I just got through HOURS of loadbox reviews. This is by far the best. GREAT JOB! But... On EVERY example to my ears, the ox sounds just way better... as much as I would like to prefer the Captor, damn it.
@MRxr4003 жыл бұрын
i agree, the ox is so warm and real life like. i'd still like to see if the captor could be tweeked to sound warmer, there's lots to work with inside it. but, the captor does cut, for live use, probably more usable. and that's my main desire is to find the best live unit.
@berndkiltz3 жыл бұрын
@@MRxr400 I now had both devices and checked them out thoroughly. You can make the Captor sound as good as the ox, if you are using 3rd party IRs and NOT the internal stuff. I use packs from valhallir.at and if you take your time it is really worth it. I also compared to a Boss Wazaa TAE and it does not stand a chance. But my setup now is a captor (no x) and I am doing the IRs in the Torpedo plugin or the IR loader in Ableton live. The Captor is analog, so I have one less AD/DA Conversion. Damn it, I would get the OX again for ease of use if the wifi connection was stable...
@berndkiltz3 жыл бұрын
And also, the build in analog Speaker sim in the Captor is good enough for live use ;)
@apeeg863 жыл бұрын
@@berndkiltz when you say it doesn't stand a chance, do you mean the Boss was a lot better, or the other way around? I'm considering these two at the moment, so would be really interested to hear your thoughts
@Stashmanfpv2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget… the Ox is now almost “3 times” the cost of the Captor X. But, is it “3 times” better ? My personal opinion = no. And captor is built like a brick and seems gig worthy. The Ox, gets a big no. I’ve had the Ox and weighed the options. In a mix you’d be extremely sensitive to hear much difference at all, and that was the biggest difference too me, along with the features, price, etc. the Captor wins on all counts in my book and sits on y recording desk waiting to do it’s thing whenever I need stellar tones for a song. For me, it’s almost perfect. Best! ✌🏼
@33AndAThirdRPM3 жыл бұрын
OX Box wins in this comparison to my ears. I have been mixing amps in my studio live room for 20+ years using a wide array of techniques and approaches and the OX Box has that familiar live room Mojo. Easy pick for my ears.
@glennhagerman41332 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@tszegvary3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kris, great video. I actually just bought a Captor X. For bedroom rockers and occasional gigging this is an incredible box for the price! Very happy with it!
@glenncohen40233 жыл бұрын
Although I want to love the captor THE single most important thing to me is the sound. The OX is the clear winner in this department.
@resqgear19183 жыл бұрын
The Captor X is the choice for me. The size of the thing compared to what it does is insane. I would consider taking the Captor X to a gig, where as i see the OX Box only as a studio thing! Either way, both the OX and the Captor X is amazing products, and they both shine at what they do! Speaking of shining at what they do, wonderful video Kris!
@PooNinja3 жыл бұрын
I gotta say the two notes gets my vote i like the almost limitless personalization it provides. the limited impedance isn’t that important for a bedroom/ basement rocker, as for a studio my choice would be get both (or all of em just Incase)
@felixr.98383 жыл бұрын
Great comparison! I'm super glad I bought the Captor X some months ago. Was still wondering if the Ox is that better considering the price, but seems like you can tweak the X to match the advantages of the Ox! :)
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t even care for cab sims... I’m just here to watch and hear you play! 🤘🏻
@VapnFagan3 жыл бұрын
I owned the X and the Ox.. Sold both and now want the Ox back. The Ox is Super Simple to use. If you wanna spend less time messing with settings and eqs and all that, The OX is perfect. The Ox to me, Sounded more natural and warm. The attenuator wasnt that great on the OX but it worked. Just so many good, easy, warm sounding features on the OX. So why did i sell it? because i was a idiot and believing all the hype about these Two Notes products. So i buy a Captor X. The X just seemed like i was playing with EQs and settings more than playing. It was hard to make it sound "natural" with higher gain rock tones, The attenuator didnt really offer much but it did work. I like the smaller foot print BUT no on/off switch? so you have to unplug it when not in use which is annoying. The X may have a TON more cabs but who really needs all them cabs? I would take 5 great sounding cabs over 100 crappy sounding cabs any day.
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely agree with you on the OX being absolutely fantastic. About the Captor X though... These cab simulator load boxes will always sound as good as the simulations are. The stock cabs in the Captor X are really not bad but you have to tweak them. I just got a Victory Copper 2x12 simulation for my Captor and I stopped tweaking it. That’s always a good sign. Haha! Now I’m at a point were it’s pretty much impossible to tell the difference between the OX and the Captor X (with this Victory cab sim). As a last point: I agree (again) that the OX will make you tweak less right “out of the box “. That’s a legit argument. But it has to be said: you can get to the same result with something like the Captor too. Cheers
@maxmustardman2983 жыл бұрын
And eventually you will end up buying a isolation cab because everything else is just a compromise 😉
@apotra20xx3 жыл бұрын
With the x, you have to go either with some good official cabs, like Mesa or now Victory or with some good known impulse responses. If you're messing with standard or unofficial cabs, then good luck. No wonder you didn't like it
@theboofin3 жыл бұрын
@@maxmustardman298 Catch up.
@michael_caz_nyc3 жыл бұрын
@@maxmustardman298 I Agree. Nothing like the Real thing. I will take my Fender Princeton miked-up " Anytime " over Anything. Nice to have choices & options. I keep it Old-school and get to playing.
@MrDustinclement3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I’ve had the Captor X since they came out, I preordered that bad boy lol this just reinforced what I already thought and it was a great honest video. I mean it’s half the price, and it’s AMAZING. Thanks!
@patricktibbetts73763 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW! I've been researching for a couple weeks now and I needed to hear from someone who is picky like me. Many people like the OX but I'm going Two Notes. I really liked the shimmering sound, stereotypes, headphones sound and the attenuation.
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Right on man, thanks and have fun with the Captor X. Make sure to get the Victory Copper closed 2x12 cab sim with the classic mic set. It’s insane. I’m exclusively using that since I got it (which was after this video unfortunately). Check out my newer videos for that cab sim. You‘ll see in the description box under every video where I‘ve been using the OX and where the Captor X. Cheers
@evetsiksatu3 жыл бұрын
Wow, great playing, open minded, non-biased review and obviously a ton of knowledge. Many thanks!
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 👍
@midnightroses2879 Жыл бұрын
The OX €1399,00 the Captor X €519,00 then the choice is quickly made, especially when you hear the differences. In my opinion, you only use the OX in the studio, you use the Captor in the studio and live, the Captor much more handy and the Twins sound absolutely great. And the fact that you can also use the Captor X software on your iPhone is a must. If you see the price difference, then you really don't have to think about it for long, for me the Captor X is absolutely great and for me the number one!!!
@jeffdoyle15543 жыл бұрын
I've been using a Torpedo Live for a few years and love it. No brainer for me to choose the Captor X for my second load box/cab sim/etc. At twice the price, the Ox is maybe a tiny bit warmer as said below? I don't really hear it. Personally, it's one of those micro differences I won't miss...gotten lot's of compliments on tone with the Torpedo Live...assuming the Captor X is pretty much the same tech if not better.
@BlackSeries_3 жыл бұрын
My conclusion after watching several comparisons of these devices: The OX sounds warm and analogue, just right. The Captor X on the other hand artificial, harsh and fuzzy (just listen to the comparison starting at 18:02 ) . And that's all that counts, at least for me.
@berndkiltz3 жыл бұрын
Been watching a lot of them too and I totally agree. Most KZfaqrs got paid for either review (or given the device) but you can hear it on every video. I would really like to prefer the captor because it is small and inexpensive, but the ox is just sounding way better! Will do my own test in person when the captor arrives, hopefully next week.
@BlackSeries_3 жыл бұрын
@@berndkiltz Ich hatte auch gehofft, dass der Captor mithalten kann und habe nicht damit gerechnet, dass (zumindest in den Videos) so deutliche Unterschiede zu hören sind. Bin gespannt auf dein Fazit nach dem Test!
@berndkiltz3 жыл бұрын
@@BlackSeries_ Meine Captor müsste die Tage kommen - OX box und Boss TAE verpacke ich gerade zum zurückschicken. Video dazu mogen 1900 auf meinem Channel.
@berndkiltz3 жыл бұрын
Meine Theorie: Captor X Line out in meinen AxeFX, von dem dann die Speakersim nehmen, sollte geiler klingen. Hoffen wirs mal :)
@keithbriscoe993 жыл бұрын
during that part of the clip, looks like Ox is using a 2x12 Cab and the Captor X using one of Kris' 1x12 IRs. so, that would be the source of at least some of the tone difference. I have to imagine the CaptorX can be tweaked warmer when needed.
@stevewallek9903 жыл бұрын
I've found the cabs that come with the Captor X are either very harsh/spikey or dull. I've added the Orange, Laney and Victory cabs from two-notes store and it's soooo much better than the built in ones. Fits nicely with your Mac/PC analogy in that you can get it to sound good but it takes a bit of tweaking, very much like a PC. Also what you mentioned about the splitting the mics on the OX, you can set the captor X to dual mono and do the same thing.
@Ben-ri8rg3 жыл бұрын
Best comparison review of these two on the internet! Keep'em coming!
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!
@HiHello-ku1fl3 жыл бұрын
Ox sounds better to me. More natural or something. Some weird midrange hollow thing with the Captor X.
@CountryGravyMusic2 жыл бұрын
Great perspective, nice honest approach.
@KrisBarocsi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
Dear Kris, I’ve subscribed today to your channel and already seen 4-5 videos!! very nice and useful subjects in your tube!!!! thanks a lot!!!
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alessandro!! Welcome dude, enjoy the videos. 😁
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi thankssss!! I try again with m’y question... I would have a question: if I don’t need to record myself or produce songs...but I just want to obtain the best tone from my tube amps via the OX or the X...can I avoid using sound board...pc...studio monitor and use for home playing and small venue gigs a configuration like that? tube amp head into captor X (or OX) into a PA speaker? if so...would the result be as good as what I am listening in your video? at any volume I guess? and now the final question: if this set up is viable...which PA speakers would you suggest? thanks a lot in advance for your help!
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Hey, unfortunately I have zero experience with PA speakers. It will work for sure but I can't tell you which of them will sound any good for guitar. To be honest, good sounding small active PA speakers will cost you at least as much as for example the Presonus Eris 5 studio monitors. These sound fantastic, don't cost a lot and you don't really need an audio interface for them if you don't want to record yourself. Just plug the OX / Captor X straight into the Eris 5 monitors with the fitting cable and set the volume as you like. For more comfort you can put a tiny Behringer mixer between the OX and the speakers. But you don't necessarily need that. You only need a cell phone / ipad / computer to tweak the chosen load box. If you prefer having a small PA system I'm sure you'll find infos in forums, written by players with experience. As told, I can't help you with that, sorry. Cheers
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi thanks à lot!!! really appreciate your advice!!! i will check also small studio monitor as a solution!!
@peterholyman4893 жыл бұрын
Very fair review Kris. Unbiased opinion and clear points on features relevant to practical use live and in the studio.
@timmytVA3 жыл бұрын
Ha, I'm a Mac guy and have the Ox. My good buddy is getting the Captor X. Someday we'll do our own side by side comparo. Nice review.
@PaulLue3 жыл бұрын
This was a great comparison of these two products. Thanks
@ThemFuzzyMonsters2 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the OX … but I wish UA would pay attention to it. It has been over two years since the last update and the hardware interfacing and WiFi problems linger.
@Oilid3 жыл бұрын
Perfect video! Even if I'm french and had dinner with Guillaume (lovely, generous person) my ears prefer the Ox.
@LetsPlayAll3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video as ever Kris! So much cool gear out there at the moment and the Two Notes is amazing value 😀
@Stashmanfpv2 жыл бұрын
Very nice demo! Could you provide us with a general idea of your setup? Are you using your studio monitors for playback? Are we able to change room, reverb, and other parameters through your amps cab too, or is it all through your playback system, monitors, etc. I actually have a Captor X, but I’ve yet to spend hardly anytime with it yet. I got as far as loading the apps on my iPad for control and registered and setup apps on my Mac. I won’t be home for another week and Ihave so many questions that the manual doesn’t really cover that well… I guess I’ll figure it out, but I was sure hoping you could provide some info on your gear setup and your workflow? Great video and I’ll be watching a few more times to get as much as I can from your terrific demo. Best! ✌🏼
@0815DST2 жыл бұрын
The Torpedo X sounds way more "digital" to me... a good alternative to it in its pricerange would probably be the Suhr Reactive I.R. I dont't need hunderts of possible sound settings (my AMP should produce the sound I want, not the (simply said) the LOAD). If I have 1-3 very good sounding settings, I would be more than happy.
@grumpyoldrockers10482 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video I just bought the Captor X... Best investment I ever made as a gigging musician. Does everything I need plus more than I ever thought imaginable.
@djt65463 жыл бұрын
After listening with headphones during your sound comparison around the 18min mark, I was quite surprised by your comment you don’t think there’s any real difference in sound quality. Maybe it’s just the way it comes across on KZfaq, but in my headphones and to my ears there’s a considerable difference. OX sounds far more natural in the comparison clips to me. So much so, I was instantly turned off the Captor X 🤷♂️ Thanks for the great content again Kris 👍
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
DJ T Hey, nice to hear from you, good to know you’re doing well. Congrats on your Wilson Tele. :) It’s important to say, that these two (OX and CaptorX) sound as good as the cab sim is. I‘ve spent weeks and weeks with tweaking the OX until I was happy with this one preset. It’s now as good as it can get for me. I only had a few hours with the Captor X and these are the basic cabs that are unlocked if you buy the unit. They are really nice but surely not the best you can get. Since then I have their new Victory cab simulations and man... the Copper 2x12 closed back simulation is a whole different story. 😁
@djt65463 жыл бұрын
Kris Barocsi Ok gottcha thanks. Have you also had any GOOD experience with just basic reactive load attenuators. I know the ToneKing amps work well (iron man atten.) as I have an Imperial mkii and Sky King. If you have tried some, did you find anyone is better than another for retaining an amps character and edge of breakup at attenuated volumes? I’m wondering what the best option might be for basic attenuation between a head like Friedman Small Box and cabinet.
@ViktorStockmann3 жыл бұрын
The long one, was a very good one 😉, thanks Kris yet again! Both seem very nice as from your video. Taking a deep look into my wallet, i'd decide for the torpedo. Speaking prices, just out of curiosity: why aren't you naming prices in your videos? Greetz Vik
@SergeiVlassov2 жыл бұрын
Oh... Captor X is so tempting with those options and the price, but (at least in this review) with Ox Box there is something great in tone that I don't hear with Captor :(
@Unknown-ko7xt3 жыл бұрын
Since I already have the Audient Sono with Two Notes .... So, two notes ..... Yeaaaayyyyyy✌️
@GTV1013 жыл бұрын
just what I needed. Thanks for the video!
@olric633 жыл бұрын
Really nice comparison Kris. I already have a Captor X and love, but I sure would like to try the OX as well.
@Steven_SK3 жыл бұрын
I can see how the Captor X is more in line with the modern approach. I like it but... I like the Ox Box better. As with most things there are so many choices and sometimes I wonder if we aren't over complicating a glass of water here with all the sound options. KISS? Thanks Kris!
@Art-zs6sl2 жыл бұрын
It sucks sorting through Ir's or captures or whatever they are called as well.
@DansGuitarCorner8883 жыл бұрын
Great Video! Just what I needed! Thanks Kris! 👍👍
@nudsh3 жыл бұрын
The evaluation is a pretty simple one. The OX is a studio workhorse for multi-tracking and has a bit more refined, built in (and proprietary) cab models where the Torpedo X is for the everyday musician with tube amps that needs decent cab options oob, an IR loader, a really good headphone practice option, DI out and some attenuation both at home and at gigs. The OX price will hopefully be offset by paying studio work where the X is an investment for a working musician to be flexible anywhere they play. For those that say "this one sounds better, more natural, etc" listen to Pete Thorn demo anything. He proves that even decent gear can sound incredible with the right approach and some time tuning it all out.
@MarkPritchardGuitar3 жыл бұрын
That was a great comparison video Kris, these are both great products, i think with the price UA are charging they should of added a lot more of the simple features like IR loader and i think the attenuation could be better. Good job buddy.
@fletchermunson50383 жыл бұрын
Ox sounds MUCH better! Very much befitting the difference in price. The Captor X sounds quite boxy and "static" in comparison, the Ox wide - huge! - with loads of bottom end and top shimmer and to my ears much more naturally sounding. Maybe the Captor X will bite and get through better in a mix (untweaked), but I prefer the lively sound of the Ox. Wow! The sound is all around you, embraces you! What a great and gorgeous device!
@orryfishburne53263 жыл бұрын
Im really loving your playing
@gianluca.i3 жыл бұрын
Hello Kris.. very nice video.. I'm very interested in a device with IR built-in to use it with headphones at home to study... I've understood that you really enjoy the captor X for headphones sound quality.. but what do you think comparing Captor X and Suhr reactive load IR? I've seen that almost all comments to this video are focused on IR simulation quality (but you've clarified many times that better IR could be purchased or 'tuned' for every labeled device..) while in my opinion the most relevant behavior is the 'dynamic response' of a loadbox simulating real speakers.. sensitivity to musician touch.. something that we can't listen by demos but it's something that you can feel under your fingers when play guitar and listen by ears while using the device. In my opinion I would to buy the best 'realistic' device under fingers (not the best sounding in terms of frequencies.. because that could be tuned) and the best device listening it by headphones. Thank you very much! 🙏
@ryanmelvey87643 жыл бұрын
that twin tracker really sounds great!
@adiriakya97243 жыл бұрын
If you want to do Twin Tracker, record two channels in mono, then go to the timeline and move one of them 2ms or so and it will do the job :)
@scottpeters44012 жыл бұрын
I think for me,the best feature of the OX are those stereo room mics……and the plate reverb….I absolutely hate the attenuator….I ended up going with a Fryette PS-100 and a Two Notes CabM+ for IR’s……like anything else,the IR’s make a huge difference..I didn’t like ANY of the stock IR’s in the Two Notes,but I put some Ownhammer IR’s in it,and it sounds great.…..Both of these are great boxes though…it’s amazing to have all these choices now..
@laurakamerer25103 жыл бұрын
The OX sounds better and simple to use. The plate reverb is the best I have ever herd. The master EQ makes it easy to balance your sound. Sound is king! Sorry both don’t compare. Ox is full and realistic. If you don’t hear the sound difference you need to drop your Ax and never play music again because you’re deaf. It’s not really hard to tell it’s night and day.
@FlorianGuitar853 жыл бұрын
Being deaf didn't stop Beethoven and look at him go.
@AndrewMooreLearningLicks3 жыл бұрын
This has been so helpful thank you Kris
@andreybyl3 жыл бұрын
Mr Barocsi, please if you can , doing Boss Waza TAE vs OX vs CapX or simple TAE , your gear demos absolutely best, only what really important, no water, and you really great guitarist (opposite most other guitar youtubers,) and no arrangement.
@jimwoodard643 жыл бұрын
Great review and I bought a Captor X as a result. I'm sold! I could be wrong, but I was able to use one mic to my right channel and one mic to my left, sending two outs of the Captor X to the DAW. Was I mistaken?
@beachhunting693 жыл бұрын
Great video and presentation of both units. Been doing research on the Ox for awhile now and all indications are the attenuator function is probably it's worst feature (in terms of how it degrades the sound). For someone looking to get into semi-professional home studio production, can I assume the Ox has a bit more bite in that area where the Captor X is a more overall better bang for the buck in terms of picking up the guitar and jamming ?
@adiriakya97243 жыл бұрын
If you want to do Twin Tracker, record two channels in mono, then go to the timeline and move one of them 2ms or so and it will do the job :) Also, to my hears, the Ox is by far superior sonically. it built for studio work. also the reverb on the Ox is ridiculous. I have the Ox and I have IRs. Ox behave differently on each speaker set. saying that, there is no bad sound. it's all about the mix. For me, I'd take the Ox but only for studio work. If its for a gig (Ox dont have XLR out??? dont bother live unless you do optical which you won't on a stage), Boss Waza Tube Expander. If I am on a budget then most definitely the Captor X. overall price to features to performance then of course the Captor X. the Captor X is not bad sounding, just need EQ work, I just like the way the Ox behave with amps.
@5150show3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this . I have both units
@Henysipper3 жыл бұрын
This is a tough decision I'll have to make, but I'm mostly buying one for the attenuation. I'm leaning Ox but idk.
@xjimmemakesmusicx Жыл бұрын
There aren’t many instances in youtube demos where I think one sounds infinitely better and can tell which is which while just listening and not watching. The OX simply blows the door off the two notes, a shame its so expensive 😢
@HamHavoc Жыл бұрын
I wish they would still support it. Its pretty old at the moment and we have no idea if a new one is coming or we are just stuck with this version with old software. That is what is keeping me from picking up an Ox Box
@Michael-bm8hi Жыл бұрын
@@HamHavoc Not sure if UA discontinued the support of the Ox Box. For me it is simply a finished product at the highest level.
@AlbusBand3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video my friend. Hope you’re staying safe and are well. All love brother!!!
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Albus. Band I’m doing good man, thanks! Stay safe buddy and thanks for the comment!
@2006mateo3 жыл бұрын
I was surprised by the comments in the video regarding the "sound in the room" during the attenuation section. The Captor may preserve the "presence" but sounds MUCH smaller on the youtube playback, further away from the original sound - especially noticeable at 20 dB attenuation.
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, that has a reason: the OX doesn’t offer an equally loud attenuation setting so I had the choice of setting it way more quiet or a little bit louder than the Captor on it’s -20db setting. Fact is, the OX really takes away most of the clarity of the guitar tone and the Captor doesn’t. Which makes the attenuated sound of the Captor way more enjoyable and true to the original tone. Does that help? I hope. :)
@detlord863 жыл бұрын
Nice review, after watching many other videos of the OX, lots of users talk about how the OX get disconnected all the time from the wifi forcing you to shut down the app, switching off and on the device. That’s a pain in the a** and really cut the flow and the working process. While the Captor X with the bluetooth system is way more stable. So, is true that the OX sounds better, warmer and more real. But in the other hand, having connection problems and being the double of the price, are not small details. I’d like the Captor X sounds better and has a more 3D reverbs like the OX, because it’s smaller and costs half of the price (just to have the best of both worlds hahahaha) Maybe for a professional musician, OX is better, I think for a person who likes to enjoy playing guitar at home, wants to record the ideas and play with cool features for a good price, Captor X is the choice. Is just my opinion!
@Art-zs6sl2 жыл бұрын
I am amazed people want wifi in a device like this!
@riverstone59943 жыл бұрын
Ox probably giving the same sound but because of fletcher munchies will sound dark. Captor probably bleeding some presence to make up for it. Would be nice to have a presence boost on the ox or something like others have
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
That’s most probably the case, yes. What matters to me is which sounds more like my rig at stage volume. And that’s hands down the Captor X. The OX with some sort of a presence compensation would be awesome.
@riverstone59943 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi thanks kris. It’s so hard to make a decision with all these great options. I’m glad your channel’s here to help us out
@likelydaily6767 Жыл бұрын
To my ears the captor x often sounds a bit thinner in the mids and more top end than the ox in almost every demo I’ve watched. However, I still like the sound of both but prefer the sound of the ox for sure… but I don’t have the money for it so it’s the captor x 🤷♂️
@markholley3 жыл бұрын
The OX is just too expensive for the differences to me. Lacking IR loading...
@theboofin3 жыл бұрын
I think what the Ox is doing is much more sophisticated than IRs.
@chickenlickin38202 ай бұрын
Kris i had an ox box when they came out and could not get it working when it needed to be connected to both its wifi hotspot and internet at same time please can you let me know how you got it registered and up and running? i have just bought another one. Please help how you can many thanks dude. i hope now its been sorted out.
@KrisBarocsi2 ай бұрын
Hey, the registration process seems to be more reasonable now. I found this full description on their help desk: help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000023866-OX-App-Installation-Hardware-Registration I hope it works this time, the OX is worth the trouble. 😅
@mikeyjhn3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and best on these two great products. Being only a home guitarist how would captor x compare to a neural dsp Plini or Nolly?
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
mikeyjhn Hey, thanks! It’s mainly a preference thing. The Captor X allows you to use your tube amp at home and the plugins allow you to avoid using amps. So if you have an amp you love, the Captor is awesome together with it. If you don’t have an amp you like, the plugins are the simpler solution and cheaper too.
@mikeyjhn3 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi Thank you so much for taking the time to reply I really appreciate it and your sage advice. Love your playing and videos!
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
I would have a question: if I don’t need to record myself or produce songs...but I just want to obtain the best tone from my tube amps via the OX or the X...can I avoid using sound board...pc...studio monitor and use for home playing and small venue gigs a configuration like that? tube amp head into captor X (or OX) into a PA speaker? if so...would the result be as good as what I am listening in your video? at any volume I guess? and now the final question: if this set up is viable...which PA speakers would you suggest? thanks a lot in advance for your help!
@lovingpeace97153 жыл бұрын
The Two Notes has a lot of extra fizz on the sound which I don't like. Did you EQ that fizz in Kris? I thought the OX sounded better but is lacking in many features that the Two Notes offers. I'm still sitting on the fence until someone gets this right and at the right price
@ArturBrzozowski4443 жыл бұрын
Here I am still using just a cable between mu guitar and amp I really like your attention to details. Definitely I will go back to this video if I'll be buying one of these magic boxes
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Artur Brzozowski Thanks Artur! Cheers
@AlexanderXtcSlayin2 жыл бұрын
Hello, great video 👍 I would like to know the name of the device that your coffee mug is sitting on top of. The device scrolling the subscribe text. thank you.
@KrisBarocsi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That’s something my brother in law built and programmed for me. It was an awesome DIY present and it’s one-of-a-kind, sorry. Cheers
@KrisBarocsi2 жыл бұрын
I just asked him if he would build one for order. He told its not cheap (material + many hours of work) but for around 200€ he could make one. Let me know if you’re interested. Cheers
@jimshomestudio46692 жыл бұрын
Interesting video, but when it comes down to parting with the money I would rather two MD421s and a 121. The two 421s would do a lot of good for me and the 121, I’m not worthy. They’re awesome.
@boomerbassmeme3 жыл бұрын
Captor X is more what I am looking for. Bass cabs are not an afterthought!
@PooNinja3 жыл бұрын
Right! Who disturbs then neighbors more a 40 watt guitar amp or a 400 cab with 8 10s? I also like to run a bass cab with guitar for hyper clean tones 🤘🏽
@TripyPsyTranceOfficialMusic2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant , thanks ,,, Cpt x for me will be
@orryfishburne53263 жыл бұрын
If i could afford an Ox Box i would go with that for its sound quality, but the Captor X is more in my price range and still sounds good.
@CorNigrum3 жыл бұрын
Based on this video, the Ox Box has better or at least wider stereo field, which puts you more into the scene. Apart from that, the Captor X just has more options and flexibility. Maybe Two Notes can improve the algorithms still, or maybe the device just doesn't have the computing power for those Ox Box reverbs.
@louiscyfer69442 жыл бұрын
just use your daw for the stereo field and the reverb.
@SunshineHB3 жыл бұрын
They need to make the OX 2.0 1/4 of the size of this one. It’s just way too big, even with a rack to haul around. The first time I played one in person it seems twice the size as it looks in demo videos. I’d even take a 2U rack unit. Space is expensive, and heavy/unwieldy stuff sucks playing out live.
@wickedglassbears6 ай бұрын
Both look great but knowing myself I prefer something that requires minimal tweaking and sounds good. Ox box wins in that regard
@JM_20192 жыл бұрын
I think there is a huge difference in sound quality.
@adamphillips67472 жыл бұрын
Who is using these with High Gain amps? I have a 5150 III Stealth.
@walterschock12703 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!!
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
Hi Kris! I have finale bought the Captor X and I am really happy! do you have any advise on some good cab packs I can buy on the two notes store? or maybe some nice IRs that you could advise? or maybe do you have some good preset you have done on the captor X you can share or I can buy from you? thanks in advance! Alessandro
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Congrats Alessandro! I can highly recommend the cab sim I‘m using for pretty much everything: the Victory Copper 212 closed simulation with the classic mic set. Super natural sound without long tweaking. Cheers
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi thanks a lot! classic or boutique version?
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
@@Sissiosissio1979 I found the classic to be more versatile and transparent.
@Sissiosissio19793 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi thankssssss
@thomasherbert99702 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi Thanks Kris...just to be clear, you are stating the CLOSED back...and not the OPEN back, correct?
@theboofin3 жыл бұрын
Some companies play the features game and some companies just give you what REALLY WORKS.
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I see what you did there. Both can work really good though. Depending on which person you are, you can decide which one is more “yours“. 🙂
@theboofin3 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi Ha! Yes, well you have to be EVEN in your appraisal. Different demographics really...
@edparker35493 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a cab m and a captor. I sold both of them as the signal was just way too harsh and digital sounding. I would choose exactly the same cabs as my live set up and nothing sounded remotely like what I would have expected. The Ox seems to sound much more natural, but I’m curious if anyone has tried a cab m v the x.....is there much of a difference?
@fraenkiboii3 жыл бұрын
Hey Kris. I bet you know this: Can I connect a 16 Ohm speaker to the 8 Ohm Version of the Captor X? I know there's a 16 Ohm version of the Captor X, I bought the wrong model. I have a Marshall SV20 (which supports both 8 and 16 Ohm), the Captor 8 Ohm. However, the speaker of the Marshall SV112 has 16 Ohms.
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Hey, you really shouldn’t do that. Sorry to say this but you might have to swap that Captor X. If you mismatch the impedance you can damage your gear and it won’t even sound right. It’s really important to pay attention to this. Good luck mate!
@fraenkiboii3 жыл бұрын
@@KrisBarocsi thanks Kris for the quick reply. Ok, I hear you. I'll obey the rules of impedance. First I wanted to get the Marshall SV112 cab and replace the speaker with a G12H. Now I'll probably order a Zilla cab. I texted withe the guys and they'll build a cab matching the vintage Marshall style.
@hawg4273 жыл бұрын
I'm going to be honest, to my ears your sound/tone sounded better & more natural using the OX. Now the price difference is rough.
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Yeah to be honest I’d be really disappointed in the OX if it didn’t sound any more natural and refined with that price tag. 😆 It’s important to say though that I finetuned the Captor X since this video and with the Victory Copper 2x12 cab sim it got really close to the OX‘s sound definition. 🤷♂️
@staccami3 жыл бұрын
Right, to my ears the OX sounds more present and detailed with better sound localisation... Anyway, as an amateur and hobby guitarist (well playing in the band or two in normal times) I bough the Captor X... 😂
@hawg4273 жыл бұрын
@@staccami With all the problems the OX has had with customer reviews on the hard time it has connecting to your iPad they need to correct that, plus I would like XLR outs on it like the Captor-X
@ericdavidson559011 ай бұрын
I’ve owned both, sold the Ox… The Two Notes is more versatile, mobile and sounds better in my opinion. Plus it’s so much cheaper.. in the end it’s all subjective anyway.
@JJBMusic03 жыл бұрын
Shit. I watched this because I was looking to buy the Captor X but the Ox sounded miles better. Although I still dig the features on the Captor X. So confused now
@gilouch89753 жыл бұрын
And what about the boss Waza tube amp expander?
@KrisBarocsi3 жыл бұрын
Never tried it so I can’t say too much about it. I’ve heard good things though. If BOSS decides to send me one over for a test, I’m super happy to check it out and even compare it to its rivals. Cheers
@kintaro_f2 жыл бұрын
why do I always like the more expensive gear?
@fedboy213 жыл бұрын
Expensive for digital guitar thing...meeeeehhhh....maybe if i run a studio, for now i only trust fractal for my money LOL.... Btw im using two notes captor for my amp and happy with the result, might try the x when it comes to indonesia And from the comparison the x more in ur face tone than the ox..but still this 2 r good
@alngno38182 жыл бұрын
The OX allows you to connect it to your WIFI router so you don't have to connect your computer directly to it
@HarkoBarf2 жыл бұрын
I think they both sound kinda unnatural. Definitely not like a speaker with one or two mics on it.