MODELED AMPS & CABS: WHICH AMPS AND CABS ARE MODELED?
Brit Hi Gain - Turn to this Amp Model to conjure up tones of the coveted
JCM 800, one of MarshallOs most universally-acclaimed modern amps. This
updated version of the Plexi continued MarshallOs heritage with added gain and
edge for a new generation of rock guitarists. One of the biggest differences here is
that the tone controls are located after the preamp tubes. We worked with a 1990
JCM 800 with Master Volume to develop this model. Incidentally, some versions
3 Y 6of JCM800Os get their distortion from clipping a diode. The amp we modeled uses a
tube for distortion. This is the metal sound Marshall made famous. Although not
many people play Marshalls clean, itOs a great tone, so you should also be sure to
check out this model with a low Drive setting, too. Of course, you can always
pump up the drive and rage....
RectiŢed - This model is modeled after a 1994 Mesa Boogie Dual RectiŢer
Tremoverb. You can use this Amp Model to get that tight, high gain sound used by
bands like Dream Theater or Metallica. Boogie made their mark in the late 70Os
and early 80Os by adding master volumes and more gain stages to amps with
Fender-style circuitry. You can hear the Fender heritage but with more Opunch� in
the mids. The Boogie Dual RectiŢerOs tone controls are post-distortion and, as
with the tone sections of most of the amps we based our models on, the individual
controls interact with each other and with the Drive. With high drive settings,
you can scoop the mids and crank the bottom end for some great Seattle grunge
sounds.
Modern Hi Gain - The Soldano sound is intensely overdriven, and also has
EQ after the preamp distortion. This oversaturated tone is well-suited to thrash
metal and grunge bands, but has also been used more subtly by artists like Eric
Clapton. This is a good Amp Model to use if you want to get a current Van Halen
or Joe Satriani sound. The Flextone Modern Hi Gain Amp Model is based on one
of Mike SoldanoOs rackmount preamps. Talk about high gain preamp tube
distortion! The X88R we studied to create this Amp Model would have been the
rage for Los Angeles studio use in the late �80s. |
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