BOSS: IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2021
- www.boss.info/au/products/ir-...
If you're looking for a top quality, stereo IR loader with great amp models (guitar and bass) plus three beautiful reverbs to polish it off, the IR-200 from the Boss 200 series is for you. You get the tough build, stereo I/O, USB and MIDI connectivity, tons of slots for your own IR's (up to 96kHz) and some very convincing amp modelling courtesy of latest Boss technology. How about two IR's per preset, with adjustment for 'air'? Yep, that too. This one's going to be hard to beat.
Today's tools:
Guitar: 2021 Charvel Pro Mod San Dimas HT HSS Sassafras.
Amp: It's all BOSS IR-200.
Power Supply: Eventide PowerMax by Cioks
Mic: Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: iPhone 11 Pro and Canon D60
Soundcard: PreSonus Quantum
Desktop Monitors: PreSonus R80 R-Series Active AMT Studio Monitors (www.presonus.com)
Computer: 2017 Apple iMac Pro, 2.5 GHz 14-Core Intel Xeon W, 64 GB 2666 MHz DDR4, Radeon Pro Vega 64X 16 GB
Software: Logic Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Compressor.
Backing track courtesy Elevated Jam Tracks: "Funky Groove - Em"
Great review, many thanks and continue your excellent work. We all appreciate seeing that kindness and well explanation of new and older products. It really helps us to see the options available.
Wow! I learn so much from your videos. Succinctly explained, well filmed & fabulous playing to boot. I loved what this pedal can do & I am always left with an inspirational feeling. Thanks Brett.
The Best preamp and cabsim today,can’t wait to buy one of this🇮🇩
Typically Boss great sounds and endless options!👍
Great playing Brett!
I'm definitely getting one of these. I like to have a pedal driven desktop recording setup. I love the stereo routing options it has. Perfect for ambient playing!
By the way Brett, your playing on this demo is first rate. Your right there with Hermans for demo playing skills.
Brett amazing tone,Very good simulations
Great stuff mate .
Great demo, thanks!
Your a great guitar player. Thanks for the demo.
Lovely stuff, Brett - and loved the (too) short jam right at the end. :) Tasty little number, that Boss...! Would be particularly appealing for those who don't have an AxeFx3 or the like.
Or for us who have a physical pedalboard and want to use it for quiet recording, without having to use amp modelling software in the computer.
Great playing
Great video !
How could you justify spending thousands on tube amps and boutique pedals when this is good enough for 90% of us non pro hacks? A great platform to work up our chops. Even pro's admit the differences are small.
And once they are loaded with enough alcohol nobody knows the difference😂
I preordered an IR-2 and seeing the flexibility of the IR-200, I'm revisiting demos of the IR-200. I stopped here because you seem to always enjoy high gain stuff, and I keep hearing that neither one is great with high gain amp sounds. Sounds good to me here!!
That there is some tasty playing!!
🙏 You’re Great!
Well done
Love it
Thanks for the vid. Stereo doesn’t work properly on it so it went back.
Very tasty soloing
Awesome
Great playing and tone, thanks Brett! I'm close to ordering one of these. But I haven't found a review that covered the IR-200's parametric equalizer. On the Boss GP-10 that I own, the frequency selection on the parametric EQ is very disappointing. This is because the frequency there can only be changed in one-third octave steps (e.g. 1 kHz, 1.25 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 2 kHz, etc). This is much too coarse, e.g. to reduce resonances. Can the frequencies be adjusted finer with the IR-200.
I’m curious how clean is the preset/channel switching? Is there a noticeable gap in the audio between presets while playing?
Appreciate the demo Brett! Can you isolate the output signal to either left (for acoustic) or right (for electric)?
I've listened to this demo through my head phones, demo sounds great. This will be right there with the Iridium and ACS1. I've owned both. I returned the Iridium initially because the Midi wasn't working right. I then got the ACS1 and the overall output volume of that pedal was weak. Got another Iridium and it was and is perfect. What attracts me to this pedal is the additional amp models (I'm really drawn to that clean amp right before the JC-120)....they all sound great.....and the affects loop as well as the reverb. This is essentially a much improved Iridium. I'll own one, but I'm not in a huge hurry. My Iridium sounds great and I like my board right now.
That natural clean is a beauty on the ears, that's for sure. This thing sounds really nice on this demo, but like he said, I think it's really dependent on the IR's you have.
I just got the Boss IR 200 to replace my Iridium. It doesn't sound as good. The natural amp and the Fender and Roland amps are the best on the Boss, but overall they all sound a tad harsh and sharp. You can EQ the IR200 to make it sound good, but then it still isnt as good as the Strymon. I loaded my favorite IRs on the Boss and compared, and it's not really close. All the features and options aren't very useful it it doesn't sound great to begin with. And even the many dozens of IRs you can load on the boss don't make it better.
You cannot test all your IRs right in the loader program (like you can with the Iridium) you have to load, then go to the pedal and try them. So Strymon is even better that way, even though you have only 3 IRs per amp on the pedal at a time. Sooo much easier to test dozens of IRs and change them quickly on the Strymon. I really wanted to be selling the Strymon right now and using the Boss only. But I cant do that, because the Iridium sounds better. I wish it didnt. I might be the first guy on Reverb to sell a (barely used) IR-200. But I will probably fark around with it for a few weeks before I accept reality and sell it. At least it made me stop taking the Iridium for granted.
@@patricktracy1966 nah bro sell it.
What irk me the most were the vox model. Luckily It was a lent unit.
The marhsall model is serviceable to use but it still have those low mid mud and shrill high that felt cold when playing solo EVEN WHEN I HEAVILY EQ AND CHANGE IR WITH IT.
Since i only need ac and plexi sound strymon is kinda hard to beat. Heck my fractal is relegated to do any effect post iridium.
Great playing and demo as always !! Would really love to know if this is a better IR loader than the Fractal FM3....please, so only as an IR Loader...nothing else , very much appreciated !
Can you hook up Overdrive pedals pre IR-200 and effect pedals via the effects loop and all the pedal sounds will carry over to the computer?
Mine arrives today
What’s your thought after 4 month!!
Una maravilla
Great diversity and skill on Guitar as usual Brett. Does the IR200 come w that Bogner Uberschall Amp ? I understand the IR was Ownhammer 3rd Party. Loved it. Also the Overdriven Diamond ala Brian May. Thanks-
Hi Brett.. I have a rv500 and a SY200, so far ...... Just wondering,,, How does the IR200 compare to the GT1000 core? I am trying to decide which would work best with my setup? cheers
Hi great Video so my question is how do you connect the IR 200 the DD200 and the SY200 together in Stereo and what goes first please help Thanks
Nice video Brett! When using the ir200 in stereo, do you pan hard left /right in the mixer?
If you’re using it in a room with an amp, will it still model well, or is it just for studio work. I mean if I use it through my vox amp, what’s gonna happen then? Or perhaps I only need a speaker?
Hi mate well covered as per usual. Tell me I’m assuming that I can just place this on my pedal board and run it straight into my normal Clean amp as well as piggy backings other pedals on top of it ??
What I don't understand is why do people still buy amps if these pedals give us not very close but EXACTLY the same sound as the original amps? I mean seriously... Obviously you need a cab and one of these pedals but halooo!!! then you have 8 most famous amps in the world!
I know there are people who say no no no it is very close but not the same. I would love to see a blind test with those guys. :) I'm pretty sure about the result... I also think that it is sad but we have to accept the fact that the time is here when digital technology overtook the analog one. If I record a song for instance with a VOX ac amp and a mike, and I do the same with this pedal you will say for both: woow it sounds fantastic! ... And I bet most of you/us could not tell which one is which one!
Now if I hadn't just brought a pod go,I'd be definitely looking into one of these.
The Pod Go has a bunch of effects in it. I'll go with the Boss IR-200 because I prefer using my physical pedalboard.
@@nedim_guitar yea I have pedal board also,so it's definitely on my radar for the future, shit I'm a gear addict so I shouldn't kid myself....I'll get one.
@@heavybrett-al4082 Hey, there's nothing wrong in trying new gear, as long as you can afford to pay your bills and make sure your family is set. If you're a family man. There are worse things to spend and waste your money on. New gear can inspire. But it's also a matter of finding your own thing. I've got the old and trusty Pod HD Pro, but I've spent more time tweaking to find THE tone, and so my pedalboard gives me less options, but still more than enough. So I've got my tone now, and it's all about creating, even though I'm constantly checking out new gear to see if there's anything I can use. In the end, if the gear helps you create music, and you're not living on the edge of poverty, you'll be fine. 😁
@@nedim_guitar yea man,new gear just keeps me inspired, and companies keep bringing out mind blowing stuff.ive been playing 30 years and just brought my first house at 45, no kids no wife....buying gear and guitars is the thing that makes me happy and sane😂 although being Australian unfortunately everything is super expensive, but hunting and searching in stores and 2nd hand is all part of the fun,as buying online doesn't work for me.
@@heavybrett-al4082 I totally understand that! I have only bought a couple of pedals online. Not having a family makes it easier to have time for your music, that's for sure! I have a wife and a three year old kid, and that's a handful sometimes. But I chose that life as you did yours, no one's is better than the other's. So I'm struggling to find the time for music, I do play, usually after the kid goes to sleep at night, but recording my ideas and songs is a different story! That's why I'm waiting for the Boss IR-200. I have the DSM & Humboldt Simplifier, but unfortunately, it doesn't take overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedals well.
Maybe the input is being slammed? The cleans sounds kinda papery from here. 🤘
Does this have the options of
1.Being able to use preamp independently for using with the effect return on a tube amp?
2. Power Amp and IR cab sim independently so you can run the preamp or your tube amp effects send to the Boss for recording or live P.A.?
Try it. That seems possible.
Each aspect of the IR200 (amp, speaker IR and reverb) can be switched off independently (just press and hold the relevant knob), so I think what you're suggesting should be possible.
Hi Brett, fabulous review. can you share any of your settings please the lead tone was exactly what I'm looking for. Much apreciated
I didn't save them, Shane. Sorry! The video will be your closest clue - my memory is terrible.
@@BrettKingman thanks Brett for the reply. I'll just have to spend some time with it and put it the effort in myself..... Kind Regards Shane
Can I be stereo with two frfr?
A purpose built reverb pallette for guitars with no spring reverb? That's just wierd imo
Wish it had xlr. It sounds good though
Ir 200 , boss i see, I believe in big sizes of guitars pedals. Now, many kind , of brands, pedals, are in the markets. Waiting for .us....ok! Coming.......
Can this be fed straight into a speaker cabinet rather than an amp head?
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Yes you can feed half stack marshall with it. But be careful with full stack load
No, you would need a power amplifier as the output of this is only signal level
Brett, I am listening through studio monitors and I find nearly all these patches had a cold top end almost brittle but not quite? Could be the guitar but I don't think so?
So am I and that's what I thought, sounds a little too brittle. I'm thinking of buying an IR-200 but going to stick with my Tech 21 Blonde for now as I think the market is going to there are going to be a lot more of this tech coming out. Great demo though.
Typical Boss distortion. I love a lot of their effects, but most of their dirt pedals have a harsh high end to my ears.
@@Unusednickname_1970 I just bought a Flamma FS06 for the interim, some of the amps are a bit fizzy but I like the AC30. I'm old (school) so comparing everything to SansAmps.
@@neilwarden glad that’s working for you. It’s a lot less expensive, for sure.
I’m currently using a Two Notes CAB M+ in my home studio. It sounds good with my pedals, but it’s more about the cab/mic sims than amp models. I’m looking for a replacement that will do a nice slightly dirty amp sim. So far I’m leaning toward the Strymon Irridium, but I haven’t decided.
@@Unusednickname_1970 Yes, I was considering Iridium or Two Notes Le Clean but I'm stalling to see what market opens up to. A friend of mine swears by the Mooer Radiator Cab sim pedal. I'll pass on Boss and wait.
I'm still waiting for an rv200
I'm surprised they haven't done that one yet or prioritized it. Would completely wipe the floor of the dual switch multi-reverb market. I passed on the rv-500 cause it was too big for my needs despite me liking the sounds conceptually. Hoping they announce it soon.
Your wish is granted
Too late. Moved on.
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This or Iridium?
No doubt we're going to see some comparisons.
@@Grant_Ferstat sold my iridium. This is much more versatile and has an effects loop. I’m sure strymon are working on something big though in terms of amp modelling
@@truthfactreality6814 with me versatility isn't as important as to how it does the specific sounds I'm after.
@@Grant_Ferstat the boss is just better thought out overall
This
Does this sound _significantly_ better than the $99 Zoom G1 FOUR?
No
@@washingtondiascorrea7087 I have a Zoom G1X FOUR, and it sounds really good to me. It would be intriguing to have really great amp sounds, but the Zoom is already very nice. My biggest issue is to get my timing and technique in order. I think. Maybe a better amp modeler would help? I guess there's no other way to find out than spending lots of money.
@@yzimsx You were going in the right direction, then you got the hook in your mouth lo. Happens to the best of us. If you have something that does the job and and you are learning, or playing for fun and have mouths to feed, you're good. There are 2 was to go here. You can say, you only live once and spend a lot of money and if you just play at home or play live professionally makes no difference right ? You already have the answers to your questions. If you have crap for gear, sometimes you have to upgrade and it will help you play better. Do you need to ? Do you want to ? Can always finance lol. There are some good practice amps w/ FX New and used for around 3-400 that are outstanding. There's the new NUX MG-30 that has amps and FX and you can load IR's. There's the Ampero, There's so much out there it will make your head spin. It changes every 3-6 months .I mean this positively.
@@yzimsx Chicken and egg situation isn't it. If a better sounding unit would encourage you to play more then by all means spend the money. But if you're happy with what you've got then maybe you should look at using your budget elsewhere. Taking lessons from a decent teacher will make a big difference to your technique and timing, much more than a new piece of kit will. That's not to say that new kit isn't inspiring but often the honeymoon period wears off quickly and you're back in the same old rut within weeks.
Isn’t that just an effects pedal?
Tabs?
My boss gt1 is a third of the price and way better and yes my cmads brownie distortion this new boss ir200 total crap