HIGH-GAIN Comparison! Laney Ironheart vs Orange Rockerverb! (Tone Battles #2)

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Thanks for watching Tone Battles Episode 2! In this episode I compare the Laney IRT60H Ironheart 60 watt head to the Orange Rockerverb 50 MKIII in a high-gain heavy rock setting using my ESP LTD EC1000T (EMG57). Which one is your favorite in this comparison? Let me know in the comments!
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Laney IRT60H Ironheart
04:48 Orange Rockerverb 50 MKIII
06:39 AB Back To Back Comparison
08:14 Isolated AB Back To Back Comparison
09:44 Conclusion
10:57 Both Amps Combined
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@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Which amp wins this TONE BATTLE? Let me know your thoughts!

@heavyvibrationstudiopl3256 2 жыл бұрын

Listen.In your case it is not fair.Why?You make all amps sounding better than they really are by your compositions.

@thefighterstributebandfoof9718 2 жыл бұрын

the riffs are yours ???

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

@@thefighterstributebandfoof9718 all the riffs on my channel are mine

@thefighterstributebandfoof9718 2 жыл бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudio wow my compliments, amazing playing

@nigelbishop8108 2 жыл бұрын

Is the gain maxed out on the Orange? I own the IRT120H and have always lusted after Orange amps but have been underwhelmed by the amount of gain on tap every time I play one, whereas the Laney has gain for days. Love the voicing on Orange amps too but imagine it would get lost in a live mix in a band with more than one guitar. Can see why they're so well suited to Doom 🤘

@RyvenProductions 2 жыл бұрын

As much as I love the Orange (own a verb 100). The Laney sounded best for the riffs you wrote. Thanks for such a great channel. You are my go too when I need to hear what a certain amp sounds like.

@deadboz6007 2 жыл бұрын

yes, the Laney sounds better "alone", but the Orange cuts through the mix. I am the JCM 800 2203 guy, but the Orange is sexy. But i dont need more amps .. dont need more amps ... NO MORE AMPS ...

@tractorgt 2 жыл бұрын

I sincerely watch your videos to hear what amazing riff you have next. Great stuff as always!

@ShattererMetal 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this series! Keep em coming! Although every amp in your hands sounds really good

@wfreitas 2 жыл бұрын

Well I have to say that I subscribed to this channel the day I saw your videos about that Laney amp. I have the 120w version and I love it. It’s hard to find good and recents videos about these Laney IronHeart, totally under rated amp. It would be great to see more videos of it. Regards

@ethanrickert891 2 жыл бұрын

I think you showed off the strengths of both amps, the individual winner comes down to personal taste and application. But that mix of BOTH amps at the end was awesome!

@Jacobus-or6vf 2 ай бұрын

GREAT A/B demo . . . please keep 'em coming.

@parkkingery9216 2 жыл бұрын

I own the orange and love it and been looking at getting that laney for awhile now. Both sound great

@1truechamp46 2 жыл бұрын

Both sound great. The Laney for me though, I used to have one and really think I should get another, so versatile

@nikolayew 2 жыл бұрын

Maan I love your tone, it is so organic and thick \m/ !!! Liked the Ironheart a bit more here

@XciteMike 2 жыл бұрын

Both please. Great comparison, and killer riffs.

@ricardobrasil20 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked both, the Laney Iron Heart in my opinion have a sound more modern… and Orange a more classic and Thick sound… great video!

@Simon-IFF Жыл бұрын

I am loving your playing!

@LittleMINFace 2 жыл бұрын

incredible guitar tones. you mix guitars really well.

@Traski 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely an overview for the Ironheart!

@x-STORMXX-x 2 жыл бұрын

That riff is insane sounding. I love it so much. Great video I enjoyed this and I liked the Laney more not only for its sounds but, for its looks as well and just the overall things you seem to be able to change on it. I don't own ether amps FYI. I was thinking of getting the Laney at one point but, I have been looking at many amps so its still all up in the air for me.

@ejw3006 12 күн бұрын

You should get one if you like clarity, it’s not a super saturated sound so it’s not quite like a 5150 and it’s not as “honky” sounding as a Marshall, so it’s definitely it’s own sound. So really unless you like stoner and doom tones you’ll like what it can do.

@kakarotosama3571 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best channel ever

@nathanparry8315 2 жыл бұрын

What a great comparison. The Orange is a bit fuller sounding but damn, with that price tag, the laney is a steal! Great tones.

@jesseparrish9198 7 ай бұрын

Both sound great. Can't go wrong with either one.

@tobins6800 2 жыл бұрын

We won. Plain and simple. Although, I do think the Laney could have used a little more presence or highs. And a huge thank you for the blend at the end. A much fuller mix and sounded perfect for this riff.

@theliberation9061 2 жыл бұрын

The "tone" knob is basically presence and it really is powerful, I have it at +3 (+2 in this demo) and it is bright.

@Joeytemper 2 жыл бұрын

The Laney for this one. it would be interesting to compose different style Djent to open chords like Deftones for you in depth of the Laney. Great work!

@theliberation9061 2 жыл бұрын

Really good demo! I've had the IRT60 a long time and was curious to see it compared with another amp, and it really does hold as well as I thought. One note that seems often overlooked: the Lead channel has some kind of integrated mid boost, so it sounds extra chunky while the Rhythm channel sounds a bit more open. This could also affect the perception a little (but sounds great in the context here).

@ukmanthailand Жыл бұрын

I can never dial in a tone I like on the lead channel of my IRT-60. The rhythm channel seems to have more gain than I need anyway and sounds better for rhythm and lead work.

@craigdelegato908 2 жыл бұрын

I have owned the Laney for a bit over a year now. It took a little effort, at least for me, to get the tone I was looking for, but the tonal options are so wide ranging you can't go wrong with this amp. Throw an overdrive into the mix and that creates even more possibilities. Needless to say, I thought the Laney was more aggressive sounding to my ear. That would be my choice.

@chrismsantos 2 жыл бұрын

laney of course !!!! to me of course... i love comparison videos you made ..so nice !!! amazing tones !!

@mickfretty8038 Жыл бұрын

To my ears, the Laney sounded better. I wasn't a fan of the top end fizz of the Orange. I'm pleased about that because I bought the Laney head 2 days ago. Great video, as always. Great sounds, great riffs and tonnes of really useful info. 🤘😎🤘❤️

@jacobvitthuhn1746 2 жыл бұрын

That was great! I liked the Laney better but, I love the Orange's "thickness". They compliment each other well when combined!! Would be a killer set up for 2 players in same band to balance things out. I've played in bands where the 2 guitarists had WAY different tones and that is not so great. Lol Keep up the good work!

@sirius11h58 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Thank you very much for that awesome comparison. Personally I'll choose the Orange over the Laney... unfortunately for my wallet ! I found the Rockerverb have more complex midranges and yield more definite notes in the high pitch register. In my opinion , the Orange opens more sonic possibilities for different style . But both are good choice though.

@FootstepsOfFear 2 жыл бұрын

Ive owned the Laney irt studio and own the irt60. Played both a lot live. My band mate used the Powerball. This was a perfect combination because of the different voicings. In in this time I liked more than the Engl. But this Laney is difficult to play for fast Tracking metal. It has a place in my heart

@darkaegis1 2 жыл бұрын

I think I like the laney a bit more, but mixed together they complement each really well.

@MR-wp5dz 2 жыл бұрын

As good as they both sound by themselves, together they make magic! Also i do think the Laney could've used a little bit top end to balance it's tone out.

@kutnersuicide 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a used Ironheart 60 head almost reluctantly but because it was so cheap (250 euros), I couldn't pass the offer. I changed the (factory) preamp tubes (some shitty Ruby) and now, it's my most used amp. They are really underrated amps. Love the Orange tone too. Only recorded a Rockerverb 50 mkI, a Rocker 30 and a Dark Terror, they were great each time.

@palmmoot 2 жыл бұрын

Wild this is basically my set up. Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII and Laney IRT120H. It doooooooooms

@raytorvalds3699 2 жыл бұрын

Holy sh!t, that is quite the setup !

@musicinsession 2 жыл бұрын

For these riffs definitely the Laney!! Btw whatever happened to your torpedo? would be great to see a shootout between your load boxes!!

@JohnWiku 2 жыл бұрын

Got a IRT60 for a couple of months, let's say it wasn't exactly what I was looking for or wasn't what I was expecting from it, for that matter. I guess this video proves that sometimes we've got to experiment more with what we have before calling it quits. I truly like the Laney best in this comparison. My Laney still has something in it to give!!

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, definitely give it another shot. It has a lot of options to get the sound to your liking. I personally always use the built in boost for adding gain and I like to experiment with the push pull eq to find the right tone.

@JohnWiku 2 жыл бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudio Agreed! I fired the IRT up right after work and yeah, it's a great amp. My main gripe with my unit is the buzzing noises that I can't get rid of, like that 50Hz hum that's inevitable when playing single coils, but happens with and without any guitar plugged in (all my guitars have humbuckers and sound dead quiet with other amps). Maybe it needs a recap or more filtering in the power supply, I guess one day I might mod it with a choke too.

@darkaegis1 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnWiku Could also be a bad tube or a crappy cable.

@ederiel 2 жыл бұрын

I also have an IRT 60, I found it weird to have crappy sound at home, and good sound in rehearsal. Find the sweet spot 😉 Mine is on the variwatt, I have to past noon. For that roll back the volume on each channel because it's loud as f**k If I don't it sound very fizzy, scooped… Increase the wattage and all the mids comes back, shines and the sound became very balanced.

@starkillsam 2 жыл бұрын

Laney is more focused and sits better in the track as you said. Orange is more open and would be better imo for more complex chords and ringing arpeggios (tonal mids sit lower). The real winner is the Laney left Orange Right. Aggressive, focused, tasty, and open - all at the same time. Love it! I appreciate these comparisons - nothing like coffee and great sounding amps in the morning.

@798125 2 жыл бұрын

Both sounded great! The Laney sounds more scooped than the orange.

@frankyfire-tech 2 жыл бұрын

Wasn't expecting that battle. I use the Laney as a Djent machine for the chugs. But I always dial down the lows, which would have made these two sound closer in this comparison too. But yeah, this Amp is really flexible! Though I should add that the Rhythm Channel is just giving you the option to dial in another tone. It sounds the same as the Lead channel. Still really useful feature! More Amps should have this. And "setting the wattage" means that this thing has a built in attenuator. Don't know if you can use it without speaker though.

@ukmanthailand Жыл бұрын

It's not actually an attenuator so no, you can't use it without a speaker plugged in.

@foxmeisteruk 2 жыл бұрын

Orange sounds more pleasant to me, but I can see why the Laney might sit better in the mix with these particular tones.

@zacharysmithingell5460 2 ай бұрын

The laney is shockingly good but the clear winner is both of them, panned hard left and right. Also those keyboard parts or whatever it is during the song sound freakin killer man!

@matzo570 2 жыл бұрын

Very good Comparison for me because i always dreamed of an Orange amp but i still owne the Laney. But i always struggle to get a good sound in the Band Mix with a second guitarist. Most of the time i can`t hear my own Guitar :\ But here is see that it`s not a Problem of the Amp but for my plaiing and my settings on the Amp.

@theirishviking9928 2 жыл бұрын

The Laney cuts like a knife through the mix, while the orange delivers a big fuzzy chunk down low. It’s all personal preference but I love citrus 🍊. Both great amps!

@claytongouin5605 2 жыл бұрын

I guess amps and cabs/speakers are a lot like spices in the kitchen. You need to use the right flavours for the meal you're preparing. In this case, I liked the Laney more. Smoother sounding in its distortion and it fit the mix really well, but that's just a subjective preference. The amp blend sounded really cool and it seemed like the Rockerverb was able to add more hair and aggression to the mix, while the Laney gave a bit more clarity or articulation. These were a good set of amps to test against each other and pair up. As a band member and hobby recording and mix engineer, it's really great to learn from your videos and get a sense of different sounds, how they can work together, and getting to understand what an amp and cab give as their sonic personality. Thanks Jon.

@borhksalduero9259 2 жыл бұрын

I agree mate, laney for all the reasons you said!! Good music!!!

@jamesczywczynski951 2 жыл бұрын

Is anyone here just straight up for the bad ass riffs and songwriting, I could play for a lifetime and not right riffs this bad ass this is such good content

@ElPierrot Жыл бұрын

Cuando los escuché en la mezcla me costaba notar grandes diferencias, debe ser que mi oído después de tantos años de ensayos a alto volúmen está afectado :P Al escucharlos solos sí noté diferencias, ambos suenan increíbles, la diferencia de precio no hace honor al sonido de cada uno realmente... PD: Tengo un Ironheart de 60W y todavía no pude sacarle el mayor provecho porque con la pandemia estuvo dos años descansando :( Esperemos volver al ruedo con más rock que nunca!

@martinhorak4877 2 жыл бұрын

Will you try Laney GHR series pleeeeease?

@SM57 2 жыл бұрын

Both are great😉👍

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@claudevieaul1465 9 ай бұрын

I've tried using an Orange Rockerverb in a studio, and I own a Laney IRT Studio (Ironheart series). This video, to me, confirms my responses: The Laney is just more tight sounding, and it has loads more options (including re-amping!!) for finetuning, whereas the Orange sounded more flabby/spongy. Great for doom or sludge, but that's not my shtick 🤘😎🤘

@Fret-knot 2 жыл бұрын

Please go for it on the Ironheart review. Nearly pulled the trigger on this amp a few times. I do have have a Lionheart which is a fantastic amp imo.

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Will do! Also check out my in-depth demo from a few years back for all the tonez

@Fret-knot 2 жыл бұрын

@@SonicDriveStudio 👍🏻

@kadestorm 2 жыл бұрын

They both did excellently in the mix, but I think the Ironheart edges out and could do even better with very high gain, Metal-oriented works. That said, I’d be curious to see how an Ironheart 120 would perform against the Fireball 100 and the Diavlo RD100H for the seriously heavy stuff, including the very low tuned demonstrations of the 8/9 string variety where voicing and tightness also become important factors.

@HaltnHustle 2 жыл бұрын

If you could only use two of the amps you own for a metal album of your own, which two do you think would use for double tracking? 🤘🏻

@nologo24 2 жыл бұрын

Love rocker verb 50. Orange

@ConstantineM 2 жыл бұрын

I play Laney Ironheart at my rehearsal so I'd like to listen how you will play with this amp. Maybe I'll learn something from you )

@biebiekei3798 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the Laney 😯😯

@user-zr2pz8rr2l 2 жыл бұрын

I'm biased, but the Laney wins. I owned the larger version of that amplifier for a while and loved it. Sold it for my Axe FX II, which I don't regret, but I do sorely miss the sound of a Laney sometimes. It has a less hi-fi sound than the Orange, but I feel like that adds a ton of character.

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Laney!

@fordsrestorations970 3 ай бұрын

PS my thoughts exactly try to get both of the amps

@lemonleon 2 жыл бұрын

I own a Orange Rockerverb MKIII 100 and was genuinely a bit annoyed admitting to myself that the laney wins this by a long way. A head that costs less than my cab.. I just have to buy one!

@nurobert 2 жыл бұрын

Weird enough that I have the early version of the irt 60h, and the other guitarist for my band has a rockerverb 100. I personally love my Laney and haven’t really had much luck with the orange amps I’ve tried before. Not to bash on orange, but for the money there’s a lot better and more versatile options out there. I love my Laney

@user-lw9py 2 жыл бұрын

I like the orange. maybe the laney when set bass to -1 bring more clarity

@abheceshabemuskk3531 2 жыл бұрын

why you didn't use the same IR for both amps? at least once short clip to truly compare them? because they would sound almost identical?

@Gizmo-st1ky 2 жыл бұрын

For me, the Rockerverb all the way!! I’m just a RV fanboy hahaha what a beast of an amp

@gaddebeli 2 жыл бұрын

Are we interested? Heck yeah! Do a review! For me in this video Laney wins, sounds like Orange is mono and Laney is stereo :D

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Noted! :)

@profanepropane Жыл бұрын

Laney sounds like lead shrapnel dispersing near your face while orange sounds like a concentrated face slam to the concrete floor

@Turbo-D 2 жыл бұрын

david vs goliath pricewise 😂..and soundwise in my opinion, i had both amps and the rocker is a keeper!

@DamianS1893 2 жыл бұрын

I really would like to hear the Laney's Clean Channel

@Stereostupid Жыл бұрын

It's fucking unreal!

@devinj 2 жыл бұрын

I think them being in different cabs kind of isn’t doing justice in the comparison. I would love to hear both amps through one cab because I think the cab is coloring the differences in the amps big time

@jaredt3985 Жыл бұрын

The laney sounds more aggressive, with a bit more lows and low mids. The Orange is definitely more focused on the middle and higher mids, classic orange tone. They’re both killer amps, and complement each other really well.

@StuartBridson 2 жыл бұрын

Actually think the Lionheart has slayed the Rockerverb here. 😲 Didn't expect that at all.

@zloboslav_ 2 жыл бұрын

i like the laney more too :)

@michaelspring4012 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely the Rockerverb🤘 much rounder and smoother Sound 🙂 but anyway, you make all amps sound killer 👌

@chzzyg2698 10 ай бұрын

Ever so slightly, I like the Rockerverb better. The Laney is more aggressive, which I like, but the Orange sounds more controlled and concise, if any of that makes sense.

@przemyslaw1235 Жыл бұрын

Laney is just great.I own lionheart and is just great amp more for bluse and rock.All the best.

@dickieradd 2 жыл бұрын

Laney crunchiness shocked me. It ended up winning. Price doesn't mean much in music folks!

@jessemuscato 2 жыл бұрын

I just finally got an orange mk111

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@ohkey2999 2 жыл бұрын

Both sounded good, there is a hizz and scoop sounding for the orange but none of that for laney.

@MontysMotos Жыл бұрын

Man. I liked the Laney better in the mix but the Orange sounded better raw. I guess I'd give the edge to Laney for being a better part of a band.

@thefighterstributebandfoof9718 2 жыл бұрын

the riffs are yours ???

@nickl2159 3 ай бұрын

They both sound amazing but the Orange has a bit too much bloat in the low mids where the Ironheart has more of the cut I would want from a british flavored amp.

@livoneproject5299 Жыл бұрын

Laney 🤘🏻

@SaberToothGary 2 жыл бұрын

I leaned towards the Laney here... I'm no authority on anything tho. Cheers!

@mantashaft 2 жыл бұрын

The Laney seemed a bit scooped and the Orange had more balls. But both sounded good. I’m not into these kinds of tones so perhaps I don’t know what I’m talking about.

@chucknorris66611 2 жыл бұрын

IMO, Laney sound better in the mix, but the Orange sound really well

@SonicDriveStudio 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I definitely didn't mean to knock the Orange. It really is one of my favorite amps!

@theraditz 10 ай бұрын

Laney ❤️

@Qaaqqutsiannguaq 2 жыл бұрын

Both sounds good but I prefer Laney

@gavinstorkey675 Жыл бұрын

Better with both left and right. They fill where the other lacks

@fordsrestorations970 3 ай бұрын

I just bought a orange 100 w but I'm going to tell you I already know the Laney will be better !

@MercutioUK2006 2 жыл бұрын

If you can get your hands on a Laney VH100R, it (IMO at least) smokes the Ironheart.

@trysth 2 жыл бұрын

Orange all the way

@artbremer4076 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely, Laney fits better in context of the riffs. Orange gets in the way of the drums, while Laney sits in the mix better without loosing attack and aggression. Cheaper doesn't mean worse. But Mesa would be an even better fit... I know it ruins the point of the video)))