Does this sound like a Soldano X88 pre? (new clip added)

[glassjaw7]

Pulled out the original POD Pro rack and went right to my X88 preset. I always liked the feel and tone of that sim.

So, is it even remotely close to the real thing? I realize it's not the best recording to begin with since it's my iPhone mic set up on the floor. Pod into recto clean channel. I realize the recto is creating part of the tone also but just thought I'd give it a shot. It sounds too fake going direct. Clip came out a bit quiet. Bent my g string out of tune. Sorry



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkHNlJZ3 ... ata_player

*Edit: added better clip at bottom*

 

[mrkmas]

I cant comment on the accuracy of the Soldano x88 model on the POD, but i can say it sounds good for what it is! Just giving credit where credit is due.

 

[datriani]

Sounded pretty good to me. I remember a buddy of mine who owned a pro studio would do an A/B test between his SLO (through a Palmer) and POD Pro direct to tape and I couldn't tell a difference when listening to the recording but when I did a blind A/B test with me playing through each set up, I could tell/feel a difference every time. But regardless, they both sounded pretty accurate.

 

[Filter500]

Dunno, but the tone is good.

 

[glassjaw7]

Thanks guys I've never played a x88 or x99 pre but I do recall the SLO having some similarities to what I'm hearing and feeling with this setup.

 

[roadifier]

sounds good, sounds close to an SLO, I don't know if it would feel the same as the real amp.
You would probably have more luck running the pod into the return of the fx loop on the amp if it is a series loop

 

[glassjaw7]

sounds good, sounds close to an SLO, I don't know if it would feel the same as the real amp.
You would probably have more luck running the pod into the return of the fx loop on the amp if it is a series loop

Thanks the recto's got that damn parallel loop, (worst loop ever!) otherwise I would. At band practice I've been running my pod HD500 into the fx return of a Carvin tube head and it sounds pretty good.

Here's a little bit of wanking and riffing with the Fireball 100 model. Seems to sound very close to the real deal. That's another amp I'm interested in, but I have a feeling it wouldn't cut so well in a live setting because of its dark low-mid voicing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9393VF78 ... ata_player

 

[supersonic]

Sounds good, not like the real thing though.

 

[rupe]

Sounds good, not like the real thing though.

What are the differences that you hear?

 

[glassjaw7]

Sounds good, not like the real thing though.

What are the differences that you hear?

I'd like to know also. Reason I posted this is that I'm thinking about picking up a new ( or used) amp this fall. Wondering if Soldano is a contender. I don't live by a decent shop anymore so trying one is next to impossible.

Are the Soldano pres similar to an SLO in terms of overall gain structure and feel? I've played several SLOs and have had mixed feelings. Not that they sounded bad in any way, just don't know if they're for me.

 

[glassjaw7]

Here's one more. Tweaked the eq a little.

I know the sound is a bit sterile and artificial, but it feels amazing to play. I need to get my ass to a Soldano dealer soon! And for some reason I feel like a Cameron would get me close to this type of sound. (better of course

Thoughts?

 

[fuzzyguitars]

the real thing has way more cut and clarity.

less smearing.

honestly i dont know if you will like a real slo.

pods have an almost too easy to play quality to em.

 

[glassjaw7]

the real thing has way more cut and clarity.

less smearing.

honestly i dont know if you will like a real slo.

pods have an almost too easy to play quality to em.

I agree, pods are almost too easy to play on. I have played two different SLOs (one with all the mods and one stock) and I thought they were amazing and really responsive.

Only thing I wasn't sure of was if the voicing did it for me, as it has that buttery throaty sound and a very unique low end and feel during palm mutes. Also, even with the half-power mod I had to crank it to get the sound I wanted.

I'm wondering if the X88 or 99 have a controllable fluid type of thing going on. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[roadifier]

sounds good, sounds close to an SLO, I don't know if it would feel the same as the real amp.
You would probably have more luck running the pod into the return of the fx loop on the amp if it is a series loop

Thanks the recto's got that damn parallel loop, (worst loop ever!) otherwise I would. At band practice I've been running my pod HD500 into the fx return of a Carvin tube head and it sounds pretty good.

Here's a little bit of wanking and riffing with the Fireball 100 model. Seems to sound very close to the real deal. That's another amp I'm interested in, but I have a feeling it wouldn't cut so well in a live setting because of its dark low-mid voicing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9393VF78 ... ata_player

If you mod the loop to series, (which is really easy) you could use the pod through it, and it would probably sound better. You would also have negative feedback (I think it is the power stage) which would make the amp sims sound different, and through KT77's, it would probably sound pretty good.

 

[glassjaw7]

sounds good, sounds close to an SLO, I don't know if it would feel the same as the real amp.
You would probably have more luck running the pod into the return of the fx loop on the amp if it is a series loop

Thanks the recto's got that damn parallel loop, (worst loop ever!) otherwise I would. At band practice I've been running my pod HD500 into the fx return of a Carvin tube head and it sounds pretty good.

Here's a little bit of wanking and riffing with the Fireball 100 model. Seems to sound very close to the real deal. That's another amp I'm interested in, but I have a feeling it wouldn't cut so well in a live setting because of its dark low-mid voicing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9393VF78 ... ata_player

If you mod the loop to series, (which is really easy) you could use the pod through it, and it would probably sound better. You would also have negative feedback (I think it is the power
stage) which would make the amp sims sound different, and through KT77's, it would probably sound pretty good.

The only reason I haven't done the fx loop mod is because I heard that you lose the ability to select the solo function and turn on/off the loop with the footswitch. Also, many people complain that there's still some dry signal left after the mod, resulting in phasing issues.
I think I remember reading on the Boogie Boards that someone did the mod and couldn't use the overall master volume anymore either.

I used the slave out jack on the rear into my cousin's 2:100 and wowzers it was cool! I'll
hopefully buy a decent power amp eventually and slave into it for effects.

Thanks for your advice though!

 

[roadifier]

sounds good, sounds close to an SLO, I don't know if it would feel the same as the real amp.
You would probably have more luck running the pod into the return of the fx loop on the amp if it is a series loop

Thanks the recto's got that damn parallel loop, (worst loop ever!) otherwise I would. At band practice I've been running my pod HD500 into the fx return of a Carvin tube head and it sounds pretty good.

Here's a little bit of wanking and riffing with the Fireball 100 model. Seems to sound very close to the real deal. That's another amp I'm interested in, but I have a feeling it wouldn't cut so well in a live setting because of its dark low-mid voicing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9393VF78 ... ata_player

If you mod the loop to series, (which is really easy) you could use the pod through it, and it would probably sound better. You would also have negative feedback (I think it is the power
stage) which would make the amp sims sound different, and through KT77's, it would probably sound pretty good.

The only reason I haven't done the fx loop mod is because I heard that you lose the ability to select the solo function and turn on/off the loop with the footswitch. Also, many people complain that there's still some dry signal left after the mod, resulting in phasing issues.
I think I remember reading on the Boogie Boards that someone did the mod and couldn't use the overall master volume anymore either.

I used the slave out jack on the rear into my cousin's 2:100 and wowzers it was cool! I'll
hopefully buy a decent power amp eventually and slave into it for effects.

Thanks for your advice though!

I did the mod to my triple recto, and I still can use my master and solo, but the loop button on the foot switch always has to be on or the dial on the back has to be loop always on. there is barely any dry signal left, but I don't notice any phasing issues, but most loops have a tiny bit of dry left. Mesa should have always kept their loops series instead of doing this stupid parallel thing for so many years, and My dad also did the loop mod to his Trem-O-Verb and he can switch in and out the loop with his foot switch and use the master volume.

I love the 2:100, my dad has one and it is amazing with his recto preamp. I just need one for my rack with my recto preamp and .50 caliber.

 

[Piero the Guitarero]

Sounds good, not like the real thing though.

What are the differences that you hear?

I'd like to know also.

Less bottom end than your clip, more pronounced higher mids w/ some sizzle fizzy top end-

Compare your clip

to this:

 

[glassjaw7]

Sounds good, not like the real thing though.

What are the differences that you hear?

I'd like to know also.

Less bottom end than your clip, more pronounced higher mids w/ some sizzle fizzy top end-

Compare your clip

to this:

Thanks! Wow, it is somewhat close, but my Mesa is definitely adding it's own character to the low end and smoothing out the high end. I like those clips but I'm not sure I love the fizzy high end. I like present mid-high frequencies, but not fizzy. Of course that would change depending on the power amp used.

Sounds cool! I'd still like to try one.