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  1. York Audio

    How do I get closer to my real SLO?

    Did you get a chance to dial in the SLO yet? Also, if you're looking for an amp switcher, I HIGHLY recommend checking out the KHE stuff. I've tried three different high end amp switching brands and that one is easily the best one and isn't a tone sucker.
  2. York Audio

    How do I get closer to my real SLO?

    I don't know if this will help, but I just tried matching the Solo 100 Lead model to my early 00's Soldano Avenger (single channel amp with just the SLO Lead channel) and here's what I found: First off, check the ground lift button on your LB-2. I prefer the sound with it in the "out" position...
  3. York Audio

    High Cut - Yes or No

    It depends on the guitar, but I leave the high cut off, keep the SLO's B, M, T, at 5, and set presence for the top end response that sounds good with that guitar. If the top end doesn't feel right, try a different IR Mix or maybe one of the single mic "CN" captures for a smoother natural top end.
  4. York Audio

    Tone Shaping - Sharp PEQ Cuts

    I'd guess the main culprit would be your headphones imparting that spike at 3.3k If you're hearing it with every IR and different amp models. If cutting that frequency makes your headphone experience better, go for it with a simple PEQ block at the end of your chain. Just make sure to bypass...
  5. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    The SLO is an amp that sounds great with pretty much any cab IMO. I use that amp for most of the high gain demos on my site because it plays so nicely with different cabs and speakers, so yes, it sounds great with the KW as well. When it comes to cuts, leave them off while you're dialing in...
  6. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware 24.03 Release

    The Avenger is a single channel amp with the SLO's lead channel. The Solo 100 Lead model does a great job of matching the Avenger.
  7. York Audio

    Scott Henderson cab- York Audio

    Thanks! The first section is my Les Paul through a JCM 800 model. The second section is the same preset, but using one of the new Stereo Mixes so you can hear the room ambience. The third section is my Tele through a JTM 45 model. And the fourth section is my Les Paul through an SLO model into a...
  8. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    I've had quite a few requests for the preset I used for the KW 412 M25-SH clips, so here it is. Each scene has the amp, guitar, and IR I used for it, so load and assign the correct IRs in the Cab block and that's it. Scene 1 - JCM 800 with Les Paul and Mix 01 Scene 2 - JTM 45 with Tele and Mix...
  9. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    It's finally here! (Whew!!!) The York Audio KW 412 M25-SH cab pack is officially live! I can't begin to tell you guys how excited I am about this one and all of the work that went into creating it. It's based on Scott Henderson's personal Kerry Wright 4x12 cabinet loaded with UK Celestion M25...
  10. York Audio

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate 2 (Beta 8)

    Yup, I just got a text from a well known producer and massive gear head asking about the Axe. I sent him the SLO and Mark IV comparison clips and now he wants one. I don’t think I could do that with any other modeler. You do outstanding work, and I have nothing but immense respect and...
  11. York Audio

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate 2 (Beta 8)

    I fully agree with you and understand that potentiometers can vary pretty significantly from amp to amp, and cumulative differences using multiple potentiometers can make a really big difference in the end. I know a few amps have needed little things tweaked here and there in the firmware and...
  12. York Audio

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate (Beta 7)

    Yup, pretty much. The amp is a Soldano Avenger 100 (single channel amp that’s just the lead channel of the SLO) going straight into a Mesa Traditional 4x12. I used a single 57 on the cab and made the IR. I made a new preset with just an amp block using the Solo 100 Lead model and listened to the...
  13. York Audio

    Axe-Fx Firmware Version 21.00 Release Candidate (Beta 7)

    Nope, but that’s a good guess. :) Yeah, it was surprising how close it was with only using basic amp controls, changing the impedance curve to an appropriate cab, and bumping up Speaker Thump a hair. The Presence taper on the model is different than what’s on the amp, so that part is a bit of a...
  14. York Audio

    Rectifier ✅ , now let’s talk about the noise gate

    It may have to do with the actual reference amp. I’ve had six 2-channel Dual Recs over the years and they all had their own personality… kinda like with Marshalls how you can get a holy grail or a lemon or an amp. Some amps are really close to the real ones I have, like my 5150 is nearly...
  15. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Here's a preset with the SLO and Plexi settings. As always, tweak them to suit your guitar, hands, listening environment, etc., but these are the settings that worked for me using a Les Paul with humbuckers for the SLO clip and a Les Paul with P-90s for the Plexi clips. Just make sure you set...
  16. York Audio

    Real Slo 100 tone vid -anyone get close to this?

    I’m not sure how the tone stack operates. I have a Soldano Avenger (just the lead channel from the SLO), and keeping everything around noon sounds spectacular regardless of which cab I’m using with it. The Axe’s model is surprisingly close to amp, and I tend to stick with keeping the models as...
  17. York Audio

    Help with this modern pop-punk style tone

    Yeah, to be honest, I’m not a big fan of the BE/HBE models without tweaking the depth frequency and digging into advanced parameters. Those models have so much low-mid content that it’s easier to just pick a different model than to go down the rabbit hole. The Solo Lead model is hands down my...
  18. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    I've had a surprising amount of requests for this cab since it's rare to see one of these in the IR world. Many of you have been wanting something different and unique to inspire new tones, so I think you'll be really happy with this one. I just released the VH+ 412 P50E Cab Pack based on a...
  19. York Audio

    FM3 Soldano SLO + YA orange Cab

    Thanks for sharing! I wouldn’t have thought to use the SLO with an Orange 4x12 for the HV vibe, but it sounds great! Nicely done! It’s a V30.
  20. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Yeah man, I put that 421-160 combo in there because of you, and it was a great tip! I'm glad you're already digging this one. As far as the impedance curve goes, try the Mesa 2x12 and the Zilla 2x12 with the low resonance frequency set to 103 Hz and see which one you like more. The Zilla may...
  21. York Audio

    Simple tip for Recto tones

    Head. I couldn’t imagine lifting a 2x12 combo version of that amp, but Jeff Buckley did and didn’t seem to mind. :) Orange Modern on that amp was a big surprise. It sounds great in the Axe too. I never tried it until a metal producer in town told me that it was his go-to Recto mode. The three...
  22. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Thanks for picking up the pack! I attached the DV77 frequency plot from Eminence’s website so you can “see” what you’re hearing. My guess is that your guitar might be accentuating some upper mid/lower treble content so you’re hearing the speaker’s 4k spike more. Try going into the Amp’s GEQ page...
  23. York Audio

    Celestion Alnico Cream IRs. Why so few?

    No problem. Hopefully it’s a decent enough IR for you until I can make a proper cab pack. I’m glad you’re liking the real speakers. They really are special!
  24. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Awesome! Thanks for picking it up. I looked back at the release post for that cab and it looks like I used the SLO with all knobs around noon and the gain between 2-2.5. I don’t remember which Mix was used, but probably one of the 57-121 or 58-160 mixes.
  25. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Slash was mainly a V30 guy, and I got some great Slash tones with the Bogner pack. I’ve got a 1960BV here I need to shoot that nails the Slash thing with my Slash head, so that’s gonna be a fun one to capture one of these days. I think the 5153 would be a great cab to start with for a wide...
  26. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III 16.00 Beta 11 "Cygnus" Firmware - Public Beta #8

    I’ll see what I can do. Yesterday, I lost two hours messing with the Brit 800 Mod and comparing it to my Marshall SL-X. Gonna listen again in a minute with fresh ears to see if it’s as close as I thought it was yesterday. The SL-X has an additional preamp tube, so I’m messing with some stuff to...
  27. York Audio

    Does anyone land on a single IR or IR blend for live use?

    I always use two. One for the dirty amp and one for the clean, and then hard pan the amps left and right so that I can give FOH independent control over my dirty and clean amps. It gives you consistency throughout the set while still having the proper pairing for different amps like you would if...
  28. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    After a surprising amount of requests, I'm please to announce the release of the York Audio ORNG 412 V30 Cab Pack! Based on a 2006 Orange PPC412 4x12 cabinet with the original Vintage 30 speakers, this thing is a BEAST! It's thick and has that classic Orange "grind" in the midrange that I love...
  29. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.01

    You know, that sounds like something I’d be interested in. I may have to look into it. ;) We had it cranked pretty loud matching the volume to the SLO 100 with its master set around 5 or 6. It’s probably unfair to compare most amps side by side with an SLO 100. That’s one of the few high gain...
  30. York Audio

    Any examples of a bad cab choice?

    You have to look at the cab as the "voice" of your guitar tone. Choosing the right voice will make your tone feel inspiring. Choosing the wrong voice will feel like something isn't right. Sticking with the vocal theme, think about Adele singing "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and Kurt Cobain...
  31. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Thanks for picking it up! I used about 14 amps (models and real amps) while making the mixes, so they’re designed to work with different tastes, styles, and settings, so there’s something for everyone. Most of the mixes are pretty balanced, but I also made some on the darker side for people who...
  32. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    I’d have to see if any of my friends have one I could borrow. I have an Alnico Gold that would sound great in that cab, too. But for the 1x12 Blue thing, I’m really happy with the VX15 pack. Thanks! I didn’t post it in this thread, so thanks for doing that. It probably makes more sense to have...
  33. York Audio

    What amp model has the most growl?

    I posted this in the recordings section, but the tone method applies here. The guitars are in standard drop D like what @Tahoebrian5 mentioned. I don't know if this tone is anywhere in the ballpark of what you're looking for, but here are the basic concepts. 1. Use less gain for a bigger...
  34. York Audio

    AFIII Wall-O-Guitars and a recording tip.

    (I posted this on TGP as well, but thought my Fractal friends might want to get a little nerdy with me) Well it's been what, three months of being quarantined and the state of the world is a lot to handle right now. The truth is, I needed to let out some steam to maintain some sanity, and what...
  35. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    To be fair, not many amps would be able to stand next to an SLO without their tail between their legs. The Archon is definitely its own thing, but if you're itching for that tone, try the 5153 Red model and set the input EQ to 650Hz and boost it 3-4dB and you'll get the gist. I still think the...
  36. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    I completely agree. I told him to keep it for that same reason and told him to sell his Archon instead. Going from the SLO to the Archon was just sad. The SLO was so open and alive sounding (had the master around 5-6 in the room through a 4x12...I peed a little), and the Archon has this weird...
  37. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    I'm telling you, give me five minutes with a nonbeliever and I'll convert them. And honestly, I think I was more pumped than he was because I no longer feel the need to own a real SLO. So I basically sold an Axe-Fx III AND saved 4k in the process... it was a VERY good day!
  38. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    Today, my buddy came over with his real SLO 100. I've been dying to play a real one since that's my favorite high gain model in the Axe, so I ran his head through the Fractal X-Load LB-2 into my DAW and used MixIR2 for the IR loader. I set the Fractal's knobs just like the real amp and used...
  39. York Audio

    Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 12.09

    Possible bug. Using the SLO Lead model and the gain enhancer introduces odd pops set at around 0.8. In other news, I’m hanging with my friend with a real SLO 100 sitting next to me and the Axe is DEAD ON accurate! Thanks Cliff for saving me four grand. :)
  40. York Audio

    What Makes An Amp “Easy To Play” Or “Unforgiving?”

    In my opinion (and as others have stated), compression is what makes an amp easy to play vs unforgiving. The compression smoothes out dynamics, so it feels good under the fingers and makes guitar faces easier to achieve. Amps with less compression feel more immediate under the fingers and bring...
  41. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Yup, it’s the Axe. All knobs pretty much at noon with the gain turned down to around 2-2.4. I used the 4x12 Brit Greenback impedance curve and that’s it. I’m obsessed with that model.
  42. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    That's great to hear! And you nailed it! Different amps tend to like different cabs more than others, so mixing and matching is where it gets really fun in finding those combinations that gel well with your style. I like the amps you mentioned. Those are most of my go-to's. This is a tricky...
  43. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    The Blackback H30 and Greenback M20 almost feel like opposites to me. The H30 has a more present gritty midrange (think AC/DC or Tool) where the the M20 feels a little scooped (think Van Halen). The H30 has a warmer vintage top end while maintaining clarity where the M20 has a lot of modern...
  44. York Audio

    What amp did the Axe-Fx III make you discover and fall in love with?

    I feel like my favorite amps change with the firmware seasons. As things improve and evolve, my staple amps of yesteryear have fallen out of rotation and I’m discovering “new” amps that I never bonded with before but have become really inspiring. Here are some recent favorites. High gain...
  45. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Just gave the MRSH M20 a spin with the SLO and think you’ll dig the mixes. They all give the amp a different flavor, so choose the one with the voice you like. I also tried blending the MRSH M20 57-2 with the Bogna 57’s and got some really cool tones! Try the M20 57-2 with the Bogna 57-3. And...
  46. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    Try the Bogna 412 mixes with the SLO model and see what you like. I think Mix 01 is a great starting point with that model. If I remember correctly, I think I ran the SLO pretty much at default settings, but took the master volume down to 4.6 and set the gain enhancer to 1 and was really happy...
  47. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    @E-Sound I have a lot of plans for cool Marshall stuff in the works. Now it’s a matter of choosing which one to start with. A PR 25w Greenback cab could be the ticket for the first one. Just depends if I can find some good sounding PR greenies. I haven’t liked most of the ones I’ve heard so...
  48. York Audio

    IRs York Audio Master Thread - Newest Cab Pack: KW 412 M25-SH

    I'm happy to present the newest Cab Pack to the York Audio collection. The Bogna 412 is based on a 1994 Bogner 4x12 with English made 70 watt Vintage 30's. The tone is absolutely massive! For those familiar with my new Cab Packs, the Bogna 412 finds it's place somewhere in between the Mesa...
  49. York Audio

    Axe-Fx II Firmware 18.00 Public Beta

    I'm using an OwnHammer V3 mix of the Sunn cab with 16 ohm English V30s and it's just fantastic! It has thick tight low end, clear aggressive midrange, and a sweet top end that isn't harsh. I'm really happy with it. :) The 4x12 mix I put up is kind of a mystery recipe. M@ walked me through a...
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