR X here with the 2x12 Alnico 50 cab and plate
Great demo. I would use this with my amp-in-a box pedals and my QC.
Does the QC have ir’s and mic options?
@@PhilthyCasual it does. However, I think the OX stomp may do a better job of these sounding realistic …
The duplication in these types of boxes in terms of effects for me is really not that useful. How many reverbs in each stomp box/amp/ir do we need? I would rather concentrate on the main thing the stomp is supposed to do. If it is a cab simulator, put all the product research and features into that instead of adding bits here and there as add-ons like reverbs and delays. Having a really decent smart device interface would be more important to me than another reverb effect. UA builds great stuff though and always has. Though they may lag behind in the software interface dept.
Interested in the pedal to run after my amp modeller in to my FRFR. My modeler does not have as many mic/position etc options as this one.
That’s exactly what it’s made for. Thanks for watching!
Great review, thanks!
Thank you for making this video, thats what I wanted to set up my new pedal board. Just a quick question, when you disable the IR from the FriedmanIRX there is still poweramp simulation right? so when you put ox stomp after FriedmanIRX balanced output, actually those delay and reverb comes after the power amp simulation correct? is that going to be sound any different than if you put the effects (delay and reverb) in between the fx loop of the Friedman amp?
The power amp sim is still on, yes. If anything, than reverb and delay sounds even cleaner when it’s after the power amp. They act like Studio rack gear essentially. Amazing sound. 👌
Thanks. Just the review I was looking for. I think this would be good after a SD Powerstage.
Can you plug your guitar directly into the OX Stomp or do you need a pre-amp? I have valve amps and pedals, however, sometimes I just want to quickly plug my guitar into something to play at a lower levels / volume (e.g. while I work from home), which a decent sound without having to go through the whole process of powering up my Fenders and Marshalls.
I would probably use it in conjunction with a Fender Tone Master FR-12 for example. Any insights here are most welcome.
I don’t think plugging straight into the OX Stomp will sound very good. It’s not an amp simulation after all, but a cab and mic sim. You can still keep the rig simple by using a preamp pedal between the guitar and the OX Stomp. Here are some awesome ones: Cornerstone Gladio SC, Xotic BB, UAFX Lion, Revv G2, Friedman pedals. Cheers!
Hey man. Thanks for this great review! On a side note can I ask what pickups you have in that Tele please? Really lovely tone from the guitar too! Thanks.
What interface do you suggest? I have the lion and the delverb. I go direct to my studio monitors. Sounds great. But i hear everyone talking about a di box or interface. I come from tube amps. And i dont know much about interfaces and all. I aant to keep it stereo. Thats why i went with ua. For the stereo and fmgreat sounds. And the easy use. I want to plug and play. Saving for the ox stomp and the dream.
What kind of amp or amp power pedal is this going into? Are you running this into the return Jack on an amp’s effects loop? Thanks….sounds great….I have the Friedman and so far very happy with it
Got my Ox Stomp and Lion hooked up with my GT-1000 Core. I can use the OX Stomp outs for both units and keep the Lion looped into the GT1000 Core! Great video on the Ox Stomp Kris!
This is the comment I was looking for!
So, how does that partenership with GT1000 CORE and OX STOMP workout?
Id really appreciate a good response😊
Thankz in advance
@@WinItReigns I have moved it (the Ox Stomp) over to my OX Woodrow and Lion now, and love the tones! All I have to do in turn off the internal speakers in the UA Lion and Woodrow (make the LED light go out) and then use the app to choose what cab, mics, room mic, and delay/compression/verb. Worked the same way with the GT1000 Core, just turn off the cab in the Boss app. I think the speaker's emulations in the UA-OX Stomp sound good. Hope that helps.
@@grampstries Awesome man.
Thanks!
I appreciate you demos’, Kris, you’re a talented musician and honest about your thoughts. I also prefer a simple, straight forward rig, since Guitar is hard enough, I don’t like burden myself with complex gear.
Thanks so much man! That’s exactly how I approach gear too. Make it awesome and simple. 💪
@@KrisBarocsi Hi kris I wanted to ask since the OX Stomp doesn't have a headphone out if I hooked it up to a preamp or modeler with headphones out will I still be able to hear the ox stomp through headphones of the preamp or modeler
Very helpful review Kris, just a couple of questions, can be used only for the delay/reverb/compressions effects without the cab sim? For the situations you use a real cabinet and only need the effects
Second question, basically isn't it a product like the torpedo Cab M?
I prefer how the native IR Friedman sounds.. less harsh to my old ears
Hi Kris, great review as always. The modulation section of this thing is really surprising! I was wondering if you can use comp + delay + reverb altogether or you have to use them as separate effects. Can you help me?
Cheers 🍻
Hey, thanks! Yeah sure, you can use the master eq, compressor, delay and reverb together if you like. Cheers
@KrisBarocsi So after 9 months, has the OX Stomp replaced your IRs? I'm trying to figure out if an IR loader or something with dynamic modelling like the OX Stomp is the way to go nowadays. The demos of the OX Stomp make it sound more dynamic than a typical IR, but there's of course no telling what the most realistic sound is of a rig that's not yours...
@@CorNigrum To be honest I was never a big fan of using IRs. Mostly because I never managed to make them sound right and feel really enjoyable. I hear others sounding killer with them but I just struggle to make them work. I’m a big fan of the OX (both the big one and the OX Stomp) and other „IR alternative units“ like the Tsakalis Multi Cab Pedal. More natural sound and feel, at least to me. 👍 The only exception with IRs that I’ve found until now are the Friedman IR-X and IR-D preamps. Those sound amazing with IRs too.
@@KrisBarocsi Thanks. I imagine Friedman has really tuned those to perfection, which is easier to do when you control the whole chain.
Pedal aside such tasteful playing 👍🏼
Thanks a lot!!
I kinda agree with a comment that says it's good but useless. I can't think of a reason to have all its flexibility live, just a couple of IRs are more then enough, and in studio or at home there is no real reason to use a separate device instead of software. And it's not _that_ simple and ready to go, it's in the middle between single-knob IR loaders and more complex cabsim solutions.
Effects sound great but there is no good interface for them, having to open an app to adjust something is really annoying and far from "turn a couple of knobs and it's doen" experience. I'm all into more simple gear and always prefer amps and pedals to amp sims or multifx units. And if function is not accessible from device itself for me it's not there. Apps for devices most often are just poor solution to fix something that onboard interface lacks.
Overall to me this thing looks like a toy for guitarists that want a toy to fiddle with, just more simple and sexy toy then some others.
It’s good enough to just have one preset and use it live. I haven’t found an ir that sounds this good. I just have it on one cabinet, just like I would if I was using the real thing. It’s not like guitarists would ever change cabinets between songs. At least I didn’t
But how does it sound with a Boss Metal Zone MT-2?
It's awesome with the MT-2. Everything sounds awesome with a Metal Zone. 🤘😌
Fantastic (played) clipp Kris
uuuh i like that aggressive tele sound!!!
Damnit. The room knob got me. I was SO ready to say "pass." Thanks a lot (grumble grumble). Kidding aside, great vid, thank you for sharing.
Gonna try it out with my old marshall jmp-1 rack preamp
great Video!
floored how they just wouldnt include a headphone out at this price point, cmon UA
You can use the outputs and adapter and connect headphones
Please tell me, what the six presets it comes with are. (What amps) ? Thanks. ✌🏽
Hey, check out the part in the video where I go through the presets. All are factory presets except for the 3. which I tweaked (and can’t remember what the factory setting was for that, sorry). Btw these are not amps, but cabinets and mics. Just wanted to make sure there’s no confusion there. Cheers
Thank you. 😎✌🏽
Excellent presentation, as always. If only... you would also be using some humbuckers, and not just the Tele. Especially when running through the options you have on the pedal.
Thanks a lot! Yeah I know, I forget to use a humbucker guitar sometimes... sorry. It only happens when I use the tele. It has a PAF style midrange and then I don't miss humbuckers anymore, haha! That would never happen when playing the strat. 😅
Board top box 🤘🏽
No headphone out and no XLR out are both a major miss. Seems like best use would be practicing or recording without an amp. For live the effects certainly seem like they would be something people might want but it sucks that you would also need to buy a DI (and have it take up space) if you wanted to get to FOH.
Hi, I understand your concern about the DI. That being said, after playing live for 20+ years I'm confident to say that the audio crew always has DI boxes. They are prepared for our acoustic guitars and multi effects, even in small clubs. Cheers!
Radial J48 1-channel Active 48v Direct Box
Can someone do a video and explain WHY UA does not need to out a bunch of xtra junk like XLR out and headphones on their pedals? That is not what these pedals are for - and those of us who want this on our boards and are building boards do not want a bunch of this extra stuff on the UA pedals. We want the UA pedals for what they do - make exceptional dynamic tones that are in a league of their own above the many IR options. UA is for people who want realistic signature tones and dynamics without a bunch of real amps and mics, play direct in, and also have extraordinary responses which originally only came at high volume.
For XLR out and headphones that is another product and maybe the best company is Radial.
I hope UA does not listen to these comments about XLR and headphones out. I realize it would be great if one product was the mothership which gave us all our desires, but it is not realistic. We need tools that do one thing exceptionally well that nobody else has made, and for those tones, UA’s new toolbox is the only option in its class. If someone wants to noodle and have some good sounds and a headphone out, there are products for that. The UA stuff is for previously unattainable ultra-high end tone and response.
Massive respect to all. This is my opinion - namely that I like UA the way that it is and do not want them to give in and turn their works of art into Frankensteins.
@@markclayton4250 really then they shouldn't have put a headphone out in the OX Box. Problem is u don't understand. I don't gig anymore so I would like to use the ox stomp for silent practice so stop thinking about urself
I get it - it is not made for the people who want full on programmability. Fine!
But is it really asking too much to be able to switch a couple of presets remotely? I will buy one for the studio because it seems to sound amazing (hope they do it as a plugin too) but for performing on stage it is too limited and I - like many others - don’t want to tap dance but concentrate on the music while still sending sophisticated tone to FOH. Since more and more people will either want to or are forced to go direct in modern times, the lack of remote switching is a majorly missed opportunity in my opinion.
I know what you mean with live performances. We got used to being able to control and switch everything in a very efficient way. It’s evolution.
Since the OX (like a real cabinet) is for me a set and forget kind of pedal, I really don’t mind not being able to switch it remotely. UA has other pedals though that I would want to remote control (amp sims, modulation, etc) so yeah. I understand what you mean. 👍
I think that „set and forget“ works well when performing with a band that plays originals or perhaps a tribute band. But when you do covers and go from Kopfler to Floyd to Clapton to Blackmore and Metallica there are too many compromises with set snd forget. It is certainly true that one should not have too many cab sims in a live performance to keep some level of consistency FOH but a few different ones between sparkly clean, jazzy and full on rock are beneficial (IMHO). The six presets in that box would be plenty enough if they were remote switchable.
Anyways - thanks for the nice reply Kris! Just ordered the OxStomp from Thomann 😂 for my Studio. The sounds *are* compelling.
Had mine for 4 days.
Been using it in a few different ways;
with amps through my Fryette Power Station , both line out and FX send, then running into DAW.
With my Ruby and Iridium into DAW or Line 6 Powercab
I’ve been really surprised by how good it is, once you spend a little bit of time and get your presets on the dial you’re good to go.
Using the switch options on the pedal gives quick access to 4 speaker models.
The app though is really poor, yes you can access all the functions etc but it’s very poorly designed with lots of having to go back a few screens that could be avoided.
I’ve been a big user of other speaker sim gear , loads of IRs etc but nothing sounds or responds like the OX Stomp.
I have the Ruby myself, and have been wondering if the Ox Stomp would make that big of difference. What's your thoughts?
@@JJElectric7 the Ox Stomp gives different cab options and has the effects ( Reverb, Delay and compression). I do think the Ox stomp responds differently than the cabs in the Ruby. I have other things that I use the stomp with so made sense for me . I suppose it depends on if you are happy with the Ruby as it is
Why didn't we get to hear it with a real amp at some point in the video...?
Thanks for clearing a few things up. At some point I will get the OX Box for use in the studio (now that I'm confined to a mix room and don't have a 'live room' where I can mic up amps at volume) and I plan on getting a YT channel underway at some point. I guess floor module this has its uses but also its limitations . . .
I'm using my OX Stomp with my Roland JC-40. It's a game changer for recording the jazz chorus, for me at least. It sounds incredible, and is really one of the only solutions to record it direct, and definitely the best solution I have ever had for it.
Do you use a load box? What’s your process to record the amp?
@@ryanmckinnon6465the jc40 had a line out that does not provide power so it’s safe to plug in. I do the same with a two notes torpedo cab m+ or two (the jc40 is stereo), I bet this sounds way better but the two notes sound great
@@ryanmckinnon6465 I use the stereo direct outputs on the JC-40. That goes into the Ox stomp, output of OX stomp into UA Apollo x8p.
I hope there is going to be a desktop app too, otherwise I‘m not interested. I hate tweaking with a tablett or phone while I‘m on my desktop for recording anyways
Ok your MIDI reaction is just straight up nonsense. If you don't use MIDI, nothing changes in how the pedal functions now. If you do use MIDI, you would have great remote control. But that's just not an option on the OX Stomp.
How can you complain about complex menu driven systems when the OX Stomp is one? Instead of some dinky screen on a device it's a screen on your phone, and it's more complicated to connect via BT to a pedal than it is to just use something from a built-in screen.
You can't do a whole lot on the OX Stomp itself, basically adjust levels and pick a rig and that's it. Sure, it probably works well when you have all configured in each rig to your liking...but so do those menu-driven systems!
Your IR comparison was also not good. What was the Friedman IR? Was it even a similar cab? Also if the settings you had match what's on screen, you would have room mics on the UA so it's going to sound more 3-dimensional than just a close mic IR.
? Nope ! People selling a product that most people don’t need ! Just use the Friedman it can load IRs or plug into a helix / Fm3 and have literally thousands of IRS !
Not sure who it’s aimed at !
Downloaded the app to check it out. Tried to make an account. Would not work. Tried a few times. Nada. Man if I’m having trouble with this shit before I even buy it that’s not a good sign. I’m out u lose Ua. Sound is one thing but user experience is key.
Seems similar to neunaber iconoclast
Is that a Baum on the wall? How does it sound/play? Oh, and the way you phrase your english has a strong Christopher Walken vibe to it. And i mean that in a good way!
😆 Walken is such a legend, I take this as a compliment.
And yeah, that is a Baum Wingman. It’s awesome. Here’s my video on it: czcams.com/video/El-7vh7xZJA/video.htmlsi=fI3u7fMmU8N96M89
@@KrisBarocsiThanks Chris!
No headphone out ?? No midi ? And the crappy and unstable smartphone app (instead of a reliable usb-c connection) qualifies this pedal to fall into the category "planned obsolescence".
Due to the usb-port they could easily made this a class compliant usb-interface. Why didn´t they ?
I skip this and wait for mk2.
Yet they won’t add midi via usb to really open up the possibilities. Insane.
Right idea done all wrong. Needs xlr out as a line iso so phantom power doesnt blow it up, needs a headphone jack, and needs midi. Too many options to control from an ipad live.
It appears to be like the Iridium?
@user-ri3gh6yb5k not really. Iridium is an amp and a cab simulator with room reverb. It uses impulse responses for the speaker / cabinet / mic. Basically, a "picture" of cabinet in a room. The ox stomp lets you move the mics and customize the speaker / mic / cabinet on the fly + add post processing fx like compression and delay. You would put this after Iridium and disable the cabinet in Iridium.
@@josephestes7076 Thanks for that JE🙏
Ox would make the most sense as a plugin. Not sure why they haven’t done it since that’s their main business. This seems like a studio tool. Missing a lot of features I’d want for putting it on a pedal board
13:54 yeah yeah, we know the song... don't blush 🤣
I knew I can count on you buddy! 😆 I wasn’t planning on playing that lick but that tone just screamed for it.
Judging by the reviews that i am seeing, it does appear that for many people this unit is essentially useless, but for reasons relating to the app, which is a massive shame. It also appears to have been a real poor response from UA. That's even worse.
i wonder if there have been accidents with peeps cranking their real amps into it...
It was great product on paper until I've heard about serious issues with app functionality. It keeps disconnecting and crashing app which makes this pedal literally useless. It's a shame well known brand like UAD didn't address this issue by release desktop software. It's even on UAD website in review section... So they know... They just don't care👎
Why can’t UA seem to work out midi. Any pro guitarist usually has a switcher and proper board. We need midi !!!!!