Anand Mahangoe
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Or in your ‘golden’ 2x12 cab like the creamback pack ? If not possible, than 4x12 pleaseYeah, I’ve got a Mesa Thiele 1x12 with a 12L, or I might do a 4x12. Haven’t decided yet.
Or in your ‘golden’ 2x12 cab like the creamback pack ? If not possible, than 4x12 pleaseYeah, I’ve got a Mesa Thiele 1x12 with a 12L, or I might do a 4x12. Haven’t decided yet.
I only played it for a few minutes so I could take some test shots to compare the sound of a “new” cab vs the cab after it’s been broken in. It’s definitely on the tighter side with a unique sound. It’ll be cool to hear what happens after I’m finished prepping it.Hi Justin,
may I ask, did you give the Diezel cab a spin?
If so, what was your first impression?
Great idea for the YA 2x12. Or a +1 for the 4x12Or in your ‘golden’ 2x12 cab like the creamback pack ? If not possible, than 4x12 please
Just a quick update. I’m simultaneously breaking in two cabs at the moment. One of them is the K100 Diezel. I shot some test IRs fresh out of the box, didn’t touch my mic pre settings, have been putting it through some intense break in methods, and just shot new test IRs in the exact same positions on two speakers. After breaking it in a bit, the top end is noticeably smoother and the low end is a bit fuller. I think this cab is gonna be pretty sweet after it’s had more time to settle.Hi Justin,
may I ask, did you give the Diezel cab a spin?
If so, what was your first impression?
Thanks for the info, Justin!Just a quick update. I’m simultaneously breaking in two cabs at the moment. One of them is the K100 Diezel. I shot some test IRs fresh out of the box, didn’t touch my mic pre settings, have been putting it through some intense break in methods, and just shot new test IRs in the exact same positions on two speakers. After breaking it in a bit, the top end is noticeably smoother and the low end is a bit fuller. I think this cab is gonna be pretty sweet after it’s had more time to settle.
So can we pre-buy the Diezel cab and get those IR’s as an advance?Just a quick update. I’m simultaneously breaking in two cabs at the moment. One of them is the K100 Diezel. I shot some test IRs fresh out of the box, didn’t touch my mic pre settings, have been putting it through some intense break in methods, and just shot new test IRs in the exact same positions on two speakers. After breaking it in a bit, the top end is noticeably smoother and the low end is a bit fuller. I think this cab is gonna be pretty sweet after it’s had more time to settle.
Cool. What's the 2nd cab and what's it loaded with? Teaser teaserJust a quick update. I’m simultaneously breaking in two cabs at the moment. One of them is the K100 Diezel. I shot some test IRs fresh out of the box, didn’t touch my mic pre settings, have been putting it through some intense break in methods, and just shot new test IRs in the exact same positions on two speakers. After breaking it in a bit, the top end is noticeably smoother and the low end is a bit fuller. I think this cab is gonna be pretty sweet after it’s had more time to settle.
Haha! You wouldn’t want the test shots. They’re just to help me learn what the cab does. I wouldn’t use them for playing. As far as a pack for the Herbert goes, I’d say either the MRSH 412 MV30 Dual or the MES 412 OS-V2 would be a good option for something warm with a little pleasant bite.So can we pre-buy the Diezel cab and get those IR’s as an advance?
I’m mostly kidding but the Herbert has become my new main amp in the FM9 lately.
What in your existing line up do you think compliments the Herbert well for modern but not Djent or clank tones? Like warm but with a bite?
If you’re pumped for a Diezel, I don’t think you’ll be interested in the second cab. Not to worry though, I recently got four high gain cabs that you’re gonna dig.Cool. What's the 2nd cab and what's it loaded with? Teaser teaser
Drooling intensifiesI recently got four high gain cabs that you’re gonna dig.
I have to ask, I just downloaded this preset; this may be an obvious question, but what brought you to use the SDD Preamp in the preset? I notice without it that the Vox has more bark and upper midrange honk, but with it on, it really makes the amp more chimey and less honkey sounding. I also noticed that you cut the upper mids in the advanced setting all the way. What brought you to these conclusions when dialing this sound in? I would've never thought to do something like that haha but it works really great and actually gets closer to what I imagine chimey Vox amps to sound like, and would've never figured that out. I probably would've jumped to another IR/speaker completely for that sound.After receiving a number of requests for the clip's preset, here it is. Each scene has its own Amp and Cab channels, so once you've imported the IRs into your unit, just select the specified IR for each Cab channel from your user slots.
Scene 1: Tele bridge - Mix 03
Scene 2: Strat position 4 - Mix EDGY
Scene 3: Use a textured pick or a coin - Mix BMAY
Scene 4: Strat neck - Mix 12
Yup. Even his signature AC30 has all of those knobs removed, so it's just a volume knob, his signature, and a power switch.
I like the SDD preamp with Vox tones just because it gives you a little “more” without completely changing your tone. That clip was made a long time ago, and I know Cliff has updated the drive and amp blocks since then, so any advanced parameter changes are probably from a firmware update. I don’t tend to use advanced parameters when making demo clips just so that things are as natural as possible. It ends up sounding better that way IMO.I have to ask, I just downloaded this preset; this may be an obvious question, but what brought you to use the SDD Preamp in the preset? I notice without it that the Vox has more bark and upper midrange honk, but with it on, it really makes the amp more chimey and less honkey sounding. I also noticed that you cut the upper mids in the advanced setting all the way. What brought you to these conclusions when dialing this sound in? I would've never thought to do something like that haha but it works really great and actually gets closer to what I imagine chimey Vox amps to sound like, and would've never figured that out. I probably would've jumped to another IR/speaker completely for that sound.
Thanks for the reply, Justin! That had crossed my mind about older firmwares maybe having different settings. That makes sense then!I like the SDD preamp with Vox tones just because it gives you a little “more” without completely changing your tone. That clip was made a long time ago, and I know Cliff has updated the drive and amp blocks since then, so any advanced parameter changes are probably from a firmware update. I don’t tend to use advanced parameters when making demo clips just so that things are as natural as possible. It ends up sounding better that way IMO.
Also, I’m glad you like the MRSH 412 MV30 pack. That’s one of my favorites.
I have a pair of ATC SCM25a Pro monitors that I use for pretty much everything. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of using headphones, but I like the Slate VSX if I have to use headphones because they’re pretty neutral. It comes with a plugin where you can turn them into virtual mixing rooms and stuff. I know some guys who love using the virtual rooms, but I just use them and normal headphones.Out of curiosity, what kind of studio monitors and headphones do you listen through and reference with?
you mean, you use them without the plugin ?I like the Slate VSX if I have to use headphones because they’re pretty neutral. It comes with a plugin where you can turn them into virtual mixing rooms and stuff. I know some guys who love using the virtual rooms, but I just use them and normal headphones.
Yeah, I just use them like normal headphones without the plugin.you mean, you use them without the plugin ?
hey @York Audio - I've been reading the manuals for the packs I have but can't see the recommended speaker curves etc.Thanks man! And thank you for actually reading the manual!