That was a fun video to make. We just wanted to show people that a well made IR does actually sound like the real mic’d cab and isn’t the reason why someone’s tone may sound “digital” to them.
I’ve read comments from people on other forums say that “IRs are the weakest part in digital modeling,” so this just shows them that the IR is probably the most reliable element in the chain when it comes to accuracy. If you’re using a great modeler like a Fractal, then you’ve got incredible amounts of accuracy across the board. If you’re using a lower quality modeler, the “digital” sound is most likely coming from the corners the manufacturer cut in their modeling process.
It’s a great time to be a guitar player!
I’ve read comments from people on other forums say that “IRs are the weakest part in digital modeling,” so this just shows them that the IR is probably the most reliable element in the chain when it comes to accuracy. If you’re using a great modeler like a Fractal, then you’ve got incredible amounts of accuracy across the board.
Yes. You're also speaking to the often-repeated statement that all modelers are created equal -- or at least "good enough," and that it's just what you do with them. To me, that's just nonsense.
Great sounding clip! Do you remember which speaker pack you used?That was a fun video to make. We just wanted to show people that a well made IR does actually sound like the real mic’d cab and isn’t the reason why someone’s tone may sound “digital” to them.
I’ve read comments from people on other forums say that “IRs are the weakest part in digital modeling,” so this just shows them that the IR is probably the most reliable element in the chain when it comes to accuracy. If you’re using a great modeler like a Fractal, then you’ve got incredible amounts of accuracy across the board. If you’re using a lower quality modeler, the “digital” sound is most likely coming from the corners the manufacturer cut in their modeling process.
It’s a great time to be a guitar player!
Most of the time they’re referring to top end air or sizzle, which those frequencies are naturally present in the cabinet whether you’re using a real amp or an accurate modeler. The mic hears what the mic hears. And even though most speakers start rolling off at around 7k, it’s not a brick wall… there’s still a lot of sonic information north of 7k. Instead of tweaking treble, presence, or master volume controls to get the top end response they want, it’s easier to put the blame on an IR and mistaking natural sizzle for “digital fizz.” But just like a real amp and cab that have sizzle, a couple knob tweaks should do the trick and keep things sounding natural.Not sure why this stuck out to me, but can I ask what factors you have come to discover that can lead to
someone's tone sounding "digital" to them?? Other than a low quality modeler. Thanks!
As someone who owns quite a few of the most popular modelers, I couldn’t agree more. All modelers are far from “created equal,” especially when you compare them to the real thing.Yes. You're also speaking to the often-repeated statement that all modelers are created equal -- or at least "good enough," and that it's just what you do with them. To me, that's just nonsense.
Thanks! It was important to me that the video didn’t come across as trying to promote a product, so I created a new IR specifically for this test from the cab I already had set up in my amp room. The cab was a Marshall 1960bv 4x12. If you happen to have the MRSH 412 MV30 Dual pack, I would suggest trying the 57m-1 IR with the Solo 100 Lead model to get you in a good spot.Great sounding clip! Do you remember which speaker pack you used?
Just to share, the reveal video is here:
I surprised myself that I actually heard 2 of the switches although I had no idea which was which. I was using earbuds on an iPad and wouldn't consider myself to have golden ears by any stretch.
I heard the change at 14 seconds as well as the one right before the end.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you got great results! No two cabs sound identical to each other, so when we’re used to the sound of a cab and then make an IR of it, it SHOULD sound like the captured cabinet (if it’s done correctly). Sounds like you created a winner!I made my first IR yesterday of my Gallien-Krueger 412 Bass Cab, and was shocked that the IR sounded exactly like what I was hearing through the Mic in my home studio. Although the volume was a little low, I turned up the level and it sounds great. In fact it's the best bass IR I have.
Thank you, btw, I mainly buy and use your IR's on pretty everything. Great stuff.That’s awesome! I’m glad you got great results! No two cabs sound identical to each other, so when we’re used to the sound of a cab and then make an IR of it, it SHOULD sound like the captured cabinet (if it’s done correctly). Sounds like you created a winner!