357mag Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 The problem I have with them is they are very dark. And I'm currently using a Les Paul. So how can I brighten up the speaker some? I love the sweetness they have. They sound sweeter than any other speaker. I try to avoid the equalizers in this unit because they are simply too hard to understand and configure. And the Q Filter at the front of the signal chain idea is not a good one either because that queer device is so strange it makes your guitar sound like a thousand bees that have nasal allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Under Cab Parameters try the Low Cut, Res Level, Thump, and Decay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The problem I have with them is they are very dark. And I'm currently using a Les Paul. So how can I brighten up the speaker some? I love the sweetness they have. They sound sweeter than any other speaker. I try to avoid the equalizers in this unit because they are simply too hard to understand and configure. And the Q Filter at the front of the signal chain idea is not a good one either because that queer device is so strange it makes your guitar sound like a thousand bees that have nasal allergies. What Hurganico said, plus make sure you are using the SM57 off axis mic. Depending on the amp, I sometimes use a Tube Screamer (as the last effect block before the amp) to boost the top a bit more. Edit: I'm using an LP too, with low-wind PAFs from OX4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillBee Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Having re-read the OP the big thing here is you have to learn the EQs. PITA? yes but you really can't get the most out of the HD without using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBD_123 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 BillBee has a point, although I've often found that EQ is not necessary - just careful selection / setup of amp, cab, mic and overdrive can do the trick. 357mag is right that the HD EQs are a bit of a challenge at first, but the evergreen and wonderful MeAmBobbo's HD Tone Guide is there to help. Here's the section on EQ. Keys to the kingdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 The HD EQs are a bit of a challenge ?????? They're friggin' horrible. But that's what will make it sound good. Or you could spend thousands of dollars for something that's only a little bit better but has nice EQs. Why does everything that's pretty damn good always have one thing that flat out sucks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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