I really can’t thank you enough 🙏🙏🙏🙏..I’ve watched countless videos on IM2 verses OX but yours made sooooo much more sense…got my OX today and think it’s fantastic thank you🤘😎🤘 only downside need to upgrade my monitors 😂😂😂
Shawn... I almost bought the Suhr LB with some great IRs, but between your vid and the EXTENSIVE live play vid Michael Nielsen did... it was just a convincer. I use a Suhr SH100 so this'll be brill! I can really appreciate all the time you took filming and editing this! What a great service for us pros and hobbyists alike!
Best demo I have seen so far. After seeing this demo you know everything you need to take a decision of buying or not. WOW! The product and the video....
I've got a Two Notes Torpedo Live and it's really great but UA has really taken it to another level for sure. It's more organic in the way amps respond to it. The software is beautiful in form and execution. The models are the best I've heard.
This was a PHENOMENAL demo. It’s easy to tell ya really dug what this product is all about. For us gear heads, you reminded us what it’s like to be a kid in a candy store again. 🤓
...and THIS is how you do an in depth demo.... I am prepping to do mine... not sure I can pull it off before Namm... but I‘ll also have to go into pros and cons and talk about the differences with the Two Notes Torpedo Studio... so I am pretty sure my video will be even longer... and I‘ll make sure to refer people to your video as well as another great source and some better playing and different sounds! Well done Shawn!
I have the Torpedo Live which is wonderful, I am waiting to get prices for the Ox in the UK, its not gonna be available until Feb, what are your thoughts about this unit? Cheers ;-)
I'd love to hear the differences between the Ox and Two Notes Torpedo Studio. Does the Ox have a power amp simulator like the Two Notes Torpedo Studio does if you are just using preamps? I am planning on getting the Synergy Modular Amp System. Thank you
I've had it for three days and already I'm declaring it the best bit of studio kit I've ever purchased. It appeals to the plug n play mentality that a lot of us players have, whilst incorporating the best tweakable digital tech available.. Looks the mutts nutts too... :-)
Happy New Year Shawn! I'm a little late to the party here and just got my OX this week but HOLY SMOKE that rig sounds HUGE! Found you via Brett Papa and a few others. Definitely subscribed and tuned in!
Nice demo Shawn. It's good to hear a demo from someone who can actually play well. This is a pretty amazing product! It's a lot more user-friendly than some of the alternatives. I do not agree, however, that the reactive load behaves just like a guitar speaker. The load boxes use wire wound ceramic resistors that are physically stationary as compared to a speaker & its coil moving in and out of a stationary permanent magnet. I think the amp can feel the difference. I've got a similar load box on my 50w Marshall and it definitely doesn't sound or feel the same as the Marshall going directly to the speakers. Sometimes you can't use an amp at all on some gigs. This product would be a great way to get a great sound without an amp.
The quality of the attenuator makes a difference here. I used a purple hot plate on my Bogner Shiva with a 2x12 G30 greenback closed back cab and it always sounded great. If this attenuator is any bit as good as the THD, then I see no sonic issues.
Just a killer Demo & great playing. Josh Smith posted a big thumbs up seeing it at NAMM..so I ,of course, had to investigate :) Majestic is sweet as well!
Shawn's reviews and in-depth descriptions are always spot on!!! Shawn, you're the reason I'm a Pettyjohn freak! Can't thank you enough. I'm really trying to pull the plug on buying this box. The only thing that's holding me back is using the OX for live situations, which is most of my playing. I assume the best time to use it, is when you're paying a smaller gig and you want to keep the am in the sweet spot. Is there anybody out there who uses the Ox in their live rig? Thanks!
You are most welcome, a true gem to watch. I am digging the OX very much; I've made the decision to forgo full-blown modelling, and simply focus on modelling the part is the most problematic to handle at bedroom levels i.e., micing and capturing the guitar cabs. Based on your experience & expertise, would it be possible to utilize the OX's DI mode & line outs and hook them into an FRFR, or a powered speaker such as the Line 6 Powercab (Plus), or alike? Thank you very much!
Great demo and playing as always. This thing makes a single amp incredibly flexible with a ton of different possibilities for recording. I dig it! I'm afraid to check the price tag... Haha!
I like the speaker drive part and the fact you can use it in various loads without being stuck to 8 Ohms. Pretty dear peace of gear, but you get what you pay for… ? Killer phrases BTW \m/
Everything you heard demonstrated in the video can be heard via headphones. When I tried the OX for the first time, it was with headphones and it sounds excellent.
Excellent demo brother.... absolutely spot on... I will be getting one when they are available in the UK. I can't help thinking this unit doesn't have enough outputs... if, for example I wanted to record the two mics separately and have a stereo track for the stereo room or delay channels it would require 4 outs right? I wonder if the SPidif could be used as extra outputs in tandem with line outs? What say you? CHEERS ;-)
Forgive me this might be silly question, but I’m not familiar with how something like this works. Is the digital modeled sound coming out of your amp, or is that sound just going into your interface into protools and coming out of your studio monitors? I’m thinking it must be the latter but, either way it sounds phenomenal. Thanks the great demo!
Here's how you need to think about this device. Imagine if you had a soundproof closet in your house. In that closet you placed a speaker cabinet(s) and some microphones. In your play room you have some amplifier heads. The closet is totally soundproofed and any sound in that closet cannot be heard outside of the closet. You could then turn your amp head volume to 12 (the new 11) and nobody would hear it. And then you could route those microphones to a mixing console and/or studio monitors and control the volume from there. That's what the OX does. You now have all the sonic wonder of raging tubes and shaking speakers at a volume that won't pulverize everything within listening distance. That my friend is the Holy Grail of playing electric guitar. It's essentially a virtual isolation box. And you don't have to buy 17 speaker cabinets and a dozen microphones. That said, I do have one concern. There is NOTHING like the sound of a guitar being a couple feet away from a speaker cabinet. There is a sympathetic "coupling" vibration that occurs when the guitar and the speaker cabinet are feeding off of each other due to proximity. That would not be possible with this device, or any similar device.
I wish they had give xlr outs so you could come out of Ox into out pre/dyamics... Maybe Shawn can weigh in, or I'll call my Sweetwater rep. Definitely made me think twice with the Two-Notes studio.
I've always wondered why Two Notes did balanced quarter inch but not XLR. Universal Audio does the same. Must be some legitimate reason behind it. Hasn't been an issue at all for me as I just use balanced trs to XLR cables.
Shawn, thank you for the advice, and the time you take to give the feedback! I'll let my Sweetwater rep know it was the Shawn Tubbs youtube video that sold me. Thanks again for the GREAT gear demos!
Question. Is it possible to route the room mic to a fader in Pro Tools? I just want to be sure I can integrate my outboard pre's and 3A's going to tape. Thanks again.
My question is ...when you record with this, what method yields the best results in regards to connecting to the audio interface? Using the Balanced Outs ( 1/4" TRS) or Optical TOSLINK to an Apollo interface? Any recommendations?
Thank you Shawn, question: I'm a little unclear what you meant when you said, "alright lets go ahead and shut the amp off and check out the digital" Did you mean to say that you were bypassing the cabinet and all the sounds we'd be hearing would be through protools? So we are hearing the amp head through the OX utilizing the cabinet modeling via Protools recorded tracks? Really appreciate your demo and playing, thank you again. Jon
Have you ever used this, without a speaker cabinet, for a live gig? Would you recommend it? Are there other products for this that you would recommend?
I've only used the OX in my studio. I think it would work equally well in a live setting but it's not as travel friendly as others. I would be more apt to use the Suhr RLIR or the new Two Notes Captor X. Those two units don't quite have the engine that the OX has but they do sound really good and are more of a portable solution IMHO.
question, this seems like its a dumb question but is the sound coming out of the red pate amp while your doing the cab sim comparison, or is it plugged into a computer or something??
Not a dumb question. Everything you heard is via the line outs left and right of the OX into an Apogee Quartet interface into Pro Tools. I'm listening via my studio monitors. You are hearing the direct recorded signal from ProTools via what ever device or speakers you happen to be listening to. Thanks for watching!
@@ShawnTubbs Great demo Shawn!!!!! So when you are running into your DAW from your interface, you are actually recording it? Or not? Pardon my ignorance on this. And would that vary if you were having a Skype/Zoom video session with someone and wanted to get the best sounds in a live video interaction? Thanks for the clarification Shawn!!! Your knowledge and expertise is incredibly helpful...
@@glenguldbeckmusic3410 I'm running from the line outs, L-R of the OX into channels 3 and 4 of my Apogee Interface and then into Protools. In your case you would run the OX the same way but into your Zoom input. Thanks Glen!
Hey Shawn, I’ve always been leaning more towards the British type amps. I have had my eye on the Bella for a while. Since I’m new to that amp type what are some great OD’s that you would recommend? Thanks in advance! Really hoping you see this 🙏🏻
great demo. When using the speaker emulation do you think it would be better to use monitors or FRFR for home playing enjoyment at reasonable levels? Thanks
Hi Shawn, the output of the ox box is in stereo. Do you know a way to route the different channels of the ox (2xmono,1stereo room)to different channels in the DAW with one recording? Best Harry
Thanks for the question Harry. The only thing I can think of is to maybe pan your mic blend to the left and your room mic to the right. You wouldn't have post control over your mic blend but at least you add or remove room.
The attenuation is ok on the OX. As a reactive load IR box, it's the best in my opinion. The attenuation is a convenient feature but it is certainly not a reason to purchase.
Thank you! I have the OX and ur demo helped me set it and understand it better! Ur very talented player! Do you write music, have a band? Would love to know more! Thx
hi , i'm a bit late to comment the video but its the best in deph video i have seen on the Ox , great job ! anyone knows if there is a kind of creamback spealers emulated ?
Think this may be it (from the manual): "4x12 White 75 This custom ported cabinet features 12-inch “white/cream” 75-watt modern British speakers. These speakers have an extended treble/presence frequency response and break up on high notes around G# and C# when SPEAKER DRIVE is pushed. "
Thank you for such a great review. Does the Ox have a power amp simulator like the Two Notes Torpedo Studio does if you are just using preamps? I am planning on getting the Synergy Modular Amp System. Thank you
Thanks for watching Brett. The ox doesn't have a power amp sim because it's truly meant to be used with and take full advantage of your favorite powered tube amp.
Great question, Brett, as I want to go the same route as you. Unfortunately the OX doesn't seem to be able to work with the Synergy as it has no input for it. BUT, you might be looking into the Fryette Power Station 2, which DOES have a full valve (6L6) 40 Watt power amp section. This might be the perfect reactive load box/attenuator for the Synergy system. Thanks, Sean, for this excellent demo! Your demos really are among the best on the Tube. Cheers!
Saw this again and noticed you improved it a bit. Question ...noticed that you used Strat like guitars (not really Fender). How do you get such a clean sound? Are you using noiseless pickups?
Not sure what you mean by "improved it a bit". I would have had to delete the video from TH-cam, do the "improvements" and then upload the video again losing all of my views and interactions. It's a longer video so there may have been things you missed or didn't notice during your first view but I do appreciate you taking the time to watch it a second time. I don't use noise canceling single coil pickups. Field hum is quite an issue for me in my room so I do my best to position my self to keep it to a minimum. Over the years I've also developed the habit of turning the volume control on my guitar off while I'm not playing. There is definitely some field hum happening but it's not noticeable while I'm playing and if it is, I do my best to "turn out of it". Thanks for the question and for watching!
Hi Shawn! Great Demo! I have a question: do you think is it possible to connect a guitar jack from the trs output of the OX to a normal input of other amp in order to slave it? Obviously with no cab simulation, only the Line Output that's coming from the first amp. Thank you so much and keep on doing such amazing videos!
Thanks for tuning in Sergi and I appreciate the kind words. So you want to set up the OX with two heads, one as a slave? Guitar into the 1st head and the speaker out of that head into the OX and then line monitor out of the ox into another head correct? You could do that but you would want to plug into the effects return of the 2nd slave head. You would only hear the Delay, Verb and Comp to the second head. Basically a "wet cab dry cab" set up. Not sure it would be the best use of the OX though.
Shawn, great demo! I ordered mine back in October, waiting for them to ship! Quick question - is there a way to get each of the three mics into separate tracks in your DAW?
Shawn Tubbs "Demolition" album. A collection of short but sweet guitar jams. shawntubbs.bandcamp.com/releases
Hey Shawn, will you make a video about firmware 1.2 ?
I really can’t thank you enough 🙏🙏🙏🙏..I’ve watched countless videos on IM2 verses OX but yours made sooooo much more sense…got my OX today and think it’s fantastic thank you🤘😎🤘 only downside need to upgrade my monitors 😂😂😂
Shawn... I almost bought the Suhr LB with some great IRs, but between your vid and the EXTENSIVE live play vid Michael Nielsen did... it was just a convincer. I use a Suhr SH100 so this'll be brill! I can really appreciate all the time you took filming and editing this! What a great service for us pros and hobbyists alike!
Right on thanks for tuning in! The SH-100 is a killer amp!
Certainly one of the best demos I have seen. The OX does exactly what I want and does it extremely well.
Best demo I have seen so far. After seeing this demo you know everything you need to take a decision of buying or not. WOW! The product and the video....
Just stunned at this , i thought i had nailed it with 2 notes , now i dont know. Brilliant demo , as always , Mr Tubbs
I've got a Two Notes Torpedo Live and it's really great but UA has really taken it to another level for sure. It's more organic in the way amps respond to it. The software is beautiful in form and execution. The models are the best I've heard.
Love it! What a great middle ground between modeling and real amp. I'll be getting this asap.
This was a PHENOMENAL demo. It’s easy to tell ya really dug what this product is all about. For us gear heads, you reminded us what it’s like to be a kid in a candy store again. 🤓
Thanks so much for tuning in and I appreciate the kind words!
...and THIS is how you do an in depth demo....
I am prepping to do mine... not sure I can pull it off before Namm... but I‘ll also have to go into pros and cons and talk about the differences with the Two Notes Torpedo Studio... so I am pretty sure my video will be even longer... and I‘ll make sure to refer people to your video as well as another great source and some better playing and different sounds! Well done Shawn!
Thanks so much Henning it means a lot. You do great work man.
I have the Torpedo Live which is wonderful, I am waiting to get prices for the Ox in the UK, its not gonna be available until Feb, what are your thoughts about this unit? Cheers ;-)
I'd love to hear the differences between the Ox and Two Notes Torpedo Studio. Does the Ox have a power amp simulator like the Two Notes Torpedo Studio does if you are just using preamps? I am planning on getting the Synergy Modular Amp System. Thank you
Ok, thank-you. I guess their attitude is just use the Apollo for that.
Man thank you for doing such a professional video with no BS time wasting. Great product, playing and Video quality. Keep it up!
Man, not only the sounds, but also your playing is so on point. Great demo!
Nothing like being late to the party. Great insightful video, Shawn!!
Best demo for the OX, thanks Shawn. First class as always.
I've had it for three days and already I'm declaring it the best bit of studio kit I've ever purchased. It appeals to the plug n play mentality that a lot of us players have, whilst incorporating the best tweakable digital tech available.. Looks the mutts nutts too... :-)
Happy New Year Shawn! I'm a little late to the party here and just got my OX this week but HOLY SMOKE that rig sounds HUGE! Found you via Brett Papa and a few others. Definitely subscribed and tuned in!
This is an exceptionally well-done demo video. Great playing and articulate examples of the features. Bravo.
Nice demo Shawn. It's good to hear a demo from someone who can actually play well. This is a pretty amazing product! It's a lot more user-friendly than some of the alternatives. I do not agree, however, that the reactive load behaves just like a guitar speaker. The load boxes use wire wound ceramic resistors that are physically stationary as compared to a speaker & its coil moving in and out of a stationary permanent magnet. I think the amp can feel the difference. I've got a similar load box on my 50w Marshall and it definitely doesn't sound or feel the same as the Marshall going directly to the speakers. Sometimes you can't use an amp at all on some gigs. This product would be a great way to get a great sound without an amp.
Thanks for watching Steve!
The quality of the attenuator makes a difference here. I used a purple hot plate on my Bogner Shiva with a 2x12 G30 greenback closed back cab and it always sounded great. If this attenuator is any bit as good as the THD, then I see no sonic issues.
Yep, well that settles that! Getting one of these for sure!!! Thanks for the demo!
You'll dig it Brett!
Holy hell, you've made me even more excited for when it comes!
Just a killer Demo & great playing. Josh Smith posted a big thumbs up seeing it at NAMM..so I ,of course, had to investigate :) Majestic is sweet as well!
Really great in depth video Shawn and great playing as always !
Such nice flavor on those guitar pieces. So much more interesting than the vast majority of recording artists, for me anyway.
You're very kind. Thanks for tuning in!
this is exactly how a great video should be done!
Great demo. Between this demo and some other sources, I am convinced! Mine is ordered.
Nice one !!! A really in depth demo with killer guitar tones, nice playing too
Incredible Video! Can’t imagine anyone doing a better job than this! Thanks so much!
Man that thing sounds so great!
Well done Shawn. Thanks. Super helpful.
Fantastic demo! Would love to see something on how you would use it live for switching between songs with different tones / Rigs etc
That's a killer box. And, of course the playing!
Your sound out of this is amazing!
Your TH-cam demo game has become real strong! Your a beast ;)
You're a killer player, Shawn. I don't say that often.
great sound, great guitar playing, and great video. I hope UA sends you a comission because you just sold me this thing
Thanks so much for watching! I'm really impressed with the OX and I'm glad you dig it too!
Wow, sounds so natural! :) Awesome playing as always.
Great demo of a great piece of gear. Thanks, Shawn!
Shawn's reviews and in-depth descriptions are always spot on!!! Shawn, you're the reason I'm a Pettyjohn freak! Can't thank you enough.
I'm really trying to pull the plug on buying this box. The only thing that's holding me back is using the OX for live situations, which is most of my playing. I assume the best time to use it, is when you're paying a smaller gig and you want to keep the am in the sweet spot. Is there anybody out there who uses the Ox in their live rig?
Thanks!
Thanks so much Jonathan. Are you planning using it mainly as an attenuator? Will you be using in ear monitors or wedges?
Great demo Shawn!
Thanks very much!
Demo schmemo. Im here for the playing! 🎸💨
Excellent review, Shawn, one of the finest and most informative ones. Subbed!
Thanks very much Michal!
You are most welcome, a true gem to watch. I am digging the OX very much; I've made the decision to forgo full-blown modelling, and simply focus on modelling the part is the most problematic to handle at bedroom levels i.e., micing and capturing the guitar cabs.
Based on your experience & expertise, would it be possible to utilize the OX's DI mode & line outs and hook them into an FRFR, or a powered speaker such as the Line 6 Powercab (Plus), or alike?
Thank you very much!
I've never tried that but I would think it would work out great!
Shawn Tubbs Thank you very much!
superb sound and playing !
Great demo and playing as always. This thing makes a single amp incredibly flexible with a ton of different possibilities for recording. I dig it! I'm afraid to check the price tag... Haha!
Really enjoying your stuff! Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the great work!
Thanks so much Tim, I appreciate it!
Great demo and as always great playing!!! Want it. Cheers!!!
Fantastic demo. This sort of thing could cause me to buy yet another musical dodad.
Amazing Demo - Shawn you got a great tone..great player too.
Fantastic demo, thank you !
I like the speaker drive part and the fact you can use it in various loads without being stuck to 8 Ohms. Pretty dear peace of gear, but you get what you pay for… ? Killer phrases BTW \m/
Need more info on the headphone feature. Thats pretty much the only reason i want this. That and the attenuator feature.
Everything you heard demonstrated in the video can be heard via headphones. When I tried the OX for the first time, it was with headphones and it sounds excellent.
Shawn Tubbs what about high gain stuff? Like a 6505 plus?
Shawn Tubbs thanks for the response!
@@MrTrixzzzz So far I haven't tried anything I didn't like through the OX from Fender cleans to high gain modded Marshall and beyond.
Shawn Tubbs thanks man i really appreciate it! Im gonna be getting one tomorrow for sure.
Great tones and inspiring playing!!! Thanks man!!
every Demo is freakin' ...Awesum ... :)
Thanks Embree!
Excellent demo brother.... absolutely spot on... I will be getting one when they are available in the UK. I can't help thinking this unit doesn't have enough outputs... if, for example I wanted to record the two mics separately and have a stereo track for the stereo room or delay channels it would require 4 outs right? I wonder if the SPidif could be used as extra outputs in tandem with line outs? What say you? CHEERS ;-)
That would be cool for sure!! Reach out to them about it!
Nice review! It would have been great if you would show how you set it up though. Like the "ins and outs" and
where they are going.
Universal Audio is working on a video that will detail the ins and outs. Thanks for watching!
Hey Shawn! Curious are you running mono balanced out into mic pre or are you stereo spdif out
Hey Tim. I'm running the balanced out straight into my Apogee Quartet.
Forgive me this might be silly question, but I’m not familiar with how something like this works. Is the digital modeled sound coming out of your amp, or is that sound just going into your interface into protools and coming out of your studio monitors? I’m thinking it must be the latter but, either way it sounds phenomenal. Thanks the great demo!
Not a silly question. The digital sound is only heard via headphones or from the digital or analog line outs into a mixer or daw.
So, if not being used to record, can the line out signal go to an frfr cab for live play.
Powered cab, of course
Yep!
Here's how you need to think about this device. Imagine if you had a soundproof closet in your house. In that closet you placed a speaker cabinet(s) and some microphones. In your play room you have some amplifier heads. The closet is totally soundproofed and any sound in that closet cannot be heard outside of the closet. You could then turn your amp head volume to 12 (the new 11) and nobody would hear it. And then you could route those microphones to a mixing console and/or studio monitors and control the volume from there. That's what the OX does. You now have all the sonic wonder of raging tubes and shaking speakers at a volume that won't pulverize everything within listening distance. That my friend is the Holy Grail of playing electric guitar. It's essentially a virtual isolation box. And you don't have to buy 17 speaker cabinets and a dozen microphones.
That said, I do have one concern. There is NOTHING like the sound of a guitar being a couple feet away from a speaker cabinet. There is a sympathetic "coupling" vibration that occurs when the guitar and the speaker cabinet are feeding off of each other due to proximity. That would not be possible with this device, or any similar device.
You're right. This is killer tool! Thanks for (like always) great video... love your tone, stay cool :D
20:08... I think he means 421, as in Sennheiser 421 (not Royer 121.) Great video. Great player. Very interesting product.
Yep, I meant 421. Thanks for catching that much appreciated.
Hey boss....what od did you add at about 15:40? I am about to get an OX. This demo is where I am going to start working it. Great demo and great job!
Thanks so much for watching! That OD pedal is a Rockett Pedals Majestic.
Thanks boss. Keep up the great work.
Great video as always Shawn! Making me second guess my Two-Notes studio...
I am selling my Two Notes studio after the ox arrives. Two notes are amateurs.
I wish they had give xlr outs so you could come out of Ox into out pre/dyamics... Maybe Shawn can weigh in, or I'll call my Sweetwater rep. Definitely made me think twice with the Two-Notes studio.
I've always wondered why Two Notes did balanced quarter inch but not XLR. Universal Audio does the same. Must be some legitimate reason behind it. Hasn't been an issue at all for me as I just use balanced trs to XLR cables.
Shawn, thank you for the advice, and the time you take to give the feedback! I'll let my Sweetwater rep know it was the Shawn Tubbs youtube video that sold me. Thanks again for the GREAT gear demos!
Question. Is it possible to route the room mic to a fader in Pro Tools? I just want to be sure I can integrate my outboard pre's and 3A's going to tape. Thanks again.
Looks like a great tool! Nice demo.
I just ordered one. I like how high the feet are, that way when I spill my coffee.... and I will spill it... it don't wreck the damn thing lol
GREAT video man!
Excellent review
Well done. Thanks for this.
Such a cool product!
Sounds great!
Gotta admit, Stephen King can play some damned guitar.
The product is cool but you Shawn you're amazing .. Still waiting for an album ...
14:36 & 15:37 you kicked in what overdrive pedal ?
Thanks very much! That was a Rockett Pedals Majestic Overdrive.
Titles are so slick 👌
Stunning gear I'm blown away. What would you think of this as a live gig running into the board?
I certainly plan on using it that way!
My question is ...when you record with this, what method yields the best results in regards to connecting to the audio interface? Using the Balanced Outs ( 1/4" TRS) or Optical TOSLINK to an Apollo interface? Any recommendations?
Dude, great job!!
Thanks so much Chris!
Thank you Shawn, question: I'm a little unclear what you meant when you said, "alright lets go ahead and shut the amp off and check out the digital" Did you mean to say that you were bypassing the cabinet and all the sounds we'd be hearing would be through protools? So we are hearing the amp head through the OX utilizing the cabinet modeling via Protools recorded tracks? Really appreciate your demo and playing, thank you again. Jon
Ah yes, that was a "verbal typo" at 6:04. I meant to say "shut the cabinet off" and just listen to the digital modeling. Thanks so much for watching!
Yeah brother, really enjoy your videos....just found you the other day looking up OXbox reviews and then checked your other content. cheers
Have you ever used this, without a speaker cabinet, for a live gig? Would you recommend it? Are there other products for this that you would recommend?
I've only used the OX in my studio. I think it would work equally well in a live setting but it's not as travel friendly as others. I would be more apt to use the Suhr RLIR or the new Two Notes Captor X. Those two units don't quite have the engine that the OX has but they do sound really good and are more of a portable solution IMHO.
question, this seems like its a dumb question but is the sound coming out of the red pate amp while your doing the cab sim comparison, or is it plugged into a computer or something??
Not a dumb question. Everything you heard is via the line outs left and right of the OX into an Apogee Quartet interface into Pro Tools. I'm listening via my studio monitors. You are hearing the direct recorded signal from ProTools via what ever device or speakers you happen to be listening to. Thanks for watching!
@@ShawnTubbs Great demo Shawn!!!!! So when you are running into your DAW from your interface, you are actually recording it? Or not? Pardon my ignorance on this. And would that vary if you were having a Skype/Zoom video session with someone and wanted to get the best sounds in a live video interaction? Thanks for the clarification Shawn!!! Your knowledge and expertise is incredibly helpful...
@@glenguldbeckmusic3410 I'm running from the line outs, L-R of the OX into channels 3 and 4 of my Apogee Interface and then into Protools. In your case you would run the OX the same way but into your Zoom input. Thanks Glen!
@@ShawnTubbs Thanks Shawn!! I appreciate the help and hope you enjoy your Sunday....
Hey Shawn, I’ve always been leaning more towards the British type amps. I have had my eye on the Bella for a while. Since I’m new to that amp type what are some great OD’s that you would recommend? Thanks in advance! Really hoping you see this 🙏🏻
great demo. When using the speaker emulation do you think it would be better to use monitors or FRFR for home playing enjoyment at reasonable levels? Thanks
I prefer to listen to near field monitors but its great with headphones if you don't want to disturb anyone at all. Thanks for watching!
great info. j.
That 4x10 sound was SWEET! Is there a way to set the speakers to a looser response, so you get that feel or is that what that speaker drive does?
You can absolutely do that via the drive control. Thanks for tuning in Chris!
How do you feel running the SM57 and Royer on the OX compares to running your personal SM57 and Royer and your personal cab?
It's incredibly close. I use my OX quite a bit more than I use my mics.
Thanks!
Can you monitor it from the output of the Apollo Twin Mkii interface?
You can run the stereo line outs of the OX into the channel inputs on the Apollo.
Have you tried putting the OX through your mic preamps? Or do you always go directly into the interface?
Your phrases slick AF!!!
Thanks so much!!
As always. Killer demo and thoroughly walkthrough. What cab do you think complements the Dirty Shirley amp best?
Thanks very much! I use the 4x12 GB 25 Thick cab with my DS and it sounds great. The 4x12 GB 25 Punch is good as well as the 2x12 Boutique D65.
How do I switch the presets live? Without midi i can not use it live. I find it too expensive for that. Good idea, but not consistently implemented.
Hi Shawn, the output of the ox box is in stereo. Do you know a way to route the different channels of the ox (2xmono,1stereo room)to different channels in the DAW with one recording? Best Harry
Thanks for the question Harry. The only thing I can think of is to maybe pan your mic blend to the left and your room mic to the right. You wouldn't have post control over your mic blend but at least you add or remove room.
Thank you, Shawn.
Great playing and tone, Shawn! Question: Does the SPDIF output at 48kHz -or 44.1kHz only? For eg. Two Notes Torpedo does, Kemper doesn't.
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! I'm pretty sure the digital outs are fixed at 44.1.
What is your opinion for attenuation? Because i Saw videos where youtubers say that is not good for this use.
Thanks
The attenuation is ok on the OX.
As a reactive load IR box, it's the best in my opinion.
The attenuation is a convenient feature but it is certainly not a reason to purchase.
Thank you! I have the OX and ur demo helped me set it and understand it better! Ur very talented player! Do you write music, have a band? Would love to know more! Thx
Thanks very much Steven!! shawntubbs.bandcamp.com/releases
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hi , i'm a bit late to comment the video but its the best in deph video i have seen on the Ox , great job !
anyone knows if there is a kind of creamback spealers emulated ?
Think this may be it (from the manual): "4x12 White 75 This custom ported cabinet features 12-inch “white/cream” 75-watt modern British speakers. These speakers have an extended treble/presence frequency response and break up on high notes around G# and C# when SPEAKER DRIVE is pushed. "
Thank you for such a great review. Does the Ox have a power amp simulator like the Two Notes Torpedo Studio does if you are just using preamps? I am planning on getting the Synergy Modular Amp System. Thank you
Thanks for watching Brett. The ox doesn't have a power amp sim because it's truly meant to be used with and take full advantage of your favorite powered tube amp.
Great question, Brett, as I want to go the same route as you. Unfortunately the OX doesn't seem to be able to work with the Synergy as it has no input for it. BUT, you might be looking into the Fryette Power Station 2, which DOES have a full valve (6L6) 40 Watt power amp section. This might be the perfect reactive load box/attenuator for the Synergy system.
Thanks, Sean, for this excellent demo! Your demos really are among the best on the Tube. Cheers!
Saw this again and noticed you improved it a bit. Question ...noticed that you used Strat like guitars (not really Fender). How do you get such a clean sound? Are you using noiseless pickups?
Not sure what you mean by "improved it a bit". I would have had to delete the video from TH-cam, do the "improvements" and then upload the video again losing all of my views and interactions. It's a longer video so there may have been things you missed or didn't notice during your first view but I do appreciate you taking the time to watch it a second time. I don't use noise canceling single coil pickups. Field hum is quite an issue for me in my room so I do my best to position my self to keep it to a minimum. Over the years I've also developed the habit of turning the volume control on my guitar off while I'm not playing. There is definitely some field hum happening but it's not noticeable while I'm playing and if it is, I do my best to "turn out of it". Thanks for the question and for watching!
Awesome demo man!! I'm still undecided about getting a Royer R-121 or this, what do you recommend to start?
Thanks very much! Honestly, for the investment (and I truly love my R-121) you would get more out of an OX to start for sure.
I appreciate your answer!
Can you use it w/o an amp? Like a DI straight to DAW? Thanks for the review!
It's really designed for use with a tube amplifier. Thanks for watching!
Thanx for this.
This is awesome!
great demo shawn, does the digital side of the ox sounds REALLY like your amp with different cabs ?
Thanks so much. Yes the OX doesn't alter the sound of my amp. If I pick a different cab, I'm hearing a differnt cab but my amp stays the same.
Hi Shawn! Great Demo! I have a question: do you think is it possible to connect a guitar jack from the trs output of the OX to a normal input of other amp in order to slave it? Obviously with no cab simulation, only the Line Output that's coming from the first amp. Thank you so much and keep on doing such amazing videos!
Thanks for tuning in Sergi and I appreciate the kind words. So you want to set up the OX with two heads, one as a slave? Guitar into the 1st head and the speaker out of that head into the OX and then line monitor out of the ox into another head correct? You could do that but you would want to plug into the effects return of the 2nd slave head. You would only hear the Delay, Verb and Comp to the second head. Basically a "wet cab dry cab" set up. Not sure it would be the best use of the OX though.
Hi Shawn how would one be able to tap tempo the delay for live use?
As of right now that is not possible.
Shawn, great demo! I ordered mine back in October, waiting for them to ship! Quick question - is there a way to get each of the three mics into separate tracks in your DAW?
I don't think you can separate 3 mics but you certainly could do 2. Pan one mic left and one mic right and use the line outs. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for following up, Shawn!