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Published on 11/22/14 at 15:09What type of amplification (lamp, transistor, ...)?
All-tube preamp (Engl what)
What is the power delivered?
This is a pre-amp so you have the formwork on an amp!
As to me, I plug in my ENGL E840 / 50 which is also a big killer (everyone wants to redeem myself!)
What connection?
There are a bunch of connectors on the rack!
1 input jack on the front AND the back (depending on desired configuration)
The Return Sends in the effect loop JACK well.
JACK AND 2 XLR outputs to send in an amp (also works directly on a channel strip but I prefer to send it into a real amp)
2 MIDI jacks for control pedal
2 JACK taken to the footswitch (must not be useful if you have a MIDI foot, which is my case)
What are the settings, effects? ...
4 channel preamp, but in fact many more!
1 Clean / Crunch 1/1 Lead / 1 Megalead of the death in your ass
There are so many opportunities that I would definitely have a MIDI pedal control (the Z12 among others)
here is the config of my stuff:
(GAIN clean) / (GAIN crunch) / (BASS) / (MED) / (clean trebble) / (trebble crunch)
(GAIN LEAD1) / (GAIN LEAD2) / (BASS) / (MED) / (trebble LEAD1) / (trebble LEAD2)
There are 4 different channels but the "modes" extra help other sound options:
channel 1 and 2
Gain Boost + = normal bright ultra bright
channel 3 and 4
Hi gain + Active Contour + mid edge
function applicable to 4 channels:
Modern-Classic MLP + + + fx loop active noise Gate + Write-copy
UTILIZATION
Is the configuration simple?
I always love a good tamper the stuff, I did not take long to get the sound I wanted, I just hang on functions "fx loop active" "Noise Gate" (adjustable on the back of preamp "and" write copy "
but once I found (in minutes) that's it!
Is the manual clear and sufficient? ...
I know I have not read ...
Gets it easy to sound good?
this is question is as silly as "You want to sleep with Jessica Nigri?"
(Https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJessicaNigri)
It's super easy to have a good sound, its very ZE!
Custom I traded against an Orange TC30, I was afraid that by this exchange I end up with a big war machine and farewell versatility, NOT!
I have never had such beautiful clean!
the crunch is ultimate!
and distos ben: ENGL ... what else?
SOUNDS
Will it fit your style of music?
TOTALLY! I make music hairy tattooed People feel beer and shampoo with apple (yes, the metalheads feel the beer!)
The zikos I play with for years threaten me with butter me if I separated the The cleans: are super clean (or disgusting if you push the GAIN)
The crunch: a real crunch! Almost believe my former Orange amp! (Weight less)
The Distos: Magic! sound phew! There are so GAIN I'm barely 1/3 and I have a big sound METAL !!
Additional options allow a truly wide selection of tones
In addition I couple with PowerAMP ENGL E840 / 50 and it adds even more color to my sounds!
EFFECTS:
I use an AUX G-System from TC Electronics pedal, a real massacre also when it is connected to AUX and not live as do many people wrongly.
the "Active FX loop" button to Page Add my pedal to the sounds that I created on the preamp '
MORE! With my MIDI pedal ENGL Z12 I can program several presets that allows me to have in my case 9 presets. (Up to 99 presets)
MY PRESETS:
0 "preamp defeat" that's basically the BYPASS preamp, it allows me to see if my guitar does not send too much potato in the beast.
1 pure clean without options
2 + clean "Normal bright" for brilliance + "MLP" because that button sends the patté in Granny sonotone
2 + 3 clean "FX Loop active" = Clean with my effects
MLP + 4 + Crunch "Classic"
Crunch 4 + 5 "FX loop active"
6 Lead 1 + Active Contour + Modern + MLP + Noise Gate
Lead 1 + 7 + Modern Edge Mid MLP + + + Noise Gate FX loop active
8 Lead 2 + Active Contour + Modern + MLP + Noise Gate
Lead 2 + 9 + Modern Edge Mid MLP + + + Noise Gate FX loop active
With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I play it especially with 2 guitars:
an old LTD EC-50 mounted at P90 bridge and SH-2 neck pickup. (Granted SI Open (Open B)
and July 1-String Epiphone Matt Heafy signature (EMG 707 and 81-7)
for 6 strings I mostly use my presets (0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9) because the passive pickups require more GAIN on the preamp (Lead 2 is supplied Gain)
and my 7-String uses presets (0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9)
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I really like everything in this preamp, I also use it in my projects other than Metal, and cleans the crunshs are really great, and agrees very well the effects!
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
I use it for almost a year, this is a gem!
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I tried a lot of stuff since I was a musician: Pedals simulators amp / amp transistors / hybrid amp / amps lamps ... and I must say it is very very far the best machine j 'I had!
just before I was using a BOSS GT-6 and a VOX TonelabST on my Orange TC30, but this amp bad cash pedals, the same time it was designed to be gross, and it was not enough to my projects.
What is so special that you like most and least?
Frankly, what to say? everything is good, and I've already said everything, go I'll still say that I was not more! :
The gate, it's a very good idea, but they should have a little more work on, we lose a little of its sound when active, but it already has a killer sound with! : D
The Basses, it lacks a little room in the low for my taste, especially on clean sounds.
That's all I can say bad about this machine!
How would you rate the quality / price?
With experience, you do again this choice?
Nearly 1,500 balls, you have to get them out, but frankly When you see the stuff, and the opportunities we have with that Rack, it is easy to let go of the ticket and pay it!
Especially when you see that what competitors offer for virtually the same (MESA Recording rectify preamp + 1900 € and there are not as many options!)
If I ever had the choice again, I would do it again! I almost had a tear in his eye, separating me from my Orange to exchange it, but once in possession of the beast I've never been so happy with my sound! (After 10 years of research ...)
Last step: The current compare to the great villain (Fractal AXE FX II !!!)
All-tube preamp (Engl what)
What is the power delivered?
This is a pre-amp so you have the formwork on an amp!
As to me, I plug in my ENGL E840 / 50 which is also a big killer (everyone wants to redeem myself!)
What connection?
There are a bunch of connectors on the rack!
1 input jack on the front AND the back (depending on desired configuration)
The Return Sends in the effect loop JACK well.
JACK AND 2 XLR outputs to send in an amp (also works directly on a channel strip but I prefer to send it into a real amp)
2 MIDI jacks for control pedal
2 JACK taken to the footswitch (must not be useful if you have a MIDI foot, which is my case)
What are the settings, effects? ...
4 channel preamp, but in fact many more!
1 Clean / Crunch 1/1 Lead / 1 Megalead of the death in your ass
There are so many opportunities that I would definitely have a MIDI pedal control (the Z12 among others)
here is the config of my stuff:
(GAIN clean) / (GAIN crunch) / (BASS) / (MED) / (clean trebble) / (trebble crunch)
(GAIN LEAD1) / (GAIN LEAD2) / (BASS) / (MED) / (trebble LEAD1) / (trebble LEAD2)
There are 4 different channels but the "modes" extra help other sound options:
channel 1 and 2
Gain Boost + = normal bright ultra bright
channel 3 and 4
Hi gain + Active Contour + mid edge
function applicable to 4 channels:
Modern-Classic MLP + + + fx loop active noise Gate + Write-copy
UTILIZATION
Is the configuration simple?
I always love a good tamper the stuff, I did not take long to get the sound I wanted, I just hang on functions "fx loop active" "Noise Gate" (adjustable on the back of preamp "and" write copy "
but once I found (in minutes) that's it!
Is the manual clear and sufficient? ...
I know I have not read ...
Gets it easy to sound good?
this is question is as silly as "You want to sleep with Jessica Nigri?"
(Https://www.facebook.com/OfficialJessicaNigri)
It's super easy to have a good sound, its very ZE!
Custom I traded against an Orange TC30, I was afraid that by this exchange I end up with a big war machine and farewell versatility, NOT!
I have never had such beautiful clean!
the crunch is ultimate!
and distos ben: ENGL ... what else?
SOUNDS
Will it fit your style of music?
TOTALLY! I make music hairy tattooed People feel beer and shampoo with apple (yes, the metalheads feel the beer!)
The zikos I play with for years threaten me with butter me if I separated the The cleans: are super clean (or disgusting if you push the GAIN)
The crunch: a real crunch! Almost believe my former Orange amp! (Weight less)
The Distos: Magic! sound phew! There are so GAIN I'm barely 1/3 and I have a big sound METAL !!
Additional options allow a truly wide selection of tones
In addition I couple with PowerAMP ENGL E840 / 50 and it adds even more color to my sounds!
EFFECTS:
I use an AUX G-System from TC Electronics pedal, a real massacre also when it is connected to AUX and not live as do many people wrongly.
the "Active FX loop" button to Page Add my pedal to the sounds that I created on the preamp '
MORE! With my MIDI pedal ENGL Z12 I can program several presets that allows me to have in my case 9 presets. (Up to 99 presets)
MY PRESETS:
0 "preamp defeat" that's basically the BYPASS preamp, it allows me to see if my guitar does not send too much potato in the beast.
1 pure clean without options
2 + clean "Normal bright" for brilliance + "MLP" because that button sends the patté in Granny sonotone
2 + 3 clean "FX Loop active" = Clean with my effects
MLP + 4 + Crunch "Classic"
Crunch 4 + 5 "FX loop active"
6 Lead 1 + Active Contour + Modern + MLP + Noise Gate
Lead 1 + 7 + Modern Edge Mid MLP + + + Noise Gate FX loop active
8 Lead 2 + Active Contour + Modern + MLP + Noise Gate
Lead 2 + 9 + Modern Edge Mid MLP + + + Noise Gate FX loop active
With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I play it especially with 2 guitars:
an old LTD EC-50 mounted at P90 bridge and SH-2 neck pickup. (Granted SI Open (Open B)
and July 1-String Epiphone Matt Heafy signature (EMG 707 and 81-7)
for 6 strings I mostly use my presets (0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9) because the passive pickups require more GAIN on the preamp (Lead 2 is supplied Gain)
and my 7-String uses presets (0 1 2 3 4 5 8 9)
What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
I really like everything in this preamp, I also use it in my projects other than Metal, and cleans the crunshs are really great, and agrees very well the effects!
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you use it?
I use it for almost a year, this is a gem!
Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I tried a lot of stuff since I was a musician: Pedals simulators amp / amp transistors / hybrid amp / amps lamps ... and I must say it is very very far the best machine j 'I had!
just before I was using a BOSS GT-6 and a VOX TonelabST on my Orange TC30, but this amp bad cash pedals, the same time it was designed to be gross, and it was not enough to my projects.
What is so special that you like most and least?
Frankly, what to say? everything is good, and I've already said everything, go I'll still say that I was not more! :
The gate, it's a very good idea, but they should have a little more work on, we lose a little of its sound when active, but it already has a killer sound with! : D
The Basses, it lacks a little room in the low for my taste, especially on clean sounds.
That's all I can say bad about this machine!
How would you rate the quality / price?
With experience, you do again this choice?
Nearly 1,500 balls, you have to get them out, but frankly When you see the stuff, and the opportunities we have with that Rack, it is easy to let go of the ticket and pay it!
Especially when you see that what competitors offer for virtually the same (MESA Recording rectify preamp + 1900 € and there are not as many options!)
If I ever had the choice again, I would do it again! I almost had a tear in his eye, separating me from my Orange to exchange it, but once in possession of the beast I've never been so happy with my sound! (After 10 years of research ...)
Last step: The current compare to the great villain (Fractal AXE FX II !!!)