Power amp Shootout !! Rocktron Velocity 300, Matrix GT1000FX, Tube, P.A

Power amp comparison using a guitar with a Lollar Blackface pickup (clean) and a Bare knuckle Black Dog pickup (Dirty):
-Rocktron Velocity 300
-Matrix GT1000FX
-Phonic 740 Powerpod Plus
-Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, solo head
The preamp is a Fractal Axe FX 2 and the cab is a 2x12 Mesa Stiletto with Celestion V30
Check out the Guitar preamp shootout I also made : • Shootout !! Atomic Am...
Guillaume Léveillé

[@ClaudioGiraud]

Hey, thanks for this kind of videos...I mean, I'm fed up of cab simulations. While everyone going straight to the sound interface, you make a good job with things that have to do with real guitarist enviroment. Thanks

[@Guitube99]

Happy to help ! I was thinking the same thing !!

[@GatekeeperMetal]

Interesting. Thanks for the shootout. Differences are subtle, but definitely there especially on the high gain. They all sound very usable, not sure which one I like the most. I probably like the Mesa the least, strange enough.

[@Guitube99]

You're welcome !!

[@johnsfixton8857]

B Rocktron Velocity 300
A Matrix GT1000FX
C Phonic 740 Powerpod Plus
D Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, solo head

[@matthewjumps]

Im looking at getting a power amp like this, do you still have any of these amps? Would you still recommend any of them? Im running 2x12 and 4x12 cabs with vintage 30s, i have tried a crown solid state power amp and found it too be way too muffled/lacking top end, and i also have a marshall el 34 50/50 power amp which sounds great, nice presence etc, but it weighs a ton and im hoping i can get something solid state that will do a close approximation.
any recommendations would be appreciated, thanks

[@Ozterkvlt]

the cleans were way more subtle and chimey on the mesa for sure. on the gain i didnt notice much at all tbh...except some more harmonics on the mesa on the long chord if i really listened closely

[@lupe_g2]

I like B and D for dirty. They sound more open instead of compressed. Not much differences between the two in my ears.

[@strike_true]

I found the 100 watt version of the rocktron barely used for $84.

[@TheGgreen100]

I'm curious, where was the master volume set on the Matrix? I've heard they sound muffled and thin until the MV is set to 2-3 o'clock.

[@Guitube99]

I believe it was at 1 o'clock but I'm not sure, I recorded these a while ago !

[@Soloist1983]

Rocktron wins, no surprise either as they have been doing rack power amps forever. The Mesa sounds marginally better, the Matrix is decent but a little thin.

[@Mattxorx]

Hey, I've got a similar setup - what settings do you prefer on the velocity300? I keep my reactance around 2oclock and definition around noon

[@Guitube99]

Hey ! I sold it and I don't remember... sorry !!

[@Usuallyjustahuman]

So which is which?

[@mkaali]

Can't really tell a difference, all sound good

[@nafis6668]

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[@sdfhht5036]

Great test! Which one you felt accurate to the Axe's line sound?

[@Guitube99]

Hmmm, tough question. I guess I would say the matrix since it seems to me like it has the less noticeable imprint.

[@sdfhht5036]

Thank you for your opinion! Your test is very useful for those who use amplifier simulators.

[@gkol69]

B-D-C-A

[@Bruce87W]

I liked the Matrix by far.

[@superjarri]

They all sound pretty much the same. My conclusion: expend more money in the preamp. My only concern is if the rocktron 300 would have enough volume to play with a loud band.

[@Guitube99]

It is very loud !! I would not have any concerns about that

[@birdisthezv]

Matrix by far

[@agras7494]

Matrix is really the worst. Rocktron and Mesa are winners.

[@Siragray]

I agree (listening with MDR-7506 phones).

[@rocksteady9115]

Rocktron wins, boogie 2nd, other 2 pile of crap

[@Siragray]

I agree (listening with MDR-7506 phones).