My amp preset tones from last gig - what you think?

[Robert]

Line 6 Spider Valve MkII - these were the sounds I used on my last gig.

This time, I recorded this longish demo with just the camera mic, instead of micing the amp separately. I have been having trouble getting the best tones when micing with my SM57, and I think the problem is my audio interface (I'm buying something better right now).

Anyway, please have a listen and let me know how you like these tones. I believe these tones are pretty close to the "real thing" and I really like the sound of this amph. Incredible versatility. I used the optional floorboard here too, which has volume pedal/wah pedal and buttons for storing presets, etc.

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[Robert]

I think my camcorder mic picks up a bit too much treble. It also sounds a bit more trebly because of my Brossard pick, which is made out of bone and makes a brighter tone (and the microphone picks up the acoustic sound of my strings + pick).

Still pretty good tones, I must say. I adjust the brightness with my guitar's tone control a lot when I play, and I usually have it at 6 or lower with this amp.

[sumitomo]

Thanks Robert my neighbor has one of these amphs,so I'll try 'em out.Sumi:D

[ZMAN]

Robert, this is my first comment on your videos. Just to preface my comment, I have a surround sound system hooked up to my computer, and I have always thought your recordings were just OK. The playing was fine but they lacked body and depth. I think this is the best I have heard. The amp is great but I think your recording set up is best this way.
Remember this is constructive and I think it is what you wanted.
The line 6 seems like a good fit for your gigs and music selection.
While I was in Florida, I went to a Seafood Bar/restaurant, and there was a performer by himself, who was using the same amp, but he was running backing tracks and laying his guitar and vocals over them. I was amazed at the tone, and how good this guy sounded. All by himself. It really opened my eyes to these amps.

[Robert]

Thanks zman, just the kind of feedback I'm after! :AOK

[Jimi75]

Hey Robert, the dirty sound and the AC30 kinda sound are really great and the amph pairs perfectly with your guitar. I must admit though that I can't dig the effects, in my opinion they give your sound a synthetic edge and deprive your guitar ans amph of its natural sound.

Great and accurate playing as always - I wonder how you do that:AOK

Regarding the sound quality I can only say that your videos are among the best sounding demos out there. Maybe I am no professional sound guy, so I can only judge the sound from the position of being a listener in this case, but I darn like what I hear!

As a conclusion I would say that you make this amph sound very good which proves that it just takes a bit of time with new equipment to get the best out of it.

:AOK

[Robert]

Thanks Jimi, sometimes it just takes some time to get to know gear! I should maybe not be so quick at posting demos of new gear, until I know how to get the best out of it. I dunno.

The effects, well I think they are kinda kool man! I like effects that are strong and out there, but then I only use them a few times at a gig. Mostly I just use delay and gain for effects.

[rylanmartin]

You have to know that I love these sounds, man. It's fun hearing your playing with more modulation.

Effects are your colors, your guitar is the brush. The picture you paint still depends 100% creation of the artist. You can paint some pretty incredible pictures, man.

[Jimi75]

Thanks Jimi, sometimes it just takes some time to get to know gear! I should maybe not be so quick at posting demos of new gear, until I know how to get the best out of it. I dunno.


Oh sorry for not uttering me clearly enough - I meant with my comment that you know your amph already and that is why you Robert get such a good tone out of it :-) For all the quick people you deliver the prove that it is always worth investing enough time and being patient with new equipment.

[mainestratman]

I'm impressed with the sound quality shift just running your camcorder mic. Well done. :-)

[birv2]

Nice sounds. How do they sound in the mix? I only ask because of my frustration with finding some great tone at home and having it disappear live.

What do you do to adjust for live playing?

[Spudman]

Lots of good sounds you got there. I didn't like the first wah. I don't know if you changed patches or not but if the range is tweakable then it could serve good purpose otherwise it was pretty annoying at the top end. All-in-all there seem to be a lot of usable sounds available and it appears the touch sensitivity of the amp is right on. When you dig in it responds. Cool.

[Katastrophe]

Nice! It sounds great. :applause