MiguelMarquez Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hello everyone, before getting the POD HD500x, I'd use the threadplate model on my old POD 2.0 with a bypassed cab to achieve a rather harsh, metallic tone which is sort of my "signature" rhythm guitar sound. You can listen to here: https://soundcloud.com/mischjok/test/s-GZmNm I basically run the output of a patch that uses a mesa boogie simulation into a channel in cubase where I load an IR of a Mesa Cab. Basically I have two cabs going on right now. The second patch which you hear on that recording is something that sounds close. It's basically me trying to emulate the sound heard at the beginning of John Petrucci's tune "Damage Control". You'll notice how the sound in "damage control" lacks punch and that metallic edge. IS there any way to add it artificially? I simply want to be less dependant on Cubase and my IR-host (voxengo boogex) and have everything happen within the POD. I'd be glad to provide patches to anyone willing to provide assistance.Thank you very much in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiguelMarquez Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 I see the dropbox links failed to show.Does the soundcloud link work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiguelMarquez Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yes, now it's working. Have you tried using the Metal Zone as an EQ? The Metal Zone has that midrange bite that reminds me of the tone that you are chasing. Ehm, the metal zone as in, the pedal by Boss? My aim is achieving this tone by using strictly what the POD offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenOzone Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The Heavy distortion pedal in the POD500(X) was modeled after the Metal Zone pedal. So, yes it there but not named Metal Zone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiguelMarquez Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Sorry man, but that pedal's overdrive sounds awful. At least when used in combination with the Threadplate. Any other suggestions? Basically my idea the other day was to sort of emulate the response of a cab by using EQ and perhaps compressors. The sound I'm quest for results from running the output of a cab into another cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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