The NZG MTS Thread
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
The going rate on ebay is about $100 US, so I agree that this price is not market.Mattallica wrote:Yeah... $150 would be reasonable
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
I now have a Randall 1086 but too lazy to post a photo...
Initial impressions are very, very good. To my surprise it sounds as good as the Synergy BE module. The voicings are slightly different. Both have the same gain range (including the switching on the 1086). BE eq has a wider range. The 1086 is actually the quieter one with the gain maxed out.
Disturbed is the last thing that comes to mind when playing this module tbh.
...swap the BE for your VH4 GG?
Initial impressions are very, very good. To my surprise it sounds as good as the Synergy BE module. The voicings are slightly different. Both have the same gain range (including the switching on the 1086). BE eq has a wider range. The 1086 is actually the quieter one with the gain maxed out.
Disturbed is the last thing that comes to mind when playing this module tbh.
...swap the BE for your VH4 GG?
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
Not the biggest fan of BE100 haha. Didn't like it when I first tried it a few years back, gave it a few more chances over the years and just further confirmed that I really don't like it. Treble is too smooth and the mid voicing sounds a bit weird to me.Mattallica wrote:...swap the BE for your VH4 GG?
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
I agree with the mid voicing. Now that I've had it side by side with the 1086, the 1086 sounds "right" to me. The BE100 also has a slight shift in the percussive sound which to me is weird toogodgrinder wrote:Not the biggest fan of BE100 haha. Didn't like it when I first tried it a few years back, gave it a few more chances over the years and just further confirmed that I really don't like it. Treble is too smooth and the mid voicing sounds a bit weird to me.Mattallica wrote:...swap the BE for your VH4 GG?
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
Just realised that there's still no proper "metal" demo for the VH4 module so I made one.
0:00 Through power amp and cab
1:39 Internal cab sim direct
Power amp: Marshall 2203KK (through the fx return)
Cab: Soldano 4x12"
Speaker: Eminence Swamp Thang
Microphone: Shure SM7B
Song: Feared - Godless Devotion
Reamped from Ola Englund DI tracks, taken from the deluxe version of Synder.
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Verellen Meatsmoke | Synergy SYN1 | Mesa Studio
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Fryette Pittbull CL | Marshall 2203KK | Krank Rev 50 | Mesa Mark 2A
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
That's more refined and less hairy than I was expecting. Were those the max volume settings before clipping?
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
I could've made it louder but I usually try to use limiter a bit more sparingly when mastering gear demos...
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
wowser the internal Cab DI sounds great - less "muddy" than the actual power amp and cab - super clear
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
Yeah the cab sim is surprisingly usable despite being an analog filter type. That power amp and speaker combination were chosen to match the huge bass response on actual Diezel amps.
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Soldano SLO100 x2 | Wizard MC1 & MC2 | Diezel Herbert
Fryette Pittbull CL | Marshall 2203KK | Krank Rev 50 | Mesa Mark 2A
Rack stuff:
VHT/Fryette GP3, GP/DI & 2/90/2 | Peters FSM/Chimera
Verellen Meatsmoke | Synergy SYN1 | Mesa Studio
Soldano SLO100 x2 | Wizard MC1 & MC2 | Diezel Herbert
Fryette Pittbull CL | Marshall 2203KK | Krank Rev 50 | Mesa Mark 2A
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VHT/Fryette GP3, GP/DI & 2/90/2 | Peters FSM/Chimera
Verellen Meatsmoke | Synergy SYN1 | Mesa Studio
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
makes me want to buy a pair Syn1 and some modules and run a stereo amp setup direct!godgrinder wrote:Yeah the cab sim is surprisingly usable despite being an analog filter type. That power amp and speaker combination were chosen to match the huge bass response on actual Diezel amps.
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
It is a life-changing experience, albeit an expensive one.SimpleSi wrote:makes me want to buy a pair Syn1 and some modules and run a stereo amp setup direct!godgrinder wrote:Yeah the cab sim is surprisingly usable despite being an analog filter type. That power amp and speaker combination were chosen to match the huge bass response on actual Diezel amps.
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
Still waiting on the Dumble Synergy module. There have been small written updates on their facebook page but no progress pics. Sigh.
I have since acquired a Treadplate and an XTC module. Both stock. Treadplate is alright for slow chugging. XTC is very underwhelming, am disappointed. It sounds like an inferior version of the 1086. I tried a valve swap and no noticeable improvement.
Here are my plans for some homebrew mods:
.Modern -> Orange Rockerverb
.XTC -> Laney Ironheart
.Ultra Lead -> Peavey 5150/6505
.Treadplate -> More Recto like
I pinched the 5751 out of the Top Boost and put it in the JTM.. great result! Something is wrong with the Top Boost, needs seeing to.
Has anyone on here had a go at modding the modules? Oleg and the Top Boost module etc.
I have since acquired a Treadplate and an XTC module. Both stock. Treadplate is alright for slow chugging. XTC is very underwhelming, am disappointed. It sounds like an inferior version of the 1086. I tried a valve swap and no noticeable improvement.
Here are my plans for some homebrew mods:
.Modern -> Orange Rockerverb
.XTC -> Laney Ironheart
.Ultra Lead -> Peavey 5150/6505
.Treadplate -> More Recto like
I pinched the 5751 out of the Top Boost and put it in the JTM.. great result! Something is wrong with the Top Boost, needs seeing to.
Has anyone on here had a go at modding the modules? Oleg and the Top Boost module etc.
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Re: The NZG MTS Thread
Considering how long it took them to get the first batch of products out, I'm not holding my breath on the 2nd batch.
Amps:
Soldano SLO100 x2 | Wizard MC1 & MC2 | Diezel Herbert
Fryette Pittbull CL | Marshall 2203KK | Krank Rev 50 | Mesa Mark 2A
Rack stuff:
VHT/Fryette GP3, GP/DI & 2/90/2 | Peters FSM/Chimera
Verellen Meatsmoke | Synergy SYN1 | Mesa Studio
Soldano SLO100 x2 | Wizard MC1 & MC2 | Diezel Herbert
Fryette Pittbull CL | Marshall 2203KK | Krank Rev 50 | Mesa Mark 2A
Rack stuff:
VHT/Fryette GP3, GP/DI & 2/90/2 | Peters FSM/Chimera
Verellen Meatsmoke | Synergy SYN1 | Mesa Studio