I tried a little Body and more Volume... very nice. I'd be happy to record some noodling for you, but I have to get a new audio interface first. Thanks for your insight.
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Having just snagged Genome, I should probably lurk and post here.
That is a powerful piece of SW, if I did any recording, I'd definitely want to use it.Having just snagged Genome, I should probably lurk and post here.
For my situation, currently not gigging and if I did it would probably be with a church worship band, the Opus has about everything I need to get an awesome variety of tones.
I look forward to hearing your experience with it.
Just for reference, I usually don't use a Cab Sim, but when I do, it's usually the Standard Powerhouse 212.
Of course, some of my Presets use the Fridge and also "The Bass Deluxe" - 8x10 - both mostly for overdriven tones.
I’m not gigging. I’m just jamming at home and occasionally recording nonsense, though I mostly end up using soft synths for any tracks I develop. I have a bass vi now and I want to be able to do some guitar and bass sounds in the box. I’ve never had great luck with Guitar Rig (I have NI Komplete from several years back). I’ve struggled with Neural DSP with the BXK and VMT virtual pedals. I tried one or two other software sims too.
I mostly struggle with virtual mic placement. Nothing ever sounds quite right to my ear. I don’t mind going DI. I bought a BDDI in the not too distant past and was using and Omni Cab Sim before that, along with physical pedals. I decided I needed to get with the times and learn some new tricks.
I scratched out an interesting test track recently. It was various layers of bass vi and some pitch shifting to create power chord voicing going through a few Genome settings. I liked the result I got with the software demo so I paid for a license. I just finished a track using synths, so now it’s time to start my next one on bass and bass vi. I’ve got a few cover song ideas in the works.
I mostly struggle with virtual mic placement. Nothing ever sounds quite right to my ear. I don’t mind going DI. I bought a BDDI in the not too distant past and was using and Omni Cab Sim before that, along with physical pedals. I decided I needed to get with the times and learn some new tricks.
I scratched out an interesting test track recently. It was various layers of bass vi and some pitch shifting to create power chord voicing going through a few Genome settings. I liked the result I got with the software demo so I paid for a license. I just finished a track using synths, so now it’s time to start my next one on bass and bass vi. I’ve got a few cover song ideas in the works.
I haven't uploaded any Opus Presets after deleting them a while back from the TN server, so I uploaded these two:
IBJDFSNPNCDI - Foundry Preamp, no power amp, no cab sim, deluxe EQ - clean, solid, warm tone.
IBJDFBNPNCDI - Foundry Bass Preamp, no power amp, no cab sim, deluxe EQ - clean, solid, warm tone.
IBJDFSNPNCDI - Foundry Preamp, no power amp, no cab sim, deluxe EQ - clean, solid, warm tone.
IBJDFBNPNCDI - Foundry Bass Preamp, no power amp, no cab sim, deluxe EQ - clean, solid, warm tone.
Awesome! So pleased that worked out well for you and please send over any audio when you have a mo! Would love to hear this!
Thanks for weighing in. If you need any info regarding possible mic setups, let me know what you cab preference is and I can certainly weigh in!
Hi Guys,
Big news from TNHQ today!
If you’re already looking at the Captor X or reactive loads in general, it’s probably worth knowing that Captor X + has just landed.
It builds on the original Captor X (which a lot of people here are already using), but addresses quite a few of the things players have been asking for — especially around flexibility and stereo workflows.
A few of the bigger updates:
If you’re already considering a load box / attenuator / cab sim combo, it’s definitely one to have on your radar.
More Info Here: https://www.two-notes.com/en/torpedo-series/torpedo-captor-x-plus/
Watch the Launch Video:
Watch the Feature Rundown with Guillaume Pille:
Big news from TNHQ today!
If you’re already looking at the Captor X or reactive loads in general, it’s probably worth knowing that Captor X + has just landed.
It builds on the original Captor X (which a lot of people here are already using), but addresses quite a few of the things players have been asking for — especially around flexibility and stereo workflows.
A few of the bigger updates:
- True stereo DynIR processing — you can now run dual mics/IRs across a proper stereo field, so it’s not just “widened mono,” it actually gives you a much more realistic cab feel when going direct or tracking
- Virtual Load Shaper — this is new, and pretty interesting… it lets you tweak the post-load response, so you can tighten lows, add bite, or shift the feel a bit without touching your amp
- More flexible routing — stereo, dual mono, dry/wet etc., which makes it easier to fit into more complex setups or hybrid rigs
- USB-C + updated architecture — generally just a bit smoother and more future-proof in terms of connectivity and control
If you’re already considering a load box / attenuator / cab sim combo, it’s definitely one to have on your radar.
More Info Here: https://www.two-notes.com/en/torpedo-series/torpedo-captor-x-plus/ Watch the Launch Video: Watch the Feature Rundown with Guillaume Pille:
I went in a listened to some Two Notes Cab Sims that I was wanting to give a second listen to.
I ended up buying The Standard Powerhouse 2x15 and the Don Bronco Evo 210 Neo IR's.
Set up some nice Presets with them already.
Anyone interested in Reggae should check out the Green18 with the Dyn Bass6 Mic.
I'll probably buy one fairly soon just because it sounds so massive.
I ended up buying The Standard Powerhouse 2x15 and the Don Bronco Evo 210 Neo IR's.
Set up some nice Presets with them already.
Anyone interested in Reggae should check out the Green18 with the Dyn Bass6 Mic.
I'll probably buy one fairly soon just because it sounds so massive.
Fine Choices right there John - The Don Broco Cabinets are really stellar and a great capture environment too!
I went back and got the Gree18 as well - sounds great!
Hi Guys, Ross from Two notes here - I thought you might be interested to hear that we've just launched GENOME 2.0!
Here's the low down on what's new!
7 All-New TSM™-Ai amps Added to the Stock Component Arsenal
Capture your own amps in Industry First Multi-Parametric AmpNet format via the all-new Capture Studio app
PARADEX now available in GENOME and GENOME Suite for AmpNet Capture Playback
🎚 Now features 24-component slots per rig instance
Global Transpose for real-time, low-latency pitch control across a ±24-semitone range
MIXFIT now included — the ultimate mix-ready tone-shaping and refinement tool, designed to precisely tailor a RIG from input response through to final output
Huge CODEX update for NAM A2 support, NAM Input & Output Calibration Support and NAM Output Normalization Support
All-new RIG manager and an updated RIG arsenal broken out into updated factory banks
Now available on iPad
The best bit: If you're already a Two notes license holder you get the desktop updates absolutely FREE!
And that's not all folks! We've just unleashed GENOME Intro - a complete amp modeling suite and the ultimate entry point into the GENOME ecosystem available for Free with Two notes Account Creation.
Let me know if you have any questions, I'm always happy to weigh in!
Discover GENOME: https://www.two-notes.com/en/discover-genome-2/
Discover Capture Studio: https://www.two-notes.com/en/capture-studio/
Here's the low down on what's new!
7 All-New TSM™-Ai amps Added to the Stock Component Arsenal Capture your own amps in Industry First Multi-Parametric AmpNet format via the all-new Capture Studio app PARADEX now available in GENOME and GENOME Suite for AmpNet Capture Playback🎚 Now features 24-component slots per rig instance
Global Transpose for real-time, low-latency pitch control across a ±24-semitone range MIXFIT now included — the ultimate mix-ready tone-shaping and refinement tool, designed to precisely tailor a RIG from input response through to final output Huge CODEX update for NAM A2 support, NAM Input & Output Calibration Support and NAM Output Normalization Support All-new RIG manager and an updated RIG arsenal broken out into updated factory banks Now available on iPad The best bit: If you're already a Two notes license holder you get the desktop updates absolutely FREE! And that's not all folks! We've just unleashed GENOME Intro - a complete amp modeling suite and the ultimate entry point into the GENOME ecosystem available for Free with Two notes Account Creation.
Let me know if you have any questions, I'm always happy to weigh in!
Discover GENOME: https://www.two-notes.com/en/discover-genome-2/ Discover Capture Studio: https://www.two-notes.com/en/capture-studio/Attachments
Hi Guys, Ross from Two notes here - I thought you might be interested to hear that we've just launched GENOME 2.0!
Here's the low down on what's new!
🎚 Now features 24-component slots per rig instance
And that's not all folks! We've just unleashed GENOME Intro - a complete amp modeling suite and the ultimate entry point into the GENOME ecosystem available for Free with Two notes Account Creation.
Let me know if you have any questions, I'm always happy to weigh in!
Haven't explored much of the new release yet, but I'm immediatly really enjoying the MIXFIT tool, great for quick fine tuning and gain matching across patches without having to mess with extra blocks.
I've often been using Genome for real time monitoring with cab-sim, and it's a joy to use, amazing product!
Awesome! So pleased to hear you are enjoying it and MIXFIT is definitely an awesome addition! I too use this in a very similar way and am working through all my presets to apply some custom MIXFIt settings! Let me know how you get on with the rest of the app and if there's anything else you nee, please let me know!
Been toying around with the Genome update. I like what I'm seeing and hearing.
Seems like the Samhain amp clean presets might've been updated. Either that or I figured out better cab/mic/gain settings. Before the update even the cleanest settings were overly saturated to call clean. Now, I'm getting some very nice, slightly edgy, clean sounds out of it. The JPTR Titan isn't something I use often, but I checked it out and it seems more useable on bass than I recall initially.
@Ross Davies Do you recommend hitting the input and/or output at a certain target level? I've read a few things online about targeting an input around -18 to -12 dB for similar amp/cab software to respond optimally. I seem to find that range works best. When the Genome input gets closer of 0 dB the distortion goes from amp/pedal like to more artificial/digital sounding.
Correct me if I'm wrong, and help me find the way, but I'm thinking that the approach is:
1. Set the interface input as high has possible without clipping for a particular instrument.
2. Use the Genome input fader or a pre-plugin gain utility to bring the input meter to the point where it is reading -18 to -12 dB.
3. Adjust the output level as needed based on the amp and effects setting. Is there an optimal output meter range?
Seems like the Samhain amp clean presets might've been updated. Either that or I figured out better cab/mic/gain settings. Before the update even the cleanest settings were overly saturated to call clean. Now, I'm getting some very nice, slightly edgy, clean sounds out of it. The JPTR Titan isn't something I use often, but I checked it out and it seems more useable on bass than I recall initially.
@Ross Davies Do you recommend hitting the input and/or output at a certain target level? I've read a few things online about targeting an input around -18 to -12 dB for similar amp/cab software to respond optimally. I seem to find that range works best. When the Genome input gets closer of 0 dB the distortion goes from amp/pedal like to more artificial/digital sounding.
Correct me if I'm wrong, and help me find the way, but I'm thinking that the approach is:
1. Set the interface input as high has possible without clipping for a particular instrument.
2. Use the Genome input fader or a pre-plugin gain utility to bring the input meter to the point where it is reading -18 to -12 dB.
3. Adjust the output level as needed based on the amp and effects setting. Is there an optimal output meter range?
Thanks for the feedback! I'm really pleased to hear you're enjoying the update.
Regarding the Samhain, there haven't been any changes to the model itself, so it's likely a dialled in a combination of gain staging, DynIR and microphone settings that better suits what you're after. It's always interesting how much the cabinet and mic selection can influence the feel of an amp.
In terms of input levels, I'd approach it slightly differently.
The most important thing is to ensure you're sending a healthy, unclipped instrument-level signal into your audio interface. In other words, set your interface's input gain as high as you comfortably can without clipping.
From there, I'd recommend using GENOME's Input Calibration rather than aiming for a particular input meter reading such as -18 dBFS or -12 dBFS. The calibration feature is designed to compensate for differences between audio interfaces, ensuring the TSM amplifiers and effects receive the correct signal level.
You can find the calibration guide here:
https://helpdesk.two-notes.com/portal/en/kb/articles/calibrating-genome-s-input-your-audio-interface
Let me know if this helps and if you need anything else, I am here to assist!
I was afraid you'd point me there. I read that previously and it didn't sink in
So I have an old Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 which I see listed with the following specs:
Maximum Input Level:
- Line: +14.3dBu
- Instrument: +8.4dBu
- Mic: 0dBu
Thanks for getting back to me. Yes indeed, that is correct!I was afraid you'd point me there. I read that previously and it didn't sink in
So I have an old Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 which I see listed with the following specs:
Maximum Input Level:
If I'm reading the link correctly, stating I should adjust the Genome 10dBu default down to 8.4 dBu to match?
- Line: +14.3dBu
- Instrument: +8.4dBu
- Mic: 0dBu
Let me know if you need anything else!
Thanks for getting back to me. Yes indeed, that is correct!
Let me know if you need anything else!
Hi Ross. Appreciate all your guidance here.
I’ve been thinking about this input level discussion and have a question or two.
One - If my interface specs (noted a few posts up) say “0 dBu mic” would that mean I should adjust the Genome calibration to 0dBu when running a DI (via XLR) into the interface preamp (combo jack) instead of using the instrument +8.4 when running in using a 1/4” instrument cable? Seems so.
Two - Does anything change if I’m passing a recorded audio clip into the Genome instance vs. playing when plugged into the interface with the audio passing through Genome in real time? Above you indicated when using the instrument input I should set the Genone calibration to +8.4 based on my interface specs. But if I recorded a dry signal input from my bass then later played that clip through Genome to virtually “re-amp” it does the 8.4 dBu from the interface stay in play or would it be best to adjust the calibration to 0 dBu (or some other amount)?
