Hey everyone! Thanks for all the additional tips for tonebuilding with the plugin! I think I wasn't quite clear what I meant with "journey" back to the 80s and 90s. I didn't want to replicate any specifics tones from these eras but rather create something "retro inspired" by these times, which I think is best represented in the intro song, that is supposed to be a PERSONAL INTERPRETATION of what used to be. These tones were created with the purpose of being put into a song and a mix context, which is why they might sound a bit odd on their own. Keep riffing♥️
Milian. Your review of the Mark IIC+ was the first one that came into my feed and the first one I watched. And immediately it got me hooked. Really great review and coverage. But what was even greater and really set this review off for me was: 1. The intro song: immensely refreshing with unique style, songwriting and the production really made it shine. Also, the song blends beautifully with the era and highlights a few, of very many, elements of the essence of the amp, which by its turn let its versatility be shown, 2. The pickups: I just can’t get enough of them (immediately recalled their super nice and special rich sound texture from your older videos). Really enjoyed this. Props to you my man :)
I can understand why some of you in the comments don't like this plug in, these amps are a bit difficult to dial in. They are even tricky in the Fractal units too, but if you keep the bass and mids low and add the "V" eq shape and add an overdrive to tighten it you can get a really nice tight rhythm tone.
@@ThornWithinReally? looks like they're dropping the ball on their own plug ins.. I'm on the Fractal FM3, and very happy using these Mark Series amps. I haven't used the Neural DSP stuff in a while since the Nameless Suite. I gotta check this one out soon.
It's not the amp's fault, every fucking guy on YT sets it up wrong, gives up and puts the overdrive in front. They should at least have bothered to read the official manual.
I am more interested in the guitar I must say. Also have an RG550, but how are you tuning it to Drop G#? What strings are you using? I never managed to get that low while still maintaining decent intonation. Thanks
Kleiner und wichtiger Tipp. Ein Mesa Boogie der Mark Serie kann nicht so eingestellt werden wie ein 5150, JVM oder MT15 Amp. Der EQ (Middle, Treble und Bass) muss ganz anders eingestellt werden. Treble : Dient der Gain Struktur. Hier kannst du den Gain Faktor höher oder niedriger einstellen. Bass : Runter auf 0 ! Sonst matscht es wie im Video. Mid : 10 Uhr. Der 5 Band EQ ganz rechts ist der Haupt EQ. Hier kannst du Bass wieder reinknallen. Der Rest erklärt sich dann selbst. Bei den Mark Amps wird ist das alles etwas anders . Ich besitze selbst einen Mark V und ich kann ich genauso muddy klingen lassen wenn ich ihn einstelle wie einen „normalen“ Amp.
Stimmt. Ich glaube das die erste eq sektion von dem Amp noch vor der gain stage sitzt und somit nicht an der gleichen stelle vom Signal sitzt wie bei anderen Amps. Ich glaube man kann sich das ganze so ähnlich wie ein "eq pedal" vor dem Amp vorstellen.
@@ruhrpottflo2249 Ich finde ja gerade das macht die mark serie besonders. Ich konnte nie verstehen weshalb leute rectifier spielen wenn man einen mark hätte haben können.
Looks like you don't know how to set a Mesa Mark series amp. The tone stack is pre gain so you have to cut bass and mid drastically before the graphic eq. Try bass at 0-1, mids at 3-5, treble at 8, then a v-shape for the graphic eq. This is how you get a good tone from Mark series amp, and it's well known. Should have done your research.
Looks like you don't know how to communicate in a constructive way. It's called Nonviolent Communication and it's a well known concept to formulate criticism in a way that doesn't feel downgrading for the other and therefore has the best chance to succeed. You should have researched it before commenting.
Why shoud you have to do research before dialing in amp tone? Your tips seem useful but saying "Looks like you dont know how to dial a mesa mark" and "shoud have done your research" just sounds a little bit condescending lol
@@6oundStudio I'm currently doing a demo of Clairvoyant, I'm checking this out and demoing it this weekend though. My thoughts hearing other demos is that it has it's own flavor. I'm excited to give it a go and see if it inspires me to buy it.
I don’t underhand how Mesa Boogie could accept to put their name in such a bad sounding plugin… I mean Soldano already had bad experience with it… I can tell you those amp DO sound just one million time better I real life. Don’t make your judgment on MCII+ one this plugin
That's your opinion. I have heard many good stories about the SLO100 plugin and really ALL their plugins. Personally I really like the Soldano plugin and I'm happy that I bought it.
These plugins will never sound even close to the real thing and not even as good a fractal or their quadcortex is literally a business that profit from people who can’t afford a physical modeler lmao expensive ass plugins you might as well save and buy a quad cortex or fm3
@@naegleriafowleri2230 I agree. Even the AX8 sound much better and you still feel the dynamic. I found that in standalone mode the only plugins that have a ,,real natural response" is the Universal audio with uad audio interface.
This plugin sounds like Mesa Boogie, try to dial it not like that guy on the video. Amplitube and ToneX ones are official from Mesa and sound horrible, this one at least holds up to the real thing in many comparisons.
Hey everyone! Thanks for all the additional tips for tonebuilding with the plugin! I think I wasn't quite clear what I meant with "journey" back to the 80s and 90s. I didn't want to replicate any specifics tones from these eras but rather create something "retro inspired" by these times, which I think is best represented in the intro song, that is supposed to be a PERSONAL INTERPRETATION of what used to be. These tones were created with the purpose of being put into a song and a mix context, which is why they might sound a bit odd on their own. Keep riffing♥️
For a tight sound: volume, treble and mid all high. Bass and drive as low as possible. Shape the sound with the 5 band eq.
Intro piece is definitely worth making into a full song 👌
Milian. Your review of the Mark IIC+ was the first one that came into my feed and the first one I watched. And immediately it got me hooked. Really great review and coverage. But what was even greater and really set this review off for me was: 1. The intro song: immensely refreshing with unique style, songwriting and the production really made it shine. Also, the song blends beautifully with the era and highlights a few, of very many, elements of the essence of the amp, which by its turn let its versatility be shown, 2. The pickups: I just can’t get enough of them (immediately recalled their super nice and special rich sound texture from your older videos). Really enjoyed this. Props to you my man :)
That song at the beginning is awesome!
Another great vid! The production never fails to impress
Nice to see you rocking the rg still. I’m finally about to get mine after waiting on Ibanez to ship it out for three months. Backorder must be crazy.
I can understand why some of you in the comments don't like this plug in, these amps are a bit difficult to dial in. They are even tricky in the Fractal units too, but if you keep the bass and mids low and add the "V" eq shape and add an overdrive to tighten it you can get a really nice tight rhythm tone.
@@ThornWithinReally? looks like they're dropping the ball on their own plug ins.. I'm on the Fractal FM3, and very happy using these Mark Series amps. I haven't used the Neural DSP stuff in a while since the Nameless Suite. I gotta check this one out soon.
@@TheSpineSplitter1990 you cant compare these shitty plugins to a fractal lmao plugins are mainly for people without the means for a physical modeler.
It's not the amp's fault, every fucking guy on YT sets it up wrong, gives up and puts the overdrive in front. They should at least have bothered to read the official manual.
that intro song was fckn awesome!
also I can't get enough of that gorgeous RG...
holy shit the guitar tone with the synth sounds soooo rad!
I think your tones are a bit of a miss here. Way too much mids in all of them. That’s what the graphic eq is for.
There’s a reason why bass exists. He’s making the tone based on studio use. He’s said this before in older videos
are you using any synth?? sounds sick.
..such a lonely day .. and it's mine.
Mix and video are awesome obv
What happened to the pearl pickguard?
Man that was great. You sound like Tesseract might be an influence on your sound. Freaking awesome.
what VST drum do you use 0:08
GGD one kit wonder metal shells and perfect drums cymbals
I'm literally coming to Luxembourg to steal that Ibanez from you. Not literally, but I do want it. 🤘😁
I am more interested in the guitar I must say. Also have an RG550, but how are you tuning it to Drop G#? What strings are you using? I never managed to get that low while still maintaining decent intonation. Thanks
It has the Baritone Slinky's from Ernie Ball. Intonation is okay-ish, I definitely need to finetune that.
This guitar is not suited for that lmao
Please tell me, what model your guitar? Thanks for your reply.
Ibanez RG550 with Legendary Siren Pickups
@@MilianMalivukMusic Thanks 🙏🏻
Milian, forgot to mention, i want that intro track on bandcamp, thx ;)
Of course!
Man this song was sooo sick. Is from any of your bands?
Actually just wrote it for demonstration purposes, it was quite inspiring working with the plugin!
Sounds good man
Awesome riffs 🎉
Nice
Kleiner und wichtiger Tipp. Ein Mesa Boogie der Mark Serie kann nicht so eingestellt werden wie ein 5150, JVM oder MT15 Amp. Der EQ (Middle, Treble und Bass) muss ganz anders eingestellt werden. Treble : Dient der Gain Struktur. Hier kannst du den Gain Faktor höher oder niedriger einstellen.
Bass : Runter auf 0 ! Sonst matscht es wie im Video.
Mid : 10 Uhr.
Der 5 Band EQ ganz rechts ist der Haupt EQ. Hier kannst du Bass wieder reinknallen. Der Rest erklärt sich dann selbst. Bei den Mark Amps wird ist das alles etwas anders . Ich besitze selbst einen Mark V und ich kann ich genauso muddy klingen lassen wenn ich ihn einstelle wie einen „normalen“ Amp.
Stimmt. Ich glaube das die erste eq sektion von dem Amp noch vor der gain stage sitzt und somit nicht an der gleichen stelle vom Signal sitzt wie bei anderen Amps. Ich glaube man kann sich das ganze so ähnlich wie ein "eq pedal" vor dem Amp vorstellen.
@@Rouwiinator ja so ist es. Deswegen kommen viele Leute mit den Boogies nicht so zurecht weil man eben die traditionellen Settings gewohnt ist.
@@ruhrpottflo2249 Ich finde ja gerade das macht die mark serie besonders. Ich konnte nie verstehen weshalb leute rectifier spielen wenn man einen mark hätte haben können.
@@Rouwiinator Ja das denke ich mir auch. Ich liebe meinen Mark V.
Looks like you don't know how to set a Mesa Mark series amp. The tone stack is pre gain so you have to cut bass and mid drastically before the graphic eq. Try bass at 0-1, mids at 3-5, treble at 8, then a v-shape for the graphic eq. This is how you get a good tone from Mark series amp, and it's well known. Should have done your research.
Yes, and he call it ,,modern tone'' if he take down the bass from 5 to 4. I am going back home straight to my studio pre trough the dc5 return
“Looks like you don’t know” bro humble yourself…you’re the reason why the guitar community is toxic
Looks like you don't know how to communicate in a constructive way.
It's called Nonviolent Communication and it's a well known concept to formulate criticism in a way that doesn't feel downgrading for the other and therefore has the best chance to succeed. You should have researched it before commenting.
100% agree with you @Some_G
Why shoud you have to do research before dialing in amp tone? Your tips seem useful but saying "Looks like you dont know how to dial a mesa mark" and "shoud have done your research" just sounds a little bit condescending lol
fuck yes
Such a lonley day???:D
Dude I wasn't even aware😂😂
Thanks for the video on this! I gotta say, not a fan....
Great job, but nothing similar with 80s-90s guitar tone🤷♂️ Nevertheless it’s a nice video though.
thank god we don't need to spend money on this lol
I still might 🤣
@@shredcase have you checked the trial? what are your thoughts?
You have to know how to dail in a mark series amp. With all respect, if you don't know how, it's gonna sound flubby, and harsh at the same time.
@@6oundStudio I'm currently doing a demo of Clairvoyant, I'm checking this out and demoing it this weekend though. My thoughts hearing other demos is that it has it's own flavor. I'm excited to give it a go and see if it inspires me to buy it.
That "Nu Metal" tone isn't anywhere near what i would have liked to have back then, sorry. It's just midmud.
I don’t underhand how Mesa Boogie could accept to put their name in such a bad sounding plugin… I mean Soldano already had bad experience with it… I can tell you those amp DO sound just one million time better I real life. Don’t make your judgment on MCII+ one this plugin
That's your opinion. I have heard many good stories about the SLO100 plugin and really ALL their plugins. Personally I really like the Soldano plugin and I'm happy that I bought it.
These plugins will never sound even close to the real thing and not even as good a fractal or their quadcortex is literally a business that profit from people who can’t afford a physical modeler lmao expensive ass plugins you might as well save and buy a quad cortex or fm3
@@naegleriafowleri2230 I agree. Even the AX8 sound much better and you still feel the dynamic. I found that in standalone mode the only plugins that have a ,,real natural response" is the Universal audio with uad audio interface.
This plugin sounds like Mesa Boogie, try to dial it not like that guy on the video. Amplitube and ToneX ones are official from Mesa and sound horrible, this one at least holds up to the real thing in many comparisons.