Yes! I totally agree! Honestly been playing this a lot recently and it's just fun and has Attitude! Thanks for the tip will go check it with a 4×12 !!!!
@@gkarone3228 hahaha a man of my style lol i love to play to though it aint always pretty lol before i was engaged and with a kid my old neighborhood was the shit id get calls for song requests to learn and crank lol
Loved it so much I picked up the micro dark for the loop, cab sim and shape control. The terror stamp I picked up later when I got a gift card from work (for a travel board setup- ts mini and tuner in the front and multi fx in loop). They each have their uses and pair well with a Celestion V30. Great video!
I'm late to the party. Picked one up during the week. I've got it paired with a Hughes & Kettner 1x10 30 watt cab, and it sounds bloody amazing. Thanks for vid.
Never too late buddy! It's awesome right? Haven't tried it with a H&K cab but bet it sounds massive! What style of music you playing with it? Thanks so much for your comment friend! Cheers
@@SoulStringChannel I'm an old bloke, so enjoy predominantly 70s hard rock, early metal, etc. I've always owned Fender amps, which have been great, but I recently had the opportunity to acquire the H&K cab, also a fairly neat, smallish package, and then decided first up to match with the Orange Terror, hoping to get a nice crunch straight out of the box, that was the thinking, and first impressions: 1. the Terror is tiny, like you know it's going to be small, but nothing prepares you for holding it in the palm of your hand; 2. and first time I plugged it in, at a pretty low level of volume, it was like what?? that's ridiculous (the sound was so incredible - and bloody loud) Of course, H&K have a nice range of micro amps, not to mention Vox and probably others, so now that I have the cab, I'm liking the idea of having a drawer full of micro amps! Cheers, Joey
The micro dark that came out later has fx loop and more gain. I have the Joyo Bantamp MeteOR that is almost a knock off of the micro dark, but it has a switch for clean an distortion, sounds really good too.
@@SoulStringChannel The Joyo MeteOR, which is based on the Orange, sounds just like the Orange Micro Dark. For a tight metal distortion go for the ZoMBie (based on the Mesa Boogie sound, so an od before it helps a lot) or the VIVO (based on the 5150 sound)
Great video. It's funny how multi-effects, cab simulations etc... have actually been around for decades. Reviews have een very positive, always saying the technology is getting better and better. I've noodled around with multi-effects, but next to a good raw tube amp, they simply don't cut it.
Thanks buddy! Really appreciate it! Absolutely! It's something I just can't put my finger on! I would almost be tempted to say it's not the sound it's more the feeling you get! The notes just ring differently. It is crazy cause with all this AI and tech I still haven't played one that feels right !
@@SoulStringChannel In my experience most digital modeling fails to replicate the harmonic overtones present in real tube gear. Easiest to test it is to just play pinch harmonics - real tubes sing.
Love mine. A couple of things that are extremely minor annoyances - it's very light so pushing the jack plug in often requires holding the amp so it doesn't move, the input in the 'wrong' side as it is on the right where all my other amps are on the left. I have on many occasions plugged into the headphone jack (which is on the left) by accident and wondered why there is no output! It's a bit annoying having to plug in the external power supply. I've actually just bought a dc power supply to make an add on to the bottom of the amp so i can just plug in with a kettle lead. which hopefully will also make it heavier so it wont move when plugging in the jack. Other than that I love the sound. It's crazy loud, no problems rehearsing with my band. If you want a fx loop I think the micro dark has one and also a cab sim output. But it's a heavier sounding amp, more distortion rather than overdrive.
Yeah that's funny you say about the input 😂 it's totally wrong! I made that mistake myself! I agree with all the things you said but then think wow it's so cheap well what am I complaining about!!!!
That input switching is so annoying. Not enough to be a deal breaker, but so many times i find myself muttering "fuck's sake" as i pull the lead back out of the headphone jack.
If you use it with headphones and your right handed the way the input is that side will help so your leads don't cross.. I'm a lefty and that is how I sussed out why I think they are that way round
Some people don't know that this little amp can push a 4x12 cabinet!! Its also an amazing pedal platform too. I got this little amo as a back up amp, but use it more than my main amp. Edit: I forgot to mention, Soldano, Bogner, Diezel, and Friedman have micro amps available for a little under $200 bucks.
That's it absolutely correct! When I hooked it up to a 4x12 I was blown away! Sounds amazing! And yes totally works perfect with pedals! It's really hard to beat! Cheers
Got mine today..and wow...its loud...i put it through my marshall cab...and damn its amazing..well chuffed ..got it cheep on ebay as well ..cant wait to record with it
Interesting video, answering a question that I had. The Micro Dark has an effects loop and the Terror Stamp also has an effects loop plus two volume channels. In terms if versatility, I don't think that's an issue so long as you like its particular sound. Sparks, Katanas and others provide a vast range of sounds, but once the right tone is found then I tend to just use that one tone. The issue would be if you don't like the Orange tone.
A nice review - but of course it does not have 20watts of tube power. There is a preamp tube to give it the sound signature and a solid state amp to give the power. 20watts of tube power takes 2 EL-84 or 2 6V6 and a lot bigger and more expensive amp.
@@SoulStringChannel Yes, I have the gain no higher than 9 O' clock the volume can be the highest at 3 O'clock but, rarely turn up that high. I am plenty loud.
Hey, thanks for the nice review! I use an american strat (SSS) and mostly play Blues and Rock but cleans are also important to me. I have a mustang micro but its distorted tones and lack of customization is a bit off-putting so I decided to get a better amp for that stuff. Do you think the Orange amp goes well with a strat? I always hear that fenders are really good with fender amps and that's why I am kind of worried that my sound would lack that Fender character with an Orange amp (such as the typical glassy fender cleans). I can get a Fender Mustang LT25 for cheaper but Orange looks like the better option to me with the cabinet. Please me know what you think :)
Hey buddy! Firstly thanks so much for your message! Really appreciate it! I honestly think of you are a blues rock player this is a great amp! I have played it with a strat like yours and it sounds fantastic for those edge of breakup, slightly overdriven sounds. However I would just like to point out that in my opinion the clean sounds are quite different to the traditional fender cleans. There is not much headroom so it does distort quite quickly so if I understand your message well it may be a bit problematic if you are looking for that fender clean sound. To be honest it's not the most versatile amp, it just does that typical orange sound very well. It's a bit fuzzy and distorted so maybe you might find that the cleans sounds are not as useful for the blues sound you describe. It definitely goes great with a strat or Tele buf you need to be happy with a fairy limited clean sound (i.e. not as great as a fender for cleans) if you can try it out, cause it really is a major step up from most inexpensive amps. It definitely has more of a British sound to it rather than fender style but with a strat it totally rocks! Seriously let me know of you need More info cause I can demo it using a strat for you if you would find it useful! Let me know ! Thanks my friend 😊
@@SoulStringChannel Thanks a lot for your detailed response :) I have actually went to a local store and tried the Micro Dark and it was too dark and muddy for me. I know there might be people who like that type of clean tone but not my cup of tea. Although Micro Terror might be less dark than the Micro "Dark" as the name suggests, still this was enough to make me move away from the Orange. So while researching for an alternative I came across Harley Benton TUBE15 Celestion, looked at some reviews (they were extremely positive) and after reading that some people see it as a cheap Fender Blues Junior alternative after playing both, I am now considering to go with that one. If you had the chance to try that one or could provide any comparison according to other videos, that would be nice. There may be other people who needs to decide between these 2 tube amps in a similar price range.
Wow excellent! So what do you think? It's super cool that it has an effects loop and think the cleans actually sound slightly better ! You happy with your purchase?
Bought one yesterday, awesome amp especially for 150 Dollar/Euro. I don't like modeling amps and for me it's just perfect as my second amp a very good addition to my Marshall DSL 20 head. Sounds great through my 1x12 with Celestian Vintage 30 🤗
Hey buddy! I'm glad you think that! I'm always open to everything but never really had a connection with the modelling amps I tried. I got this like you to add something different to my Blackstar amps and wow I can't stop playing it! Just has balls 😄
@@SoulStringChannel thinking of getting an 4x12 cab. I only have a 1x12. Does a 4x12 really sounds so much better or fuller when you play at home??? I'm not sure about if it's worth the money 🤔 what do you think ????
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment really appreciate it! Ahaha I've gotta be honest with you I started using a new video editor to record my camera and it wasn't until I had recorded everything that I realised it had mirror option on by default 🫣 damn!!!!! Needless to say I was not happy 😁!
I got the terror and dark, needed the hphone out without cab sim of terror and needed fx loop of dark for different jobs. handy feeding terror into dark for 2 stages of valve, keeps it a bit sweeter for cleaner sustains. try it with some modern composite cones and surprising how much bigger a cheap setup can sound these days..
Hey buddy! Cheers for the message! Yeahhhhhh totally I think the dark has a bit more usage out of me just cause of the effects loop etc. Holy crap I never thought of running them together! I need to try it! Assume you are going terror into the front of the dark?
Hey dude! Thanks for the comment! That is hilarious that you say that because Im just literally recording a comparison between the terror and the dark 😁! Gotta say it's a close one!
Also on the katana it is a good amp ! But I think the orange plus pedal board has a bit more balls to it's sound! Obviously it also depends on whether you need effects and if you have the pedals already! Still the katana is a decent choice!
@@SoulStringChannel it really is. I got mine used from an old guy who I think really wanted a super clean, shimmery fender type of tone. Have a sub my dood👍
Love the amp for inspirations sake. Affordable. If you have a 4x12 check that out. Very unique but all the while familiar. Seems “relevant”. Whatever the combination of solid state and preamp they hit just right with this.
Thanks buddy! This is a great comment! I absolutely agree ! I tried it with a 4x12 and it's huge sounding! I think orange really managed to get something unique with this amp!
Wow that's awesome! I'll be honest I didn't know that song until I looked it up a few minutes ago! Awesome song Dan is great! Happy coincidence I guess ! Cheers buddy
I still have mine and still love it! And let's be clear here, it's not tube power, it's a single tube in the pre-amp stage with solid state Class D power doing the actual amplifying. Tube power implies the power section is tube amplified, which the MT-20 is certainly not!
Hey buddy! Yes totally agree! Just the preamp section is tube! It's a fantastic amp that really mixes the best of both worlds for me! Tube and solid state! Cheers for the comment!
@@SoulStringChannel No, I don't because I am using the preamp/power amp signal from the Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 direct out driving the fx. The stereo fx blocks of my pedals are sent to a pair of Two Notes Torpedo Cab M IR boxes. The Orange Micro Terror amps get a feed from those Two Notes Torpedo Cab M non-speaker simulation outputs. So all my time based fx are after the preamp/power amp output from the Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8. So, the Orange Micro Terrors are really just clean reproducing my signal. I don't need the loop the way I am running it.
Yes, it's still relevant! I set it and forget it because of its simplicity. No elaborate tone stack or multlple gain stages to suck your tone dry. I'll never get rid of mine. I avoided it for the longest time thinking it just a novelty until I ended up with it in a trade deal. Get your hands on one and try it..life will never be the same! It loves telecasters and hollow-semi hollow bodies.
Yes! I totally agree with you and think it will become a classic one day! It's funny cause I did the same thing, just overlooked it for a long time and now it's my go to amp! Sometimes we just want something to be simple and sound good! Cheers buddy!
I know the thumbnail is for views, but just for the sake of argument, if the MT20 is irrelevant, we should round up all of the original JMI Vox AC 30/6's, and use them to restore the coral reef system.
I was wondering if you would go with this and the 1x8 cabinet or would you pick the orange crush 20rt? It will be for playing at home, mostly punk pop-punk but I’m not sure
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! Personally I would go with the head and cab because it's more flexible in my opinion! If you wanted to you could always change the head or preamp!
Hello guys , I've got a line 6 spider mkii , thought about swapping to one of these , will i notice any improvement in sound quality and noise ? Noise is being the biggest problem to me and having a real clean tone
Hey buddy! Thanks for your message. Personally I do think that would be a major improvement. They are completely different amps to be honest, but the orange really is a monster. The cleans and crunchy sounds are excellent. Full of character. I didn't notice any noise issues with mine so think you would be happy with it. Also try to get one second hand cause I've seen some really great prices recently. Cheers and hope this helps but let me know if you need anything further!
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! This thing is a beast especially at home and low volumes! It has all the grunt of a massive amp! If you pair it with the tiny cab it totally rocks or you could just use it silent with headphones!
Ok if I have to be honest not great! Think it's basically just a very crude EQ applied to the emulated earphone out. It probably not the best use of this amp, but I mean it all depends what your after. If it's an occasional late night practice with earphones it will do but if you hook it up to a proper cab SIM it sounds massive!
Not tube amp, tube works only in Preamp. I changed my original tube with a mellower one, with 12 AU7, now it goes into F amps territory. Love it this way. Also, there are mods, you can add pre-out, power in jacks, not a problem, check internet.
That's great advice thanks buddy! Need to try it with a different tube ! Yeah agree re the tubes but I think it should be used mainly as a preamp and in that case it's wonderful!
Absolutely this is a great comment! I personally add a lot of the time based effects in post production, so for me the terror was fine, but if you run pedals Def go for the effects loop in the Dark! I have to say maybe the lack of the effects loop is the only minor downside of this amp!
That's interesting! Does it make a big difference? I'm always on the fence about swapping tubes on these kind of amps, does it actually change the sound in a noticeable way?
@@SoulStringChannelIf anything, I’d imagine a 12au7 or 12at7 might be more useful. Less gain tends to translate into less noise and more headroom in starved plate circuits such as these. 12at7 might be a better start
Hey buddy! Thanks for your message! That's a good point, I guess it's always something to keep in mind! Do you also think cause techs think it's not worth it, as it's a relatively cheap amp?
Ahahah yes it's super annoying! I recorded the whole thing and then realised the silly software I was using had flipped it the other way round!!!!! Really sorry 😊 although would be cool to play lefty!
Hey buddy! Thanks for the question! No unfortunately not. The amp just has a cab out, with no internal load, meaning that you will have to have a load box (like the two notes torpedo) to be able to plug it into your interface without blowing the who thing up 🫣 ! Honestly if it had that it would be killer! Cheers and let me know if you need anymore info!
This amp uses a solid state power section. It can run safely with no load connected to the speaker out. I have used it this way. Using the headphone out, it will sound a bit wacky thanks to no cab emulation, but you can always add an IR using your daw of choice.
Is this something I could daily at home? Looking for a setup that takes up little space but would suit all my needs
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! Yes absolutely it's tiny in terms of space! And for home you it's perfect! Highly recommend!
Oh and let me know if you need any more info! Happy to help!
Okay thank you very much !
Picked it up a few weeks back and I love it. The tone makes playing so fun
It's great isn't it! I actually think it's a bit underrated! Cheap and sounds huge !
It will never not be relevant. If you ever get the chance, plug one into a 4x12. You will be blown away.
Yes! I totally agree! Honestly been playing this a lot recently and it's just fun and has Attitude! Thanks for the tip will go check it with a 4×12 !!!!
I plugged mine into my Orange 412HP 400w monster cabinet, can confirm, it sounds great!
I got mine plugged into a GK 4x12 cab i love it
I've got a 2×12 and the cops are still begging me to shut up but that might be my playing
@@gkarone3228 hahaha a man of my style lol i love to play to though it aint always pretty lol before i was engaged and with a kid my old neighborhood was the shit id get calls for song requests to learn and crank lol
Loved it so much I picked up the micro dark for the loop, cab sim and shape control. The terror stamp I picked up later when I got a gift card from work (for a travel board setup- ts mini and tuner in the front and multi fx in loop). They each have their uses and pair well with a Celestion V30. Great video!
I'm late to the party. Picked one up during the week. I've got it paired with a Hughes & Kettner 1x10 30 watt cab, and it sounds bloody amazing. Thanks for vid.
Never too late buddy! It's awesome right? Haven't tried it with a H&K cab but bet it sounds massive! What style of music you playing with it? Thanks so much for your comment friend! Cheers
@@SoulStringChannel I'm an old bloke, so enjoy predominantly 70s hard rock, early metal, etc. I've always owned Fender amps, which have been great, but I recently had the opportunity to acquire the H&K cab, also a fairly neat, smallish package, and then decided first up to match with the Orange Terror, hoping to get a nice crunch straight out of the box, that was the thinking, and first impressions:
1. the Terror is tiny, like you know it's going to be small, but nothing prepares you for holding it in the palm of your hand;
2. and first time I plugged it in, at a pretty low level of volume, it was like what?? that's ridiculous (the sound was so incredible - and bloody loud)
Of course, H&K have a nice range of micro amps, not to mention Vox and probably others, so now that I have the cab, I'm liking the idea of having a drawer full of micro amps! Cheers, Joey
The micro dark that came out later has fx loop and more gain.
I have the Joyo Bantamp MeteOR that is almost a knock off of the micro dark, but it has a switch for clean an distortion, sounds really good too.
Cheers buddy! That's really helpful! Haven't tried the joyo amp yet ! What's the drive like? Similar to the orange sound or tighter ?
@@SoulStringChannel The Joyo MeteOR, which is based on the Orange, sounds just like the Orange Micro Dark.
For a tight metal distortion go for the ZoMBie (based on the Mesa Boogie sound, so an od before it helps a lot) or the VIVO (based on the 5150 sound)
@@ThunderExpressI like more gain but how are the cleans on the dark Terror.?
Great video. It's funny how multi-effects, cab simulations etc... have actually been around for decades. Reviews have een very positive, always saying the technology is getting better and better. I've noodled around with multi-effects, but next to a good raw tube amp, they simply don't cut it.
Thanks buddy! Really appreciate it! Absolutely! It's something I just can't put my finger on! I would almost be tempted to say it's not the sound it's more the feeling you get! The notes just ring differently. It is crazy cause with all this AI and tech I still haven't played one that feels right !
@@SoulStringChannel In my experience most digital modeling fails to replicate the harmonic overtones present in real tube gear. Easiest to test it is to just play pinch harmonics - real tubes sing.
Love mine. A couple of things that are extremely minor annoyances - it's very light so pushing the jack plug in often requires holding the amp so it doesn't move, the input in the 'wrong' side as it is on the right where all my other amps are on the left. I have on many occasions plugged into the headphone jack (which is on the left) by accident and wondered why there is no output! It's a bit annoying having to plug in the external power supply. I've actually just bought a dc power supply to make an add on to the bottom of the amp so i can just plug in with a kettle lead. which hopefully will also make it heavier so it wont move when plugging in the jack. Other than that I love the sound. It's crazy loud, no problems rehearsing with my band. If you want a fx loop I think the micro dark has one and also a cab sim output. But it's a heavier sounding amp, more distortion rather than overdrive.
Yeah that's funny you say about the input 😂 it's totally wrong! I made that mistake myself! I agree with all the things you said but then think wow it's so cheap well what am I complaining about!!!!
That input switching is so annoying. Not enough to be a deal breaker, but so many times i find myself muttering "fuck's sake" as i pull the lead back out of the headphone jack.
If you use it with headphones and your right handed the way the input is that side will help so your leads don't cross.. I'm a lefty and that is how I sussed out why I think they are that way round
I played one a couple days ago. I was really impressed! Super loud and crunchy
Some people don't know that this little amp can push a 4x12 cabinet!! Its also an amazing pedal platform too.
I got this little amo as a back up amp, but use it more than my main amp.
Edit: I forgot to mention, Soldano, Bogner, Diezel, and Friedman have micro amps available for a little under $200 bucks.
That's it absolutely correct! When I hooked it up to a 4x12 I was blown away! Sounds amazing! And yes totally works perfect with pedals! It's really hard to beat! Cheers
Got mine today..and wow...its loud...i put it through my marshall cab...and damn its amazing..well chuffed ..got it cheep on ebay as well ..cant wait to record with it
Interesting video, answering a question that I had. The Micro Dark has an effects loop and the Terror Stamp also has an effects loop plus two volume channels. In terms if versatility, I don't think that's an issue so long as you like its particular sound. Sparks, Katanas and others provide a vast range of sounds, but once the right tone is found then I tend to just use that one tone. The issue would be if you don't like the Orange tone.
Love your ASMR channel!
Thank you! 🤗
A nice review - but of course it does not have 20watts of tube power. There is a preamp tube to give it the sound signature and a solid state amp to give the power. 20watts of tube
power takes 2 EL-84 or 2 6V6 and a lot bigger and more expensive amp.
20 watts at 4 ohms, most people will play one 8 ohm cab at 10 watts
I use 2 Orange Micro Terror amps. Just clean. I slave out my Mesa Nomad 100 or EVH 5150III EL34 50. Wet dry wet setup.
Wow that sounds awesome! Are you happy with the clean sound?
@@SoulStringChannel Yes, I have the gain no higher than 9 O' clock the volume can be the highest at 3 O'clock but, rarely turn up that high. I am plenty loud.
@@davedhayden I use an XOTIC SP compressor as well.
i dig my terro stamp! should basically be the same
I mean.. I'm using mine to track a new album so it's working for me lol
Hey, thanks for the nice review! I use an american strat (SSS) and mostly play Blues and Rock but cleans are also important to me. I have a mustang micro but its distorted tones and lack of customization is a bit off-putting so I decided to get a better amp for that stuff. Do you think the Orange amp goes well with a strat? I always hear that fenders are really good with fender amps and that's why I am kind of worried that my sound would lack that Fender character with an Orange amp (such as the typical glassy fender cleans). I can get a Fender Mustang LT25 for cheaper but Orange looks like the better option to me with the cabinet. Please me know what you think :)
Hey buddy! Firstly thanks so much for your message! Really appreciate it! I honestly think of you are a blues rock player this is a great amp! I have played it with a strat like yours and it sounds fantastic for those edge of breakup, slightly overdriven sounds. However I would just like to point out that in my opinion the clean sounds are quite different to the traditional fender cleans. There is not much headroom so it does distort quite quickly so if I understand your message well it may be a bit problematic if you are looking for that fender clean sound. To be honest it's not the most versatile amp, it just does that typical orange sound very well. It's a bit fuzzy and distorted so maybe you might find that the cleans sounds are not as useful for the blues sound you describe. It definitely goes great with a strat or Tele buf you need to be happy with a fairy limited clean sound (i.e. not as great as a fender for cleans) if you can try it out, cause it really is a major step up from most inexpensive amps. It definitely has more of a British sound to it rather than fender style but with a strat it totally rocks! Seriously let me know of you need More info cause I can demo it using a strat for you if you would find it useful! Let me know ! Thanks my friend 😊
@@SoulStringChannel Thanks a lot for your detailed response :) I have actually went to a local store and tried the Micro Dark and it was too dark and muddy for me. I know there might be people who like that type of clean tone but not my cup of tea. Although Micro Terror might be less dark than the Micro "Dark" as the name suggests, still this was enough to make me move away from the Orange. So while researching for an alternative I came across Harley Benton TUBE15 Celestion, looked at some reviews (they were extremely positive) and after reading that some people see it as a cheap Fender Blues Junior alternative after playing both, I am now considering to go with that one.
If you had the chance to try that one or could provide any comparison according to other videos, that would be nice. There may be other people who needs to decide between these 2 tube amps in a similar price range.
What's that song played for the intro?
I need to hear it boosted
That's not a problem, sounds great with an Overdrive Pedal just pushing it!
Ya super muddy but haven't tried playing at higher volumes yet, maybe it cleans up like an old marshall?
That's my preference
I just got the micro dark aweek ago
Wow excellent! So what do you think? It's super cool that it has an effects loop and think the cleans actually sound slightly better ! You happy with your purchase?
Micro terror is the best room amp to practice. I connect the line in to the PC and practice while i play with my pedals connected
Yes I agree! It's sooooo good! Perfect for recording too! Have you ever played it last live with a cab? It's a monster!
@@SoulStringChannel I love the crush 60 pro (cr60c) for live. Micro terror has no volume for the cleans.
Bought one yesterday, awesome amp especially for 150 Dollar/Euro. I don't like modeling amps and for me it's just perfect as my second amp a very good addition to my Marshall DSL 20 head. Sounds great through my 1x12 with Celestian Vintage 30 🤗
Hey buddy! I'm glad you think that! I'm always open to everything but never really had a connection with the modelling amps I tried. I got this like you to add something different to my Blackstar amps and wow I can't stop playing it! Just has balls 😄
@@SoulStringChannel Me too , tried modeling amps and i didn't know how but they don't sound right to me so I'm glad i discovered this little amp 🤗😁
@@SoulStringChannel thinking of getting an 4x12 cab. I only have a 1x12. Does a 4x12 really sounds so much better or fuller when you play at home??? I'm not sure about if it's worth the money 🤔 what do you think ????
Great vid to watch. Just a question why is the video mirrored? Just saw one of these for $125 canadian I might grab it just for fun
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment really appreciate it! Ahaha I've gotta be honest with you I started using a new video editor to record my camera and it wasn't until I had recorded everything that I realised it had mirror option on by default 🫣 damn!!!!! Needless to say I was not happy 😁!
Oh and yes definitely give it a try I'm sure you will like it!
You should be able to just flip it in either the RUclips editor or your video editor...
I got the terror and dark, needed the hphone out without cab sim of terror and needed fx loop of dark for different jobs. handy feeding terror into dark for 2 stages of valve, keeps it a bit sweeter for cleaner sustains. try it with some modern composite cones and surprising how much bigger a cheap setup can sound these days..
Hey buddy! Cheers for the message! Yeahhhhhh totally I think the dark has a bit more usage out of me just cause of the effects loop etc. Holy crap I never thought of running them together! I need to try it! Assume you are going terror into the front of the dark?
@@SoulStringChannel yeah, see what you think. terror hphone out of course.
How does it sound at low levels?
Yeah currently looking to get one.
But I'm pretty torn with the Micro Terror or Dark (Celestion 112 V30) with a pedalboard vs the Boss Katana 50.
Hey dude! Thanks for the comment! That is hilarious that you say that because Im just literally recording a comparison between the terror and the dark 😁! Gotta say it's a close one!
Also on the katana it is a good amp ! But I think the orange plus pedal board has a bit more balls to it's sound! Obviously it also depends on whether you need effects and if you have the pedals already! Still the katana is a decent choice!
I love mine.
Me too! It's just sooo good isn't it! Also really versatile!
@@SoulStringChannel it really is. I got mine used from an old guy who I think really wanted a super clean, shimmery fender type of tone. Have a sub my dood👍
Love the amp for inspirations sake. Affordable. If you have a 4x12 check that out. Very unique but all the while familiar. Seems “relevant”. Whatever the combination of solid state and preamp they hit just right with this.
Thanks buddy! This is a great comment! I absolutely agree ! I tried it with a 4x12 and it's huge sounding! I think orange really managed to get something unique with this amp!
The riff at the beginning reminds me of Mean Monsoon by Dan Auerbach
Wow that's awesome! I'll be honest I didn't know that song until I looked it up a few minutes ago! Awesome song Dan is great! Happy coincidence I guess ! Cheers buddy
@@SoulStringChannel yes, same feeling 😎 great review by the way, just ordered one micro terror yesterday
I still have mine and still love it! And let's be clear here, it's not tube power, it's a single tube in the pre-amp stage with solid state Class D power doing the actual amplifying. Tube power implies the power section is tube amplified, which the MT-20 is certainly not!
Hey buddy! Yes totally agree! Just the preamp section is tube! It's a fantastic amp that really mixes the best of both worlds for me! Tube and solid state! Cheers for the comment!
I would love a stereo version.
Absolutely agree ! Stereo would be awesome! Do you have any issues with it not having an effects loop?
@@SoulStringChannel No, I don't because I am using the preamp/power amp signal from the Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 direct out driving the fx. The stereo fx blocks of my pedals are sent to a pair of Two Notes Torpedo Cab M IR boxes. The Orange Micro Terror amps get a feed from those Two Notes Torpedo Cab M non-speaker simulation outputs. So all my time based fx are after the preamp/power amp output from the Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8. So, the Orange Micro Terrors are really just clean reproducing my signal. I don't need the loop the way I am running it.
@@JRP3musicthe power amp actually is a stereo one, but only one channel being used. Jus fyi
The Orange Micro Terror is not stereo.
I have two Orange Micro Terrors each one is a mono amp.
Yes, it's still relevant! I set it and forget it because of its simplicity. No elaborate tone stack or multlple gain stages to suck your tone dry. I'll never get rid of mine. I avoided it for the longest time thinking it just a novelty until I ended up with it in a trade deal. Get your hands on one and try it..life will never be the same! It loves telecasters and hollow-semi hollow bodies.
Yes! I totally agree with you and think it will become a classic one day! It's funny cause I did the same thing, just overlooked it for a long time and now it's my go to amp! Sometimes we just want something to be simple and sound good! Cheers buddy!
So relivent I may purchase micro Dark if I find a good price
I know the thumbnail is for views, but just for the sake of argument, if the MT20 is irrelevant, we should round up all of the original JMI Vox AC 30/6's, and use them to restore the coral reef system.
I was wondering if you would go with this and the 1x8 cabinet or would you pick the orange crush 20rt? It will be for playing at home, mostly punk pop-punk but I’m not sure
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! Personally I would go with the head and cab because it's more flexible in my opinion! If you wanted to you could always change the head or preamp!
Isnt this just the same as the duel terror except no clean channel???
Hello guys , I've got a line 6 spider mkii , thought about swapping to one of these , will i notice any improvement in sound quality and noise ? Noise is being the biggest problem to me and having a real clean tone
Hey buddy! Thanks for your message. Personally I do think that would be a major improvement. They are completely different amps to be honest, but the orange really is a monster. The cleans and crunchy sounds are excellent. Full of character. I didn't notice any noise issues with mine so think you would be happy with it. Also try to get one second hand cause I've seen some really great prices recently. Cheers and hope this helps but let me know if you need anything further!
What about sound quality for home use at low volume ???
Hey buddy! Thanks for the comment! This thing is a beast especially at home and low volumes! It has all the grunt of a massive amp! If you pair it with the tiny cab it totally rocks or you could just use it silent with headphones!
How does it sound through headphones?
Ok if I have to be honest not great! Think it's basically just a very crude EQ applied to the emulated earphone out. It probably not the best use of this amp, but I mean it all depends what your after. If it's an occasional late night practice with earphones it will do but if you hook it up to a proper cab SIM it sounds massive!
@@SoulStringChannel Thank you, I decided to give the pjb x4 a shot.
Why did you not demo it?
Not sure I get it? What do you mean?
Not tube amp, tube works only in Preamp. I changed my original tube with a mellower one, with 12 AU7, now it goes into F amps territory. Love it this way. Also, there are mods, you can add pre-out, power in jacks, not a problem, check internet.
That's great advice thanks buddy! Need to try it with a different tube ! Yeah agree re the tubes but I think it should be used mainly as a preamp and in that case it's wonderful!
I wonder how this would sound into a pedalbaby?? Whould u loose any low end etc, ...anybody!??
these micro's are killer! you can get that "Orange sound" without paying the same amount of money that you could buy a good used car with!
Yes ! Absolutely they totally rock! Sometimes I don't understand why other amp companies don't learn from this!
These just came onto my radar recently. I love pedals and this seems like the perfect amp for my needs
If you’re a fan of pedals consider the dark version, it has an effects loop
Absolutely this is a great comment! I personally add a lot of the time based effects in post production, so for me the terror was fine, but if you run pedals Def go for the effects loop in the Dark! I have to say maybe the lack of the effects loop is the only minor downside of this amp!
Awesome! Thanks for the advice, Ill check that out
Put a vintage RCA BLACK PLATE 12AU7 in it and try it!!! True Plexi tones!!!
That's interesting! Does it make a big difference? I'm always on the fence about swapping tubes on these kind of amps, does it actually change the sound in a noticeable way?
@@SoulStringChannelIf anything, I’d imagine a 12au7 or 12at7 might be more useful. Less gain tends to translate into less noise and more headroom in starved plate circuits such as these. 12at7 might be a better start
I still have it and I’m vero produce to have it! I bought it with his PPC108 cab
Excellent choice my friend! Cheers for the comment!
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No tech will work on them or most complicated SS amps. I love mine, but it’s a landfill amp.
Hey buddy! Thanks for your message! That's a good point, I guess it's always something to keep in mind! Do you also think cause techs think it's not worth it, as it's a relatively cheap amp?
Tbf tho at it's price point, you might as well buy a new one.
is this amp portable? as in can use batteries like the Yamaha THR10
Why the flipped video? It's like, disorienting that all the text is backwards and you're playing guitar left-handed despite not being left-handed 😅
Ahahah yes it's super annoying! I recorded the whole thing and then realised the silly software I was using had flipped it the other way round!!!!! Really sorry 😊 although would be cool to play lefty!
It’s not 20 W of tube…
Wait! you're not left handed! This video is flipped left to right! Why?
No fx loop so thats a no from me
Dude I know it's a real pain! It's a pity cause it would be the perfect amp !
So annoying, everything is backwards.
Ahaha 😅 I'm sorry! My camera was being silly ! Sorry about to that it's no fixed 🙂
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The amp has been incredibly revolutionary, but your guitar playing and hook phrases are exceptionally unexceptional 😂
Can i plug it straight into an interface without a speaker to record?
Hey buddy! Thanks for the question! No unfortunately not. The amp just has a cab out, with no internal load, meaning that you will have to have a load box (like the two notes torpedo) to be able to plug it into your interface without blowing the who thing up 🫣 ! Honestly if it had that it would be killer! Cheers and let me know if you need anymore info!
This amp uses a solid state power section. It can run safely with no load connected to the speaker out. I have used it this way.
Using the headphone out, it will sound a bit wacky thanks to no cab emulation, but you can always add an IR using your daw of choice.
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