He uses Steven Slate Drums. Not sure what pack, but he did message me back on a previous video when I asked him what drums he was using in his DAW. He really does have an amazing drum mix on his videos!
Great demo Jon. As a huge Alice in Chains fan, I want to say thank you for covering Jerry's fluid yet aggressive guitar tones. Keep up the stellar work. Cheers from California.
Jon, you are a BEAST!!! I have said so so many times you should sell your presets, es[ecially for the Helix. I can NEVER get my Helix to sound like you do.
I always IMMEDIATELY click on your videos with Helix because I own it and love it. But it's really awesome to hear real amps to not even compare, but also to discover. You have holy grail collection and videos.
I am really happy you are keeping consitancy with ir's when demoing on different platforms. Its crazy how a good IR will make any platform sound Amazing!!! Just goes to show speakers really are the most important part of the rig.
@@SonicDriveStudio Hey Mate! Did you ever noticed any difference between the sounds you create with Helix Native and the ones you create with the machine? Maybe it’s me but seems the ones I made with Native and Libra are brighter and crispier than the ones made with the stomp 🙄🧐
All 3 sound sick and more than usable. Helix actually got really close this go around. I normally like the Axe FX's version but Fractals version sounded a bit more digital/"smaller" on my studio monitors.
Awesome tone. I prefer the amp tone, but I have the JJ Jr so I'm biased. No matter how close modeling gets, when compared to the amp, there always sounds like "something's" missing to me, even if I can't put my finger on what that "something" is.
First of all, it does sound very JC to my ears. Also, even if it didn't, that tone is wiiiicked. I would love to hear you try to nail the Alter Bridge "Blackbird" album tone. The tone of the riff in "Come To Life" is like getting hit with a metal bat that has been wrapped in a pillow. Hit me up if you want to collaborate on that too!
That Tool inspired riff was pretty cool. Tone is a funny thing. With the Deftones video i thought you were closer to the sound of later Gojira albums. In this video you are somewhere between your own sound and a sprinkle of Check your brain.
Nice demo! Indefinitely prefer the amp, especially because I own it. Thanks for sharing Jerry’s live settings! And you better trademark that tune cuz I might steal those riffs! Good stuff as always 🤙
all these tones sound the same after a while. All very good, but i don't think it matters which one you use anymore. If you're a good player, you can use anything that's of decent quality.
I'll make this argument for modellers. They tend to be more mix ready than the real deals. IRs do level things a bit. But, modellers do have more processing going on soundwise.
@@tobins6800 I have a helix. It sounds great, as good as real amps, but it just feels different. They don’t have the same response or feeling. But just straight up sounds, it’s equal.
@@dryanbuchanan A little relieved to hear I'm not alone. My riffs actually start to lose some punch if I practice on the Helix too much. I know the Helix doesn't have a lot of lag, but it's enough.
Excellent video, Jon! Big fan of AIC, Cantrell, York Audio, and the Placater in the Helix...*however*, does anyone else have noise issues with this amp model? For me, it seems more susceptible to pickup noise (even with humbuckers and proper shielding) than any of the other high gain amps. It's pretty much the only amp model with which I feel compelled to use a noise gate...kinda weird.
@@mountainpeakcloud8442 awesome....have you used the line out on the bugera for recording/listening? the JJ has one, but i don't like it cuz its not possible to turn off the cab emulation....
@@stegersexguitars5808 No, haven't tried that or the JJ line out, but thanks for mentioning the difference. I just pretty much jam through my 2x12, and pretty happy with it, but one day I'll give the line out a try.
Hi Jon! Do you know the instrumental (prog) rock band Intervals? I believe the guitarrist Aaron Marshall uses and has used in the past either real Friedman or Axe Fx Friedman models - maybe it could be an interesting example to use as a comparison between a real/helix/axe fx BE100 models? Cheers and thanks for these videos!
I recently bought the BE-100 Deluxe and sent it right back. The clean/Plexi channel is amazing and I would have kept the amp for that channel alone but not for that preimum price. The BE/HBE channels are amazing for classic rock, hard rock and D tuned guitars, but struggles with anything lower than that IMO or maybe I am just used to tight gain like ENGL or MESA mark series. I didn't want to put an OD infront of a premium amp cause I just don't like the idea (Cause I would rather get a cheaper amp that can offer more tight gain and you have the option of an OD if you really need it). Maybe it was just me but all of this talk about being the best amp on planet earth is nonsense IMO cause it excels at what it can do tone wise but not that versatile. One more thing the EQ only does so little to the overall tone. Great video, like always! :)
To be fair, the BE100 Deluxe is pure modded Marshall. Which, isn't really ever going to be the first choice for super tight low downtuned stuff. The number of songs recorded using Marshall amps is huge, and that amp can cover just about any Marshall tone that has ever been recorded quite well. As far as not using an OD/boost, that's doing nothing but limiting yourself for no reason. If you want low and tight with a Marshall, you kind of have to. It's not like you would be using the drive, it's only for the EQ shaping and level boost. Something like a Friedman Buxom Boost, Pettyjohn Lift, or even just an EQ pedal, would be perfect to tighten up the low end.
@@SonicDriveStudioI did just that thing man lol. I can't afford a 5k Gibson LP Custom either, but honestly that doesn't really matter to me. I got the Epi Wino and did some tasteful upgrades to it like a Duncan JB in the bridge, 59' in the neck, TonePros tailpiece and bridge, Graph Tech Tusq nut, locking gold keystone tuners and orange drop caps. OMG is it awesome, the best sounding and playing guitar I've ever owned and that's been MANY over the years lol. Never parting with her ever. Get one bro and do a few upgrades and you'll fall in love. Rock on.
Check out his amp settings. His gain is set very high!! In fact, on one amps his gain is set to 11! The other around 10. So there's that. These amps aren't super high gain.
@@SonicDriveStudio Dave friedman told in a Tone-talk episode, that jerry is running hist gain on 6 when playing live. If you are talking about the demo video of the JJ by friedman amplification, that's just to show the amp i think.. Live it's not that much gain as stated above. Gain at 6 most of the time..
@@luca4352 I found an image online of his actual live touring rig with the settings. Anyway, if you listen to the latest records you'll hear it sounds pretty similar none the less
Hallo Jon, i‘m a big fan of your videos. I wanted to ask , if you take production from amatuer bands😊(reamping, mixing,mastering). If so i would be happy to send you an email. Cheers from 🇩🇪.
I think it’s about time you gave us an update on your drum mix. That kick is slammin’!
I second that 🙋♂️
He uses Steven Slate Drums. Not sure what pack, but he did message me back on a previous video when I asked him what drums he was using in his DAW. He really does have an amazing drum mix on his videos!
Great demo Jon. As a huge Alice in Chains fan, I want to say thank you for covering Jerry's fluid yet aggressive guitar tones. Keep up the stellar work. Cheers from California.
Jon, you are a BEAST!!! I have said so so many times you should sell your presets, es[ecially for the Helix. I can NEVER get my Helix to sound like you do.
Your amp collection is mind blowing! Great tone man... all of it.
I always IMMEDIATELY click on your videos with Helix because I own it and love it. But it's really awesome to hear real amps to not even compare, but also to discover. You have holy grail collection and videos.
I am really happy you are keeping consitancy with ir's when demoing on different platforms. Its crazy how a good IR will make any platform sound Amazing!!!
Just goes to show speakers really are the most important part of the rig.
I'M NERDING OUT HERE.... That is an absolute stonker of a Tone!!! 👏BRAVO👏
Also, if you could enlighten us about that thunderous drums man...
I'm going to have to add the York MV30 ir to my collection. Sounds awesome 👌
Hell yeah! Love this concept
+1 give us more of these videos ❤
God that TONE on the first clip !
I love Jerry Cantrells tone
I like how it goes all TOOL for a second, great stuff!
I was waiting for this content since forever 🤩
I hope it does not disappoint!
@@SonicDriveStudio totally nailed it!
I’m gonna use this patch (maybe similar I hope LOL) on my HELIX to track some guitars on my EP.
@@SonicDriveStudio Hey Mate! Did you ever noticed any difference between the sounds you create with Helix Native and the ones you create with the machine? Maybe it’s me but seems the ones I made with Native and Libra are brighter and crispier than the ones made with the stomp 🙄🧐
Awesome video and great tone man! AIC is an amazing band!
That axe looks and sounds delicious.
I'm not an AIC fan, but damn, this sounds freakin' awesome, Jon!
Good stuff! I gotta try these settings on my Helix!
I hope it sounds good on your end!
I love my JJ Jr just a monster for its size and weight.
The amp tone is the best !
Excellent tones, I just tried your settings with Helix Native and my G&L Rampage - it sounded great, thanks Jon.
All 3 sound sick and more than usable. Helix actually got really close this go around. I normally like the Axe FX's version but Fractals version sounded a bit more digital/"smaller" on my studio monitors.
Killer song!
Lol I'm never not caught off guard with the BMT controls being reversed
I love this video concept
Awesome tone. I prefer the amp tone, but I have the JJ Jr so I'm biased. No matter how close modeling gets, when compared to the amp, there always sounds like "something's" missing to me, even if I can't put my finger on what that "something" is.
You can also use a JB and a Marshall JCM800 and done! great work as usual
Reinhold Bogner modded JCM 800 :)
First of all, it does sound very JC to my ears. Also, even if it didn't, that tone is wiiiicked.
I would love to hear you try to nail the Alter Bridge "Blackbird" album tone. The tone of the riff in "Come To Life" is like getting hit with a metal bat that has been wrapped in a pillow. Hit me up if you want to collaborate on that too!
@@benburnett8109 This comment is everything I hoped it could be.
That Tool inspired riff was pretty cool. Tone is a funny thing. With the Deftones video i thought you were closer to the sound of later Gojira albums. In this video you are somewhere between your own sound and a sprinkle of Check your brain.
definitely the amp sounds better. digital platforms get closer though but the friedman rules, good music mate!!
Nice demo! Indefinitely prefer the amp, especially because I own it. Thanks for sharing Jerry’s live settings! And you better trademark that tune cuz I might steal those riffs! Good stuff as always 🤙
Great job
ooof ... that riff :)
all these tones sound the same after a while. All very good, but i don't think it matters which one you use anymore. If you're a good player, you can use anything that's of decent quality.
Oh hell yessssss!
This is ace. Although, weirdly, I liked the Line 6 tones more than the JJ Jr tones. Can that be right 🤔
Haha, well those sound really close
I'll make this argument for modellers. They tend to be more mix ready than the real deals. IRs do level things a bit. But, modellers do have more processing going on soundwise.
@@tobins6800 I have a helix. It sounds great, as good as real amps, but it just feels different. They don’t have the same response or feeling. But just straight up sounds, it’s equal.
Lunchbox amps can be really really good
@@dryanbuchanan A little relieved to hear I'm not alone. My riffs actually start to lose some punch if I practice on the Helix too much. I know the Helix doesn't have a lot of lag, but it's enough.
Excellent video, Jon! Big fan of AIC, Cantrell, York Audio, and the Placater in the Helix...*however*, does anyone else have noise issues with this amp model? For me, it seems more susceptible to pickup noise (even with humbuckers and proper shielding) than any of the other high gain amps. It's pretty much the only amp model with which I feel compelled to use a noise gate...kinda weird.
Please release some kemper profiles, i'll buy the shit out of them (even if i have already too many)
Don't we all
Agreed
They're uncomfortably close. I could hear a difference in the low end (JJ > Axe > Helix) but the digital tones are totally usable.
well done!
Thanks!
Awesome....i noticed my JJ Jr sounds thicker and bolder with the master rolled up a bit more than you have it....(about 5 to 5.5)...
I realized this too when I bought an attenuator, it really opened up the amp.
@@mountainpeakcloud8442 Yeppy, an attenuator //loadbox really helps....i'm using the Suhr reactive load....
@@stegersexguitars5808 Nice! I got the Bugera PS1 for $90, and it works prefectly.
@@mountainpeakcloud8442 awesome....have you used the line out on the bugera for recording/listening? the JJ has one, but i don't like it cuz its not possible to turn off the cab emulation....
@@stegersexguitars5808 No, haven't tried that or the JJ line out, but thanks for mentioning the difference. I just pretty much jam through my 2x12, and pretty happy with it, but one day I'll give the line out a try.
Hi Jon! Do you know the instrumental (prog) rock band Intervals? I believe the guitarrist Aaron Marshall uses and has used in the past either real Friedman or Axe Fx Friedman models - maybe it could be an interesting example to use as a comparison between a real/helix/axe fx BE100 models? Cheers and thanks for these videos!
I recently bought the BE-100 Deluxe and sent it right back. The clean/Plexi channel is amazing and I would have kept the amp for that channel alone but not for that preimum price. The BE/HBE channels are amazing for classic rock, hard rock and D tuned guitars, but struggles with anything lower than that IMO or maybe I am just used to tight gain like ENGL or MESA mark series. I didn't want to put an OD infront of a premium amp cause I just don't like the idea (Cause I would rather get a cheaper amp that can offer more tight gain and you have the option of an OD if you really need it).
Maybe it was just me but all of this talk about being the best amp on planet earth is nonsense IMO cause it excels at what it can do tone wise but not that versatile. One more thing the EQ only does so little to the overall tone. Great video, like always! :)
I hear ya. They seem like amazing amps for what they are but this mini JJ is more than enough for me. Sounds great and is more affordable!
To be fair, the BE100 Deluxe is pure modded Marshall. Which, isn't really ever going to be the first choice for super tight low downtuned stuff. The number of songs recorded using Marshall amps is huge, and that amp can cover just about any Marshall tone that has ever been recorded quite well.
As far as not using an OD/boost, that's doing nothing but limiting yourself for no reason. If you want low and tight with a Marshall, you kind of have to. It's not like you would be using the drive, it's only for the EQ shaping and level boost. Something like a Friedman Buxom Boost, Pettyjohn Lift, or even just an EQ pedal, would be perfect to tighten up the low end.
@@SonicDriveStudio Yup, the JJ Jr. covers a lot of ground, especially when using the BE mode. It is essentially a JJ-20 and a BE-20 in one amp
I preferred the Fractal
Hello. Did you use the helix physical multi-effects for this test or are the sounds processed by helix native inside your computer? Thank you.
No neural dsp amp model or IR ? Why not?
i liked them all but prefered the amp.
You gonna' show us how to sing some of those unique AIC vocal harmonies while playing these riffs? lol.
Lol, no but I love those vocals :)
@@SonicDriveStudio Me too.
On the helix I dont see any effects. Is the tone completely dry? And if I dont have any IRs how would I set up the Helix cab?
is that riff @ 1:40 Tool inspired ?
Maybe neural stuff or stl tone that sound. with pick attack
You keep me making me lust for those JJ amps bro ; )
A different note- what are those low noise instrument cables you use again? Thanks!
Humbuster from Fractal
@@SonicDriveStudio ah, thanks!
hi john how do you fancy doing a studio session in uk dude mixing
Helix tone poops on the Friedman… on RUclips only though I’m sure
Is this uploaded to Custome or another place that I can download the preset?
Do a sound like Morbid Angel (CDFG)
What is that riff? This sounds killer!
My own :)
Enough talking about guitar. Tell us how to achieve that drum sound!
Hey guys..
C'est moi!
Amp sounded better to my ears!
I love LP Customs but I can’t afford buying a $5K guitar 😅
The Epiphone Wino looks cool!
@@SonicDriveStudio YES, and you could always pop a Duncan JB in the bridge. Comes with a nice case as well
@@SonicDriveStudioI did just that thing man lol. I can't afford a 5k Gibson LP Custom either, but honestly that doesn't really matter to me. I got the Epi Wino and did some tasteful upgrades to it like a Duncan JB in the bridge, 59' in the neck, TonePros tailpiece and bridge, Graph Tech Tusq nut, locking gold keystone tuners and orange drop caps. OMG is it awesome, the best sounding and playing guitar I've ever owned and that's been MANY over the years lol. Never parting with her ever. Get one bro and do a few upgrades and you'll fall in love. Rock on.
give us a system of a down video bro!.... daron malakian has on of the thightes, crunchiest sounds ever (Mez/hyp era)
You’re way off. Jerry doesn’t use as high of a gain then one might think. It’s closer to something Slash would use rather than Slayer
Check out his amp settings. His gain is set very high!! In fact, on one amps his gain is set to 11! The other around 10. So there's that. These amps aren't super high gain.
@@SonicDriveStudio Dave friedman told in a Tone-talk episode, that jerry is running hist gain on 6 when playing live. If you are talking about the demo video of the JJ by friedman amplification, that's just to show the amp i think..
Live it's not that much gain as stated above. Gain at 6 most of the time..
@@luca4352 I found an image online of his actual live touring rig with the settings. Anyway, if you listen to the latest records you'll hear it sounds pretty similar none the less
@@SonicDriveStudio His settings might depend on the song, year, and the location as well. It surely sounds good in your Video.
Sure! This is just my interpretation
Hallo Jon, i‘m a big fan of your videos. I wanted to ask , if you take production from amatuer bands😊(reamping, mixing,mastering). If so i would be happy to send you an email. Cheers from 🇩🇪.
Hi und danke! Yes I do! Email me at jonsymonsmusic@gmail.com cheers!
@@SonicDriveStudio awesome 😎