This is the best Dark Terror demo in my opinion. You played more styles of Terror which are skipped by the others. This head amp is very versatile indeed!
Егор Сидоров Proud owner of a Micro Dark Terror and Dark Terror. Try any of the newer Orange amp models out sometime at a music store. You won’t believe your ears. A few years ago I wouldn’t have dreamed of plugging into anything Orange, but listening to the audio in videos just like this one changed my mind and eventually peaked my curiosity until I tried a few different ones for myself and eventually purchased 2 different Orange amps.
ive had this amp for 7 years now, and it's the most versatile amp of its type i've owned. it's great for literally everything, very simple and yet you can get almost any sound out of it.
@@MultiStar84 I've had this for a few months now, I've played with my band running it into a 2 by 12 and it definetly holds up, and has some amazing tones. I think you can get away with gigging with this thing into a 1 by 12. I got it used, around 350$, mint condition.
I recently bought this amp and I am so satisfied with its versatility. Some of the best gain tones I've ever heard (classic rock to metal) and the cleans are so good I can even play Gilmour through it. Underrated? Yes!
This is the amp that got me into Orange in the first place. It's not underrated - it's rated highly for good reason. Nice demo. When I couldn't get this amp I got the Jim Root Terror which is one up thanks to its 3 band EQ.
Toby, I just want to say thank you. This is the video that persuaded my partner. This is New Amp Day for me after watching all your videos over and over. This video is highly recommended for copying settings 1 to 1. This video is a spot on representation of the Dark Terror. The definitive guide and most accurate portrayal by far. I'm really enjoying this amp. Thanks Toby for being so transparent.
Up until now I’ve always discounted or sometimes even scoffed Orange amps as “wannabe hipster” or “overpriced vintage” garbage. I’ve watched several videos on the different Orange amp models, including this one, and even tried out a few. My mind was completely changed. Fast forward to today- I ended up with a Dark Terror and Micro Dark Terror. I was not disappointed. Even a more affordable amp model like the Tiny Terror, Micro Dark Terror, or the solid state Orange Crush offer such a huge, rich, vintage and creamy sound that pushes a ton of air. While I haven’t researched or played every model, the ones that I have are incredibly versatile and put out a lot of bass and volume. In the past I had to dial in and fidget with the tone knobs and even the volume to really find every amp’s “sweet spot”. With this amp it’s not hard to find it’s “sweet spots”, as it’s sounds and responds great at just about any volume or tone setting or combination. A great example of a huge punch and amazing sound quality out of something that looks like a tiny metal lunchbox. Don’t let it’s aesthetics or the “overrated hype” fool you. Play one for yourself and you might just become a believer too.
I've had the dark terror for so many years now, great to see this vid! It's such a sleeper amp! It has buttloads of gain, and is super responsive to your pickup type
@@73prd really really depends on cab size and room, with a 4/12 and a boost pedal, I'd say for a small club you should be good, but anything larger I would suggest mic-ing it
Just discovered your channel while searching for Dark Terror reviews. GREAT videos, so sorry to see that you have only 4.1K subs. Now you have one more!
I just gotta say, that this is one of the best demo's of any amp I've seen. With the different styles, guitars, visually seeing the settings on the amp and dialing it mid play to see effect on the sound. Have my like!
Cheers. I know right those Neos are really cool. The DT and TH30 probably sound better though this cab than my V30 one. Really want to get my hands on the new Tremlord Orange amp, it has a 12" Lavoce speaker, which I've heard are awesome 👍
After listening and listening to different orange demo’s......this could be the best orange amp. So simple to use and dial in, and sounds huge and thick, el84 chime when clean....beautiful effects loop... And the price!!!!
Great amp. I recorded an album with it through a Palmer PDI 03 load box. Outstanding sound ! Used the Jim Root Terror for the solos. So simple and the results are fantastic.
15watts down to 7watts is a small(3db) change. Instead of half power @7watts knocking it down to 3 or 2 or better still, 1watt(s) would be better. I bet one could design it to have 1/2watt power and drive the speaker directly from the preamp(s) tube instead of the power transistors with only a small impedance matching transformer. Any tinkerers willing to help
It sounds phenomenal with the Orange stuff 👍 For some amps it even beats V30s. I put loads of amps through it in my Ultimate Small Tube Amp Shootout here: ua-cam.com/video/sOpk9ujFGcc/v-deo.html
I remember this song at 3:01 out of my childhood... what is its name again? Cool demo btw. I am up to buy this amp for mobility without leaving my tone quality behind. :D
Hi Toby After watching this video this amp can be my choice. Are you using any pedals during this video? I am not an Heavy metal guy. More like blues and rock sound from the 70's. Quite empressed with the clear sound that you get from this amp as well.
Might be a dumb question but what does putting the piece of foam above the nut do? Ive seen bassist put one near the bridge to cut out unwanted noise, same concept here?
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos ok thats what i thought, i dont see guitarists do it too often. Thanks for the reply tho, i recently started playing guitar again and have the orange terror bass head so this solidified my next purchase lol
I know a builder who makes a 10 inch cab that looks a lot like an Orange cab, would a 10 sound good with this amp? I want it to Growl and ring clear like when you played this E chord at 1:02. I need a small light amp since I have a bad back. I will put a Celestion, Greenback or Jension speaker or whatever you suggest. This is the Best Dark Terror Video demo!
Orange made a 2x10 cab with the alnico gold 10 inch speaker for for the anniversary tiny terror. For lightweight, I'd have a look at the Celestion Neo Creamback which is a 12 inch which sounds really good. It's 4 pounds and Orange use them in their 2x12 vertical cabs. I did a video entirely with that cab here (with dark terror): ua-cam.com/video/sOpk9ujFGcc/v-deo.html
Tiny Terror is one of my favourite amps of all time. The Dark is more versatile with the shape knob, it can even do chimey cleans. If you want raw saturated orange tone the Tiny Terror is the one. If you want versatility and higher gain the Dark is the one 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Bought the Dark recently, and I totally agree! I found a world of difference in flexibility with the Dark. Tiny just doesn't sound the same anymore.
With a mic definitely. For cleans at band levels without a mic, it's not do-able unless you like them breaking up. TH30 sounds very similar and can hit band levels 👍
I want to get POST / ATMOSPHERIC METAL tones (Cult of Luna, mainly). Will this help me achieve something similar, or maybe the less expensive micro dark terror one? What amp would be fit for this?
Sorry mate, i saw this comment the other day but enjoyed listening to Cult of Luna so much I forgot to reply 👍. I'd say it'd be a good fit. The Dark Terror is a great amp and miles ahead of the micro dark (which is good for the money) but doesn't compare to the DT.
I know this is kind of an old video but for the clean sample can you please tell me what cords you're playing? I'm just learning guitar and I like the progression.
Do Terrors have a foot switch option for clean to dirty. Or do you have to do it by hand. I know it has a looper for petals. But I’m talking about using the amps gain.
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos Is it possible to run two heads into one cab. Like use the Dark terror for distortion, then use a Marshall head for clean? Like use a A/B box or something? Iv seen ppl using two heads with one cab. And I’m guessing that’s kinda what they are doing.
You can use a Radial Headbone to do it through the same speakers. Alternatively you can use a 2x12 / 4x12 that can be ran in stereo - Then have one amp plugged into one speaker and the second amp into the other speaker 👍
I remember the Jim Root was really loud similar to the PRS MT15. I think the OR15 is maybe slightly louder than the DT and not quite as loud as the Jim Root, although I can't say for sure 👍
Just fell in love with this amp. The only doubt if it has enough clean range? I'm going to use clean / slightly breakup setup at home , and not sure, cos it seems like metal oriented amp. Choice torment
Leonid Bielawski I just got one for the same purpose and it’s wonderful. The clean breaks up really nice with the volume and if you have an od pedal than you have tones of tonal range with the gain. Super versatile
Ah yes the amp hated by forum idiots. If it's not a 100 W head it's crap. This guy is like dirt cheap, super easy to maintain and has an fx loop. It sounds incredible when cranked, can do gigs and be played at home.
This is the best Dark Terror demo in my opinion. You played more styles of Terror which are skipped by the others. This head amp is very versatile indeed!
1:40 I never thought an amp demo on UA-cam can leave me in tears lmao.
I guess it's time to come out of my cage
Егор Сидоров Proud owner of a Micro Dark Terror and Dark Terror. Try any of the newer Orange amp models out sometime at a music store. You won’t believe your ears. A few years ago I wouldn’t have dreamed of plugging into anything Orange, but listening to the audio in videos just like this one changed my mind and eventually peaked my curiosity until I tried a few different ones for myself and eventually purchased 2 different Orange amps.
rowidz p
What song is this?
@@justinphuong98 Mr Brightside by The Killers
Cages ...manufactured by Marshall....
Man Orange is known for their high gain sounds, but those cleans are freaking gorgeous
Also clean are good you mean?i m appreciated now tò this world and i don t know:)
Correct :-) I love the cleans on this Orange
ive had this amp for 7 years now, and it's the most versatile amp of its type i've owned. it's great for literally everything, very simple and yet you can get almost any sound out of it.
Niko G u must at least play slipknot on it tho
Can you gig it with a 1x12 ? What’s a decent price for it
@@MultiStar84 I've had this for a few months now, I've played with my band running it into a 2 by 12 and it definetly holds up, and has some amazing tones. I think you can get away with gigging with this thing into a 1 by 12. I got it used, around 350$, mint condition.
Pedal works on this amp?
@@retronova16 no. It doesn't change channels as it's a one channel amp.
Man...really Could Never Be Heaven without this amp...
I recently bought this amp and I am so satisfied with its versatility. Some of the best gain tones I've ever heard (classic rock to metal) and the cleans are so good I can even play Gilmour through it. Underrated? Yes!
This is the amp that got me into Orange in the first place. It's not underrated - it's rated highly for good reason. Nice demo. When I couldn't get this amp I got the Jim Root Terror which is one up thanks to its 3 band EQ.
Toby, I just want to say thank you. This is the video that persuaded my partner. This is New Amp Day for me after watching all your videos over and over. This video is highly recommended for copying settings 1 to 1. This video is a spot on representation of the Dark Terror. The definitive guide and most accurate portrayal by far. I'm really enjoying this amp. Thanks Toby for being so transparent.
Cheers is appreciated 👍
You are the best gear comparison channel i have seen.
ive had this amp for about 6 years. it's incredible, great home and studio amp. loud enough to rehearse with a drummer too
Dude, I absolutely love the Four Year Strong in the intro lol
Up until now I’ve always discounted or sometimes even scoffed Orange amps as “wannabe hipster” or “overpriced vintage” garbage. I’ve watched several videos on the different Orange amp models, including this one, and even tried out a few. My mind was completely changed.
Fast forward to today- I ended up with a Dark Terror and Micro Dark Terror. I was not disappointed. Even a more affordable amp model like the Tiny Terror, Micro Dark Terror, or the solid state Orange Crush offer such a huge, rich, vintage and creamy sound that pushes a ton of air. While I haven’t researched or played every model, the ones that I have are incredibly versatile and put out a lot of bass and volume.
In the past I had to dial in and fidget with the tone knobs and even the volume to really find every amp’s “sweet spot”. With this amp it’s not hard to find it’s “sweet spots”, as it’s sounds and responds great at just about any volume or tone setting or combination.
A great example of a huge punch and amazing sound quality out of something that looks like a tiny metal lunchbox. Don’t let it’s aesthetics or the “overrated hype” fool you. Play one for yourself and you might just become a believer too.
rowidz so if you had to choose would you go dark terror or micro dark? I’m thinking about getting the dark terror I own a micro dark and an OR15
How do you feel between that 2amp
That amp and cab sounded great. Very versatile amp with that sweet tube sound. Good review as well, no bs.
I've had the dark terror for so many years now, great to see this vid! It's such a sleeper amp! It has buttloads of gain, and is super responsive to your pickup type
Is it loud enough for gigging with a 412 without micing
@@73prd really really depends on cab size and room, with a 4/12 and a boost pedal, I'd say for a small club you should be good, but anything larger I would suggest mic-ing it
And again with the four year strong. Love video this mate
Working my way through their riffs there’s so many! 👍
The Killers! NAILED IT ✅
Never thought something so dark could be so… clean.
Great demo and thanks for not talking half the time, this is how you do a demo right.
Nice demo! Mr Brightside was on point! 🤘🏽
Nice to hear some punk rock
Heard enough of doom metal
I like metal punk ain’t heavy enough so this is the amp for me
This is a great amp..Still my favorite in 2024.
I wante a tiny pedal platform amp. I think i found it. I go from jazz to doom metal
That shape control is wild.
Just discovered your channel while searching for Dark Terror reviews. GREAT videos, so sorry to see that you have only 4.1K subs. Now you have one more!
Hey thanks mate, it's getting there 👍
Just ordered mine yesterday from Guitar Center getting it this week I can’t wait plugging it in to my Randall Cab
I got one 9 years ago and it's still going strong. You'll enjoy it.
Nice demo especially the Modern Chug setting because I play skate punk and that's the tone I like. I think I saw your old demo right before this.
The Four Year Strong riff love 🤘🏻
Precisely what a demo video should be. Thanks so much.
Nice demo dude, Got my eyes on one of these, hopefully one day soon.
I just gotta say, that this is one of the best demo's of any amp I've seen. With the different styles, guitars, visually seeing the settings on the amp and dialing it mid play to see effect on the sound.
Have my like!
Thanks, is appreciated 👍
Omg the minus the bear cover. HEAVEN IS A GHOST TOWN.
Awesome video as always mate! The Mr Brightside intro sounded perfect and I loved the Kaiser Chiefs lick ..... RUBY RUBY RUBY!
Thanks mate! Surprising how good the amp is for indie rock 👍
I'm searching for a good clean tube amp and my god... Fender combos sound good... But this? I don't know why but this clean sound is incredible!
Yeah It sounds amazing clean, so does the micro version 👍
1:39 holy shit that's glassy
I had made up my mind to buy a blackstar amp but now I'm thinking of getting this.. I play classic rock and blues and I think this would sound great
Never expected to hear a minus the bear song with this amp haha great!
Excellent demo !! You covered a lot of ground in a short time. Thanks Toby !!
Excellent demo man........thanks for posting it. Those Celestion Neo Creambacks really surprised me here.......they sound really good.
Cheers. I know right those Neos are really cool. The DT and TH30 probably sound better though this cab than my V30 one. Really want to get my hands on the new Tremlord Orange amp, it has a 12" Lavoce speaker, which I've heard are awesome 👍
That punk style song at the beggining! 😋
Dude you really have the vest demo video of this amp on youtube.
Keep it up!
Very good video. Thank you
Better than I expected and various styles to show how it sounded
Wow, even that strat sounded good!
Great demo!! Keep it up!!
Very comprehensive demo, thanks 👍
Yes! Sounds fantastic. Nice video as always bro
Eureka, the tone control actually works!
Great demo and performance
Nice showcase of Harley Bentons too \m/
After listening and listening to different orange demo’s......this could be the best orange amp. So simple to use and dial in, and sounds huge and thick, el84 chime when clean....beautiful effects loop...
And the price!!!!
When he played Mr.Brightside, I can hear the drums and bass in my head 🧡
Killer demos!
To the point goodness. Legend.
HEAVEN IS A GHOST TOWNNNNNN
IVE GOT TO FIND MY WAY BACK !!!!
Great amp. I recorded an album with it through a Palmer PDI 03 load box. Outstanding sound ! Used the Jim Root Terror for the solos. So simple and the results are fantastic.
What is a palmer for?
@@aegisreflector1239 Speaker simulator load box. Sounds really convincing
Man... sure would be cool if you did a comparison between the Rocker 15 Terror and the Dark Terror!
seriously incredible demo. just sub'd.
Thanks mate it really helps 👍
Cool guitar amp head. What would the right configuration to play stoner and doom with this amp?
...YES it is. Its a GREAT amp.
Just got my self a Jim Root #4 for 350 euros! Gotta love thatr amp :D
are these amps same ? Jim root terror and dark terror
I have the smaller one, and it is killer!
Awesome!! Why does that pink HB tele sound sooooooooo good
Hell yeah Minus The Bear!
15watts down to 7watts is a small(3db) change. Instead of half power @7watts knocking it down to 3 or 2 or better still, 1watt(s) would be better. I bet one could design it to have 1/2watt power and drive the speaker directly from the preamp(s) tube instead of the power transistors with only a small impedance matching transformer. Any tinkerers willing to help
Tim Henson and Scott LePaige of Polyphia both use a DT live, and that’s all I need to know. I’ll never get rid of mine.
Did not know that, very cool 👍
Four year strong FTW
Could never be heaven without you... 🍊
..really appreciate your no nonsense demos. What are you playing @:32?
Thanks mate, Heaven Is A Ghost Town - Minus the Bear 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos thanks ..it's a really nice progression
0:20 name of the song?
I’ve been really wanting that vertical 2x12 stack with the neo creambacks
Plus at around only 44lbs, who could argue it’s practicality?!
It sounds phenomenal with the Orange stuff 👍 For some amps it even beats V30s.
I put loads of amps through it in my Ultimate Small Tube Amp Shootout here: ua-cam.com/video/sOpk9ujFGcc/v-deo.html
I remember this song at 3:01 out of my childhood... what is its name again? Cool demo btw. I am up to buy this amp for mobility without leaving my tone quality behind. :D
Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs 👍
OMG! YES! Thats the song! Thank You So Much! I am definitely going to learn this song asap. Thanks @@TobysGuitarGearDemos !
That's a damn respectable clean strat tone. I'm surprised
1:35 which Golden Lespaul is this?
Gibson Les Paul Tribute T 2017 👍
Hi Toby
After watching this video this amp can be my choice.
Are you using any pedals during this video?
I am not an Heavy metal guy.
More like blues and rock sound from the 70's.
Quite empressed with the clear sound that you get from this amp as well.
No pedals apart from in the FX Loop section 👍
Does anyone know if the tiny terror has more high end, in terms of mid range?
GREAT DEMO. BUT ON THESE SETTINGS MY DARK TERROR SOUNDS NOTHING LIKE THIS LOL
Ugh i just got the micro terror and now i want this😢. Is 380$ a good deal for one of these?
Might be a dumb question but what does putting the piece of foam above the nut do? Ive seen bassist put one near the bridge to cut out unwanted noise, same concept here?
Yeah same thing. I find with high gain you get a big ringing if you don't dampen behind the bridge on a tune-o-matic and above the nut 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos ok thats what i thought, i dont see guitarists do it too often. Thanks for the reply tho, i recently started playing guitar again and have the orange terror bass head so this solidified my next purchase lol
I know a builder who makes a 10 inch cab that looks a lot like an Orange cab, would a 10 sound good with this amp? I want it to Growl and ring clear like when you played this E chord at 1:02. I need a small light amp since I have a bad back. I will put a Celestion, Greenback or Jension speaker or whatever you suggest. This is the Best Dark Terror Video demo!
Orange made a 2x10 cab with the alnico gold 10 inch speaker for for the anniversary tiny terror. For lightweight, I'd have a look at the Celestion Neo Creamback which is a 12 inch which sounds really good. It's 4 pounds and Orange use them in their 2x12 vertical cabs. I did a video entirely with that cab here (with dark terror): ua-cam.com/video/sOpk9ujFGcc/v-deo.html
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Ok, thanks.
Nice! How do find it compared to the Tiny Terror?
Tiny Terror is one of my favourite amps of all time. The Dark is more versatile with the shape knob, it can even do chimey cleans. If you want raw saturated orange tone the Tiny Terror is the one. If you want versatility and higher gain the Dark is the one 👍
Yeah I prefer the tiny because of the dirty clean or the little drive because for distortion I use pedals. But in the tiny you don't have a fx loop...
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Bought the Dark recently, and I totally agree! I found a world of difference in flexibility with the Dark. Tiny just doesn't sound the same anymore.
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos hey would you mind explaining how the shape knob influences the versatility
For $30 more why not the Dark Terror w/effects loop?#DarkTerror#Botharegreat
RUBY!
How about the sound from a pedal effects, like RAT, TS9 or Boss Delay pedal on the guitar imput? The amp work well with pedals?
Yea it has a great clean sound so is plays with pedals well 👍
Kaiser chief yeaah. Do you think this amp can still make a cut for clean channel mic'd with a band?
With a mic definitely. For cleans at band levels without a mic, it's not do-able unless you like them breaking up. TH30 sounds very similar and can hit band levels 👍
I want to get POST / ATMOSPHERIC METAL tones (Cult of Luna, mainly). Will this help me achieve something similar, or maybe the less expensive micro dark terror one? What amp would be fit for this?
Sorry mate, i saw this comment the other day but enjoyed listening to Cult of Luna so much I forgot to reply 👍. I'd say it'd be a good fit. The Dark Terror is a great amp and miles ahead of the micro dark (which is good for the money) but doesn't compare to the DT.
Orange Dark Terror VS PRS MT15, please 🙏
I know this is kind of an old video but for the clean sample can you please tell me what cords you're playing? I'm just learning guitar and I like the progression.
Clean song is Heaven is a ghost town - minus the bear. Clean sounds is Could never be heaven - Brand New 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thank you so much! I should have known I loved MTB.
From what song comes the second riff?? (0:23)
The amp sounds good. Does it have a master volume that lets you lower the volume without changing the tone or losing overdrive / distortion?
Yeh, far left control. Sounds great at bedroom levels 👍
*0:21* *this riff 😍 ... do a tuto of it please*
And what is his name ?
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@@TobysGuitarGearDemos thank mans was about to ask the same
Just figure it out; it's not that hard. You can even slow YT videos down if you need to.
@@profd65 yea i agree, meant the name o the song
Do Terrors have a foot switch option for clean to dirty. Or do you have to do it by hand. I know it has a looper for petals. But I’m talking about using the amps gain.
Naa One channel amps, so needs to be manual. The Rocker Terror + Brent Hinds Terror + Dual Terror have 2 channels though 👍
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos Is it possible to run two heads into one cab. Like use the Dark terror for distortion, then use a Marshall head for clean? Like use a A/B box or something? Iv seen ppl using two heads with one cab. And I’m guessing that’s kinda what they are doing.
You can use a Radial Headbone to do it through the same speakers. Alternatively you can use a 2x12 / 4x12 that can be ran in stereo - Then have one amp plugged into one speaker and the second amp into the other speaker 👍
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos thanks
How would you compare dt15 and or15/jr4 volume wise? I had jr#4, currently have dt15 and have strange feeleing that jr#4 was significantly louder.
I remember the Jim Root was really loud similar to the PRS MT15. I think the OR15 is maybe slightly louder than the DT and not quite as loud as the Jim Root, although I can't say for sure 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos And which one from terror series is your favorite?
@@petkopeet Dark Terror for modern sounds + Original Tiny Terror for classic sounds 👍
Only thing missing is a channel switch!
Toby's Guitar Gear Demos, are your speakers 12” Vintage 30’s?
I used the Orange PPC212Vertical I think, which has Neo creambacks. They are in the same ballpark as V30s 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos Thanks Toby.
Just fell in love with this amp. The only doubt if it has enough clean range? I'm going to use clean / slightly breakup setup at home , and not sure, cos it seems like metal oriented amp. Choice torment
Leonid Bielawski I just got one for the same purpose and it’s wonderful. The clean breaks up really nice with the volume and if you have an od pedal than you have tones of tonal range with the gain. Super versatile
But the tiny terror would probably suit you better if you want something with less gain
@0:32 is that minus the bear?
Why would you do modern chugs on a telecaster
so... just add some drive pedals? to get the most of the amps?
Ah yes the amp hated by forum idiots. If it's not a 100 W head it's crap. This guy is like dirt cheap, super easy to maintain and has an fx loop. It sounds incredible when cranked, can do gigs and be played at home.
Good video
Wish it was two channel😪
Great demo and playing! I have a micro dark that I love but this or a Jim root terror?
I prefer the Dark Terror, it's very versatile and it sounds good no-matter where the knobs are set 👍
@@TobysGuitarGearDemos I went a different route and got a rocker 30, no regrets.
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