VST for Shadows sound

[Bomah]

Looking for recommendations for an easy to use vst to recreat 'that' sound. I have already downloaded eTap2 but can't get it to sound remotely like the Shads.


---------or would I be better off buying a used Zoom G3 ??

[dave robinson]

Hi Brendan, I would always recommend a Zoom G3 or G5 (I use a G5n n stage) as they are very affordable and very good with the right programming. I have been he owner of a Meazzi Echomatic as well as TVS3 and was satisfied that my Zoom got close enough and are the easiest to use in a live environment with easy 'push button' selections.
I don't know a lot about VST stuff, I use a Mac computer and use the echo programming facilities in Logic Pro X, but that's my extent of knowledge in this field. As long as you know the head timings and levels, as well as feedback data, you can get satisfactory results. I can help with programming should you go for a Zoom G3 or G5.

[Garystrat]

Hi Brendan,

There are multiple elements involved, not least of which is playing style, whilst I’m sure there are people who may well comment on certain aspects of the YT video in the link below there are useful pointers that may be of help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRS6fr_ikEU

Depending on your budget it's worth looking at the Strymon Volante, for me it has provided much of that elusive tone/character that I was seeking for a long time without breaking the bank. One of the things that caught my attention was the Class A JFET analogue path prior to the advanced chip power of the digital algorithms, overall it comes together to give the feel of using a vintage unit without the hassle, it also does what it says in being a “Magnetic Echo Machine” that has the potential to cover other echo units and tape saturation effects.

I know Dave also rates these highly as I followed his recommendations in getting one and can honestly say that I have not looked back since.

I have been very satisfied with Helix Native for quite a while for amp modelling, but now tend use the Kuassa software “Lancaster” plugin, which certainly caught my attention in terms of Vox tonal qualities!

At present the Lancaster is $49.00 plus Vat, this has recently been on offer at discounted prices for those who may prefer to wait for these to come up.

http://www.kuassa.com/shop/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ys2Nadt9pk

In this video they are using a preset called the “The Shadiness”, the clue is in the name and for many this will probably get them close enough without tweaking, but for those who prefer to hone their tone the controls interact well with speaker and mic options. The AC30 modelling is switchable between three amp types:

Lancaster A : Late 2000’s AC30. Breaks up and overdrives early. Raw and raucous.

Lancaster B : 1990s Limited Edition AC30. Fat and slightly compressed. Sounds thick with overdrive or distortion.

Lancaster C : Modified 1970s AC30. Cleaner sound with huge headroom, instantly recognisable for that loud jangly tone.

I also use Soundtoy’s “Super Plate” with the settings for the Abbey Road Reveb trick (see below):

http://www.soundtoys.com/product/superplate/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNs5oT-1tmM

There are demo versions of the software and this fairly minimalist approach has brought me a satisfaction level that I have been seeking for years, in the the threads you will also find Dave’s recommendations for Volante settings.

Regards

Gary

[Teflon]

Looking for recommendations for an easy to use vst to recreat 'that' sound. I have already downloaded eTap2 but can't get it to sound remotely like the Shads.


---------or would I be better off buying a used Zoom G3 ??

Have you visited Christians site at Vintage Sounds https://vintage-sounds.freeforums.net/? He provides a complete solution for running on a pc, with plugins for all the classic tunes which include the correct echoes and tone settings, and best of all, it's free. You'll need an audio interface, but that's it really. A great solution for recording.

If you don't get on with the pc solution, then a Zoom G3 or G5 is a great alternative that doesn't break the bank, or alternatively the Blue Nebula pedal from Stanley FX comes with all the patches pre-programmed. The Blue Nebula also has a very active support page via Facebook, it's a great piece of kit in my view: http://www.stanleyfx.co.uk/bluenebula.html You can here the Blue Nebula in action here:



Cliff

[hiffclall]

Looking for recommendations for an easy to use vst to recreat 'that' sound. I have already downloaded eTap2 but can't get it to sound remotely like the Shads.


---------or would I be better off buying a used Zoom G3 ??

Is this for live or recording work?

What DAW software are you using?