Are the Ampworx pedals BETTER than UA?!

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  • Опубликовано: 15 янв 2025

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  • @SonicDriveStudio
    @SonicDriveStudio  Месяц назад +3

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  • @bassist12345
    @bassist12345 Месяц назад +14

    DUDE. I was literally scouring youtube YESTERDAY looking for a shootout like this and couldn't believe nobody had done it yet. Thank you for this!

    • @Rokken2Dokken
      @Rokken2Dokken Месяц назад

      I would want a shootout between each of these and the UA Lion, ANTI and knuckles. To be fair the Lion is a plexi and not a JCM800, but still

  • @arfslmnsyh
    @arfslmnsyh Месяц назад +30

    Would love to see how close the Dual Wreck to the Knuckles going to a power amp. And maybe same IR from the normal output channel with IR loader pedal or plugin.

    • @NicholasMaus
      @NicholasMaus Месяц назад +2

      the knuckles is a rev C, this is a rev G, but still would be a cool comparison.

    • @jaktje
      @jaktje Месяц назад +2

      ​@@NicholasMausIsn't the knuckes based on a rev F? It stands on the pedal.

    • @NicholasMaus
      @NicholasMaus Месяц назад

      @@jaktje yeah my bad

  • @guitarlair
    @guitarlair Месяц назад +15

    Dual Wreck vs Knuckles would be an interesting video.

    • @79who
      @79who Месяц назад

      i've been waiting for that video since the knuckles came out. hopefully someone will get that video done.

    • @guitarlair
      @guitarlair Месяц назад +1

      @@79who it would be even better if he used them with a dual recto and compared the two pedals with the amp, pedals in the loop using the amp power section with them.

  • @ChristopherOrz
    @ChristopherOrz Месяц назад +15

    I have v550 and I think that the problem with the pedal is the fixed Celestion IR which is mediocre and that's why it sounds kinda artificial-ish. When I plugged it into my cab through the power amp it sounded really, really close to the real thing, same when I used my favourite IR which I mostly used with my 5150 plugged to the loadbox. All in all these pedals are amazing but not out of the box instantly. Sure, build in IR can be used in FOH situation, but when I can use better one it starts to sound amazing. A quick tip from me. 😃
    Aaah, I forgot - update the firmware to get better tones!

    • @void_snw
      @void_snw Месяц назад +4

      As usual, budget gear being held back by the speaker choice.. _they cant keep getting away with this!_

    • @Brennosguitarsandgear
      @Brennosguitarsandgear Месяц назад +1

      Yes this ^

  • @aguitarhero007
    @aguitarhero007 Месяц назад +1

    Came for the tonez, stayed for the chops!

  • @philipandersen4406
    @philipandersen4406 Месяц назад +8

    Would also love to hear these through a real cab!

  • @Ps3GamerVideos
    @Ps3GamerVideos 3 дня назад

    I have the Dual Wreck.
    Built in IR is decent. Works fine for live scenarios through FOH.
    However... I've been running it through my valve amp as a preamp and HOLY MOLY it makes my tiny little fender valve sound like an actual dual rectifier.
    Overall- great on its own, but elite when through an amp.

  • @clemguitar63
    @clemguitar63 Месяц назад +2

    For what it's worth, my thoughts are, how much I sincerely appreciate your video content!

  • @LekkerBlanka
    @LekkerBlanka Месяц назад +3

    i boost the dual wreck with a king in yellow, and it sounds like it’s coming outta of a engl xxl cab because the engl cab loader is so amazing!

  • @CCovers1
    @CCovers1 Месяц назад

    Played a dual wreck live direct through a PA the other day.
    Honestly couldn't tell the difference between it and an actual dual rectifier mic'd up.
    At home I plugged it into a neutral small valve amp I have and cranked it and it sounded incredible. If I ever 'need an amp' to play, I'll take my small valve amp with the DW as its preamp but going direct is fine.

  • @JackStolz
    @JackStolz Месяц назад

    Been waiting for this

  • @cmarchione1
    @cmarchione1 12 дней назад

    I wish someone would
    Do a video on all the pedals that are based off a certain amp against each other run through a cheap solid state amp and see which one can sound the closed to whatever amp they are based on.

  • @TomatePasFraiche
    @TomatePasFraiche День назад

    WTH! This has no right to sound that good holy molly, it's going to be perfect as a preamp through the power section of my tube amp!

  • @Brennosguitarsandgear
    @Brennosguitarsandgear Месяц назад +3

    I have the v550
    My thoughts:
    1. Do the firmware update, it sounds much better
    2. I wish I could load my own ir ,the stock one is ok ,but when you run an external ir it sounds much better
    3. The boost is great if you have the gain on the drive low , ie around 9 or 10 o’clock . Turns it from a rock crunch to a high gain tone

  • @nm-156
    @nm-156 Месяц назад

    I have The 550 and Dual Rec. They sound excellent in the clean channel of my Fireball 100. Very usable tones with further enhancement by my EQ and effects in the loop. I actually prefer these to my BEOD and Revv G4.

  • @kellytostada9949
    @kellytostada9949 Месяц назад +5

    New drinking game....take a shot every time he says FUN

  • @AlexandreSoma
    @AlexandreSoma Месяц назад

    Great video! Nice guitar!!! Wich you tested is the most realistic to the Marshall one?

  • @GrMfull
    @GrMfull Месяц назад

    Finaly !! Thanks

  • @Margilio5150
    @Margilio5150 Месяц назад

    That 550 was my favorite, this inside an LS2 mixing some HM-2 must sound killer. Unless we have access to a Lightlaerm Medusa or DunnEffects Deathknob…

  • @denmut
    @denmut 5 дней назад

    A demo od the LTD BK600 maybe? :) Do you like it?

  • @seancurtin5131
    @seancurtin5131 27 дней назад

    Liked the review but have to know if you used the latest firmware updates or if these were just straight from the box as the Anderson music review on the whole range seemed to put them all in a much better light.

  • @marthajam
    @marthajam Месяц назад +1

    That schecter is awesome! Did it come with one pickup or did you change it?

  • @Impractical_Engineer
    @Impractical_Engineer Месяц назад +2

    They sound great. A little more work left on the video to properly compare them to UA. Why on earth did they use a Mini USB on the back? C'mon TC, buy new connectors.

  • @georgebarry8640
    @georgebarry8640 Месяц назад

    How are you recording these guitars? It sounds like one recording split into 2 channels (left and right) and a widener on them or something... Please explain.

  • @Guitarjosii
    @Guitarjosii Месяц назад +1

    I had the Ampworx 800 an the 45. They were cool. But than I got the UAFX Lion and it blew me away. In my opinion these Ampworx pedals are absolutely no comparison to the UAFX stuff.

  • @adamstein9333
    @adamstein9333 Месяц назад

    Finally. I’m poor RN, could You capture these and put on Mvave Blackbox? I have My OwnHammer IRs ready to sustain!

  • @scottdalrymple1716
    @scottdalrymple1716 Месяц назад +1

    Do the pedals save your settings for when you switch to the 2nd channel or do you have to change everything each time you switch over. Would you need to have two pedals to keep the settings the same for each channel?

    • @nm-156
      @nm-156 Месяц назад

      Yes they do save your previous setting when you switch channels.

  • @truescotsman4103
    @truescotsman4103 Месяц назад +3

    The 800 is the thickest and punchiest.

  • @nj1255
    @nj1255 Месяц назад +4

    The Dual Wreck and 550 are definitely better sounding than UA's Knuckles and Anti (IMO, ofc). Not because they sound more realistic or anything, it's just that the Dual Wreck and 550 sound more mix-ready. Some people don't prefer mix-ready sounding amp sims and IRs tho. UA doesn't have a JCM800 pedal so there's nothing to compare the Jims 800 to.

  • @woochyna
    @woochyna Месяц назад +2

    Can the IR be changed? Also, why not going through a poweramp to check that as well?

    • @ChristopherOrz
      @ChristopherOrz Месяц назад

      @@woochyna no, IR is fixed, you can check my other comment about my feelings playing it through power amp

    • @VelhosNovos
      @VelhosNovos Месяц назад

      @@ChristopherOrz You can use a external IR pedal (Torpedo CAB, Mooer, etc)

    • @woochyna
      @woochyna Месяц назад +1

      @@VelhosNovos Yeah, I'm aware of that, but I think it would be nice to be able to change the IR on the pedal itself thus eliminating the need to have an extra pedal (IR loader). Also a DI on top of an ABY if you want to use IE as well... or even go through an amp's FX loop/poweramp. The direct output the pedal has is literally just in case someone's desperate, which is a shame as it's basically useless in a live situation and also forcing you to reconsider your ampless rig and pedalboard space.

    • @woochyna
      @woochyna Месяц назад

      @@ChristopherOrz Alright, read it. Thanks for the clarification!

  • @john_sandilau
    @john_sandilau Месяц назад

    Could you start doing some more lead demos?

    • @SonicDriveStudio
      @SonicDriveStudio  Месяц назад

      I've been sprinkling more leads through my demos recently. I also want to do that more!

    • @john_sandilau
      @john_sandilau Месяц назад

      @ That's exactly why I intended this comment! The leads always show a different perspective of any music related product and it also sounds good when you do it! Keep it that way bro!

    • @SonicDriveStudio
      @SonicDriveStudio  Месяц назад

      @john_sandilau thanks!

  • @arissp4950
    @arissp4950 Месяц назад

    Hey man can you make a tutorial how you load your OwnHammer IRs? I use the Pulse plugin but there are so many IRs on the package I bought I dont understand anything especially with the Hz. And most of the time they sound Fizzy. I use a jcm 800 studio

  • @tsalagi78
    @tsalagi78 Месяц назад

    🤘🏽🤘🏽

  • @viceroyraydeen1796
    @viceroyraydeen1796 Месяц назад +3

    The 800 sounds really good, captures the spirit of my vintage 800 combo. Also worth noting, I will never buy another UA product because of their needlessly Using their corporate platform to spout off about cultural issues.

  • @jcalzada74
    @jcalzada74 Месяц назад +1

    The riffs you did on the 550 it was meant to be on the dual

  • @lostinpa-dadenduro7555
    @lostinpa-dadenduro7555 Месяц назад

    TBH, I like the sound of the TC 550 one better. Money aside.

  • @valentino_vamos
    @valentino_vamos Месяц назад

    Hebben pedalen als deze nog wel zin als je voor hetzelfde geld ook tonex one hebt?

    • @SonicDriveStudio
      @SonicDriveStudio  Месяц назад

      It's a different approach so it depends on what you need

  • @richardreyes6809
    @richardreyes6809 Месяц назад

    What model is that Schecter?

    • @SonicDriveStudio
      @SonicDriveStudio  Месяц назад

      PT Black Ops. I recently reviewed it on the channel

  • @adamstein9333
    @adamstein9333 Месяц назад +3

    Maybe save up for a Theta and be done with it. Rectifier sounded Ass, garbage Wow! I can see and feel You disappointment and I was kinda bated for it was not a shootout. I’m assuming UA for 250$ More or 399$ Asking I would pray does better. 550 and the Dual Wreck sounded weak, Digital, and lifeless as Well as the 550, at least You were able to dial in.

  • @CG-rf6nu
    @CG-rf6nu Месяц назад

    JIMS800 was the best, dual had a noticable hiss and just didn't like the 550. Wouldn't buy any but the 800 sounded the best.

  • @SpikeRockNRoll
    @SpikeRockNRoll Месяц назад

    Lets see a comparison video. The question Is Ampworx better than UA was never answered - this is essentially an ampworx demo video.

  • @bille77
    @bille77 Месяц назад +2

    OF COURSE they are
    not.