Hi dude, iam Paul Glover an endorsed Laney artist and I've used these amps for 10 years now. One of the most versatile and underrated amps ever. These things are a weapon!!!!! Dig the channel mate.
@fastandfunky thanks dude, that's awesome, it's easy when you love something. I've always found the IRT to be super easy to dial in a great tone and more than versatile enough to get ne from Jazz to Djent plus they look like Darth Vaders toaster.......what's not to love. Lol 🤘🧟🤘
@@PaulGlover lmao. They look like Darth Vader's toaster. That made me laugh. I have a 60W IRT head with the 4x12 cab. Sounds great and like you said, super versatile.
Watching your videos is a pure pleasure thanks to those tasty, crunchy riffs and awesome production! Seems like you really put your heart into these reviewes, keep it going, cheers!
I have the same amp. Cranking that Tone knob up to 3-4 o clock is absolutely where its at. Opens the amp right up. Our settings are almost exactly the same, only less gain and an OD pedal instead of the on board boost for me.
Laney is in my opinion to underrated. They make such great amps and pedals. I adore the discontinued Ironheart IRT-Pulse guitar Tube Preamp pedal. This tube preamp has so much in it, which is later used in the Ironheart amps.
Thanks for this amazing video Jon, It's a super great amp and really there's so little information and videos using all the versality of this amp. Thanks once again!
Thank you for this video. I was ready to sell my Ironheart because I wasn't happy with the sound. I'm going to test again with the settings you suggest. I love your guitar riffs.
Great video. I love my IRT Studio and it's surprisingly good for its price range (I paid 250€ for it...). One thing I found and really liked when using the rythm channel is lowering the channel gain to 4, the boost to 3, but put a pedal in front - an OCD with just the tiniest amount of gain and a healthy amount of level gives the sound the grit that is missing to my hears.
Recently picked up the 120 watt version at a pawnshop. It is such a versatile amplifier. I rarely use the pre boost and prefer to add an overdrive to channel 2. Really love this amp.
@@youknowhuwitisnot the OP, but I use Aris Effects Savage Drive. Drives the amp very well since this amp isn’t that high gain (for a high gain amp) on its own, it benefits greatly from an OD
I have the IRT60 head too with the Laney IRT 4x12 cab. Sounds massive and super versatile for sure. I recently bought a 2x12 cab and put a V30 and Hesu Demon in it. Gonna try that with the Laney soon. Very good video, man. Greetings from a fellow Dutchman \m/
Had that same amp at one time... Bought a OG 5153 50w 6L6 head and could get Laney so close to the EVH ... But then could adjust to close to my Mesa Single Rec head.. great amp
When I turn it up all the way for some reason it sounds the cleanest, but that's just my own opinion and taste of course. That's what's so interesting to me anyway
Same! I use it as more of a solo boost to really cut over everything else when needed, and only up at a 5 or 6. Have an OD pedal for my gain structuring. The rhythm channel I also tend to back down to more of a thick crunch and use the lead for heavier metal tones.
Sounds really cool. The sort of fizzy (?) character when you do staccato palm muting sounds a little like an Engl, Mesa Mark iv/v, and a 5150 all had a baby together (which I consider a good thing).
nice review... I was struggling between this amp and a Fender Supersonic.. 2 different beasts.. bought the Supersonic. and more it goes.. more I want this specific amp.. will go with the 30 Watts. they are rare in Canada. and thanks for all your reviews. well done:)
The 60 watt sounds awesome. What would you say the main difference would be if comparing the 60watt and the 120 watt. Would it be noticeable in terms of headroom or something else?
@@TheBigman603 It was perfect, but not what I was looking for..Sold it for $800...I'm just happy with my Boogie MKIV and my Kemper. First time I haven't taken a loss on gear!
I think that you should do a comparison video between the irt 60 and Laney’s loudpedal. Running both through a 4x12 and do another compression running the loudpedal in the irt 60’s power amp side.
I honestly wish I never would have sold my IRT Studio. I regret it every time I see a Laney in the wild or on UA-cam! The only thing I do wish they would do is separate the rhythm and clean channels completely. I understand shared EQ for space/money savings, but the rhythm channel is SO much better than the lead channel on the Ironhearts.
I'm in the lookout for a tube amp on a whim (even though I',m a bedroom player) and you just posted this! I'm torn between this IRT and the PRS MT15...
@@SonicDriveStudio I agree. I actually prefer the MT15's distortion but after reading complains about noise from the fx loop (can be fixable or tamed it seems) I'm leaning towards the IRT
Just perhaps a little nitpick, but are the two 2 tones loudness matched? It seems there is a pretty big difference in overall volume (lower "all noon" and higher on "your settings"). This would of course make sense since you boosted all of the frequencies/settings in your settings.
I have a Laney Lionheart which is a great amp, but would like to add an Ironheart for some more flavours. From all the demos I've heard, they seem quite versatile. Not just for Metal! Edit: I meant to mention they have their own built in attenuators as well, which is cool for using them at home or in the studio.
Relieved at the validation of speaker choice. I run a marshall mf280 cab loaded with marshall vintage speakers with my 60 watt laney ironheart. Mine has been biased with el84s though, might go for the 6l6 instead your has more bite.
Hello, I saw you had a review on the Victory super kraken, my question is if you gonna review the Victory kraken MK2 in the future. Curious of what you think of it.
Another great video! I like this amp and the sounds. But for my taste I would adjust a bit less bass and a bit more midds. Thats probably why I like the Orange 50w mk3 and the PSR Archon so much.... 🙃
I had this amp in 60W version for a while but I sent it back and got a Vox AC30CH instead. Although I do love my Vox, I kind of miss this amp. I had decided to use modellers with my Katana 100 MK 2 for high gain sounds. But there's something about this amp. I can't put it in to words. I have an opportunity to get the 120W head for a very good price near my place. Is there any other benefit to getting the 120W version instead of 60W apart from more clean headroom? For context, I play only at home and at low volumes. I would appreciate your inputs, John!
hi mate, got another question for you if ya dont mind. do you use an attenuator with yours, if so which one please? i noticed with your settings the watts knob is way up, which i've never been able to do due to the volume so curious if i'm missing out on a lot by not being able to saturate them tubes. cheers
Had a IRT15H, sounded pretty awsome. But the LAney had to go after I got an AOR for recording and an Amp1 for live use. Nice riff, sounds a lot like Cancer Bats.
I just picked up one of these for what I consider a pretty good price. I hope it sounds as good as yours although my playing is a little sloppier than yours. 😂 Thanks for making this video to get me started on some tones.
Like some of the others, I did not like the internal boost. Putting an overdrive in front made a big difference to my ears. Also, you need to take the time to tweak this amp. It requires both effort and patience.
I'm sure i heard something about this amp having a strange compression-like sound/issue that some people didn't like? or is that an old metal-wives' tale?
I had an irt-studio and I can confirm it doesn't have such thing. Only thing I didn't like was the clean channel of it. Other channels were insanely good which doesn't match with it's price!
Well, it can kind of do that but only if you dial it in like that. It definitely doesn't HAVE to sound like that. Many amps can be dialed in to sound less desirable, doesn't make them bad amps.
Dit is afgelopen 8 jaar mijn go to buizen amp. Destijds in Ibbenburen uren besteed aan alle amps die ze hadden proberen. Ben benieuwd of je me wat nieuws kan laten zien. na video edit: Ja voor black metal stel ik hem wel iets anders af. Maar ga deze settings zeker proberen bij volgende stoner/sludge jamsessie. Daarnaast nog iets wat mij aan deze versterkers opviel, de definitie wordt behouden als je high gain gaat tokkelen. Het wordt niet 1 brei.
sorry but i noticed that at every video of you the amount of gain at the amps is unreal.you have so so so much gain and free of fizzy high end.i have the same amp and the amount of gain is the 1/4 comparing to yours.plus i have fizzy high end.sorry but i dont believe your videos are accurate and real at all
I don't know what to say, but my Ironheart 60 sounds like that too. Accurate and real to me. There is either something broken in yours or you haven't found the sweet spot you're looking for yet. They have a very responsive EQ as been said in the video.
@@raytorvalds3699 well at the point my 6l6 tubes was lighting purple so i was send it for repair,they fixed but still i am not satisfied at all.i dont know really.i will try a new one or i will go for engl fireball 25 which is at same price and made in germany instead china.
@@oliveranderson7246 Definitely sounds something is broken that caused your tubes to fail then. Mine sounds really good. I hope you either get a new one or have more luck with the Engl. Good luck!
Sounds pretty massive and unique right?
Sounds like it's farting out a bit it does sound huge, but the farting out makes it sound terrible and uncontrolled
@Viking_guitarist You listen too much your grandma's fartings
To each its own I guess@@Viking_guitarist
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Hi dude, iam Paul Glover an endorsed Laney artist and I've used these amps for 10 years now. One of the most versatile and underrated amps ever. These things are a weapon!!!!! Dig the channel mate.
Dig your channel too! Keep it up
@SonicDriveStudio Thanks man.
Paul You are 'The Man" when it comes to Laney, I have watched all your Videos that's why I own a Lionheart IRT 120 now!@@PaulGlover
@fastandfunky thanks dude, that's awesome, it's easy when you love something. I've always found the IRT to be super easy to dial in a great tone and more than versatile enough to get ne from Jazz to Djent plus they look like Darth Vaders toaster.......what's not to love. Lol 🤘🧟🤘
@@PaulGlover lmao. They look like Darth Vader's toaster. That made me laugh.
I have a 60W IRT head with the 4x12 cab. Sounds great and like you said, super versatile.
Watching your videos is a pure pleasure thanks to those tasty, crunchy riffs and awesome production! Seems like you really put your heart into these reviewes, keep it going, cheers!
Thanks!
I have the same amp. Cranking that Tone knob up to 3-4 o clock is absolutely where its at. Opens the amp right up. Our settings are almost exactly the same, only less gain and an OD pedal instead of the on board boost for me.
dude i have this amp and trying to understand the settings & such to dial it in for the sound i'm after. greatly appreciate you making this vid
I got me one of these 8 years ago and it is by far my favorite tube amp. It's a keeper. Love it. 👍
Laney is in my opinion to underrated. They make such great amps and pedals. I adore the discontinued Ironheart IRT-Pulse guitar Tube Preamp pedal. This tube preamp has so much in it, which is later used in the Ironheart amps.
Thanks for this amazing video Jon, It's a super great amp and really there's so little information and videos using all the versality of this amp. Thanks once again!
Laney has made some great amps. The Ironheart has got some awesome mojo. Sounds great!
Loved that almost fuzzy low end!
I be mapped out 3 iconic tones out of this thing effortlessly. This amp is amazing
Thank you for this video. I was ready to sell my Ironheart because I wasn't happy with the sound. I'm going to test again with the settings you suggest. I love your guitar riffs.
Cheers and good luck! Even with external pedals you should be able to get a wide range of tones out of this amp
@@SonicDriveStudio And what are your settings for the Lead channel please? Thanks
I have IR Studio and it has same settings. You realy help me understand this boost and Eq ! Thank U
I played this amp at rehearsals. It's great amp for sure.
Great video. I love my IRT Studio and it's surprisingly good for its price range (I paid 250€ for it...). One thing I found and really liked when using the rythm channel is lowering the channel gain to 4, the boost to 3, but put a pedal in front - an OCD with just the tiniest amount of gain and a healthy amount of level gives the sound the grit that is missing to my hears.
Recently picked up the 120 watt version at a pawnshop. It is such a versatile amplifier. I rarely use the pre boost and prefer to add an overdrive to channel 2. Really love this amp.
What OD do you use for the boost?
Earthquaker Plumes or an SD1.@@youknowhuwitis
@@youknowhuwitisnot the OP, but I use Aris Effects Savage Drive. Drives the amp very well since this amp isn’t that high gain (for a high gain amp) on its own, it benefits greatly from an OD
I have the IRT60 head too with the Laney IRT 4x12 cab. Sounds massive and super versatile for sure.
I recently bought a 2x12 cab and put a V30 and Hesu Demon in it. Gonna try that with the Laney soon.
Very good video, man. Greetings from a fellow Dutchman \m/
My Irt 120 is fantastic, no regretts at all for buying it!👊👊👊👊💣💣💣💣
Thanks ! In depth explainations and comparaisons are the best to get a better hear.
Had that same amp at one time... Bought a OG 5153 50w 6L6 head and could get Laney so close to the EVH ... But then could adjust to close to my Mesa Single Rec head.. great amp
Ive just bought one of these second hand on ebay for £150! At that price i just had to have it and it sound pretty awesome with your settings 🤘🏼
I have the 120 version, If you turn the boost up that far it just overloads the circuit and it flubs out.
When I turn it up all the way for some reason it sounds the cleanest, but that's just my own opinion and taste of course. That's what's so interesting to me anyway
Same! I use it as more of a solo boost to really cut over everything else when needed, and only up at a 5 or 6. Have an OD pedal for my gain structuring.
The rhythm channel I also tend to back down to more of a thick crunch and use the lead for heavier metal tones.
Sounds really cool. The sort of fizzy (?) character when you do staccato palm muting sounds a little like an Engl, Mesa Mark iv/v, and a 5150 all had a baby together (which I consider a good thing).
I have this split in stereo with my EVH 5150 3 50 watt...Red channel..TS9 pushing both..badass tones..love this amp..
nice review... I was struggling between this amp and a Fender Supersonic.. 2 different beasts.. bought the Supersonic. and more it goes.. more I want this specific amp.. will go with the 30 Watts. they are rare in Canada. and thanks for all your reviews. well done:)
Sounds great indeed!
I had no idea by what you meant it sounded lost in the mix when settings were at noon until you put your settings on it
Hi, that sounds really awesome - all your demo songs sound fantastic - could you make a video of how you produce them? 😎
The 60 watt sounds awesome. What would you say the main difference would be if comparing the 60watt and the 120 watt. Would it be noticeable in terms of headroom or something else?
I would expect just headroom
@@SonicDriveStudiooh ok thanks 👍🏻
how would this compare to the new made in england black country irt 60h iron heart?
Nice!..There's one for sale here locally for $500 mint-brand new condition...I think I'm going to jump on it!
Great deal!
I bet something’s is messed up on it. I’ve never seen one used under 800
@@TheBigman603 It was perfect, but not what I was looking for..Sold it for $800...I'm just happy with my Boogie MKIV and my Kemper. First time I haven't taken a loss on gear!
I think that you should do a comparison video between the irt 60 and Laney’s loudpedal. Running both through a 4x12 and do another compression running the loudpedal in the irt 60’s power amp side.
Great review. Thank you.
I honestly wish I never would have sold my IRT Studio. I regret it every time I see a Laney in the wild or on UA-cam! The only thing I do wish they would do is separate the rhythm and clean channels completely. I understand shared EQ for space/money savings, but the rhythm channel is SO much better than the lead channel on the Ironhearts.
I'm in the lookout for a tube amp on a whim (even though I',m a bedroom player) and you just posted this! I'm torn between this IRT and the PRS MT15...
You can lower the output to 1W which is perfect for "bedroom" :)
If you prefer fuzzy complex distortion , Laney Ironheart. If you refer smooth clearer distortion , MT15.
Ironheart is way more versatile but the MT15 is more modern sounding by default
@@SonicDriveStudio I agree. I actually prefer the MT15's distortion but after reading complains about noise from the fx loop (can be fixable or tamed it seems) I'm leaning towards the IRT
The MT15 is very “in your face”. Great for modern high gain? But the irt is quite a bit more versatile.
Just perhaps a little nitpick, but are the two 2 tones loudness matched? It seems there is a pretty big difference in overall volume (lower "all noon" and higher on "your settings"). This would of course make sense since you boosted all of the frequencies/settings in your settings.
I have a Laney Lionheart which is a great amp, but would like to add an Ironheart for some more flavours. From all the demos I've heard, they seem quite versatile. Not just for Metal! Edit: I meant to mention they have their own built in attenuators as well, which is cool for using them at home or in the studio.
Very versatile indeed!
Relieved at the validation of speaker choice. I run a marshall mf280 cab loaded with marshall vintage speakers with my 60 watt laney ironheart. Mine has been biased with el84s though, might go for the 6l6 instead your has more bite.
I think you meant EL34s? EL84s won't even fit in an IRT.
You definitely found the sweet spot \m/
This thing is cool as hell. What was your Les Paul tuned in? It’s sounded lowwww
Hello, I saw you had a review on the Victory super kraken, my question is if you gonna review the Victory kraken MK2 in the future. Curious of what you think of it.
Another great video!
I like this amp and the sounds. But for my taste I would adjust a bit less bass and a bit more midds. Thats probably why I like the Orange 50w mk3 and the PSR Archon so much.... 🙃
I had this amp in 60W version for a while but I sent it back and got a Vox AC30CH instead. Although I do love my Vox, I kind of miss this amp. I had decided to use modellers with my Katana 100 MK 2 for high gain sounds. But there's something about this amp. I can't put it in to words. I have an opportunity to get the 120W head for a very good price near my place.
Is there any other benefit to getting the 120W version instead of 60W apart from more clean headroom? For context, I play only at home and at low volumes. I would appreciate your inputs, John!
Another great one! I am just wondering if the IRT can sound as BIG?
IRT studio? Not as big but still pretty big! Less headroom, so keep that in mind
@@SonicDriveStudio Thanks a lot!
I have 2 of these one is modified with the EL34s the other stock. They are real workhorses.
hi mate, got another question for you if ya dont mind. do you use an attenuator with yours, if so which one please? i noticed with your settings the watts knob is way up, which i've never been able to do due to the volume so curious if i'm missing out on a lot by not being able to saturate them tubes. cheers
I think it's basically a master volume so you can set it up however you like
It’s designed like an attenuator, so your channel volumes will still drive the power section but at lower volume.
Had a IRT15H, sounded pretty awsome. But the LAney had to go after I got an AOR for recording and an Amp1 for live use.
Nice riff, sounds a lot like Cancer Bats.
I just picked up one of these for what I consider a pretty good price. I hope it sounds as good as yours although my playing is a little sloppier than yours. 😂 Thanks for making this video to get me started on some tones.
Dang, sounds killer. These amps are stupid cheap here in the UK. £300 for the 120W in good nick, seen £200 a few times too
Wow
Does this apply to the ironheart 15h? I can't get a good sound out of it.
I love my IRT60! Its a little pissed off monster!
Can you swap 6L6 power tubes to EL34's in this amp?
Yes
Does the studio version sound the same as the head? Great sounding
Only the power section sounds different
You and Keijo Niinimaa (Rotten Sound, Morbid Evils, Goatburner) that I have seen playing these amps.
Love Laney
Nice
I Love this amp ! But im not fan of the boost, thanks SDS !!!
The boost isn't like a tube screamer, it doesn't color the sound, it's purely a gain boost
Like some of the others, I did not like the internal boost. Putting an overdrive in front made a big difference to my ears. Also, you need to take the time to tweak this amp. It requires both effort and patience.
Same here, i have one of the first versions of the irt60h, and I found that it likes the maxon od808 the best, that’s my opinion obviously.
Tonex captures pls
I'm sure i heard something about this amp having a strange compression-like sound/issue that some people didn't like? or is that an old metal-wives' tale?
I had an irt-studio and I can confirm it doesn't have such thing. Only thing I didn't like was the clean channel of it. Other channels were insanely good which doesn't match with it's price!
Well, it can kind of do that but only if you dial it in like that. It definitely doesn't HAVE to sound like that. Many amps can be dialed in to sound less desirable, doesn't make them bad amps.
There’s a used one on Reverb for $700 is that a good deal?
Yeah!
Kirk: Hey, is this riff any good?!?!
James: YYEEEEEEAAHHHH!!!!
Dit is afgelopen 8 jaar mijn go to buizen amp. Destijds in Ibbenburen uren besteed aan alle amps die ze hadden proberen. Ben benieuwd of je me wat nieuws kan laten zien.
na video edit: Ja voor black metal stel ik hem wel iets anders af. Maar ga deze settings zeker proberen bij volgende stoner/sludge jamsessie.
Daarnaast nog iets wat mij aan deze versterkers opviel, de definitie wordt behouden als je high gain gaat tokkelen. Het wordt niet 1 brei.
What kind of weird language is this?
This amp always has that harsh upper mid spikes , tend to fight with clean vocals.
Weird, doesn't sound harsh to me at all
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My amp! In action here with my own IR's: ua-cam.com/video/hdOPWW_f1pU/v-deo.html Great amp!
sorry but i noticed that at every video of you the amount of gain at the amps is unreal.you have so so so much gain and free of fizzy high end.i have the same amp and the amount of gain is the 1/4 comparing to yours.plus i have fizzy high end.sorry but i dont believe your videos are accurate and real at all
I don't know what to say, but my Ironheart 60 sounds like that too. Accurate and real to me.
There is either something broken in yours or you haven't found the sweet spot you're looking for yet.
They have a very responsive EQ as been said in the video.
@@raytorvalds3699 well at the point my 6l6 tubes was lighting purple so i was send it for repair,they fixed but still i am not satisfied at all.i dont know really.i will try a new one or i will go for engl fireball 25 which is at same price and made in germany instead china.
@@oliveranderson7246 Definitely sounds something is broken that caused your tubes to fail then. Mine sounds really good.
I hope you either get a new one or have more luck with the Engl. Good luck!
Didn't love any of the settings to be honest. Laney has never stood out to me at all, none of my favorite tones or artists use Laney amps.
I guess this sound isn't for you, and that's fine!
You'd be surprised what you favourite artists use, most studio recordings these days are done on the studio's amps......
Sounds good, looks terrible 🫣