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Angle Severe: based on Engl Savage 120
The Powerball was the first model of an Engl amp in the Axe-Fx. People kept begging for a model of the Savage and it was introduced in firmware 14.
Famous Engl players include Steve Morse, Thin Lizzy and Ritchie Blackmore. More Engl players.
The Engl Savage is a 120 watts hard rock and metal monster with four channels: Main 1 Clean/Crunch and Main 2 Crunch 2/Lead. It runs on two 6550 power tubes, rates 120 watts (80 watts continuously) and has loads of preamp gain. Engl’s later Ritchie Blackmore signature amp is based on the Savage. Made in Germany.
Fractal Audio has modeled Main Channel 2 of the original amp in its “Rough” mode. As described in Engl’s manual: “emphasis on high and low ends. Use Bass sparingly."
The “Angel Savage 1” model was created with Channel 2's Contour switch turned off. This boosts the lower midrange around 500 Hz for a warm tone.
The “Angel Savage 2” model was created with Channel 2's Contour switch turned on. This boosts from 1200 Hz and cuts the lower midrange for more transparency.
It’s a high-gain amp with a Master Volume. This means that the amp’s distortion is created in particular by the preamp tubes, not the power amp. The Master Volume, which works in the power amp section, is very important to the tone and feel. You have to decide for yourself what setting in the model works for you best. The default setting is a good point to start of course.
The applicable controls on the original amp’s channel are: Gain, Lead, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Contour, Rough/Smooth, Depth Boost (6dB at 80Hz) and Presence.
Cliff’s comment about Presence:
In this thread series this is the first amp model (other than the jumpered Plexis) which features TWO gain controls: Gain and Lead (model: Input Drive and Overdrive). On all amps like this, including those by Dumble, Fryette, Carol-Ann and Mesa, the first control sets the “sensitivity” and the second one sets the amount of distortion. Cliff:
I don’t know if this is pure imagination, but models with Input Drive ánd Overdrive controls always feel “elastic” and spongy, a real joy to play.
Engl uses Celestion V30 and V60 speakers. You’ll find many V30s among the stock cabs.
Cab #047 is an IR of an Engl 4x12 PRO cabinet with V30s, created by Red Wirez. Note: the Red Wirez IRs in the Axe-Fx II and AX8 have been captured using an neutral microphone, so you may want to add a mic model in the Cab block.
A selection of YouTube videos:
Here’s a clip demonstrating the Angel Severe model, created by ClipMaster @Guitarjon:
Angle Severe: based on Engl Savage 120
The Powerball was the first model of an Engl amp in the Axe-Fx. People kept begging for a model of the Savage and it was introduced in firmware 14.
Famous Engl players include Steve Morse, Thin Lizzy and Ritchie Blackmore. More Engl players.
The Engl Savage is a 120 watts hard rock and metal monster with four channels: Main 1 Clean/Crunch and Main 2 Crunch 2/Lead. It runs on two 6550 power tubes, rates 120 watts (80 watts continuously) and has loads of preamp gain. Engl’s later Ritchie Blackmore signature amp is based on the Savage. Made in Germany.
Fractal Audio has modeled Main Channel 2 of the original amp in its “Rough” mode. As described in Engl’s manual: “emphasis on high and low ends. Use Bass sparingly."
The “Angel Savage 1” model was created with Channel 2's Contour switch turned off. This boosts the lower midrange around 500 Hz for a warm tone.
The “Angel Savage 2” model was created with Channel 2's Contour switch turned on. This boosts from 1200 Hz and cuts the lower midrange for more transparency.
It’s a high-gain amp with a Master Volume. This means that the amp’s distortion is created in particular by the preamp tubes, not the power amp. The Master Volume, which works in the power amp section, is very important to the tone and feel. You have to decide for yourself what setting in the model works for you best. The default setting is a good point to start of course.
The applicable controls on the original amp’s channel are: Gain, Lead, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Contour, Rough/Smooth, Depth Boost (6dB at 80Hz) and Presence.
Cliff’s comment about Presence:
“From noon and up it's a presence boost, from noon down it's a presence cut."
In this thread series this is the first amp model (other than the jumpered Plexis) which features TWO gain controls: Gain and Lead (model: Input Drive and Overdrive). On all amps like this, including those by Dumble, Fryette, Carol-Ann and Mesa, the first control sets the “sensitivity” and the second one sets the amount of distortion. Cliff:
“Input Drive increases the gain amount as you rotate the knob clockwise. As the gain increases the tone is shifted from a treble and upper mid emphasis, which produces an up front sparkling tone, to a lower mid and bass emphasis, which produces a thick meaty tone.
Overdrive increases the gain amount as you rotate the knob clockwise but with no alteration of the tonal balance.
Different combinations of Input Drive and Overdrive settings will have a dramatic effect on the response of the amplifier and the personality of your instrument. It is easy to get familiar with the action of these controls and you’ll be amazed with your ability to make any guitar sound mellow, fat, soulful or aggressive.”
Overdrive increases the gain amount as you rotate the knob clockwise but with no alteration of the tonal balance.
Different combinations of Input Drive and Overdrive settings will have a dramatic effect on the response of the amplifier and the personality of your instrument. It is easy to get familiar with the action of these controls and you’ll be amazed with your ability to make any guitar sound mellow, fat, soulful or aggressive.”
I don’t know if this is pure imagination, but models with Input Drive ánd Overdrive controls always feel “elastic” and spongy, a real joy to play.
Engl uses Celestion V30 and V60 speakers. You’ll find many V30s among the stock cabs.
Cab #047 is an IR of an Engl 4x12 PRO cabinet with V30s, created by Red Wirez. Note: the Red Wirez IRs in the Axe-Fx II and AX8 have been captured using an neutral microphone, so you may want to add a mic model in the Cab block.
Cab Pack 19 by ML Sound contains a full library of that were captured of an Engl 4x12 Pro Straight Cabinet with Chinese Celestion Vintage 30 speakers.
A selection of YouTube videos:
Here’s a clip demonstrating the Angel Severe model, created by ClipMaster @Guitarjon:
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