Dialing In The Ironheart For MASSIVE Tones!

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In this video I show you my favorite settings of the Laney Ironheart 60 tube amp head and I'll share some tone tweakingtips along the way. This is a very interesting amp with unique features so there is a lot to cover! Enjoy!
Gear used in this video:
- Gibson Les Paul Custom
- Laney Ironheart 60 IRT60H
- RedSeven Ampliciation Amp Central reactive load
- OwnHammer V30MV-2001A Rock-Box Mdrn-3 IR
- Cubase 12 Pro
- Steven Slate Drums 5.5
- Line 6 Helix Native (bass)
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 About The Laney Ironheart
01:55 The "Before" Tone (EQ Noon Positions)
02:21 Thoughts
02:57 Dialing In The Amp
04:29 Thoughts
05:03 A/B Comparison My Settings Vs Noon
06:23 About The EQ
06:59 About The Boost
07:44 Dialing In The Boost
08:32 The EQ Pull Functions
09:02 Dialing In The EQ With The Pull Functions
10:48 Thoughts On The Pull EQ
11:18 Conclusion

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@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Sounds pretty massive and unique right?

@Viking_guitarist 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like it's farting out a bit it does sound huge, but the farting out makes it sound terrible and uncontrolled

@MegaAndyGG 6 ай бұрын

@Viking_guitarist You listen too much your grandma's fartings

@clementnunes5070 6 ай бұрын

To each its own I guess@@Viking_guitarist

@blickfang3751 6 ай бұрын

@guitaristus 6 ай бұрын

Ues

@PaulGlover 6 ай бұрын

Hi dude, iam Paul Glover an endorsed Laney artist and I've used these amps for 10 years now. One of the most versatile and underrated amps ever. These things are a weapon!!!!! Dig the channel mate.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Dig your channel too! Keep it up

@PaulGlover 6 ай бұрын

@SonicDriveStudio Thanks man.

@fastandfunky 6 ай бұрын

Paul You are 'The Man" when it comes to Laney, I have watched all your Videos that's why I own a Lionheart IRT 120 now!@@PaulGlover

@PaulGlover 6 ай бұрын

@fastandfunky thanks dude, that's awesome, it's easy when you love something. I've always found the IRT to be super easy to dial in a great tone and more than versatile enough to get ne from Jazz to Djent plus they look like Darth Vaders toaster.......what's not to love. Lol 🤘🧟🤘

@raytorvalds3699 4 ай бұрын

@@PaulGlover lmao. They look like Darth Vader's toaster. That made me laugh. I have a 60W IRT head with the 4x12 cab. Sounds great and like you said, super versatile.

@atavismdream 6 ай бұрын

I have the same amp. Cranking that Tone knob up to 3-4 o clock is absolutely where its at. Opens the amp right up. Our settings are almost exactly the same, only less gain and an OD pedal instead of the on board boost for me.

@kingmafw 6 ай бұрын

Laney is in my opinion to underrated. They make such great amps and pedals. I adore the discontinued Ironheart IRT-Pulse guitar Tube Preamp pedal. This tube preamp has so much in it, which is later used in the Ironheart amps.

@TheBigman603 Ай бұрын

I be mapped out 3 iconic tones out of this thing effortlessly. This amp is amazing

@wfreitas 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this amazing video Jon, It's a super great amp and really there's so little information and videos using all the versality of this amp. Thanks once again!

@kosmajahn2877 6 ай бұрын

Watching your videos is a pure pleasure thanks to those tasty, crunchy riffs and awesome production! Seems like you really put your heart into these reviewes, keep it going, cheers!

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@UniT9292 6 ай бұрын

Thanks ! In depth explainations and comparaisons are the best to get a better hear.

@DimKAt21 6 ай бұрын

Sounds great indeed!

@luiza177music 5 ай бұрын

Loved that almost fuzzy low end!

@AmritP 3 ай бұрын

dude i have this amp and trying to understand the settings & such to dial it in for the sound i'm after. greatly appreciate you making this vid

@stomp43 6 ай бұрын

Great review. Thank you.

@keolahutchinson7687 6 ай бұрын

Laney has made some great amps. The Ironheart has got some awesome mojo. Sounds great!

@ConstantineM 6 ай бұрын

I played this amp at rehearsals. It's great amp for sure.

@guitaristus 6 ай бұрын

I have IR Studio and it has same settings. You realy help me understand this boost and Eq ! Thank U

@verbenasenensis 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I love my IRT Studio and it's surprisingly good for its price range (I paid 250€ for it...). One thing I found and really liked when using the rythm channel is lowering the channel gain to 4, the boost to 3, but put a pedal in front - an OCD with just the tiniest amount of gain and a healthy amount of level gives the sound the grit that is missing to my hears.

@mikaelnojd6672 5 ай бұрын

My Irt 120 is fantastic, no regretts at all for buying it!👊👊👊👊💣💣💣💣

@jasonsapp792 6 ай бұрын

Had that same amp at one time... Bought a OG 5153 50w 6L6 head and could get Laney so close to the EVH ... But then could adjust to close to my Mesa Single Rec head.. great amp

@raytorvalds3699 4 ай бұрын

I have the IRT60 head too with the Laney IRT 4x12 cab. Sounds massive and super versatile for sure. I recently bought a 2x12 cab and put a V30 and Hesu Demon in it. Gonna try that with the Laney soon. Very good video, man. Greetings from a fellow Dutchman \m/

@RyvenProductions 6 ай бұрын

Recently picked up the 120 watt version at a pawnshop. It is such a versatile amplifier. I rarely use the pre boost and prefer to add an overdrive to channel 2. Really love this amp.

@youknowhuwitis 4 ай бұрын

What OD do you use for the boost?

@RyvenProductions 4 ай бұрын

Earthquaker Plumes or an SD1.@@youknowhuwitis

@ejw3006 Ай бұрын

@@youknowhuwitisnot the OP, but I use Aris Effects Savage Drive. Drives the amp very well since this amp isn’t that high gain (for a high gain amp) on its own, it benefits greatly from an OD

@rmTheWalrus 6 ай бұрын

Sounds really cool. The sort of fizzy (?) character when you do staccato palm muting sounds a little like an Engl, Mesa Mark iv/v, and a 5150 all had a baby together (which I consider a good thing).

@kaidemen156 5 ай бұрын

You definitely found the sweet spot \m/

@KreativeDevices 6 ай бұрын

Love Laney

@poopoo-qz7sw 6 ай бұрын

Nice

@robertdonosobuchner3129 6 ай бұрын

Another great video! I like this amp and the sounds. But for my taste I would adjust a bit less bass and a bit more midds. Thats probably why I like the Orange 50w mk3 and the PSR Archon so much.... 🙃

@burtsgurt 6 ай бұрын

I honestly wish I never would have sold my IRT Studio. I regret it every time I see a Laney in the wild or on KZfaq! The only thing I do wish they would do is separate the rhythm and clean channels completely. I understand shared EQ for space/money savings, but the rhythm channel is SO much better than the lead channel on the Ironhearts.

@Gautier_14 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I was ready to sell my Ironheart because I wasn't happy with the sound. I'm going to test again with the settings you suggest. I love your guitar riffs.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Cheers and good luck! Even with external pedals you should be able to get a wide range of tones out of this amp

@Gautier_14 6 ай бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudio And what are your settings for the Lead channel please? Thanks

@Fret-knot 6 ай бұрын

I have a Laney Lionheart which is a great amp, but would like to add an Ironheart for some more flavours. From all the demos I've heard, they seem quite versatile. Not just for Metal! Edit: I meant to mention they have their own built in attenuators as well, which is cool for using them at home or in the studio.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Very versatile indeed!

@MrNEWDY 6 ай бұрын

Relieved at the validation of speaker choice. I run a marshall mf280 cab loaded with marshall vintage speakers with my 60 watt laney ironheart. Mine has been biased with el84s though, might go for the 6l6 instead your has more bite.

@raytorvalds3699 4 ай бұрын

I think you meant EL34s? EL84s won't even fit in an IRT.

@heikohesse4666 6 ай бұрын

Hi, that sounds really awesome - all your demo songs sound fantastic - could you make a video of how you produce them? 😎

@bayouboattrash 6 ай бұрын

I love my IRT60! Its a little pissed off monster!

@rk28984 6 ай бұрын

Had a IRT15H, sounded pretty awsome. But the LAney had to go after I got an AOR for recording and an Amp1 for live use. Nice riff, sounds a lot like Cancer Bats.

@shawnbeaghan9809 3 ай бұрын

I think that you should do a comparison video between the irt 60 and Laney’s loudpedal. Running both through a 4x12 and do another compression running the loudpedal in the irt 60’s power amp side.

@demonspree 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I saw you had a review on the Victory super kraken, my question is if you gonna review the Victory kraken MK2 in the future. Curious of what you think of it.

@sb6232 6 ай бұрын

Nice!..There's one for sale here locally for $500 mint-brand new condition...I think I'm going to jump on it!

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Great deal!

@TheBigman603 Ай бұрын

I bet something’s is messed up on it. I’ve never seen one used under 800

@sb6232 Ай бұрын

@@TheBigman603 It was perfect, but not what I was looking for..Sold it for $800...I'm just happy with my Boogie MKIV and my Kemper. First time I haven't taken a loss on gear!

@wickedmetalhead 6 ай бұрын

I had this amp in 60W version for a while but I sent it back and got a Vox AC30CH instead. Although I do love my Vox, I kind of miss this amp. I had decided to use modellers with my Katana 100 MK 2 for high gain sounds. But there's something about this amp. I can't put it in to words. I have an opportunity to get the 120W head for a very good price near my place. Is there any other benefit to getting the 120W version instead of 60W apart from more clean headroom? For context, I play only at home and at low volumes. I would appreciate your inputs, John!

@LL-zk3cc 6 ай бұрын

Does this apply to the ironheart 15h? I can't get a good sound out of it.

@dropentier377 6 ай бұрын

I Love this amp ! But im not fan of the boost, thanks SDS !!!

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

The boost isn't like a tube screamer, it doesn't color the sound, it's purely a gain boost

@KaiDown 6 ай бұрын

Dang, sounds killer. These amps are stupid cheap here in the UK. £300 for the 120W in good nick, seen £200 a few times too

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Wow

@DretLort 6 ай бұрын

❤

@AmritP 2 ай бұрын

hi mate, got another question for you if ya dont mind. do you use an attenuator with yours, if so which one please? i noticed with your settings the watts knob is way up, which i've never been able to do due to the volume so curious if i'm missing out on a lot by not being able to saturate them tubes. cheers

@SonicDriveStudio 2 ай бұрын

I think it's basically a master volume so you can set it up however you like

@alexweisbeek5335 6 ай бұрын

Dit is afgelopen 8 jaar mijn go to buizen amp. Destijds in Ibbenburen uren besteed aan alle amps die ze hadden proberen. Ben benieuwd of je me wat nieuws kan laten zien. na video edit: Ja voor black metal stel ik hem wel iets anders af. Maar ga deze settings zeker proberen bij volgende stoner/sludge jamsessie. Daarnaast nog iets wat mij aan deze versterkers opviel, de definitie wordt behouden als je high gain gaat tokkelen. Het wordt niet 1 brei.

@raytorvalds3699 4 ай бұрын

What kind of weird language is this?

@ericday492 5 ай бұрын

Just perhaps a little nitpick, but are the two 2 tones loudness matched? It seems there is a pretty big difference in overall volume (lower "all noon" and higher on "your settings"). This would of course make sense since you boosted all of the frequencies/settings in your settings.

@alexwood8555 6 ай бұрын

This thing is cool as hell. What was your Les Paul tuned in? It’s sounded lowwww

@toddyeates271 3 ай бұрын

how would this compare to the new made in england black country irt 60h iron heart?

@watcherzero000 6 ай бұрын

You and Keijo Niinimaa (Rotten Sound, Morbid Evils, Goatburner) that I have seen playing these amps.

@donpritt5160 2 ай бұрын

Can you swap 6L6 power tubes to EL34's in this amp?

@tysen5749 6 ай бұрын

The 60 watt sounds awesome. What would you say the main difference would be if comparing the 60watt and the 120 watt. Would it be noticeable in terms of headroom or something else?

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

I would expect just headroom

@tysen5749 6 ай бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudiooh ok thanks 👍🏻

@poulwinther 6 ай бұрын

Another great one! I am just wondering if the IRT can sound as BIG?

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

IRT studio? Not as big but still pretty big! Less headroom, so keep that in mind

@poulwinther 6 ай бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudio Thanks a lot!

@TavaresProject 6 ай бұрын

Does the studio version sound the same as the head? Great sounding

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Only the power section sounds different

@Lepp123 6 ай бұрын

I have the 120 version, If you turn the boost up that far it just overloads the circuit and it flubs out.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

When I turn it up all the way for some reason it sounds the cleanest, but that's just my own opinion and taste of course. That's what's so interesting to me anyway

@davidelizalde3844 6 ай бұрын

I'm in the lookout for a tube amp on a whim (even though I',m a bedroom player) and you just posted this! I'm torn between this IRT and the PRS MT15...

@Skygge. 6 ай бұрын

You can lower the output to 1W which is perfect for "bedroom" :)

@nafis6668 6 ай бұрын

If you prefer fuzzy complex distortion , Laney Ironheart. If you refer smooth clearer distortion , MT15.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Ironheart is way more versatile but the MT15 is more modern sounding by default

@davidelizalde3844 6 ай бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudio I agree. I actually prefer the MT15's distortion but after reading complains about noise from the fx loop (can be fixable or tamed it seems) I'm leaning towards the IRT

@Ari_Calamari 6 ай бұрын

The MT15 is very “in your face”. Great for modern high gain? But the irt is quite a bit more versatile.

@nafis6668 6 ай бұрын

This amp always has that harsh upper mid spikes , tend to fight with clean vocals.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Weird, doesn't sound harsh to me at all

@craigdelegato908 6 ай бұрын

Like some of the others, I did not like the internal boost. Putting an overdrive in front made a big difference to my ears. Also, you need to take the time to tweak this amp. It requires both effort and patience.

@nurobert 3 ай бұрын

Same here, i have one of the first versions of the irt60h, and I found that it likes the maxon od808 the best, that’s my opinion obviously.

@deanopie4390 6 ай бұрын

Tonex captures pls

@jayman5384 6 ай бұрын

There’s a used one on Reverb for $700 is that a good deal?

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Yeah!

@MegaAndyGG 6 ай бұрын

Kirk: Hey, is this riff any good?!?! James: YYEEEEEEAAHHHH!!!!

@timrichards5628 6 ай бұрын

I'm sure i heard something about this amp having a strange compression-like sound/issue that some people didn't like? or is that an old metal-wives' tale?

@TheZephyrune 6 ай бұрын

I had an irt-studio and I can confirm it doesn't have such thing. Only thing I didn't like was the clean channel of it. Other channels were insanely good which doesn't match with it's price!

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

Well, it can kind of do that but only if you dial it in like that. It definitely doesn't HAVE to sound like that. Many amps can be dialed in to sound less desirable, doesn't make them bad amps.

@Skygge. 6 ай бұрын

My amp! In action here with my own IR's: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nsp_g7qIxMyVoIk.html Great amp!

@slash196 6 ай бұрын

Didn't love any of the settings to be honest. Laney has never stood out to me at all, none of my favorite tones or artists use Laney amps.

@SonicDriveStudio 6 ай бұрын

I guess this sound isn't for you, and that's fine!

@MickH60 6 ай бұрын

You'd be surprised what you favourite artists use, most studio recordings these days are done on the studio's amps......

@oliveranderson7246 5 ай бұрын

sorry but i noticed that at every video of you the amount of gain at the amps is unreal.you have so so so much gain and free of fizzy high end.i have the same amp and the amount of gain is the 1/4 comparing to yours.plus i have fizzy high end.sorry but i dont believe your videos are accurate and real at all

@raytorvalds3699 4 ай бұрын

I don't know what to say, but my Ironheart 60 sounds like that too. Accurate and real to me. There is either something broken in yours or you haven't found the sweet spot you're looking for yet. They have a very responsive EQ as been said in the video.

@oliveranderson7246 4 ай бұрын

@@raytorvalds3699 well at the point my 6l6 tubes was lighting purple so i was send it for repair,they fixed but still i am not satisfied at all.i dont know really.i will try a new one or i will go for engl fireball 25 which is at same price and made in germany instead china.

@raytorvalds3699 4 ай бұрын

@@oliveranderson7246 Definitely sounds something is broken that caused your tubes to fail then. Mine sounds really good. I hope you either get a new one or have more luck with the Engl. Good luck!