I just received my first real one today, got another one coming this week. I've accumulated a couple good speakers to try out in my 2x12 and 1x12. Didn't realize they were so new.The Celestion Alnico Cream IS a great speaker (I've got a single real one), but it's only been out since 2015 so my guess is there just aren't all that many cabs out there to be IR-ified.
You should also find an IR from this cab pack here in the teaserpack:I just received my first real one today, got another one coming this week. I've accumulated a couple good speakers to try out in my 2x12 and 1x12. Didn't realize they were so new.
I'll look into @Valhallir IRs, haven't heard of them. They have a sample pack for free so I'll start there.
I'm not one to dive too far into the IR rabbit hole, but I thought it was odd to see so few of the Creams. I'd like to try more!
The Celestion Alnico Cream IS a great speaker (I've got a single real one), but it's only been out since 2015 so my guess is there just aren't all that many cabs out there to be IR-ified.
Yeah, the Cream is smoother sounding than the Gold in my experience. That speaker is equally at home with a Class-A amp or a Triple Rectifier. My amp tech told me to try them with high gain amps. I always assumed they were too “pretty” for rock, but he was right.Update - loaded the Alnico Cream in my 2x12 to accompany my Alnico Gold..... this combo can handle anything from hard rock to soft cleans. Fantastic.
I actually have a 2nd Cream arriving today. Want to test 2x Creams in the 2x12 and see if it sounds much different. The Gold has more pronounced mids, which isn't a bad thing, just an observation in comparison to the Cream - both are very clear and articulate. I suspect I'll like either combination (2 creams vs. gold + cream), just a matter of taste.
Definitely a winner - Would be awesome to have IR's to replicate this! Thanks for your work guys
@JRod4928 I took a few test shots of the Alnico Cream in a 2x12 and made a quick mix. I didn't have time to hone in on mic placements, so it's not perfect, but hopefully it'll temporarily scratch your Alnico Cream itch.
It's in .syx format, so you can drag n' drop it into one of your user slots.
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!You are THE man.
As you posted this, I was taking a quick work break because my 2nd Alnico Cream came in and I tested it out in my 2x12 (2 creams). Amazing. I don't need to search for another speaker. From a cleaner Blues Jr / Vox to a screaming SLO 100, it can do it all.
I'll try out the IR tomorrow/this weekend (busy tonight unfortunately)!
I would love to have you shoot my custom widebody (to match the width of their 6A20 combo) Weber 2x10 X-Cab with AlNiCo 10V speakers. Tremendous sounding cab/speaker combo....@JRod4928 I took a few test shots of the Alnico Cream in a 2x12 and made a quick mix. I didn't have time to hone in on mic placements, so it's not perfect, but hopefully it'll temporarily scratch your Alnico Cream itch.
It's in .syx format, so you can drag n' drop it into one of your user slots.
Eh, I was wrong about this.There are a few stock cabs with Alnico Creams.
Super curious to try some Alnico Creams for higher gain. There are a few stock cabs with Alnico Creams.
Reza Matix on YouTube almost exclusively uses Alnico Cream for high gain. (Full disclosure, I'm not always 100% loving his tone, but it is often pretty great.)
Eh, I was wrong about this.
https://wiki.fractalaudio.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cabinet_models_list
No Alnico Creams from a quick search.
Yep, you got it. I was searching for "alnico cream" and got nothing.I think there are, right?
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I think I'm combining 161 with 163, but I can't remember. Those 4 actually vary in tone a decent amount. I tried to combine 1 that accentuated lows and 1 mids.Yep, you got it. I was searching for "alnico cream" and got nothing.
Thanks!
This IR is awesome! It sounds good with every amp I've tried it with so far. JTM45, AC-20, Z 66... and now for some more gain.@JRod4928 I took a few test shots of the Alnico Cream in a 2x12 and made a quick mix. I didn't have time to hone in on mic placements, so it's not perfect, but hopefully it'll temporarily scratch your Alnico Cream itch.
It's in .syx format, so you can drag n' drop it into one of your user slots.