Jan Hammer used Rockman gear (with synthesizers) for the Miami Vice music. I have all the hardware, but this will come in really handy for what I do. Great work guys! Thanks and congrats! 😎
I own the real Rockman sustainer , chorus/delay and Overload's THU plugin version. The plugins sound great. plus there are things you can do with the plugins (like have delay and chorus on at the same time) that you can't do with the originals. If your a BOSTON fan and want Tom Scholz legendary sound, these are a must have.
@@razhua That is strange. I don’t have that problem. I even use a Nu Tube Screamer pedal in front of it without any clipping at all. And a real sustainor doesn’t clip at all unless it’s malfunctioning.
Are you in GarageBand by any chance? I have found some combinations of FX in the list on the left of the track, can clip yet there may not be a way to tie down where in the chain it happens? I have often the GB standard compression on, and the reverb because in GB iOS/iPadOS, that lets me set how wide the stereo is. Obviously then, my other plugin, goes in between. You can start by just lowering anything like that, or in my case turning GB’s own compressor gain settings down somewhat, and keep going until the crackle disappears. If it’s really an issue of the type I am saying has happened to me, then it must disappear at some point. And, you can drop in the GB standard EQ into different locations, and see if the overly-high signal shows itself. The one other source of crackles, is nothing to do with that, but instead is the effect over-taxing the CPU or more likely, the DSP. In cubasis in my iOS ipad system, it shows the DSP separately, that seems to be the thing that shoots up to the 90% and causes crackles that can seem like the signal is being clipped? Good luck anyway, I ended up getting a used ipad pro M1, partly because even my Pro 2 was asked too much of prior to that.
@@razhuamine did clip, but I don't remember it being as much as the app does. I actually turn down my input gain when using this effect with a JS plugin in reaper before using this one just because of that. I haven't had one in years so I can't compared directly back and forth, I sadly of those units that didn't survive the housefire. Got it back in the late 99 or early 2k when no one cared or wanted one for like $30. Wanted one so I could get the Hysteria and Def Leppard tones my Roland VG couldn't do. Got it along with a Roland 707 I got for $20 I should have kept. Anyways, this, thing sounds and plays pretty much like I remember the original, and as the original post says, does even more becuase everything is on/off on this instead of the sector switch on the real one, so in many ways it's better.
Phenomenal emulations. I have the original units, dusted them off, and fired them up again to compare - amazing. Hey, how about doing the Digitech 2120 Artist next? Please?!!
You know I have tried various amp sim softwares and have both Amplitube and TH-U. And find TH-U much nicer and easier to get the tones I need. I don't need this because it is already giving me what I do need, but this is cool. For someone looking to reproduce Schon's, Satch's or Def's guitars it a good option.
5:01 why there are clicking in your product review? I have the same with my vst preset hysteria and any similar settings when you rise preamp gain and rise up sustain longer switch. That`s not the way it should works. Feature of rockman sound is precompression at start of signal chain, but it`s not possible because of clicks. I send message to your support more then month ago and no response yet.
I wonder what Tom thinks about this. We all know that he does not appreciate digital stuff. For myself, I do think this software emulation is fantastic. I am the owner of a Sustainor 200 and a stereo chorus and I would go as far as saying that I enjoy playing the rockguy a little bit more when recording since I don’t need all the extra equipment to make a Sustainor sound good. For live playing I will trust my analog rig more though.
Hi, I have just bought this plugin but I can't seem to get any input? The Output test works but I have no signal coming in. I'm using my Axe=Fx III as my interface. Other plugins seem to work with the same routing. Any ideas? Thanks
You can just buy the rockguy standalone if you want. I did, then went back and bought TH-U premium. With all the stuff you get you can dial in just about any tone you can imagine!
even if the digital counterpart is clearly brighter and less warmer (according to your video examples) than the original, this one is an instant buy for sure !
@@silentonall I can't find it. Is it in the amps or the rig player? and it's just called rockguy right? any help thanks So far mine doesn't have it. I bought the Premium TH-U. Must be a separate purchase.
@@GregVasquez777 I'm checking out TH-U 1.4.11 and it's one of the amps that can be called up on the right-hand side. On the left-hand side, BANK #149 features ROCKGUY with the presets below it. Don't buy it separately unless you have money to burn. Buy the whole TH-U package because this is in there!
@@silentonall ok i'll go look again. Maybe I bought the lower package from sweetwater. It was called Premium and it was $300. Thanks for checking this out.
@@silentonall I can't find another package that is better than this one. Their website seems to show mostly individual purchases. Do you have a link to your package? Is yours the monthly $10 Slate package? thanks
after playing for a while with this emulation I have to say its far from the best and by a long shot! may be on a software update you could improve it.
If you want the 80’a Boston sound, this works. If you want the two 70’s Boston sounds(🎉1st & 2nd albums) then this doesn’t work. The chords and single lead notes of the song More Than A Feeling played on this video prove that here.
@@Notinserviceij That is correct. He also said he modified the Marshalls a bit, if I recall correctly. I don’t mean the power soak. There was a Rockman-like change on the second album but it was a good change making the sound of both albums good. It was as if he was running a Rockman circuit through the Marshalls. By Third Stage he had taken enough time to feel he could run the Rockman straight to the board creating a downturn in sound. The music was still pretty good though, albeit in third place. Maybe that album should have been called Third Place, instead of Third Stage.
the plug in clips a lot, its more evident on the hysteria patch, even when the meter input and output are low, is that the way the real rockman worked? i'm kind of disappointed
in a way, yes. They just made it simpler to have the chain laid out in the same way as the actual gear and dialed effects in to get sounds similar to the rockman units. People have been recreating tones close to Boston for ever using digital rigs like this. This one just makes it easier. Just my 2 cents.
Trial nuthin'... I bought this immediately. I love the Overloud products so much. Thank you, TH-U!
I did the same thing. I did not know about TH-U before and was really impressed with what they did with this rockman emulation. Impressive work.
Jan Hammer used Rockman gear (with synthesizers) for the Miami Vice music. I have all the hardware, but this will come in really handy for what I do. Great work guys! Thanks and congrats! 😎
The BEST emulation I have ever heard!!! I can´t stop playing my guitar with that amazing emulation. That shit fucking hot rocks 🤘😍🎸
You are tone deaf.
I own the real Rockman sustainer , chorus/delay and Overload's THU plugin version. The plugins sound great. plus there are things you can do with the plugins (like have delay and chorus on at the same time) that you can't do with the originals. If your a BOSTON fan and want Tom Scholz legendary sound, these are a must have.
the plug in clips a lot even when the meter input an d output are low, is that the way the real rockman worked? i'm kind of disappointed
@@razhua That is strange. I don’t have that problem. I even use a Nu Tube Screamer pedal in front of it without any clipping at all. And a real sustainor doesn’t clip at all unless it’s malfunctioning.
Are you in GarageBand by any chance? I have found some combinations of FX in the list on the left of the track, can clip yet there may not be a way to tie down where in the chain it happens? I have often the GB standard compression on, and the reverb because in GB iOS/iPadOS, that lets me set how wide the stereo is. Obviously then, my other plugin, goes in between. You can start by just lowering anything like that, or in my case turning GB’s own compressor gain settings down somewhat, and keep going until the crackle disappears. If it’s really an issue of the type I am saying has happened to me, then it must disappear at some point. And, you can drop in the GB standard EQ into different locations, and see if the overly-high signal shows itself. The one other source of crackles, is nothing to do with that, but instead is the effect over-taxing the CPU or more likely, the DSP. In cubasis in my iOS ipad system, it shows the DSP separately, that seems to be the thing that shoots up to the 90% and causes crackles that can seem like the signal is being clipped? Good luck anyway, I ended up getting a used ipad pro M1, partly because even my Pro 2 was asked too much of prior to that.
@@razhuamine did clip, but I don't remember it being as much as the app does. I actually turn down my input gain when using this effect with a JS plugin in reaper before using this one just because of that. I haven't had one in years so I can't compared directly back and forth, I sadly of those units that didn't survive the housefire. Got it back in the late 99 or early 2k when no one cared or wanted one for like $30. Wanted one so I could get the Hysteria and Def Leppard tones my Roland VG couldn't do. Got it along with a Roland 707 I got for $20 I should have kept. Anyways, this, thing sounds and plays pretty much like I remember the original, and as the original post says, does even more becuase everything is on/off on this instead of the sector switch on the real one, so in many ways it's better.
You guys seriously outdid yourselves on this one!
I own the original Rockman modules. I like these plugs better. I’m buying them.
Unbelievable tone, I’ll own this by night fall, and be playing tonight. I second the David Gilmour tone request as prev commented. Thank you 🙏🏻
Super great job guys!!
Phenomenal emulations. I have the original units, dusted them off, and fired them up again to compare - amazing. Hey, how about doing the Digitech 2120 Artist next? Please?!!
You know I have tried various amp sim softwares and have both Amplitube and TH-U. And find TH-U much nicer and easier to get the tones I need. I don't need this because it is already giving me what I do need, but this is cool. For someone looking to reproduce Schon's, Satch's or Def's guitars it a good option.
Anyone who says that Satch Boogie tone is good is 100% tone deaf. I can easily make a better tone with pretty anyone of the other guitar modellers.
I never really liked the Rockman in reality but the Sustainer is a different league. Really good tones.
Finally! Excellent emulation! Please, Overloud, release Gallien Krueger 2100 SEL, like you did with this!
I had one. I loved the head.
Aha! It's finally coming out!
Just bought it!
Better than the originals
Clean 2 is also designed to be used with acoustics. Not just electric guitars.
I love this but is there any reason it is im mono and not sterio? I cant seem to change this!!
5:01 why there are clicking in your product review? I have the same with my vst preset hysteria and any similar settings when you rise preamp gain and rise up sustain longer switch. That`s not the way it should works. Feature of rockman sound is precompression at start of signal chain, but it`s not possible because of clicks. I send message to your support more then month ago and no response yet.
I wonder what Tom thinks about this. We all know that he does not appreciate digital stuff. For myself, I do think this software emulation is fantastic. I am the owner of a Sustainor 200 and a stereo chorus and I would go as far as saying that I enjoy playing the rockguy a little bit more when recording since I don’t need all the extra equipment to make a Sustainor sound good. For live playing I will trust my analog rig more though.
Hi, I have just bought this plugin but I can't seem to get any input? The Output test works but I have no signal coming in. I'm using my Axe=Fx III as my interface. Other plugins seem to work with the same routing. Any ideas?
Thanks
Do they make an auto volume effect?...I cant find one in the library.
This is Cool! )
Wow! The tone at 3:42 is it all from Rockguy?
All ROCKMANS were design by Tom Scholz.
what about this vs the Amplitube 5 Emulation from Satriani's DLC?
I own most software modelers like Guitar Rig, Amplitube etc... Trust me when I say they do a much better job.
Do I need to buy the th-u premium first before I can add this on? Or can I buy just the Rock Guy?
You can just buy the rockguy standalone if you want. I did, then went back and bought TH-U premium. With all the stuff you get you can dial in just about any tone you can imagine!
@@DonBonin thank you, that's awesome.
How is this used with a live rig? Or is this just for home studio's?
even if the digital counterpart is clearly brighter and less warmer (according to your video examples) than the original, this one is an instant buy for sure !
Is standalone?
Does this come with the th-u “custom guitar effect suite” for $300 at Sweetwater or is this rock guy a separate buy?
It comes with it.
@@silentonall I can't find it. Is it in the amps or the rig player? and it's just called rockguy right? any help thanks So far mine doesn't have it. I bought the Premium TH-U. Must be a separate purchase.
@@GregVasquez777 I'm checking out TH-U 1.4.11 and it's one of the amps that can be called up on the right-hand side. On the left-hand side, BANK #149 features ROCKGUY with the presets below it. Don't buy it separately unless you have money to burn. Buy the whole TH-U package because this is in there!
@@silentonall ok i'll go look again. Maybe I bought the lower package from sweetwater. It was called Premium and it was $300. Thanks for checking this out.
@@silentonall I can't find another package that is better than this one. Their website seems to show mostly individual purchases. Do you have a link to your package? Is yours the monthly $10 Slate package?
thanks
after playing for a while with this emulation I have to say its far from the best and by a long shot! may be on a software update you could improve it.
If you want the 80’a Boston sound, this works. If you want the two 70’s Boston sounds(🎉1st & 2nd albums) then this doesn’t work. The chords and single lead notes of the song More Than A Feeling played on this video prove that here.
that's because the first 2 albums were marshalls and next lot were Tom's rockmans lol
@@Notinserviceij That is correct. He also said he modified the Marshalls a bit, if I recall correctly. I don’t mean the power soak. There was a Rockman-like change on the second album but it was a good change making the sound of both albums good. It was as if he was running a Rockman circuit through the Marshalls. By Third Stage he had taken enough time to feel he could run the Rockman straight to the board creating a downturn in sound. The music was still pretty good though, albeit in third place. Maybe that album should have been called Third Place, instead of Third Stage.
the plug in clips a lot, its more evident on the hysteria patch, even when the meter input and output are low, is that the way the real rockman worked? i'm kind of disappointed
I’m having the same issue. Seems to be clean 2.
i have the same issue
Can this thing actually sustain? I've yet to see a clip where this is clearly demonstrated.
What makes this so unique then..? Isn't this just a multieffect 🤷♂️
in a way, yes. They just made it simpler to have the chain laid out in the same way as the actual gear and dialed effects in to get sounds similar to the rockman units. People have been recreating tones close to Boston for ever using digital rigs like this. This one just makes it easier. Just my 2 cents.
Where's the hiss mode?
It's in there. lol. This is great though I bought it straight away.
This plugin sounds horrible. I don’t know how anyone gets a good sound out of it. It clips with just a tiny bit of input. Worst software purchase.
??????????????????????????????? THU it's one of best : probably you did something of wrong....
Yep.. something is wrong. I've got a cheap 50 dollar interface and the stand alone rock guy pack. Works great. No issues.