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Nov 26, 2010 12:34 PM

SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

8 years ago I sold my Mesa Boogie Tri-Axis & Rocktron Intellifex to be replaced by a Pod 2.0. Since then I have upgraded to the Pod XT & Shortboard and later the Pod XT live. Last week I took the plunge and upgraded again to the HD 400. I must say that the fidelity and "organic" sensitivity is impressive. I just want to relay one disappointment. I really miss the SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model. To me, it was one of the most transparent, focused and "clean" distorted amps. Whether through a large stadium PA or recording studio consol always brought back great comments from engineers. I really didn't think it would be such a significant loss. I was mistaken. If there are any future amp pack updates, I hope Line6 consider including the SOLDANO Solo 100. Mesa Boogie Mark 2c would be nice too, if only for Santana & Larry Carlton stuff. Regards to all!

Tags: hd, hd400, amp_models
  • alfieboy Just Startin'
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    Nov 28, 2010 4:03 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    TOTALLY agree.  Big mistake losing this amp asit has always been one of PODs strongest models in my opinion. . . .bring it back!!!

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    Nov 28, 2010 8:51 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I'm in the process of selling my current gear, so I can get a HD 500 and a dt 50 2x12 combo. I have no doubt I'll be able to dial in some killer tones, but I must agree that the Soldano 100, has been my "go to" model on my POD XT Pro. I hope they do it also.

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    Nov 28, 2010 11:58 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I miss this one too.  Wouldn't mind if Line 6 went to an a la carte model with scaled back pricing versus the model packs, if it meant they could release missing pieces quicker.  I'd pay $15 to $20 each for a key amp or two I wanted rather than just clutter the pod with stuff you may or may not use.  Could always release the collections later at a discounted price from a la carte too.  I think they would get more focused feedback on the models as they were released and probably beat out some of the technology leap frogging that happens in modeling.

    • graemeguitar Just Startin'
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      Nov 28, 2010 9:47 PM (in response to bbenham)
      Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

      Seems a few of you really do like the Soldano. Typically, a great may of the amp models I would never use but occasionally one comes along that really hits the spot. I hope they add it as there's soooooo many Marshall modelings. Boogie Mk 2c simul-class too has it's own flavour. Graeme

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    Nov 29, 2010 5:11 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    I too miss the Soldano. was my goto amp model. I hope they bring it back!!!!!

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    Dec 15, 2010 6:58 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    Agreed.  I admit I'm a recent Line 6 user (switched from the GT-6 to the HD500) and the first thing I looked for was a Soldano model which was unfortunately unavailable.

  • vcuomo Just Startin'
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    Jan 22, 2011 2:36 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    Here's another vote in favor of bringing back the Soldano SLO 100 model - I've purchased the original Flextone, Flextone II, Flextone III, and Vetta, and the SLO 100 was always the model I used for gain patches.  Line 6 - BRING IT BACK (please)!

    • longi17 Just Startin'
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      Jan 23, 2011 8:22 AM (in response to vcuomo)
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      It's my favourite amp model too, it's also the only high gain I use on Pod Farm too, if they don't add it soon my HD500 is up for sale, I don't like the Rectifiers or Uberschalls or Fireball, far too much of the same thing for me. The Marshalls are also not of the high gain type either. The HD is living on borrowed time for me.

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        Jan 23, 2011 3:48 PM (in response to longi17)
        Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

        You might want to try the Fireball again, but turn the gain down to about 10 o'clock, then EQ to taste.  Last night I was able to get a tone very close (in fact, maybe better) to what I was looking for.  The key for me was to move the EQ to the very end of the effects chain (just before the looper) and adjust as desired.  I'll find out for sure if it works the first time I gig with it, but in my studio it sounds really good.

         

        I'd still like the SLO 100 model back though!

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          Jan 25, 2011 10:29 PM (in response to vcuomo)
          Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

          To be brutally honest, I not really bonded with the HD500, I find the front end interface to be clunky, the nice big screen to have been wasted by using tiny icons and have been dissapointed by the overall amp selection. The lack of a British type high gain kills it for me somewhat. I hear what your saying though about using eq in the post postion. I will give it a try later on today.

  • yelldog Just Startin'
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    Mar 6, 2011 4:52 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    I was a huge fan of the Soldana model. I've used it for 80-90% of my live tones in both the XT and X3. Really hope the add more amps (I'd even pay for the Soldano model).

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      Mar 6, 2011 9:13 PM (in response to yelldog)
      Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

      While I was pleased with the focus on quality over quantity - and the specific selection they chose - I must admit that I will miss the Soldano model.

       

      I was thinking it might be a good idea to see if we can get people spitballing a bunch of ideas, then creating a poll once we've got at least a dozen or so.  That way Line 6 will have some guidance straight from community over which models they should focus on for an HD model pack (or perhaps individual models for purchase).

       

      That is, of course, assuming that the HD series is capable of expansion.  While the HD500 is well-suited to it, the rotary knobs of the 300 and 400 seem like they would be prohibitive.

      • bizetools Just Startin'
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        Mar 6, 2011 11:07 PM (in response to sparkyERTW)
        Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

        I also miss the soldano model as I had in the XT live. It was a clear and full bodied sound. I have come close with the deluxe and the marshall amps running simultaneously, with eq after everything, then with a volume pedal at the end of the lot so I can back off if necessary without losing drive.( If I do want to clean up a bit, rolling the guitar back a bit helps enough.) The deluxe sound I use is set to break up, but paired with the marshall sound (pretty gainy) gives a bit of clarity and less of a fuzzy distortion. I use the pod if Im travelling as it blows out my income on excess baggage to travel with a rack. :-)  When I have run the pod through a mesa 20/20 or a 2:90 and can get those breaking up a bit, the sound is pretty massive, but again not practical for travel where Im having to take my own gear. Generally when travelling  Im running into a small desk and then to in ears. The xlr straight to FOH with the 1/4 jacks to my small desk for mixing with foldback, sending to the in ears. Working great, but trying still to get a more pure unfuzzed gain. The mix of these 2 amp models is getting close though.

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    Jun 16, 2011 2:16 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    I am all for Soldano Solo 100 model, I played my friend's Flextone III a long time ago and that was one tone that really caught my attention, so I went ahead and bought Vetta. I still have Vetta thats one the best amp (and Soldano is the best amp model).  I recently also bought HD500 and thats what I really missed in HD, I can see great clarity and tone difference (much better) for Marshalls in HD compare to Vetta, so I am sure Soldano will kick ***. what was the reason this was dropped? some licensing issues? patent? copyrights?

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    Jun 19, 2011 7:51 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    +1 for the Soldano. I really miss it. If enough of us keep requesting it I have to assume they'll realize the demand for this model is real.

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    Jun 22, 2011 1:43 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    I love this amp

    and im on the fence about getting a HD 500 because of it.

    I use it for all my distortion sounds

     

     

    (and I use the line 6 clean for all my clean sounds)

     

    I forget what I use for intermediate.

     

     

     

    So I think they got rid of all of them that I use, D'oh

     

     

     

    I was wondering what would get me closest if I DID buy a pod HD 500?

     

     

    heres some clips of what I have currently, these are a couple years old so they are missing some tweeks but still

     

    http://www.griffinandthegargoyles.com/pages/audio.html

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    Jun 24, 2011 12:07 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    yeah......i love the SLO........and would LOVE to have an SLO model in my HD500

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    Jun 27, 2011 2:38 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I agree, PLEASE bring back the SLO!!!

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    Jul 1, 2011 11:43 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    Damn.  I was looking forward to checking out the HD desktop -- but now, I think I'm going to have to stick with my XT -- I think the Soldano is almost all I use! 

     

    +1 for bringing back the SLO100!

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    Jul 1, 2011 11:46 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    firmware update v1.3 is out and no Soldano ....... WAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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    Oct 4, 2011 9:28 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    Oh man, I second this request! I really want my Solo 100 in my POD HD500. I just made the upgrade from the XT Live to the HD500 and, in spite the great sound quality, I can't help missing that Soldano model.

  • arislaf Iknowathingortwo
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    Oct 15, 2011 1:06 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    Well, I have to admit that the SLO 100 was my second favorite amp at my xt.I prefer the modern high gain (the soldano X88R) but anyway, a soldano (no matter the kind) would be really welcome!

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    Oct 30, 2011 10:08 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I miss the modern high gain and criminal mississippi (Soldano and 5150)

    • arislaf Iknowathingortwo
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      Feb 24, 2012 12:39 PM (in response to thiagosin)
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      Bro, I remember, I used the modern high gain most of all...It's distortion was so great..I manage to recreate at a good rate its sound with a tread and a screamer, but is not the same...Too bad line6 let out a lot of their great models...

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    Nov 7, 2011 2:44 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I returned my HD500 within 30 days and spent my money on an Eleven Rack which has 3 soldano models and kicks ***!!! Best decision I've made.

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    Feb 16, 2012 4:20 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    I got an HD500 at Christmas. I was really excited until I couldn't find any decent amps that sounds like the Soldano SOLO 100. This is the amp I use on the X3 Live and just love it. The clean sounds are great but it wasn't enough for me to keep it so it got returned to the store. If Line 6 comes out with a Soldano SOLO 100 amp on the HD 500, I will rethink about purchasing another one. That amp is a killer!

    • Dshow Just Startin'
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      Feb 17, 2012 2:28 AM (in response to jlebreton)
      Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

      Regarding their news post, there won't be any Soldano in the next firmware update:

      http://line6.com/news/general/1200

       

      But I think If you spend a lot of time tweaking, you will be able to find the sounds you like with the HD500. This unit just needs a lot more of tweaking to get the desired result.
      I also had the X3 Live (also XT Live) before and was very dissapointed in the beginning. Now after 2 month I tweaked some really good sounds that are even better then the one on the X3 Live.

      Genarally in my opinion people from Line6 now contcentrate to much on compatibility to their other devices than on the sounds itself or usability and quality. Also it seems they do not listen to their costumer that much anymore. I think this was one of the key to get as successful as they are - they really should think about their philosophie now and compare it with the aims and philosophie they had in the beginning.

       

      Just my opinion though - i like my HD500 - but after the time on the market, there are still some issuses many people requested to fix and nothing happend.

      • Warfare Just Startin'
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        Feb 24, 2012 9:25 AM (in response to Dshow)
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        It's clearly a pity ... The SLO 100 is the favourite Line 6 users amp.

        Anyway, do we have a date for this new update ?

        • Dshow Just Startin'
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          Feb 24, 2012 12:33 PM (in response to Warfare)
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          As far as I know the release will be within 2012 Q1

          • graemeguitar Just Startin'
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            Jun 1, 2012 8:04 PM (in response to Dshow)
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            Hi guys, I'm the author of the original posting. It's really encouraging to see how many of you feel the same way about the SOLDANO Solo100. I've got a feeling that the HD400 isn't expandable as for almost 2 years there hasn't been anything forthcoming except for a few extra modifications to existing amp models. I wonder if the assocation Line6 now has with Bogner is at the core of reducing the US high gain amp models. I have to admit that I don't quite understand the addition of some of the pawn shop models but I just miss the the SOLDANO ............ I'm not into the angle grinder chain/saw sound. I may have to repurchase a XT Live and reprogram it.

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    Jun 4, 2012 4:15 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
    Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

    Hi Guys ,

     

    Like you I miss the Soldano 100 and maybe if everydody send a request here:

    http://line6.com/company/contact/productfeedback/

     

    The Lines 6 God might listen to us and include The Soldano 100 in the next update...

  • Netfly Just Startin'
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    Jun 18, 2012 4:38 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    Soldano 100 Head PLEEEEAAAAASE!

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    Jun 20, 2012 10:22 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I agree 1000 percent, loved that model on my old live3 plus would like to have a mesaboogie lone star model

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    Jun 24, 2012 9:21 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    The Soldano 100 was and still is my go to sound in both my POD XT Live and my X3. In fact..I am not giging with my HD500 any further until I can work something out that;'s comparable. I don't want a squeezed to death/ Razor blades in ears metal tone. I've got lots of jangl/y crunchy tones already. But my Go to  / Never fails me tone had been the Soldano and HD doesn't have it.

     

    I'll continue to use the HD 500 but it won't be until I getthese next few months of gigs out of the way.

     

    PS. I've already spent 4 intense weeks with it at the studio and at band practice and have developed a love /hate  feeling to it. Give me the Soldano 100 back and I'll be happy man.

  • Netfly Just Startin'
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    Jul 7, 2012 7:52 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    WTF? The Line6 team never reply on forum thread? This AMP is absolutely necessary for a lot of people! SO PLEASEEEEEE ADD THE SOLDANO SOLO 100! We ask for it! We need it! We want it! Wake up Line6 Team

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    Jul 22, 2012 5:07 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    any word of when this will be available on the HD500??

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    Jul 26, 2012 1:16 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    A great video with a sound test on HD300... I hope to have it soon on HD500 with this amazing sound!!!

     

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    Oct 17, 2012 7:49 AM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    I haven't heard an update on this topic lately, but I fired up Line 6 Monkey last night and saw that there was a new firmware update available. 

     

    After updating, I checked the available amps, and there were the three Soldano models, along with two new hi-gain Line 6 models!

     

    I'm surprised I haven't seen any posts from HD500 users about finally having these amps.

  • Netfly Just Startin'
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    Oct 17, 2012 12:42 PM (in response to graemeguitar)
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    What a ******* good sound I have with the Soldano!! Thanks a lot for this update Line6 team. I can finally create my EVH early sound

    • Erojiji Just Startin'
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      Oct 18, 2012 2:22 AM (in response to Netfly)
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      Yeah!!!!! We were all waiting for it.....

       

       

      Netfly a écrit:

       

      What a ******* good sound I have with the Soldano!! Thanks a lot for this update Line6 team. I can finally create my EVH early sound

      Uploading  it to Customtone would be *******great!!!!

    • brue58ski Just Startin'
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      Oct 18, 2012 5:52 PM (in response to Netfly)
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      Interesting, that's how I got my early EVH sound on my X3 live.  So I've gotten close with my HD500 but the Soldano is slightly different in the 500 and I've only had time to try to get it with the crunch Soldano.   My X3 Live sound was SPOT on and took me years to get.  One main "trick" to getting it is adding a "screamer" before the amp.  That's how I got it on the X3.  Was playing around with the Soldano and just happened to put the "screamer" on it.  BAM, instant EVH.  Did have to do a little tweaking but I finally got it  Add some script phaser every now and then, some echo and some reverb and mix well.  Don't go too crazy with the drive on either the "screamer" or amp.  It'll be too much.  And this is using the Les Paul bridge pickup on a Variax.

      • markcockerill Just Startin'
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        Oct 19, 2012 4:40 AM (in response to brue58ski)
        Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

        I installed the updates last night and although I could only use hook up the HD500 to my mixing desk at home and use head phones, I'm pretty delighted with the new Soldano amp models, once again, many thanks Line 6 for another grand update. Of course I set it all up with cabs on and Studio direct. Looks like I can start recording again.

         

        Tonight and tomorrow I am gigging so I will provisionally set up the same bank of 4 patches I normally use (copy the bank) and replace them with the PRE versions of the Soldano and see what I get with the DT50 head. I expect a little volume balancing but I reckon I can have a good sound before the end of the first set. The venue I'm playing tonight is very cramped and not many attend (usually) so I can place my amp head right next to me on the top of a pool table for easy 'on the fly' tweaking and a quick bend down to hit the save button. I knew there was a darn good reason for buying the head instead of a combo.

         

        Any advice on which topology would suit the 3 Soldano Pre amps whould be most welcome, I have provisionally selected II

         

        Thanks Line 6

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          Oct 19, 2012 5:21 AM (in response to markcockerill)
          Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

          I've just updated it about an hour ago. Near midnight here and I cannot really get it pumping, but have come up with a patch based on the crunch model that I think sounds great. I went with topology IV and as I am using it with the DT-25 I have removed the cab.

          Can't wait for morning so that I can give it a run at gig level!

      • Netfly Just Startin'
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        Oct 19, 2012 5:48 AM (in response to brue58ski)
        Re: SOLDANO Solo 100 amp model MISSED

        This is what I did too. I'm using the SLO crunch and the screamer. But I really have difficulties do find the good parameters for the phaser and delay. The delay is really a nightmare for me. To create a patch for Ain't talkin' 'bout love, it's necessary to put the time to 300ms but I can't find the good echo sound. I played around with all delay models, feedback, mix, and so on but the result is not good. Well, the echo doesn't sound good for me until now.

        Also, what topology are you using with the SLO?

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