Vintage Rockman VS. AmpliTube Joe Satriani
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3 жыл бұрынComparing a real Rockman x100 headphone amp to the IK Multimedia AmpliTube Joe Satriani Boston 100 plugin model.
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@hairlab9646 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone under, what 50?, has no idea how magical the Rockman seemed when it came out. Tom Sholz was decades ahead of his time.
@RobertBakerGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that I can't get a Rockman IS YOUR FAULT!!!
@johncecilia4517 3 жыл бұрын
You had the last 20 years to get one
@musiccreatorstudio988 3 жыл бұрын
@@johncecilia4517 depends on when you or he was born , but they were from about 1985 ,,, could have got one even when they were new
@johncecilia4517 3 жыл бұрын
@@musiccreatorstudio988True but i made a judgment call on his age. They were cheap for a long time used and yes if he's 50 he could have gotten new for not much.
@vangfan843 3 жыл бұрын
@@johncecilia4517 You´re right. They were cheap. Too much hiss and a bad noise ratio. But with our new post-equipment (noise reduction etc.) we can make it sound perfectly. The clean sound was always a dream. Couldn´t appreciate my soloist 20 years ago, Now...pay the price. It´s not R.J.´s problem. Don´t understand why T.S. doesn´t cooperate with the industry. Might be a hit rebuilding his gadgets. He´s a little bit weird by now.
@jimmywilliams9664 3 жыл бұрын
@@johncecilia4517 The only time he could've gotten these at good price would've been in around the mid 90's-10's. For the 80's and with inflation and everything, for what it was, it was very very expensive.
@davidneily3532 2 жыл бұрын
The Amplitude plugin is "missing" that doubling/wide-spatial effect that the X100 has. Tone wise it's close, but Amplitude sounds thinner and has less reverb effect than the real deal.
@stevenkay5441 2 жыл бұрын
It's the ECHO effect... it's not even close.
@bandit7498 2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, the plug-in can be dialed in really close, if not better. Slap a few toner plugins on your track, drop in some reverb, and there ya go. You can get a really good sound with the plug-in. Don’t make the mistake of thinking Def Leppard recorded straight through this thing and nothing else. You know those guitars went through preamps, compressors, reverbs, more preamps, etc.
@Georgy812 Жыл бұрын
The tone is there... if u eq alittle bit.. and add a widening effect.. and a nice reverb seperatly.. can match it to the x100
@garrywatson5346 Жыл бұрын
The THU Rockguy might get you closer.
@wazda6488 Жыл бұрын
@@stevenkay5441 if you add a few Pedals in amplitube you can pretty much get it identical
@mattgalbraith3050 3 жыл бұрын
I think it was pretty close but the echo was less pronounced in the Amplitube version. The Rockman had a much more "airy feel"
@Banditman 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with this, but the good news is that it's Amplitube . . . if you don't like it, you can turn it off and add it back in with another effect in Amplitube or a different plugin altogether.
@hockley91 4 күн бұрын
That Rockman sound is something to behold. I have the X100, Ultralight, Soloist, Bass Rockman, and the Sustainer/Chorus rack unit. It's such an amazing tone and such a rich and full sound in stereo. I may purchase this. I had no idea JS had put this together. I just watched an interview with him discussing his Rockman recreation.
@powellsa Ай бұрын
40 years later, I have yet to hear anything purporting to replicate the Rockman sound come close. Given the technology today, that's amazing.
@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын
It's pretty close but the real Rockman has something in the mids that just makes it sound better, and I could tell a difference. Having owned it for over 30 years I definitely know the sound of the real one, but the software got really close. Funny that they've gone up in price.
@SonorousMusic 3 жыл бұрын
Haha.. i've heard this from a thousand people over the years about every type of gear imaginable. Your ear is playing tricks on you. If you think it lacks mids, there's a zillion and one ways to add mids and whatever else you could possibly want to the signal.
@RichBischoff 3 жыл бұрын
@@SonorousMusic not just mids, the real rockman had a certain sound, that you just know when you hear it.
@jonvincent6192 2 жыл бұрын
The amplitube version has alot less bite then a real rockman but the affordability is there
@riffsnoleads 2 жыл бұрын
@Jackie Apreil bet in a full mix you would never be able to tell the difference.
@davidwilley3609 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah because the rock man doesn’t pick up the sound of the pic hitting the string every time you have to also take in the context that the man who invented the rock man is an absolute genius Joe Satriani he’s not an MIT graduate
@guitarobot 3 жыл бұрын
Yes.... now i can hear my sloppy playing in crystal clarity.
@joemizz11 3 жыл бұрын
Ahahaha
@cyanidejunkie 3 жыл бұрын
Which ironically leads to cleaner more accurate playing... you got this!
@Rockerboi 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@luisvillarreal5262 3 жыл бұрын
I still think the original Rockman X100 sounds better, although the Amplitube is pretty close. I still have my original X100 from the early 80’s with all accessories and box. It still work s great. I watched your first video on the X100 too. Great job on the comparison vid. Thanks R.J.
@isaacjohnson. 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that brings back memories. The Rockman was my very first amp when I was learning to play. Cool vid.
@cyanidejunkie 3 жыл бұрын
Tone is there but, the the X100s effects are just a little more intense than the Boston100 version. Easily fixed. Great post, thnx Boss.
@AwesomeFinish 3 жыл бұрын
how would you fix it?
@mikekelly1771 2 жыл бұрын
I've been searching for this sound for twenty years. Thank you.
@matthewcragg3607 2 жыл бұрын
Example 1 (Dist): X100 3:33 / IK 3:50 Example 2 (Dist): X100 4:07 / IK 4:38 Example 3 (Edge): X100 5:09 / IK 5:26 Example 4 (Edge): X100 5:42 / IK 5:58 Example 5 (Clean 1): X100 6:14 / IK 6:39 Example 6 (Clean 1): X100 7:06 / IK 7:43 Example 7 (Clean 2): X100 8:17 / IK 8:51 Example 8 (Clean 2): X100 9:22 / IK 9:57
@joesatchton212 Жыл бұрын
Late, but thanks for this. You're a giant among men!
@richardrigsby5286 3 жыл бұрын
If you heard them individually, I think it would be close. Side by side, the Amplitube is missing some frequency that makes it sound not quite as rich and a little more processed
@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
I regret not buying The Rockman from my friend, back in 2018, he was selling it for $20.
@JohnConway-dg6lc 24 күн бұрын
Agreed. The Rockman Clean settings seem just ever so brighter...
@jnagano9409 Жыл бұрын
The Ik plug-in had less gain, echo, chorus and less noise and that is part of the sonic gift from the X100
@takuoshima7206 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this video!!! I cannot get an original Rockman but now I have an idea of how to improve the Amplitube sound
@altbouch 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout out RJ!
@ttswan 3 жыл бұрын
The Original Rockman, which I had, is the Plexi version, a dynamic beast compared to what followed. When you get it restored do NOT get the switches changed since now you can inch slowly between the detents and tap into different and very useable sounds that you can't get otherwise. Try it, you're maybe going to live there.
@gantronyc 3 жыл бұрын
Fun video. Definitely love the cleans on the original.
@sgrimm7346 3 жыл бұрын
Cleaning out some old junk in a spare bedroom 2 weeks ago, ran across an original Rockman model 2b...forgot I had it. So last night I hooked it up and played till about 2am...Wow! Forgot the tone that thing puts out, and it still sounds brand new. As far as I know, this one doesn't take batteries, it's just a hardwired transformer, 12vac. Now I have to figure out a way to incorporate it into the rest of my gear 'cause I'm def gonna start using this thing now....Incredible. And to think I got it for nothing as a gift from another guitar player that was giving all his stuff away a few years back. Dude didn't know what he had.
@nellayema2455 Жыл бұрын
I have an original IIb that I bought new in the '80's. The power supply plugs into the battery compartment and is removable. If you can find the battery compartment cover you should be able to remove the RockAdaptor and run it off of 8 AA batteries.
@BaconFire 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demo of the plugin. For me and my application, the plugin is close enough at a decent price. I used to have these at my job when they first came out, and they were adequate at best. Not really built solid enough for rigorous day to day use (we had 10 hour shifts). Even back then, the sound was novel and ok. But NEVER would I think this would become a collectors item much less sell for 3 to 4x times its worth. I'd rather not pay an average of $600 for an X100 even if it was reserviced and mint condition - and I am a collector of vintage music equipment. For now, the plugin is close enough and decently priced. Thanks again for the demo :)
@Hoagiemon 3 жыл бұрын
Owned a x100 back when they came out. The main feature that’s stands out is the stereo field it produces. I use to run it into a amp (mono) and it would lose a lot of its character. Plugged into a stereo system or boom box and it was awesome.
@alstiver 3 жыл бұрын
The X100 seems fatter and warmer to my ears. The Amplitube is nice though.
@frankerkkila5247 2 жыл бұрын
The vintage rockman definitely sounds better to me, more screeching trebles.. The clean channels on the Boston, sound more digital whereas the Rockman, has that kick ass analog sound. Good job great video
@serbastos62 2 жыл бұрын
You're absolutely right R. J. about the clean sounds. But I imagine if we put the sound through the IK Multimedia emulation of the Neve EQ 1073, we might get it right. Gee, started to remember my guitar recordings from late 80's and early 90's, some of them got a lot of radio playing in Brazil. Great memories, working with a top local producer. Thanks for the video.
@richardchandler9734 Жыл бұрын
Exactly the rockman xl100 has a great stereo and spatial panning over the amplitude
@guitarman7983 2 жыл бұрын
Kickass t-shirt !! 🤘😝🎸🎶
@jergervasi3331 2 жыл бұрын
Your assessment was spot on, I agree with everything you said.
@SeboXotta 2 жыл бұрын
Overloud just released the "Rockguy" plugin. I tried it and it's really, really cool!
@bmboldt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I held onto my Rockman. I might recap it soon.
@jonmac380 3 жыл бұрын
Great job and great demonstration! I tell ya though, the Rockman sounds SO much better as good as the amplitube JS is !
@stormtrigger5578 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the plugin for $35 and it sounds amazing and happy that i have it, i plugged my.boss me 50 to my audio interface and to the software and sounds powerful with some reverb and a compressor :)
@lilikura 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always! Yes, the dirty channels sound similar but the clean channels on the Rockman unit sounds much better than the plug-in. Thanks for this. I guess I should save up to buy an OG Rockman. 😅
@1rwjwith 3 жыл бұрын
Strange how these sounds come back ! I remember having a Rockman in the mid -80's, I don't think it was going for even $150 used...of course in todays money that is probably $450 or so. But by the late 80's that sound began to disappear from use, now its back! Not really that fond of it but it can be ok on some things. Thanks
@MrAcEsNeIgHtS1188 3 жыл бұрын
Nice vid and t-shirt!!
@ralphhyland8661 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks for the effort. For me, and I listened 1st without watching, I much prefer the Rockman. To me the other unit sounded muffled, like there was a towel over the speaker. And on the clean channel comparisons I didn't care for how it picked up and put so much emphasis on the pick as it hit each string. Looks like Tom really was the man way back then. Sure glad I kept my X100 from back in the mid 80s. Now I just have to find it...
@MarkPritchardGuitar 2 жыл бұрын
The plugin sounds pretty good but has more compression than the original unit (which is a lot) I’m on the lookout for an original unit thanks to you RJ haha
@hailmaryrecordings8255 3 жыл бұрын
Great t-shirt! I had a soloist in high-school (86-88) and it was the prime practice gear in the 80’s for sure. I’d even plug it into my awful Yamaha amp and get a pretty decent tone ... in its day.
@youpeopl_music3220 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds, to me, like the plugin was just missing a bit of 'verb or room ambiance, or a bit of "air-y-ness.". That's it! Great job IK Multimedia! Thanks, R.J.!
@kevinmusso2397 2 жыл бұрын
Yup…. Just add some airy verb and it’s there
@frumanbaby 3 жыл бұрын
After desperately looking and getting upset at the insane prices, I recently scored a really nice X100 (V10) with original case for 50€ in Spain. Still can't believe it. Probably a steal of a lifetime
@brandonproctor3639 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I want one of those units so bad man. Sounds so freakin good.. I especially love that compressed clean tone with the detune/chorus effect. Just don't really "need" it.. but hell, I guess I don't really "need" half of the gear I have 😂😂
@gino3286 2 күн бұрын
tubes have a magical touch with digital expecially in the midband a unity gain tube or even fet buffer will thicken the sound and add harmonics
@ELEVATETHESKY 2 жыл бұрын
Love the comparison. Great video! Both are good but I give a slight edge to the real Rockman. The Real Rockman has more bite and distortion to it, whereas the Amplitube one is slightly cleaner but doesn't have the same bite or percussive vibe when distorted notes are muted. The clean channels on the Amplitube are super close but still not there.
@RandyFricke 2 жыл бұрын
I have a rack with an original Rockman Sustainor 2 (with the Lead Leveler) and a Chorus/Delay. Best chorus ever IMHO. I also still have my original Sustainor I bought from Guitar Center in Hollywood back in 1985. It's funny when they started releasing all of these processors the byline was "Sounds just like a cranked Marshall." Now everything coming claims "Sounds just like a Rockman." They nailed that plugin.
@leonardomatos8174 7 ай бұрын
Nice !!! I have one in the AmpliTube.
@Matiasss1980 3 жыл бұрын
In the amplitube sounds like missing some reverb, maybe adding some slap back. Definitely a great piece of gear.
@Old-Skull. 2 жыл бұрын
it was not your fault RJ it was the market high demand /limited offer , and of course people who lacks of imagination or personality , impulsive buyers that want to buy everything they see , people looking to follow the beat of a new drum instead of playing their own . this is something that people with a commercial attitude knows so well , and if a guy like RJ RONQUILLO makes a vid of some vintage item they will go running downstairs to their basement looking for the box where their youth is hidden beneath things like that old Rockman x100 it would be a master move if you had acquired previously a bunch of Rockman and then come out with the video , i really would love that , it would be something to teach in Berklee College of Music you know so well that be yourself is what pays out at the end , never stop being yourself peace and love 🎸
@runingblackbear 7 ай бұрын
I got one of them x100 rockman and I like to play it through my 900 marshall full lead stack it sounds nice
@DMDvideo10 9 ай бұрын
I get that Rockman sound via my Axe Fx. We did some Boston songs and it was perfect.
@judgegroovyman 5 ай бұрын
Mind sharing some of how you did that? It’s great that it worked so well :)
@pskully57 3 ай бұрын
I had a Rockman and sold it on ebay,, which I kind of regretted, but I got a spark go, and I found a model of the Rock-man that's pretty convincing.
@andreghouse9192 2 жыл бұрын
As a drummer, i find the Rockman has a more spatial sound, more echo, like playing in a big church hall. Tonality between the tow is almost discernible, but there is a difference between the two, particulalry in the clean sounds. The average music listener will not hear the difference when hearing either in isolation. For a young guitarist $100 is too good a deal to get this great sound. Great video.
@davidtrevi2914 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Now, if Amplitube can add the rest of the rock modules or an XPR, I'll be in Heaven!
@vekdigital 2 жыл бұрын
I will start off by saying that I am not a guitarist. As an instrumentalist I play keyboards/synths. I come from an analog outboard gear background. But now I produce everything via plugins 100% "in the box". From my ears perspective, the hardware Rockman X100 has a few things that the IK Multimedia plug-in lacks. 1 - It has a noticeably fatter sound. 2 - It has a noticeably higher compression ratio. 3 - the echo effect is more prominent. And lastly, 4 - It has a more presence. This is not to say that the IK Multimedia plug-in is bad. It DOES capture both the distorted and clean tones very well and its ability to engage or disengage the built-in effects is a big plus. As well the tonal shortcomings can be fixed with additionally chained plug-ins. I know I'll be adding the Joe Satriani bundle to my copy of Amplitube 5.
@gtrman12887 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Rockman!! I dont recall it costing that much!! Edit: its a guitar ace thats why lol
@reddragon3733 2 жыл бұрын
Compression, distortion, reverb, sustain are better on Rockman. The clean sounds are sharper on Rockman and slightly muffled on Amplitube. So, Rockman wins! It's that grunge 70s Rock Sounds that Tom Scholz created from his M.I.T education & engineering imagination he built into His Rockman machine. That Boston Sound. So far others have come close. But not quite! Plug in Rockman for the first time, you will hear & feel the difference from the imitators. I want someone to get it right, but so far they can't. Maybe Tom Scholz can get the Rights back. Or if he didn't sign them away when he sold the company, he should make them again. It's the Analog Sound that gives The Rockman the edge over the Amplitude electronic sound. They would sell like hotcakes. Nice video.
@markhartman4967 2 жыл бұрын
So I had the original Rockman Gear that I took on tour and played for over 30 years so my ear may be more attuned than most but man I can sure hear the difference in the depth and the warmth… I guess you get what you pay for!
@Jettblack98 Жыл бұрын
Love the video, I've watched it several times. Is the setting for Amplitude straight from a Joe Satriani setting, or are you adding distortion or adjusting the EQs?
@Krashulka 2 жыл бұрын
They sound nice for clean sound. You can get that sound with a chorus, delay or echo, reverb (if you want it ?) And Golden Halo pedal. The golden halo pedal is an acoustic guitar simulator pedal which can obtain this sound. Cheers
@fabiomartinveloster3590 Жыл бұрын
Cara, fantástico. Queria muito encontrar um desses e pagaria o preço pedido pelo original. Deu pra perceber uma diferença no som. Há uma sujeira no analógico que é característico. No amplitube tá muito limpo, sintetizado sem essa sujeira. Vou procurar no reverb 🇧🇷
@michael_caz_nyc 3 жыл бұрын
Someone has to do a Legit Recreation of that Tom Scholtz Boston sound. I had them, (tiny rack's) but were too Noisy. Nice R.J. - I bet a little e.q. shaping and you can nail-it. Original Rockman "Cleans" can't be touched. I agree with what you said at the end.
@MeTuLHeD 2 жыл бұрын
Check out GOAT Generator (Blue Series). Pretty dang close.
@rawknrolloutlaw 3 жыл бұрын
The rockman has some noise/hiss that is not present with the JS Ampitude version. So crystal clear, I like it.
@brpadington 3 жыл бұрын
Megadeth used Rockmans into Marshalls on Peace Sells. You can really hear it during the beginning of Good Mourning/Black Friday.
@ChrisHopkinsBass 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing as the Rockman only has switches you could presumably capture IRs of all the various combinations and build a plugin around them or just use the IRs in a speaker sim or convolution reverb plugin
@bluzdog2002 2 жыл бұрын
That's pretty close! What I hear is more pick attack on the Amplitube version. The original sounds a little more 3D.
@copykon 6 ай бұрын
I recently found my old Rockman x100 packed away along with its AC adapter. The one thing that I noticed was that the cleans are just so unique, its a tough act to follow.
@kennethcohagen3539 Жыл бұрын
Rockman gear of all types have gone up. It’s got me thinking about selling a couple spare units.
@dnantis 2 жыл бұрын
Rj ....I think that if you add an Aural Exciter to this plugin it will make it Sparkle and give that Original character !! Please try it out and let us know if it got closer to your Hardware !! Thanks ! Great Video !!!
@jakepyrett1715 2 жыл бұрын
i like this demo - its more than just the hysteria riff
@instrumentalist28 2 жыл бұрын
The amplitube Boston is very weak in the higher gain settings, the cleans are nice l.....great job at comparing 👍🏻
@Rockmanxpr 2 жыл бұрын
Hey RJ, will you be giving the TH-U Rockguy plugin a test run as well? I've been a rockman user for quite some time and I took a look at this plugin and can't wait to give it a drive.
@AwesomeFinish 2 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video to show how you have everything set up and maybe what you're using to interface the guitar with a PC? Etc. Thanks.
@keithgrommes7927 3 жыл бұрын
I bought the JS bundle last year because I too went down the ROCKMAN rabbit hole. I was very happy with the AmpliTube BOSTON 100 version, especially since you have to give up a kidney to own an original X100. I even created my own using the ToneBridge app. I watched a lot of KZfaq videos to try to get the correct settings for my virtual equipment within ToneBridge and I think I have a very close version. I have a pre-and post EQ set up. Anyway one day it would be great do you have a whole rack unit. Thanks for making this video. I noticed during your demonstration of the clean 1 & clean 2channels, You had the 5DB option selected on the X100 but the MAX volume position on the B100. I’m just curious, was there a reason for that? Anyway great video. Thanks again!
@petehreid1 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a great simulation but misses the open sound and has a more percussive tone to the amplitude on clean. I was so impressed with the rockman gear I bought about 25 effects when they were going for £30 each second hand. Even bought an XPR 100 for £70
@Willd-ki8ix 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Rockman Distortion generator that needs repair one thing that these two boxes don't have is that cocked wah sound which to me was the best part of it
@PickettMusic 2 жыл бұрын
I have a Rockman XP-100 100 watt head with the most insane stock sounds I used for years. I had started to try and model it into an Axe-FX 2, but just wasn't coming up with the goods.
@createlovehappy 3 жыл бұрын
On all the examples the rockman had more ambiance. Maybe that’s the wrong word, chime? Hiss? Reverb? Something lingering that shimmers between notes. But in amplitude it went away and was cleaner so the quiet tiny spaces between notes were, well, quieter. Both are we useful but that secret sauce that the Rockman has might be this. What do think? Did you hear it this way as well? And could it be added into amplitube?
@BoyAditya 3 жыл бұрын
Mooer micro preamp should make their version on this classic
@jam_nineworkz 3 жыл бұрын
YES!!!
@BillDerBerg 2 жыл бұрын
goes to show the 80s had the most iconic guitar tones
@TheLoner70503 2 жыл бұрын
I think the X100 with distortion has more "body" than the Amplitube version. But anyway, you can fix that with an EQ, I use the amplitube version mixed with another amp gain and it sounds really really good.
@ChrisNealeLoneArrow 2 жыл бұрын
Try sticking a Boss HM-2 in front of it. The Rockman irons out all the fuzz and you've got a really high gain amp sound. It's what I used to do back then.
@Bliggick 3 жыл бұрын
I've had an X100 and a Bass Rockman for ages, but it's funny, I don't feel richer now. I just want gigs to come back.
@dvaoa 3 жыл бұрын
Amplitube has more "rounded edges" than the X100? Great video!
@SkyAvila983 Ай бұрын
I got the Sustainor and its better than any plugin...Compared them myself, both the THU and Amplitube. Got it for 100 dollars from a friend. And now you pay about 500 dollar for it. Nice
@Wyckerman 3 жыл бұрын
The x100 has a much wider soundstage and is generally better, but the Boston 100 on Clean 2 is closer to the Hysteria (song) tone than the x100. It's almost perfect. I use THU Overloud for all my tones, but I'm definitely going to buy the AmpliTube Satriani plugin.
@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013 6 ай бұрын
widen it then. lol. we can do that easily if we wish. :).
@vicnest 3 жыл бұрын
The hardware sound is gorgeous, software emulation sadly not so pretty.
@bryanh8630 2 жыл бұрын
I started working for dave jerden just a bit after AIC Dirt came out...and fwiw the top part of the gtr sound on that album is a rackmount rockman through a marshall lead 12......also, anyone know where to get a rockman fixed? mine just gives white noise...
@PokdengMixerband Ай бұрын
I've got both of it. Lucky me.
@coolmacatrain9434 10 ай бұрын
3:48 I think the "Amplitube Boston 100-DIST" just needs a smidgen of delay and it's there?
@michaelwade379 2 жыл бұрын
Close but definitely not the same. Bottom line, I'm sure glad it's available in Amplitube it's a great flavor in the toolbox. I wish I had kept my original X100 (and Rock Modules for that matter). I'm sure a lot of us have seen gear go out the door for one reason or another that we wish we had back!
@dcdno_one2393 3 жыл бұрын
The compressor on the original X100 is much more transparent in CLN1&2 modes for sure. The emulated one has more audible pumping and squishing. It's also much less bright than the original. I'm not sure if this could be from a loaded guitar signal (i.e. not having a 1meg load on the guitar - cutting off the highs).
@TheCleaner6969 4 ай бұрын
How does the sound of the Sustainor compare to the X100? Is it as muffled on Edge & Distortion?
@normanperkel139 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool, and thanks for sharing… Though Ave is giving you stink eye @3:33
@joshledford8921 3 жыл бұрын
RJ single handedly reminded an old generation this thing existed, then turned on a whole new generation to it and YUP prices doubled! They seem to be coming down now. I recently got a Rockman original for $275 and a X100 for $430.00
@AhuiCruz 2 жыл бұрын
It's pretty close, however, the plug-in lacks a bit of spatial separation. For a fraction of the cost take it, but add a bit of delay to one of the channels hoping that the separation increases.
@AhuiCruz 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the plug-in needs a bit of reverb instead...
@maxmenius9839 Жыл бұрын
Well said "the amplitude version sounds a little anemic to me and lacks character". It sounded pretty good, but there was a distinct difference particularly in the overdrive. If they were to bring back the original X100 in all its glory, there would be record sales.
@chrislumpkin 3 жыл бұрын
How are you connecting your X100 in this video? The sound is awesome!
@xcorp21 2 жыл бұрын
don't know if u can help me ,i got My Rockman x100, My question is The regulator to plug it in to an eléctrical outlet ,,is there something genéric that i can Buy,,?? cause batterys ,,drain fast,,thats why i don't use it a lot,,, thx.
@danielpatrick5727 2 жыл бұрын
Ace Frehley’s eyes look super stoned once you start the demo!
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