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With Technology giving us new features every month and AI about to conquer this field as well, the Custom Impulse Responses still manage to stay relevant whether using a free plugin or an expensive modeler. And here we explore why!

I believe we all have been there. Spending from minutes to hours, tweaking all of our tones and presets to perfection, only to find that our sound absolutely SUCKS when trying it on stage. It’s a common thing to happen, but why does it happen?

Whether using a preamp or an amp sim for bass, whether connecting to a PA for live or directly to an audio interface for recording purposes, the bass tone serves only one purpose... To fit perfectly in the mix!

Used by both vintage and modern players, it is no secret that this Marshall has a tone that is the one of the most versatile ever. For some, the JCM 800 is the absolute peak of the British sound (along with the 1959 and 1968 plexi)

The Victory V4 the Kraken is the implementation of a great innovative idea that addresses the needs of those having a good clean amp who have sailed for the never-ending search of the perfect overdrive/distortion

The Boss AC-2 is an attempt at trying to replicate that electrified acoustic sound with a guitar. Does it do it good? Well it depends! An acoustic simulator is basically an EQ so it would be wise to treat it as such

The Friedman BE-100 Deluxe, the “epitome of British tone” by many or the “all-in-one” for others. Integrating the popular BE circuit that has made itself widely known via the famous be-od pedals

Ok, let’s clear some things first. What’s our goal? To get a sound as close to a tube amp as possible. But why do we do that? We have played or listened to a tube amp with the volume cranked up and know the feeling!

This is the classic british sound that you hear in the majority of rock albums out there. The Marshall DSL100 delivers that classic sound but has a bit more modern approach as well

Fan of Van Halen? Or not? Doesn't matter as the EVH 5150 III has one of the most all-around tones, perfect for any style! This 50W beauty is the trademark sound both of the 70s and the 80s

The Line 6 HX Effects is the best way to have amazing sound and keep the budget relatively low at the same time. Combine it with a combo amp or a preamp and an IR and you got all the effects you’re going to need in a compact and quality sounding unit

The Korg AX3000G is an extremely versatile and unique sounding multi-fx that some may consider as “old technology”. Its unique and original features though will at least intrigue you. If you ever stumble upon one, take it, and thank me later