Atomic Ampli-Firebox - What's In The Box?

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👆 In today's video, Pete and Joss have a look at the brand new Atomic Ampli-Firebox. This is the world’s first tube amp modelling and cabinet impulse response IR loader in a compact stomp-box!
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[@JUNKO____]

13:46 the efficiency of those finger movements is mind blowing.

[@dr150]

Rob Chapman is now worried about get shamed.... _"Lee, PLEASE don't pair me up in a gear demo with that dude!"_

[@stanislavmigra]

Pair that dude with Rob ... and we can have nice video, Joss teach Rob how to Exxtreme shred :D

[@andrewbailey7999]

Has to be one of the most frustrating things to learn on guitar! He's absolutely nailed it!!

[@aryinc]

josh is extreme, the man puts out some of the "thrashiest" riffs. his noodling sound serious \m/.

[@JCs-Music]

not my style, but THAT was pretty cool :-)

[@TheOriginalMack]

I used the original Atomic Amplifire for a over year, it's an awesome tool and after tweaking it sounds amazing. That said, the tones in this video were not great. That could be a lot of different factors but overall I think it highlights that no matter how much we all love gear demos on youtube, you still need to try something for yourself before making a judgment.

[@HaraldEngels]

Having all these fantastic sound options in a compact pedal is everything I always wanted. I am sold. Thank you guys for the great review/demo.

[@1Guug]

So iam using this Box now for 2 weaks or so. Iam a professional musician, who don't want to take heavy ass amps and boxes to a gig. I tried this thing in reharsal and had 1 gig so far with it and it worked REALLY well. Iam using it with my pedalboard, mostly the clean amp and drive this thing with my drive pedal of choice. I used to own a kemper but switched to this because it is more intuitive to use. Now I can use my board anywere and its the only thing I have to take with me other than my guitar.

[@Ssav080]

Hey there, how does it go taking drive pedals is front of it? I have a flyrig as a backup to my amp at gigs, but I dont like the overdrive or the way my pedals act in front of it! Thanks in advance

[@1Guug]

I think it takes them pretty well.

[@imjake]

Do you use it in front of your clean amp or in the fx loop?

[@KuppaKwafee]

Keep it up Pete!!!! Hello from New Mexico.

[@Docksidestudio1]

I don’t know what you guys are doing to this but Atomic should be pretty unhappy with this video. It’s sounds terrible in this video, but honestly, it isn’t. It sounds killer!!

[@paramediccpo]

I actually think joss has found his feet here and he’s fitting in well now - plus he’s a great player- seen a few haters here -

[@MarcCoteMusic]

Once again, I'm wondering if Andertons deliberately make demos of anything of the modeling type sound awful. Truly, I have yet to hear any good demos from them of such tech. I believe Pete Thorn reviewed this unit... either him or Brett Kingman... go listen to that demo and be prepared to be truly impressed.

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Marc Cote Thanks for pointing me towards Pete Thorn. He does a much better demo and I’ve added him to my subscription list.

[@WickerManLP]

I L I K E J O S S

[@timothymckane6362]

That is Joss great of you!

[@matteorasemont8579]

They should do a sub 500 pound rig per genre of music: blues, metal, country and make it a series

[@jasont.9559]

Why? So you can hear what garbage gear sounds like over KZbin? They did a starter pack shoot out a few years ago, go watch that and leave the grownups alone.

[@cabbycabby1770]

An entire rig under $500? Save some money and treat yo self.

[@rayh7046]

Matteo Rasemont it wouldn't be anything but starter packs at that price point

[@d77sauce]

you mean weight right? That would be a great idea

[@Gonzo2707]

This sounds waaay bright and fizzy through most of the amp models you demoed. What cab model did you use? I have the original Amplifire, and with the right cab selected, it can sound pretty darn decent, and quite round & warm if need be. Even better with aftermarket IRs.

[@schellbones109]

Great demo you guys. I'm one step closer to pushin' the buy now button. Thanks for putting up this video.

[@klewis2048]

I've played that Girls Aloud song too :-) I have an Amplifire 12 and keep looking at Helix, Headrush, AX8, Kemper but none of them match the practicality of carrying the AA12, AA3 or the Firebox to rehearsals and gigs.

[@tonyfaelens3626]

I listen thru a Teufel 2x 35 watt (with his own soundcard) and 2 Teufel speakers, and these video's sound great, the clean sound is very good !!!!!

[@nicholaspetergagg7769]

I think AMT F1 preamp is reasonable cost and offers speaker emulation - it's a twin reverb clean sound as a good platform for pedals into a mixer - pa system. It is very warm and amp like- check it out

[@andyholley6127]

Could the 1/4” jack be used as a headphone out?

[@crushagrape]

I say, is that... CHILD playing Cat Scratch Fever?! (monocle pops out melodramatically).

[@threeonamatchventura]

Great video.

[@thorwulfx1]

The Soldano and Fender clones seemed pretty good. The foray into the Friedman profiles didn't quite hit the mark. I think there are good tones in this device, if you have the patience to fiddle around with it for a while. Like a lot of these massively-tweakable modeling devices, there's plenty of room to get it wrong, and make it sound synthetic and thin.

[@jfsiqueira7813]

Does it work well plugged in front of the amp, instead of in line or in the amp return?

[@niptodstan]

Joss is the best player to have sat in that room.

[@KeepoKreepo]

Much difference in the way of sound between this and the 3/12 modelers?

[@Bealzeebozzo]

Bwahahaha Queefer Sutherland ............cracked me up. Childish? Yeah but still funny.

[@everyinchtheanimal]

Breaking out some Mr Big, nice work Mr Honorė

[@mr.rosales411]

the direct recording needs that room thing going on to have it sound pleasant on our end.

[@stevendobias2960]

An eye opener.

[@timothymckane6362]

I wonder what Schecter guitar is Joss playing. I thought it's the Banshee at first, but I'm not quite sure if it is or not. [EDIT] I was close on 7:26.

[@frollixz3773]

The lock at 17:38 was amazing

[@idanshahar]

How can you use it live with multiple patches?

[@larsfrederiksen3005]

Probably asked before, but could you please compare it to the Mooer Radar?

[@manuelbastian]

I love you, Joss! 😂🎉

[@andertons]

He loves you too...

[@Javier-qk7ms]

Prof Lupin can shred!

[@frmcf]

15:30 Pete, did you actually play that on the record? Or tour with them?

[@TheVirginianRambler]

Some one was is a srv mood today. ;) i see you pete.

[@charleslivingston803]

Andertons has taken a beating on the forums for somehow making this pedal sound bad. I have one, and it sounds excellent. In fact it’s kind of hard to make it sound bad. I use it for recording, and I no longer use Bias or Amplitube. The AFB is far better for fundamental amp tones.

[@rangerdoc1029]

Stereo effects is what makes Amplitube sound so awesome moreso than the quality of the models.

[@denmut]

Forgive my ignorance but does it have a headphones out? Thanks in advance.

[@ejbaquet]

What is that blue strat with the crazy pick guard?

[@andertons]

That is Pete's early 2000 standard strat with a custom pick guard handpainted by his wife..

[@flynn_22]

Sick riff joss

[@MrASA93]

Thats a nice metal zone....

[@koenroels4549]

Mister Peter New lesson on chord progression 16:00 -17:00? 😊😊

[@Bradyyy]

joss joss pete pete i love em

[@kingtjk]

Here's Joss on the AF12 (same EXACT amp engine as Ampl-Firebox - preset compatible) showing a much better heavy tone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZmpqauDlrtpoZo

[@kingtjk]

It's pretty clear that Joss and Pete are not hearing what's going to "tape". They're listening back through a PA monitor that hypes the bass frequencies. When they think it sounds good in the room, it's sounding thin and shrill to us (not enough bass). Bummer! They're also auditioning different amps with the same cabinet and amp specific EQ from one preset. Not good or representative to how things sound out of the box without even touching the editor.

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

Go check out Pete Thorns demo instead is my best advice, sounds a lot better there.

[@kingtjk]

This!

[@paramediccpo]

Hey guys how can I get the album back I can’t even search it ?? What am I doing wrong

[@andertons]

You have to use iTunes, not Apple Music... It is not available to stream... So, iTunes, Amazon, google Music or Bandcamp.. All the link are in the description...

[@bottleneck1100]

two possibilities - a) it's clipping like hell, and needs re-recording. b) it sounds awful, really really bad.. (NB am referring to driven sounds, not clean)

[@aviator_bryan]

bottleneck1100 definitely clipping. I own one of these and it sounds really good. Very natural.

[@raindogred]

Pod, using korg nanotube in a hammond box???

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Love the Editor. But, it's INSANE they don't make one for an iPad. The entire point of an Amplifire/Ampli-FireBox is portability and economy. Having to use/lug around a laptop and not a more portable and more inexpensive device for editing is a design strategy/marketing flaw. I don't even need bluetooth. Just a wired USB connection would suffice.... I can't believe i have to buy a Windows 10 tablet to run the editor.... WINDOWS! I hate myself already.

[@dirtytrombone]

What are the pickups in the Strat?

[@andertons]

It is a standard strat... www.andertons.co.uk/fender-american-pro-strat-rosewood-in-candy-apple-red-0113010709

[@TomGoldsmithguitar]

Wow 😯

[@rockstardr]

Pete, let's hear more cleans and blues tones

[@satch4u3]

Cool device. The IR loader portion alone interests me!

[@idanshahar]

Go for the Mooer Radar or AMT CP100 for IR loading

[@satch4u3]

Thanks for the suggestions. I just checked out the Mooer Radar. Very cool. Didn't even know it existed!

[@svenikea8428]

Cheeky scamps have made me buy more stuff. I and the band are well over the moon innit. I play in a no-amp-on-stage band and have finally found something simple and great sounding.Just ordered a D&M (honk) and can't wait to hear it in front of this. ps your vids have gained in quality since I've been watching.Thanks.

[@JazzzRockFuzion]

Honestly, I'd fork out the extra $$ and go for one of the bigger models. I can't stand when critical gear functionality/editing is hidden behind a separate software wall. Way too much compromise...

[@Jpetersson]

It´s weird how some people pronounce the letter H as "hage" instead of "age" like most people do even though "hage" probably is the "correct" way to say it. Hage-dee-em-i cable! :-)

[@codygranrud6212]

Hey... can we get Danish Pete to say Boost a bit more in your vids? Kthnxbye

[@xXDOMINAT8RXx]

Are they high or whatt so into it😂😂😂

[@СергейИванов-й5х2х]

Йииппаническая педалька! Thanx a lot!!

[@hughjarreolee7821]

Does Andertons own Atomic or something?

[@Waggel86]

No, but they are (I believe) the only official dealer in Europe

[@HarveyGrass]

you guys demonstrated in 10:10 why this sucks.. i forgot to assign the button.. too complicated. it's a stomp box, you stomp it, it works.. If you need a computer why mess with a pedal. it's one or the other for me at least.

[@cslayer1984]

Soldano SLO-100

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Do you think the Captain is a millionaire or rather, a pound-onaire with all this product being demoed? It sure seems like a recipe for success.

[@dr150]

Gear has small margins and the music industry isn't what it was back in its heyday. He still should be doing quite well for himself.

[@andrufraroco]

I wanted to like this.. very clever design. But the sounds are not convincing at all.

[@apocbanditz306]

Number 2

[@MichaelStelz]

Nice review, but I think it sounds awful. Cheap clean tones and unpleasant distortion, although the idea of having such a tiny box is really cool

[@1Guug]

so what were you speakers of choice? it sounds rich and very 3D on my speakers and my studio headphones.

[@MichaelStelz]

1Guug iPad Air 2

[@1Guug]

Damn come again and watch with headphones or speaker. You can't tell from iPad speakers if something sounds good or bad, everything sounds bad with smartphone or tablet speakers.

[@dustylense]

One has to wonder the judgment and critique of a person who uses an iPad air to listen to guitar tones. NOOB!

[@lauscho]

I imagine the cab impulses are a huge factor in that as well, and I'd love to hear some samples with better cab impulses.

[@gamergod9182]

Cool idea, shame it sounds like garbage.

[@ReValveiT_01]

GamerGod91 Sounds like it's clipping to me.

[@MarcCoteMusic]

Check out Pete Thorn's demo of this product. His demos are on a whole other level and he knows how to get good sounds out of the gear he using in any particular video.

[@Ndlanding]

Clean, it sounds, er, clean. Crunchy sounds like vomit through a tea-strainer. Distortion sounds like most distortion. I'll pass, thank you. You can get all those sounds out of a Fender Mustang Floor, for instance.

[@williama-d6]

whats a cad?

[@frmcf]

Similar to a bounder or a scoundrel.

[@williama-d6]

Fraser McFadyen that does not make any sense he said you can’t put it through your cad

[@bengalvin9932]

# SHRILL!

[@colintraveller]

can someone tell me which noted multi album selling artist swears by that product ..........

[@indiefruit]

No one, because they have enough money to buy whatever pedals/amps they could ever want to play with. These kind of pedals/amps are an affordable way to experiment with a whole bunch of amps and effects that you may never get to play with otherwise.

[@kevinlau6403]

I really want to watch this but Joss is so damn annoying .... "Yea" and "yea yeas" :-/

[@harrisbutkeraitis1360]

Sound like Metallica for under £500 please

[@B.N.763]

Do sound like motorhead

[@ykitskanyenorth847]

FIRST!

[@bengalvin9932]

IF A PEDAL NEEDS A COMPUTER TO GET THE BEST OUT OF IT I"M OUT! in fact as soon as i hear computer or software i switch off BUT i still watch the video because it is ANDERTONS!

[@Frosttyy12]

ok, old man

[@aviator_bryan]

You actually don’t need to ever connect a computer if you don’t want to. There are some added features like delay and such that you can presets using a PC, but if you just need amps, the pedal is WYSIWYG. Super easy.

[@Worshipcaster]

Great comment...

[@superbford]

This is more meant for recording direct and getting the many amp tones and effects easily. It can be used as a pedal or preamp, but those are secondary reasons it was built.

[@florianju5638]

Frosttyy12 it has nothing to do with age. It is a matter of practicality. I certainly would not haul my stuff arround in the room, just to edit a freaking delay time or switch a Screamer against a Clean boost. Nor am I willing to buy another 5 meters of cables etc. Then again, the thing sounds really good and I am getting an Amplifire 6 soon :)