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Swanation45
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Has anyone tried both? Or even just one and what are your thoughts on the amp(s)? Thanks!
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ClintN667
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I have an Orthos. I love it. Super versatile amp and an amazing effects loop. You can basically turn on/off the effects loop for each mode. The clean channel is nice, mode 1 of channel 2 has a nice crunch. Also the feel knob on each mode of channel 2 makes it really versatile. If it's too tight you can dial it back and loosen it up. I've held on to my Orthos longer than any amp I've owned.
I haven't tried anything by Rev but I've heard from people who have had both that a Rev is brighter than the KSR. I don't think you can go wrong either way. I will say this, Kyle Rhodes really goes the extra mile to make sure you get a product you will be happy with. I've bought an Orthos, a Ceres, a 2x12 and I have a KSR power amp and boost ordered without any reviews or recommendations. .I trust the man.
I haven't tried anything by Rev but I've heard from people who have had both that a Rev is brighter than the KSR. I don't think you can go wrong either way. I will say this, Kyle Rhodes really goes the extra mile to make sure you get a product you will be happy with. I've bought an Orthos, a Ceres, a 2x12 and I have a KSR power amp and boost ordered without any reviews or recommendations. .I trust the man.
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Swanation45
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Thanks for the info, I've only heard great things about Kyle!
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I think my next amp will be an Orthos and bypass all other modern high gain heads. It’s suppose to be the best things about a rec, Uber and 5150 all wrapped into one amp. And, it takes boosts well. Those new Omega amps look cool too, but way expensive.
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Fitrocker33
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The KSR sounds nothing like a 5150. It’s not as compressed and over the top gainy. It really folllows more closely with a recto/slo kind of tone. Smooth gain.
I currently have a Gemini, a wizard modern classic, and a Peavey 6505+. All very different animals with the wizard being the most separated and unique from the other two. I’ve never had an amp that sounded or responded like that thing does.
I currently have a Gemini, a wizard modern classic, and a Peavey 6505+. All very different animals with the wizard being the most separated and unique from the other two. I’ve never had an amp that sounded or responded like that thing does.
JerEvil
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KSR is inherently thicker tone for sure. The 100P has some serious bite/cut in the high end you WILL stand out in a band context. Both are killer platforms but very different.
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DeathbyButterslax
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Never played a KSR, would like to at some point, they seem like they would check all the boxes
A big fan of the Revv stuff. very tight amps, no boost/OD needed what so ever. Reminds me of a much more refined Peavey 5150, with a tighter low end on the Purple channel. Red channel on the original 100's or Gen 120's seemed a bit more Uberschallish to me. Cleans are a little sterile, but a verb/chorus/whatever will fix that (probably the pickups I like as well effecting that). Also very versatile for a 2 channel amp. I do however prefer the 4 Channel Generator MK2
Like Clint mentioned you probably won't regret either, and they both seem to have decent resale value so if you do end up changing your mind you'll probably be okay doing so.
A big fan of the Revv stuff. very tight amps, no boost/OD needed what so ever. Reminds me of a much more refined Peavey 5150, with a tighter low end on the Purple channel. Red channel on the original 100's or Gen 120's seemed a bit more Uberschallish to me. Cleans are a little sterile, but a verb/chorus/whatever will fix that (probably the pickups I like as well effecting that). Also very versatile for a 2 channel amp. I do however prefer the 4 Channel Generator MK2
Like Clint mentioned you probably won't regret either, and they both seem to have decent resale value so if you do end up changing your mind you'll probably be okay doing so.
the4thlast1
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Have had both a Revv and a KSR at different times, they have some similarities in that they are a modern / tight responding amp. They both aren't a direct clone of anything so they have there own sonic flavor. . I had a Gemini which is most likely very similar sounding to the Orthos and I also played a friends Colossus. The Revv I have is a 100p and I like it more than the KSR stuff , for me it has a more present and forward sound, punchy and aggressive, I would agree it has an open high end . The KSR to my ears was darker , smoother and not as lively as the Revv. Hope that helps , both are obviously great amps. I know Kyles builds are of the highest quality parts and craftsmanship.
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ErikT
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I had the KSR Gemini. Amazing amp with so many options and a truly fantastic clean channel. As people have said, Kyle is a great dude! Far and away the best amp I've ever owned just not the sound in my head. I think I need a more bright, British flavored grind. Would love to try the Revv 100P as I've heard they're brighter (as mentioned).
Right now I'm all about that modded Marshall tone.
Hope that was helpful.
Right now I'm all about that modded Marshall tone.
Hope that was helpful.
crankyrayhanky
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I had a KSR Ares and a Revv Generator at different times during the last year or so. Both were amazing amps to play and unique- the observations above hold true for me. I think the Ares had a cool squish to the feel that made it super fun to play while the Revv was more dry, but the Revv just sounds like studio polish as-is when put into a recording or live band context.
fwiw, I profiled them both on my Kemper. The Revv has been the foundation for almost all of my hard rock band's live and studio stuff...but then a recent indie movie project I'm working on winded up using the Ares profiles. Funny because I have 100s of quality profiles and those are the 2 amps I have really zeroed in on. I would love to get another Ares or Revv again when money allows
fwiw, I profiled them both on my Kemper. The Revv has been the foundation for almost all of my hard rock band's live and studio stuff...but then a recent indie movie project I'm working on winded up using the Ares profiles. Funny because I have 100s of quality profiles and those are the 2 amps I have really zeroed in on. I would love to get another Ares or Revv again when money allows
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Swanation45
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Thanks everyone! Very helpful!
7 Stringer
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Wow, i had both and totally agree with everyone here. The descriptions of each mentioned here are exactly my thoughts.
With this said, i will add this.
Had the KSR, sold it. Was too thick and dark for me, not enough crunch and aggressiveness and openness. Have the Revv 120, it aint going nowhere. It has made me put up my BE for sale. Channel 4 with lower gain and red mode, EL34 tubes, gets me such an awesome Marshally crunch, it’s crazy. Add in the reverb and pitch shift, instant VH Balance tone. Love it.
And channel 3 with blue aggression, EQ in the loop. Ooooffff. Modern metal machine.
Crunch with max gain? Gets an amazing fuzz tone, back off a bit and it is a smooth overdrive than loves a boost to get serious crunch.
I love the clean but i find it a bit too sterile and the headroom seems low? Distorts a little bit when picking too hard. Need to experiment with the bright and compensate with the EQ in the loop. Waiting for Source Audio too release the EQ2. Midi presets!!!!! One for cleans, one for crunch, one for leads , one for rythm, one for my wife, one for the neighbor.......
Anyways. Revv has an amazing amp line. And Dan is such a great guy. He helped on a couple occasions, multiple emails and i bought my amp used. Great customer service. I also dealth with Kyle and it was also an amazing experience, very cool guy. But in the end, the Revv tone is my tone.
With this said, i will add this.
Had the KSR, sold it. Was too thick and dark for me, not enough crunch and aggressiveness and openness. Have the Revv 120, it aint going nowhere. It has made me put up my BE for sale. Channel 4 with lower gain and red mode, EL34 tubes, gets me such an awesome Marshally crunch, it’s crazy. Add in the reverb and pitch shift, instant VH Balance tone. Love it.
And channel 3 with blue aggression, EQ in the loop. Ooooffff. Modern metal machine.
Crunch with max gain? Gets an amazing fuzz tone, back off a bit and it is a smooth overdrive than loves a boost to get serious crunch.
I love the clean but i find it a bit too sterile and the headroom seems low? Distorts a little bit when picking too hard. Need to experiment with the bright and compensate with the EQ in the loop. Waiting for Source Audio too release the EQ2. Midi presets!!!!! One for cleans, one for crunch, one for leads , one for rythm, one for my wife, one for the neighbor.......
Anyways. Revv has an amazing amp line. And Dan is such a great guy. He helped on a couple occasions, multiple emails and i bought my amp used. Great customer service. I also dealth with Kyle and it was also an amazing experience, very cool guy. But in the end, the Revv tone is my tone.
