Would you pay for NAM/ToneX captures?
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JerEvil
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I still sell Kemper profiles all the time.
I’ve not hopped on ToneX or NAM because much line Kemper, more people trade them than buy them. I’m waiting to see if I can get on the ToneX marketplace. If so then I will make them. They lock them down line Line 6 with presets and IR’s and how QC does as well.
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Paying for NAM captures would defeat the whole purpose of NAM: a freeware modeling software with an active, collaborating community.
At least that was what it was when I found out about it.
No experience whatsoever with ToneX, so no opinion on that.
At least that was what it was when I found out about it.
No experience whatsoever with ToneX, so no opinion on that.
fiftyshadesofslay
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This will be an unpopular opinion but yes I would, but only full profiles with the entire signal chain.
Fair play on the vendors that sell DI profiles/captures/whatever but the real skill that I’d pay for is in capturing a well mic’d amp, YMMV.
Fair play on the vendors that sell DI profiles/captures/whatever but the real skill that I’d pay for is in capturing a well mic’d amp, YMMV.
MirrorProfiles
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Yes, but:
- I have to like the tones of whoever makes them. Some people just dial things WAY different to how I like so you have to find someone with similar tastes.
- Input gain levels need to be provided, otherwise I’d rather just use an algorithmic model.
- I’m only interested in amp only models, mic’d tones are too specific and hit or miss. I don’t like the workflow of auditioning sounds that are wrong 99.9999% of the time. Also with a preference of cab loads rather than load boxes. Ideally various loads. No resistive loads or goofy Two Notes stuff.
- Ideally rare/expensive amps. Usually amps with less modes and switches offer a better experience for captures, there’s only a handful of 2203 tones you’d want whereas you’d need a LOT more to do a Mark series amp justice
- I think the price should fall under that $29 ceiling that algorithmic models charge, unless it was a huge or very special bundle.
- Not interested in pedal boosted tones, I’d rather do those myself and fine tune pedal settings to match my guitars. They’re usually even more fussy and finicky to get a decent tone out of, and usually it’s one more thing to balls up. Less is more in that regard.
- Goes without saying that the tones should be dialled in with purpose and conviction. Nobody wants everything at noon, they go straight in the bin.
- I have to like the tones of whoever makes them. Some people just dial things WAY different to how I like so you have to find someone with similar tastes.
- Input gain levels need to be provided, otherwise I’d rather just use an algorithmic model.
- I’m only interested in amp only models, mic’d tones are too specific and hit or miss. I don’t like the workflow of auditioning sounds that are wrong 99.9999% of the time. Also with a preference of cab loads rather than load boxes. Ideally various loads. No resistive loads or goofy Two Notes stuff.
- Ideally rare/expensive amps. Usually amps with less modes and switches offer a better experience for captures, there’s only a handful of 2203 tones you’d want whereas you’d need a LOT more to do a Mark series amp justice
- I think the price should fall under that $29 ceiling that algorithmic models charge, unless it was a huge or very special bundle.
- Not interested in pedal boosted tones, I’d rather do those myself and fine tune pedal settings to match my guitars. They’re usually even more fussy and finicky to get a decent tone out of, and usually it’s one more thing to balls up. Less is more in that regard.
- Goes without saying that the tones should be dialled in with purpose and conviction. Nobody wants everything at noon, they go straight in the bin.
I’ve bought a few packs for amps that aren’t covered by my other modelers. I would prefer the documentation for the captures to include the input calibration.
I don’t see problem with paid captures though. I’ve paid for a lot for IRs, drum samples, and Kontakt instruments in the past. I kind of treat NAM the same way if there’s something that is interesting.
I don’t see problem with paid captures though. I’ve paid for a lot for IRs, drum samples, and Kontakt instruments in the past. I kind of treat NAM the same way if there’s something that is interesting.
Sascha Franck
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I possibly would if there were no alternatives. But there are. Plenty of them.
northern_fox
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Yes and have for both but mostly I use my own
Jarick
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Honestly I would be interested in a good package of well produced stuff. I don't want/need 50 captures of a single amp, but I don't want to pay $15 for 3 captures of one amp and then off to the next.
I'm kinda making a collection of pedal captures now for my QC because I have a bunch of them. But I don't really have many amps outside the Friedman IRX and my Orange Rocker 15. Would be neat to get some good captures a la MBritt.
I'm kinda making a collection of pedal captures now for my QC because I have a bunch of them. But I don't really have many amps outside the Friedman IRX and my Orange Rocker 15. Would be neat to get some good captures a la MBritt.
EOengineer
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Reviving this one.
As a first, I took advantage of one of the recent Amalgam sales and grabbed 7-8 amp & cab packs for Tonex. I was interested in the vintage classics (2204, 1959, 6G3, 66 blackface bassman, IIC+) as I felt the Tonex Max collection that came with my Tonex pedal at launch has some great high gain stuff.
I finally sat down and ran through a bunch of them last night and have to say I found some VERY inspiring tones. The 6G3 and 66 Bassman grabbed me with killer edge of breakup and vintage crunch tones. Neither are amps I own or play much but I found them very inspiring.
The Friedman pack gave me some cool more modern crunch and high gain tones. I also got some of that from the IIC+ pack but overall that one is more vintage tilted than I might like. I haven’t played the recto pack yet and am curious as to how that will go.
As a first, I took advantage of one of the recent Amalgam sales and grabbed 7-8 amp & cab packs for Tonex. I was interested in the vintage classics (2204, 1959, 6G3, 66 blackface bassman, IIC+) as I felt the Tonex Max collection that came with my Tonex pedal at launch has some great high gain stuff.
I finally sat down and ran through a bunch of them last night and have to say I found some VERY inspiring tones. The 6G3 and 66 Bassman grabbed me with killer edge of breakup and vintage crunch tones. Neither are amps I own or play much but I found them very inspiring.
The Friedman pack gave me some cool more modern crunch and high gain tones. I also got some of that from the IIC+ pack but overall that one is more vintage tilted than I might like. I haven’t played the recto pack yet and am curious as to how that will go.
GTR37
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Think think it’s cool that the lmd is shipping with the 150 partner presets to me Paul Drew w studio rats and Amalagam are 2 of the best and your getting 30 from each including
Freidman Be/HBE , Recto
5150 , Soldano , Mezzabarba
I think for the extra $50 it’s worth it
They should consider selling that Anniversary pack to current owners in same format even if it was say $75
I think people would dig it
Freidman Be/HBE , Recto
5150 , Soldano , Mezzabarba
I think for the extra $50 it’s worth it
They should consider selling that Anniversary pack to current owners in same format even if it was say $75
I think people would dig it
EOengineer
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I agree. I was JUST looking for the collection last night and was surprised its not offered out there.
