FULL RIG in a box: Engl Ironball SE

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Engl stuffed a full featured recording amp into a very small package. No cabinet required!
Get it at one of these affiliate links:
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0:00 The Box that Rocks!
0:51 Unboxing & Specs
2:01 Back Panel
2:32 Front Panel
3:14 Distortion
4:50 Distortion + Delay
5:15 Distoriton + Reverb
5:36 Clean + Reverb
5:53 Overdriven Clean
6:31 Clean
7:20 Full Mix
8:21 Price, Features, & Final Thoughts
About Spectre Sound Studios:
I'm Glenn Fricker, engineer here at Spectre Sound Studios. I love making records, and after doing it for sixteen years, I want to pass on what I've learned. On my channel you can find tutorials on how to record guitar, bass, real drums and vocals. There's reviews and demos of tube amps, amp sims, drums, mics, preamps, outboard gear, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, and plugin effects.
We've covered Moon on the Water, played Bias FX, given you the absolute best in Stupid Musician Texts, ranted & raved about bass guitar, and this channel is where The Eagle has Landed.
Everything you've wanted to learn about recording Hard Rock & Heavy Metal can be found right here on this channel!
I also respond to your comments & questions: The best make it into the SMG Viewer's Comments series of videos. Loads of fun, lots of laughs.
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@ChernobylAudio666 2 жыл бұрын

This amp is just incredible. I've used it on multiple projects and client mixes already. Can't recommend it enough!

@mgdrud4605 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for revealing all your tone secrets by the way. Really helping out newbies out there!

@charlesrocks 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe the amount of amazing guitar gear is now available to young, low income, and newer players. Seriously…I would’ve killed for this ENGL rig when I started playing guitar 25 years ago.

@kazzTrismus 2 жыл бұрын

$250/month cad (spare$) for a year is not low income in canada most middle class construction workers full time couldnt afford this

@andrewc6224 2 жыл бұрын

*Cries in Line 6*

@djtripnosys 2 жыл бұрын

25 years ago you could get a dual recto for what they are charging for this ripoff.

@Anouyz 2 жыл бұрын

@@kazzTrismus truly the only solution in canada is to live with your parents and give up any hope of independence.

@AlexandreCriado 2 жыл бұрын

@@djtripnosys yeah, and nowadays you pay MORE than this price for a USED recto. In 2021 in Europe, a new dual rectifier is almost 2700 €, more than twice the price of the Ironball SE. So your comparison doesn't make any sense at all. Also, for those who want this kind sound but with no frills, the ENGL Ironball standard is less than 800€ ... obviously full midi implementation, built-in effects, IR loader, tone options got a cost. And a Mesa dual rec got none of these as well.

@theriffdjenerator2213 2 жыл бұрын

That demo track was fantastic! (08:21)

@honigdachs. 2 жыл бұрын

It's actually really cool. This is the direction in which things should be going. In this day and age, no amp at all should come without a direct out, power soak, IRs and gate. Even if you're all about the magic of the tubes and the analog feel yaddayadda, and would never touch a modeler or amp sim.

@MrNEWDY 2 жыл бұрын

yes, and those extra features can save your ass in a gig situation. Like if you blow a speaker the ir output can be patched to house to get you through the gig.

@WardGuitarCabinets 2 жыл бұрын

A year ago when someone made this video, I said I’d never spend that much. A year later I own one and absolutely LOVE it.

@joshuabeckwith7906 2 жыл бұрын

15w/20w amps are plenty to play live in most situations these days, most places I've played and even larger capacity venues will tell most guys using these 100w full stacks (without attenuators) to "turn the fuck down", not to mention they keep scooping their mids which is why they are too loud because its hard to hear it in the first place, not to mention the power section is running cold from telling them to turn down so it sounds like scooped wasps. I rock up with my teenie tiny Orange Rocker 15, crank it and the sound guy is happy and no issues being heard. The Engl Ironball is an absolute "Savage" ;) got to try one out last year, such a tight amp, sadly I can't afford to be buying more amps 🤣 Thanks Glenn for a great detailed video on the amp, it's a dirty little bastard indeed.

@X9Eric 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Glenn for making a great video covering an awesome amp! I LOVE my ENGL Ironball SE and find it to be a total beast! Have had fun posting a few videos showcasing mic'd and Two Notes Cap X tones. Highly recommended!

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@polish2945 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds absolutely fantastic! I might get one.

@ScottFuckinRitchie 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great and all the features are awesome!

@dansmith709 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the original ironball for years and jumped on the new one a few months ago and I have to say it's hard to imagine any better value in the tube amp world. Sounds totally killer and the extra bells and whistles are completely unmatched without having external units. Awesome review Glenn!

@nickdaniels1321 2 жыл бұрын

What timing, I just got mine in yesterday. It’s such a great amp. Can’t wait to try it with the band.

@shaggyrogers637 2 жыл бұрын

Been in love with everything Engl for a while. Got a Mk1 Savage 120 and I just might have to get this little guy too. Much love from Upstate NY Glenn…

@DanAdlingtonOnline 2 жыл бұрын

I love the ENGL Ironball SE so much I bought one!! It's awesome!!

@gipsyavenger9829 Жыл бұрын

Just bought this for my little man. He is going to be so stoked !!!

@Brandon-RZ 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why every amp doesn’t have a direct out at this point, with and/or without an ir so you can load your own impulses. If these amps want to keep up with sims and modelers, as ridiculous as that is, they need to get on board with this. Have one in my driftwood mini nightmare and works like a dream!

@soulsphereproductions7009 2 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm sold! That's a badass little amp right there.

@zoomzoom3950 2 жыл бұрын

Good review. Back in the day when I wanted my ultimate metal amp, I got my Engl half stack. I chose it over Diezel, Fortin and everything else.

@CrushingAxes 2 жыл бұрын

Man that's an amazing tone

@non-continuum 2 жыл бұрын

Gleeeeeennnnn! You guitar playing has definitely improved lately! Cudos!

@denverrandy7143 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds damn good,Glenn!!!🤘👍🔥

@donavonmacgillivray 2 жыл бұрын

Ive bought a yamaha thr5 a month ago and i am very impressed of what that little monster can do ;)

@aryinc 2 жыл бұрын

love your riffs glenn. sound a bit like that old contra game on nes somehow. awesome.

@Stahlengelmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@lucas_e_munoz 2 жыл бұрын

What a tone during the full mix!

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

We had a great player!

@jeffvanbibber6609 6 ай бұрын

Just received mine yesterday. Let the fun begin.

@RolandDeschain1 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that's a killer little unit.

@jeromethiel4323 2 жыл бұрын

Dayum son! That mix rocked!

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Ty!!

@gussauve6926 2 жыл бұрын

That thing sounds really good I might get one

@Dark_Lord_Mr_B 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds pretty good. Might look into it when I get my 7 string.

@neighbourhoodmusician 2 жыл бұрын

If they did the Fireball 25 with these features I'd be over it in a second.

@Rachel8260 2 жыл бұрын

That is a lot of power in such a small package!

@CaptainFrugalReviews 2 жыл бұрын

That's what she said!

@andrewtaylor8453 2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it & the full mix track, you had better finish it, cos it’s awesome, & when you do I want to see a full breakdown vid 👍

@janvirtanen6199 2 жыл бұрын

0:15 you look awesome Glenn! :)

@JETGuitars 2 жыл бұрын

So, what you're saying is: this is for us middle-school line 6 dudes who grew up and finally want a good amp that you *don't* immediately want to blow up with tannerite?

@resington 2 жыл бұрын

Engl simply rules!

@Rocktalk101 2 жыл бұрын

super cool amp I have been looking into getting an Engl amp for a couple years now.

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

This one's killer!

@PPGDaveIllinois 2 жыл бұрын

Sold! And I used your link so hopefully you get a little kick. Love your channel!

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Focused2341 2 жыл бұрын

I really liked the engl stuff amplitube put out. Never thought I could afford one in real life though

@clintmapes8454 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine a month ago. 6 months b4 I got Revv G20. SONIC HEAVEN!!

@TheSpineSplitter1990 2 жыл бұрын

If only there was a 50 watt version, I'd buy it right now.

@conlondf 2 жыл бұрын

Owning 3 ENGL amps, I too am a fan :-)

@LucianoClassicalGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

The amp of the future. I used to be super against these new technologies, but due to financial situations I ended up selling everything and now I have a HOTONE Amperoone modeller. These things sound truly incredible for their price and finally, a good tone has been democratized. Before you could tell if someone was poor or rich because of their tone. Now, everyone can have a good tone! These amps are the future.

@rokkermusic 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of this great little amp, Glenn! Quick question - how would you compare this to a Hughes & Kettner Grand Miester 20 or 40 Deluxe? Thanks for another excellent video!

@wylmtfi 2 жыл бұрын

I liked everything apart from the effects section. No-one is gonna use a one-knob delay and reverb, and everybody has got several pedals to use in the effects loop to that end. The precious front panel space would be better used if it had a set of equaliser controls for each channel. Yum! 😋

@joefloyd2574 2 жыл бұрын

Delay has 3 knobs

@FinstaDaMinsta Жыл бұрын

Not true man

@TheJuliokan Жыл бұрын

Hi, Glenn! I am planning on buying an amp with certain characteristics and during my research, so far, I've been able to find some amps that caught my attention for their specs, and they are: ● REVV G20 ● H&K GrandMeister Deluxe 40 ● ENGL Ironball SE I might include the H&K Black Spirit but I don't know, I do not trust anything that says "feels and sounds just like a tube amp even though it is not a tube amp", that has been said since the 80's-90's. Also, I checked the Peavey Invective MH but I think that the DI output is not very malleable. What I look for is - Lunchbox amp so I can transport it with me and have my sound with me - 2-channel tube amp (clean and overdrive/gain) - DI out for recording/send it to FOH when there's no cab or there is no need for one - Footswitchable (if it's via MIDI all the better) Which ones of that little list would serve me for metal the most? I also tend to play clean parts so the clean channel has to be fairly good as well.

@freakalishess 2 жыл бұрын

What brand is that awesome warlock looking 7 string guitar? Looks amazing!

@DaveViner 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds badass! I miss my ENGL head but i really didn't need 100 watts, this might fill that ENGL shaped void.

@Gracchusmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool review but can we take a second and admire that Jared Keefer dude tho :D

@KelticKabukiGirl 2 жыл бұрын

The reverb sounds more like slapback delay. Eh.....oh well, that's why I have a Joyo Atmosphere and EQD Transmisser! (...and Rockerverb100MKII) Rest sounds Amazing!

@thepennyplunderer2854 2 жыл бұрын

GLEEEEEEN!!!!!

@thestudbq 2 жыл бұрын

Going to have to check this rascal out.

@nedsdonutshop 2 жыл бұрын

I've been eyballing the Revv G20 for a while, I'd love to see you compare the two side by side. Maybe include the Peavey Invective MH for a lower price point option? I have a feeling that a lot of guitarists will be using amps like these from now on.

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I should really do a mini-amp shootout at some point!

@DeadlyFredXXX 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good on the amp side but how do you tweak the effects?

@RealHomeRecording 2 жыл бұрын

Should have called it the ENGL MidgetBall. Great review, Glenn!

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@Tt-nt1iu 2 жыл бұрын

Are all power soaks created equal? Is there any difference between the power soak on this versus something like a captor/ox?

@LutherusPandragon 2 жыл бұрын

Would be cool to see it next to revv g20.

@KelticKabukiGirl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Orange, take notes about the Cab IR loader and all the other bells!

@kainagami 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody evolving what Hughes & Kettner did with the Grandmeister40 and the Black Spirit 200 some years ago

@zoomzoom3950 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. H&K is often overlooked unfortunately.

@TheCurtainLift 2 жыл бұрын

@@zoomzoom3950 they suck thats why

@kainagami 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCurtainLift they don't suck, EytschPi42 did some some amazing reviews on them and every other KZfaqr (like Darrell Braun, Music Is Win, Agufish and even Genn himself) I've seen reviewing or owning one liked what what they got. And even I tried some H&K amps and I liked them. Here are some links for reference: Music is Win kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zp-GdcWG16-1mJs.html Agufish kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sMuEeJyF1LmZhGQ.html Spectre Media Group kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ar2UhNZ42tTdZWw.html Darrell Braun kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7d3opiT3Ly7qWw.html

@AlexandreCriado 2 жыл бұрын

H&K is really quite an innovative brand, but I tried a lot of their amps and none of them made it for me... all of them sound nice, but never awesome... at least to my taste. Even the top of the line Triamp.

@kainagami 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlexandreCriado yes, that's understandable

@Mongoosh 2 жыл бұрын

I was drooling on this amps for a while now (dont worry it was on Thomann so all the drool hit my desk blech) And i realy would like to know how they compare to the preamp. the 1u one of Engl and 2u one that you can get nowhere anymore (e530 and e570)

@hadleymanmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@hadleymanmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I think my fav is el84

@filipmakesthings 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Glenn, when you are crafting guitars tones and you want to use some effects such as modulation, delay or reverb, do you use pedals in the FX loop of the amplifier or do you create a bus sends in DAW and use a plugin after the recording the raw guitar tone? What are the benefits or choosing either of these methods? Love the content, keep it up and fuck you from Berlin, Germany

@AlexandreCriado 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not Glenn, but in my experience in studio you'd better record raw tone and add FX afterward, for the simple reason that most of the time, you'll want to increase or decrease the FX levels to fit in the overall mix

@ultra888 Жыл бұрын

Was curious how you hooked it up to you DAW. Didnt see a line out on it.

@enigma1247 2 жыл бұрын

What brand was that guitar the guy was playing in the beginning??? Is it a aristides? It looks cool.

@LordofDiamondsMetal 2 жыл бұрын

What's up with the slight reverb/delay on all your guitar demos when you're playing it? It's almost like there's a delay that's just firing off one echo a split second after you play something

@StephenIdaho 2 жыл бұрын

ausgezeichneter Verstärker...hail hydra!!

@peterfroloff 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds greeeeaasssyyyyyy

@71goaliemask 2 жыл бұрын

I think that amps like this - hopefully in a slightly more accessible price range down the road - are really the way to go - lugging big amps around is so 1986! Also with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to decent IR's which are lets face it, indistinguishable in a band context, silent out should really be a standard feature moving forward. Band mix sounded very good indeed, there something new going on in there unless my ears deceive me?

@jeremythornton433 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing! Too bad I just had to get my car fixed. But I need a car more than I need that amp. Maybe I'll see it on sale for less one day.

@craigplague376 2 жыл бұрын

Can u get like a footswitch? Would of been awesome to see that demo'd as well.For as much switching that is on this thing on the front panel would be nice to have that control on the floor if you want to use it live right???

@miremaker 2 жыл бұрын

You can use a basic foot switch for each channel, or get the midi switching pedal for full access to features. Big price difference but it depends on how you want to be able to use this.

@loganstrickler 2 жыл бұрын

Idk why, but it feels weird seeing Glenn playing a guitar, I just havent seen him play much recently

@MarkMarvin1983 2 жыл бұрын

How do I tune my 9 string Ibanez? I have a Snark but it doesn’t work right with BEADGCFAD (Whole step down to easily play in Am or CM)

@simonbrunskill4710 2 жыл бұрын

Warriors Of Genghis Khan \m/ \m/

@michaelgallegos8811 2 жыл бұрын

Yup that is a nasty little amp sounds great man ! Thanks for a great video .

@bojangles4704 2 жыл бұрын

Glenn youre way better at guitar , you slow that vibrato down brother and widen that shit out , chefs kiss , I enjoy listening to you play

@TheCrucialMetalistMrToxic 2 жыл бұрын

A bit off topic but I gotta ask… How do the Solar guitars feel to play? For example how smooth does the fretboard feel while playing? I’m at a coin toss between an LTD Black Metal 6string Les Paul & A Solar 6string Flying V. Leaning more towards the Flying V cosmetically I like guitars that look more like weapons from medieval times than plain old guitars lol

@DudeMcGuybro 2 жыл бұрын

LTD is gonna be better, Solar's can be hit and miss on quality, especially as of late. I'd only buy a Solar if I could play the exact model I'd be purchasing.

@TheCrucialMetalistMrToxic 2 жыл бұрын

@@DudeMcGuybro I’ve been going back & forth on it for a couple of weeks now. The only problem I had with the LTD was cosmetic which isn’t a huge deal breaker, so I went kinda guitar nuts this afternoon & bought 2 the Arrow-NT black metal Flying V & the LTD-EC Black Metal Les Paul. …I’ve put aside a nice chunk of change since the lockdown stuff to get caught up on modern recording tech & what not. Next step is upgrade from 4 track cassette recording to this more modern computer stuff. Cheers Dude McGuybro🍻

@Foodlefutsdeluxe 2 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the h&k Grandmeister Deluxe 40? Similarish featureset.

@trollanos 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats man!, you made it in a booth junkie video.

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

@trollanos 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios on the latest video of Mike you make a brief appearance.

@miketaylorsound 2 жыл бұрын

First sound direct into the computer sounds like Max Norman's tone on Rust In Peace.

@mr.longdongjohnson310 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know what guitar the guy in the motor head shirt was using? Looks insane.

@rg2250e 2 жыл бұрын

@3:32 Warriors of Genghis Khan \m/ nice one

@Erick123M 2 ай бұрын

Hi Glen, I’m having trouble getting the IRs that I added to work. Is there special way to do it? I’ve read the directions and still have trouble.

@dashcamcalifornia5003 2 жыл бұрын

I'm usually just playing at home by myself with a DI to my computer and use amp sims. Is there any reason I should get a real amp considering I don't play live or with anyone?

@windowsscott 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what bass is being used in the demo? It looks amazing.

@FinstaDaMinsta Жыл бұрын

Squier MB-4 Skull & Crossbones 2004

@axilleas 2 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeet!

@EarthisnotforSale Жыл бұрын

Does this sound just as good at 1 watt as it does at 20 watts?

@proq06 Жыл бұрын

anybody knows what guitar is he using in full mix? looks sick

@Admiral_Bongo 2 жыл бұрын

GLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNN!!! (I have to shout, right?) Check out H&K Black Spirit 200. It's a VERY light 200 watt solid state amp, and it sounds kinda brutal. I think you'd like it.

@Ryan_Messenger 2 жыл бұрын

Great little amp however a used Axe Fx 2 can be found for less.

@guitarfreak2105 2 жыл бұрын

BuT iT’s NoT a TuBe AmP

@Hillbilly_Papist 2 жыл бұрын

great another Engl product i'll never be able to afford

@KodyLee_official 2 жыл бұрын

this amp looks/sounds fucking rad! The handle collapses too? yea?

@stevecastillo6826 2 жыл бұрын

It's time to make a song, with the guys that you're using you guys would be awesome

@recileption9751 2 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know who the guitarist is/ what brand of guitar he is using? Looks awesome

@WIMPY86 2 жыл бұрын

Looks a lot like a BC Rich Mockingbird... but the head shape and letter "A" don't match up lol

@Manfrio 2 жыл бұрын

Some melodeath fun

@davidmcaninch4714 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Glenn, putting recording aside for a minute, who’s your pick for Super Bowl 56? Bengals or Rams?

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

No idea!

@Gainovermg 2 жыл бұрын

1. That tune was fucking KILLER. Great job. 2. Glenn, I don't recall you mentioning it in a previous video(or I missed it), do you know the model of the Behringer cab you fixed up? Curious about looking into one for myself.

@SpectreSoundStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I mentioned & showed the model number in the video

@Gainovermg 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpectreSoundStudios Welp. My lazy ass needs to check that out again