Impulse comparison....

raginkjinn · 05-14-2008, 08:07 PM

So I got bored today and took a whack at trying out impulses. I recorded two tracks of the exact same riff. One with impulses and one without. There is pretty huge difference in the two but I cant quite decide if I like either one. They both seem a bit thin, but I can say I do like the one with the impluses the best. I didnt do any editing and the playing is pretty sloppy sorry about that.

I used the big bottom patch on my POD X3 with guitarhacks edgesneap impulse.
SoundClick artist: Tone Test - page with MP3 music downloads

Check it out,
Kyle

friendforafoe · 05-14-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by raginkjinn

So I got bored today and took a whack at trying out impulses. I recorded two tracks of the exact same riff. One with impulses and one without. There is pretty huge difference in the two but I cant quite decide if I like either one. They both seem a bit thin, but I can say I do like the one with the impluses the best. I didnt do any editing and the playing is pretty sloppy sorry about that.

I used the big bottom patch on my POD X3 with guitarhacks edgesneap impulse.
SoundClick artist: Tone Test - page with MP3 music downloads

Check it out,
Kyle

For one I don't really understrand impulses or know what they are

but I will say I like your tones quite a bit. The one with impulses is pretty brutal it doesn't sound too thin IMO. I know it was a tone test, but the drums (if louder) would make a world of difference in the overall sound of the guitars. Also EQing and compression would change the sound. Boost some mids to give it more punch or try double-tracking...I really liked the riff as well bro. Keep it up!

Mattayus · 05-15-2008, 06:26 AM

yeah, what do impulses do exactly? and how do you get them/use them?

Zak1233 · 05-15-2008, 11:28 AM

tbh i almost prefer the sound without impulses xD but great wide sound with em on too!
great riff for a tone test aswell

raginkjinn · 05-15-2008, 02:28 PM

Yeah its weird. i have decided to ditch using impulses as its too much work to be honest. But either way haha its a cool way to hear the difference.

thadood · 05-16-2008, 01:33 AM

Impulses are basically shells of certain sounds, mainly used in convolution reverb plugs. How they work is that a signal sweep (20hz-20khz, typically) is sent through a speaker and into a room, where a mic records the sound. The recorded sound is then processed to remove that signal sweep, leaving the acoustic signature of the room.

The same thing applies with speaker impulses, except the added benefit of an amp's power section adding harmonics. The sweep signal is removed, leaving the basic tone of the amplifier's power amp, the speaker cabinet, and the room ambience. It's really a great way of doing things. You can record your amp rig with a few mics and run the preamp out of your amp head into the board and add an impulse of a cab afterwards.

VA-Exception · 05-16-2008, 08:07 PM

Where can I get 'guitarhacks edgesneap impulse' ?

Are impulses sort of like a plug-in for the pod...im quite confused

JBroll · 05-16-2008, 09:15 PM

He just explained what impulses are.

You can find that impulse with the whole ZIP of GuitarHack's impulses, if you can't track it down IM me and I'll send it over as soon as I find it.

Jeff

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05-14-2008, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
raginkjinn Weedly Weedly Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 45 Real Name: Kyle Main Seven: Ibanez Universe Rig: Mesa Boogie Dual Rec Thanked: 6	Impulse comparison.... So I got bored today and took a whack at trying out impulses. I recorded two tracks of the exact same riff. One with impulses and one without. There is pretty huge difference in the two but I cant quite decide if I like either one. They both seem a bit thin, but I can say I do like the one with the impluses the best. I didnt do any editing and the playing is pretty sloppy sorry about that. I used the big bottom patch on my POD X3 with guitarhacks edgesneap impulse. SoundClick artist: Tone Test - page with MP3 music downloads Check it out, Kyle www.zerosystemmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/attacktime My gear: Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Roadster Mesa Boogie Custom Built Recto Cab Ibanez 7 string with JB-7 Ibanez TS-808 Maxon OD-9 Boss NS-2

05-15-2008, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 1,892 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620GN Rig: Peavey Banditt 112 Thanked: 45	yeah, what do impulses do exactly? and how do you get them/use them? www.soundclick.com/mattayus http://www.mysoundclinic.com

05-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zak1233 poo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Glasgow,Scotland Posts: 408 Real Name: Zak Lezaja Main Seven: RG1527 Rig: RG1527>Podx3>P.T 7.4 Thanked: 15	tbh i almost prefer the sound without impulses xD but great wide sound with em on too! great riff for a tone test aswell http://www.soundclick.com/zaklezaja http://www.myspace.com/zak1233 http://mrshred123.deviantart.com

05-16-2008, 01:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
thadood 'Das brootal. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 523 Real Name: Matthew Main Seven: Carvin DC727C Rig: El Diablo -> Vader Thanked: 17	Impulses are basically shells of certain sounds, mainly used in convolution reverb plugs. How they work is that a signal sweep (20hz-20khz, typically) is sent through a speaker and into a room, where a mic records the sound. The recorded sound is then processed to remove that signal sweep, leaving the acoustic signature of the room. The same thing applies with speaker impulses, except the added benefit of an amp's power section adding harmonics. The sweep signal is removed, leaving the basic tone of the amplifier's power amp, the speaker cabinet, and the room ambience. It's really a great way of doing things. You can record your amp rig with a few mics and run the preamp out of your amp head into the board and add an impulse of a cab afterwards. Your ass here!

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05-15-2008, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
raginkjinn Weedly Weedly Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eden, NC Posts: 45 Real Name: Kyle Main Seven: Ibanez Universe Rig: Mesa Boogie Dual Rec Thanked: 6	Yeah its weird. i have decided to ditch using impulses as its too much work to be honest. But either way haha its a cool way to hear the difference.

05-16-2008, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
VA-Exception ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 51 Rig: Mesa Triple Rec Thanked: 4 / 1	Where can I get 'guitarhacks edgesneap impulse' ? Are impulses sort of like a plug-in for the pod...im quite confused

05-16-2008, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
JBroll A Wookie on Ayn Rand Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,096 Thanked: 15	He just explained what impulses are. You can find that impulse with the whole ZIP of GuitarHack's impulses, if you can't track it down IM me and I'll send it over as soon as I find it. Jeff

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