Interesting to hear this addressed. Wasn't the SLO somewhat inspired by the Boogie MKII though?
The SLO/Recto thing is mentioned in yek's amp guide here too
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fractal-audio-amp-models-solo-100-soldano-slo-100.114877/
I'm sure Mike would be happy to know that a real SLO was pulled apart to make the Fractal model too.
Pretty hilarious that the Dave's main problem with modelling is that it doesn't look/smell cool
Pretty hilarious that the Dave's main problem with modelling is that it doesn't look/smell cool
+1. Every tube circuit was designed 80 years ago.Many Friedman, Soldano, Bogner, etc. amps are largely modded Marshall amps. Many Marshall amps are basically modded Fender Bassmans. Early Fenders are based on stock tube manual designs and his days of repairing tube radios. Totally new ideas are few and far between. Everyone builds on the success of those before them.
It doesn't sound much like a Recto though... What's the big difference? Just gain?Rectifier preamp is a blatant rip-off of an SLO100.
Many Friedman, Soldano, Bogner, etc. amps are largely modded Marshall amps. Many Marshall amps are basically modded Fender Bassmans. Early Fenders are based on stock tube manual designs and his days of repairing tube radios. Totally new ideas are few and far between. Everyone builds on the success of those before them.
It doesn't sound much like a Recto though... What's the big difference? Just gain?
It doesn't sound much like a Recto though... What's the big difference? Just gain?