I've had my VB-101 for a couple of years, mostly using it with my Redwirez IRs. One thing I noticed when watching metal demos of the Torpedo on youtube is that the vast majority of users are always downtuned. I think I have yet to see a video where the guy is using standard tuning.
The reason I mention this is because standard tuning with heavier sound on the Torpedo does not sound particularly good, no matter the native cab selected. Hence the use of the Redwirez IRs. To me, the Torpedo cabs sound overly fizzy, and extremely boxy. I thought the native cabs would be improved with V3, but no.
To get a remotely useable heavy sound in standard tuning, I have to remove at least 12db at 6k and take a chunk out of 360hz in the eq section.
If you tried to play heavy with your Torpedo in standard tuning, what's your opinion of the native cabs? If you haven't tried, have a go at it. I'm interested in your take on the subject.
The reason I mention this is because standard tuning with heavier sound on the Torpedo does not sound particularly good, no matter the native cab selected. Hence the use of the Redwirez IRs. To me, the Torpedo cabs sound overly fizzy, and extremely boxy. I thought the native cabs would be improved with V3, but no.
To get a remotely useable heavy sound in standard tuning, I have to remove at least 12db at 6k and take a chunk out of 360hz in the eq section.
If you tried to play heavy with your Torpedo in standard tuning, what's your opinion of the native cabs? If you haven't tried, have a go at it. I'm interested in your take on the subject.