The BRUTAL Truth About Digital Modellers

Digital amp modellers have come a long way, so why can they still feel different from a valve amp in the room? Here are my brutal truths about guitar amp modelling, from cabinet impulse responses and microphone placement to latency, live rigs and finding a tone that works in a band. I look back at early gear including the Roland GP-100, explain why I enjoy a digital preamp through a real guitar amp, and discuss the practical benefits of taking a modeller on tour. Plus, why thousands of presets can hold you back and why a great bedroom tone might not work at a gig. Are you using a digital rig, a valve amp or a mixture of both? Let me know what works for you in the comments. Chapters 00:00 Digital modelling goes back further than you think 01:20 Cabinet IRs and the microphone perspective 02:16 A digital preamp through a real amp 02:55 Why touring rigs are going digital 04:33 Latency and distance from your speaker 05:07 Bedroom tone, live tone and preset overload 06:17 Modelling detail and evolving technology 07:01 Low-volume tones, recording and portable rigs 08:07 My verdict: where digital fits Here are some affiliate links to gear that I recommend and use: My strings: https://thmn.to/thoprod/411034?offid=... My Cables: https://thmn.to/thoprod/591812?offid=... My Picks: https://thmn.to/thoprod/547963?offid=... NUX MG50LI Floor Preamp: https://thmn.to/thoprod/640469?offid=... Shure Nexadyne: https://thmn.to/thoprod/591049?offid=... My practice amp (NUX Mighty Space) https://thmn.to/thoprod/561657?offid=... INSTAGRAM ►► @Rob_Chappers FACEBOOK ►► www.facebook.com/officialrobchapman All of my music and backing tracks are here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zh50... I own/or am endorsed/sponsored or have done paid for advertising by the following brands: ►► Snake oil fine instruments, Chapman Guitars, Andertons, Thomann, Guitar Center, Ernie Ball, Gravity, Victory, BadCat, Boss/Roland, Orange, Universal Audio ,Vans, Faith, Barefaced Audio, Mooer, Olimpus Music, NUX ➤ Tags #RobChapman #Chappers #RobChappers