Gift of Tone #15 - PHIL COLLEN of DEF LEPPARD

[Chas]

I'm blown away! This is the preset I was hoping would be in the gift of tone series. Can't wait to get home and load this one up. Thank you SOOOO much to Phil and FAS!

 

[GitGuy513]

Just one cool GoT after another. This is far surpassing anything I thought it would be. Thank You Phil and FAS!!

That Jackson was pretty sweet.

 

[GuyJames]

wooooooow, amazing gifts we are receiving...

I am starting to dream with a gift from The Edge and/or James Hetfield....

Or Plini and polyphia gift

 

[Deltafit]

I've never downloaded a preset so fast! I can't even believe we live in a world where this stuff is possible!!

First impressions of the preset is it's pretty dark sounding. But I guess when you're playing at stadium levels that's to be expected.

Was surprised not to see a drive pedal in the front end.

I'm pretty sure I saw John or Viv's tech Scott talking about York Audio IR's. I think John is on this forum so it would be great if you can confirm this is the actual cab sim/IR Phil uses for this preset...?

Also, I wonder what Ronan the sound guy does (if anything) with the EQ on his end.

Thanks again!

 

[rrhoads17]

If it has 3 cabs, how was it translated into the FM3?

 

[rrhoads17]

I've never downloaded a preset so fast! I can't even believe we live in a world where this stuff is possible!!

First impressions of the preset is it's pretty dark sounding. But I guess when you're playing at stadium levels that's to be expected.

Was surprised not to see a drive pedal in the front end.

I'm pretty sure I saw John or Viv's tech Scott talking about York Audio IR's. I think John is on this forum so it would be great if you can confirm this is the actual cab sim/IR Phil uses for this preset...?

Also, I wonder what Ronan the sound guy does (if anything) with the EQ on his end.

Thanks again!

Using the metal pick like Phil does may get rid of some of the darkness. The metal pick adds more presence. The Super 3 is so high output and has a lot of mids so I assume the preset is designed for that pickup.

 

[cragginshred]

Coolest thing ever. I always wonder why we cannot get pros pre sets. Not like we will infringe on anything they have or will do.
Thanks!!!

 

[la szum]

The real question is; is this preset going to sound good with my shirt on, or should I take it off to try it out?

Stuff a scarf or handerkchief or two in the back pocket of your jeans and you'll be good either way.

 

[brewerz]

Unreal. I was really hoping we'd get one of Devin and Phil's presets. Then - we get them on back-to-back days! Thank you FAS!

 

[Tremonti]

I've never downloaded a preset so fast! I can't even believe we live in a world where this stuff is possible!!

First impressions of the preset is it's pretty dark sounding. But I guess when you're playing at stadium levels that's to be expected.

Was surprised not to see a drive pedal in the front end.

I'm pretty sure I saw John or Viv's tech Scott talking about York Audio IR's. I think John is on this forum so it would be great if you can confirm this is the actual cab sim/IR Phil uses for this preset...?

Also, I wonder what Ronan the sound guy does (if anything) with the EQ on his end.

Thanks again!

I have found that most presets I need to turn up the neg feedback and presence. This quickly rectifies most issues IMO.

 

[cragginshred]

I've never downloaded a preset so fast! I can't even believe we live in a world where this stuff is possible!!

First impressions of the preset is it's pretty dark sounding. But I guess when you're playing at stadium levels that's to be expected.

Was surprised not to see a drive pedal in the front end.

I'm pretty sure I saw John or Viv's tech Scott talking about York Audio IR's. I think John is on this forum so it would be great if you can confirm this is the actual cab sim/IR Phil uses for this preset...?

Also, I wonder what Ronan the sound guy does (if anything) with the EQ on his end.

Thanks again!

Every pre set I have ever downloaded sounded different than thru the DAW the vid was made with. Plus your monitors FRFR room guitar ect obviously makes a difference. Just tweak for room and all those variables!

I will try it tonight!

 

[ChristThePhone]

Too bad the IR is not included. The cab blocks appears to be slightly panned to the left.

 

[rrhoads17]

Too bad the IR is not included. The cab blocks appears to be slightly panned to the left.

Is the IR in the preset supposed to be a tonematch converted to an IR?

 

[ChristThePhone]

Is the IR in the preset supposed to be a tonematch converted to an IR?

There's no IR in the preset. The preset is using a factory IR.

 

[flyingfadr]

BOOM ! This is what a lot of people have been hoping for for years ! Awesome !

 

[rrhoads17]

There's no IR in the preset. The preset is using a factory IR.

Oh ok, when you said “too bad the IR isn’t included” I thought you meant there’s something missing.

 

[ChristThePhone]

Oh ok, when you said “too bad the IR isn’t included” I thought you meant there’s something missing.

Sorry, no. When I watched John's description on YT I had the impression that the 3 cabs they blended would actually result in a cab IR coming with the preset. The preset still sounds great, just needed a few minor tweaks to make it mine.

 

[rrhoads17]

Sorry, no. When I watched John's description on YT I had the impression that the 3 cabs they blended would actually result in a cab IR coming with the preset. The preset still sounds great, just needed a few minor tweaks to make it mine.

I don’t have my fractal unit handy right now, but what are the JMP-1 settings? That’s something I have wondered for years.

 

[ChristThePhone]

I don’t have my fractal unit handy right now, but what are the JMP-1 settings? That’s something I have wondered for years.

he's talking about the settings of the amp block using the JMP-1 pre type

 

[EVH~5150]

Man...this is so freakin' cool. When I purchased my Axe III a few months ago, it was primarily due to seeing the Def Leppard rig rundown and promo videos for Fractal products. Can't wait to get home and try this out!!! Thanks FAS and Phil!!!!