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24. INTENS (same as Black Box version 1’s “LAMOD”)
This is the same model as version 1 software’s “LAMOD” (L.A. modern high gain amp). It delivers a very intense, screaming lead tone.
Not for the faint of heart—it may make you faint of hearing.
25. BIGMID (same as Black Box version 1’s “UBER”)
This is the same model as version 1 software’s “UBER” (Bogner Uberschall). Since our new and improved UBER model better
represents that fine amp, we kept this one but changed its named to better reflect its true nature. This model delivers a very solid and
powerful midrange lead tone to cut through a mix.
26. SIZZLE (same as Black Box version 1’s “MAVRIK”)
This is the same model as version 1 software’s “MAVRIK” (Mesa Boogie Maverick), but we’ve renamed it Sizzle to emphasize its own
special personality. This model delivers tremendous presence.
27. PLEXIS (same as Black Box version 1’s “PLEXI”)
This is the same model as version 1 software’s “PLEXI” (Marshall Super Lead “Plexi” 100 watt). Though we’ve created a new Plexi
model for version 2 software, we kept this one because it captures a particular character of Marshall recordings of the 70s. (Think
of Free’s “All Right Now”.)
28. SCOOP (a custom high gain model with scooped mid)
This custom model gives a big scooped-mid high-gain tone for solid crunch or lead work. Scoop away...
29. CRISP (a custom model with a 60s twangy tone)
This fun model gives a very crisp, twangy exaggerated tone for those early Beatles chord or solo clear sounds, often originally achieved
with a VoxAC15 and console EQ. Sounds great overdriven too.
30. HOLLOW (a custom model with a cool, “hollow” sound)
This custom model gives an exaggerated “hollow” sound that will make people turn their heads and say “huh?” Try it for something
completely different.
31. BITE (a custom model with biting high notes)
This custom model gives a great treble bite on the high notes coupled with a nice, overall warmth. Sort of like an AC30 off-mic’d
through warm console EQ.
32. NECKPU (a custom model great for a Strat neck pickup)
This completely exaggerated “amp + console EQ” model gives an intensely boosted upper-mid treble and high bass with almost no
mids, intended to be used when playing a Strat on the neck pickup. Think of the Rolling Stones’ “Midnight Rambler” or Jimi Hendrix’s
“The Wind Cries Mary.”
33. SOLID (a custom model with a very solid crunch and lead tone)
This custom amp model delivers a vintage tone with hints of Tweed Fender Deluxe but with tight upper bass, strong mids and
pronounced high-end presence. Its solid rhythm crunch and vintage lead tones will take you places where other amps fear to tread.
34. ACO360 (based on Acoustic 360 bass amp)
The Acoustic 360 was another amp that just about everybody in the ‘70s used, including John Paul Jones. Its deep, loud bass partly
derives from its unique 18” folded horn design. We pay homage to this fine instrument in our model.
35. AMPSVT (based on Ampeg SVT bass amp)
The 300-watt SVT—a classic and virtually ubiquitous rock bass amp of the ’60s and ‘70s—was heavy both in tone and weight,
particularly with the 8” x 10” SVT cabinet we used for our model.
36. GK 800 (based on Gallien-Krueger 800RB bass amp)
Gallien-Krueger amps are very well-engineered, very loud and very heavy! (We dare you to try lifting the 800RB head, from which this
model was created.) The Gallien-Krueger team understands that you need massive amounts of power to reproduce low bass without
distortion. Beyond that, they also understand bass tone. This amp, very popular in the ‘80s, was a testament to an intimate knowledge
of all the fundamentals that bassists require. We honor the Gallien-Krueger team with our model of their fine amp.
