DJBurney62 Posted March 25, 2024 Share Posted March 25, 2024 I'm now running with a couple of guitar amps (bypassing the preamp and just using the power amp part of it). They're not FRFR obviously. So, should I use IRs or no? I've noticed that my presets that have IRs are five times louder than the ones without. If I bypass the IR, is there any way to increase the gain so that they can match reasonably, or for live situations should I use an all or none approach with IRs? I don't understand why they're so much louder - I thought it was just a tone modication thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmalle Posted March 25, 2024 Share Posted March 25, 2024 The IR block in the patch that you use - what does the Level parameter read? Default is -18dB which with most IRs is about as loud as bypassed. IRs are captured frequency responses of mic'ed cabinets (at least that's what they are used for most often). Playing a mic'ed cab simulation into a cab doesn't make much sense in most cases. It can sound cool though. Generally: Play into a power amp without IRs but use a signal with IR for direct recordings or to feed FOH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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