In this video, we are comparing our Tone Match Gen2 Presets and Captures of the Dr. Z Z-80 to the real amp through a mic’d cab. This is the ultimate test of whether a digital modeling/capture unit can sound as good as the real amp.
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Based on the Dr. Z Z-80. Includes multiple cabinet options, preset layouts, and much more…
How we are recording the amp
We set the amp up in this recording using the same method that we captured it:
- Cabinet: Dr. Z Z-80 2×12 cab loaded with Celestion Alnico Gold speakers
- Microphones: Royer 121 & Sennheiser MD421
- Preamps/EQ: Capi (API clone) 510 preamps and EQ units
The Comparisons
In the video we A/B compare the real amp through its mic’d cab to the following modeling/capture units:
- Line 6 Helix (Z-EIGHTY TM2 Preset)
- Fractal Axe-FX III (Z-EIGHTY TM2 Preset)
- TONEX (Z-EIGHTY Z 3 capture)
- Quad Cortex (Z-EIGHTY Z 3 capture)
