How to Get Modern Clean Tones | Fender Tone Master Pro

In this video, I will show you how to get beautiful, modern clean tones on the Fender Tone Master Pro. While I'm focused on the Fender Tone Master Pro, the concepts apply to any modeler.
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[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

Thanks for all the TMP videos. I always learn something.

[@damionandy]

Thank you! I hope you are loving the TMP, this thang inspires me to write more music daily.

[@SchoolBusMechanic]

Thanks Damion! I've been playing presets and needed a customized clean sound. I'm grateful for having all my fingers😊

[@DaPoopIsInDaPudding]

I’m grateful for many things. Having my health, my family, and a TMP. More on compressors would be great. Anything TMP and I’m in.

[@damionandy]

Thank you for watching the whole video and playing my game. I'm grateful you are here, I'm also cracking up at your username.

[@bradatherton9369]

12:15 Awesome to hear you're at FullSail. Being an Orlando-ite i almost went there! Youre making them look good!

[@damionandy]

Thanks man! I’m done in 2 weeks 🤯🤯

[@jiagap]

Yes, please do a full session on the studio compressor in the TMP. Thx.

[@damionandy]

Done! Go check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKeaiWt9iLJpkK8&ab_channel=DamionAndy

[@ts8lemonade]

Thanks so much for these videos! I just got my TMP a week ago, so these are awesome!

[@damionandy]

Man, I'm so grateful you are enjoying them! If you ever have questions / ideas for videos you'd like to see, hit me up! I'm always down for a challenge! Thank you for being apart of my community! What a time to be a guitarist!

[@ts8lemonade]

@@damionandy You're welcome! Actually I do have a question / possible video idea. I've noticed, as I'm sure others have, that there's basically 4 different ways to affect volume on the TMP: the master volume knob, the preset volume, the volume knob on the amp sim, and then the amp level of the amp sim. Maybe a video explaining these a bit? For example, obviously on a Deluxe Reverb, if you crank the volume knob on the amp sim, you'll get overdrive sound. However, I'm not exactly sure how or why the preset volume would affect the amount of overdrive. I had a preset with, I think it was a Twin Reverb, and on the amp sim volume knob I had it at 50, amp level at 50, master at 100, preset was the default 53, and the sound was totally clean, no overdrive. When I changed the preset volume to 100, it (obviously) got louder but there was then a bit of overdrive breakup. When I lowered the amp sim volume knob to like 3, then it was totally clean again. It's just a bit odd to me to have 4 different volumes. Logically I would have thought that the volume knob on the amp sim would be the only thing to produce on overdrive tone, and the preset volume, amp sim amp level, and master volume would all just make it louder-without-overdrive as they were turned up.

[@damionandy]

GREAT comment. This is an area I could definitely do a video on and will consider. To answer your question in regards to the Deluxe. The amp level will control how the amp volume affects the tubes on the real thing. I never crank my Deluxe, I enjoy it for cleans. So what I can do is keep the volume at 3/4, but INCREASE the amp level. This increases the volume of the amp at the amp's settings. So Volume on the amp is how the amp pushes tubes, but amp level is perceived loudness. Preset volume is how loud the preset is coming out of the TMP. Inside the mixer, you can control how loud the volume is coming out of the TMP - notice how easy it is to shoot yourself in the foot? This is why I always increase my PRESET volume to 100 and control the overall volume inside the mixer. I pull back my master fader when sending my volume to the FRFR cab or FOH. You can also control this volume going from USB to your DAW. While there are a ton of ways to control the volume, there are also a ton of ways to shoot yourself in the foot haha. Great question man, I hope this helps!

[@gibson2623]

Very nice Damion, Thanks :)

[@alisoncallaghan7676]

I've now watched the video. Thankyou very much I did learn alot. Including where the search bar is on the tmp app. Apparently I missed it a hundred times. Cheers

[@damionandy]

Glad it helped! thank you for hanging around and watching my channel! I have a premier of AI in the Music Industry set to release tonight at 7pm EST. I hope to see you there!!

[@ptonmcwynn7005]

That shimmer...

[@damionandy]

🤘

[@kevinquinn6874]

Hiya, I’m greatful for my 5 guitars and playing again after years (20) ago leaving my last band, started playing again during the pandemic, and what a lifesaver I really enjoy your channel, great alternative to all the news channels 😖 maybe it’s time to unsubscribe to those 😊 Hope your channel continues to grow 🎸🌟✌🏻

[@damionandy]

Hey Kevin! The pandemic is also where I reignited my passion for music / guitar. I've played every day since and am currently pursuing it as a profession! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm grateful you're here and look forward to reading more comments from you! Don't be a stranger, reach out with any feedback, questions, or just things you're grateful for! Like you said, we need less news and more gratitude! Thanks dude 🤘

[@kevinquinn6874]

@@damionandy I appreciate your reply and thanks for the offer to help. Glad I came across your channel. There’s something familiar, you remind me of someone who is very dear, so watching your channel always brightens my spirits. And that’s also you of course. It’s nice to be back on this guitar journey with you. I think it’s awesome asking your audience to comment on gratitude, it’s so important. 🙏🏻🎸✌🏻

[@scottsguitarbasics8451]

great info! I have been putting the boost pedal in between the amp and cab on certain models. Seems to work well

[@damionandy]

What amps are you using the most?

[@scottsguitarbasics8451]

Princeton seems to be my favorite so far. Sounds good throwing about any drive pedal in front of it!

[@damionandy]

I agree. I'm a princeton, Deluxe, or Blues Jr Guy on here@@scottsguitarbasics8451

[@2550marshall]

Did you mean Exotic EP Booster? If so, yes, that is an awesome always on pedal. I have one on my real amp board. A little goes along way and thickens the tone....it's all about that transformer tone. Here is an idea for a TMP vid: show how the Green TS pedal has a blend knob which the originals don't. That is a very cool and useful parameter. When you use an amp that needs some low end cut but not quite that much, that blend knob is sweet. You can sort of use that like you would on the Fractal amp blocks input EQ to cut some lows.

[@damionandy]

I always look forward to reading your comments when I see your name come up on my phone's notification haha. I'll have to check it out! I honestly haven't used the TS that much on here because of that dang Klon clone. It is SO good. And yeah! The Exotic EP Booster! I LOVE that pedal. It's my only analog pedal now haha. I sold my entire pedalboard to pay for the TMP and now I can use my TMP as a pedal board if I want to run the 65 DRRI (haven't yet hahaha)

[@bradatherton9369]

​@@damionandysince you love your DRRI I've got a trick you might appreciate. If you want to use only the 22 Watt power amp and 112 cab, you can unplug the reverb tank (I think the return side is the red RCA) and use it as an FX return straight into the power amp. You'll need a 1/4" TS to RCA, but that's easy. It'll widen the use cases for your TMP and nor overdo it with tone stacks squared.

[@damionandy]

@@bradatherton9369 oh snap I need to try this

[@lorenzolefevere5721]

Very nice approach! I'd like to have more information about compressors....

[@damionandy]

That makes 2 comments about compressors. I'll start looking to put something together

[@damionandy]

Done! Go check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKeaiWt9iLJpkK8&ab_channel=DamionAndy

[@valdon116]

I bought this for the cleans👍🏽

[@damionandy]

Same man. Hope you're having a wonderful day!

[@valdon116]

Thanks bro, keep the TM vids coming 👍🏽

[@alisoncallaghan7676]

Love the tmp videos

[@TR-on9tx]

Glad I ran across your channel. I’ve had my TMP for a month..mostly country stuff, we’re an old country band. I’ve been thinking if running my best buddy drum pedal in. Not quite sure how to set that up. Comments appreciated Buddy T

[@damionandy]

If it's a standard 1/4' cable out, you could try just running it into the mic line - it's bother XLR and 1/4' jack. To get it loud enough, try the studio pre amp. It'll give it the proper gain boost without coloring the sound. Then it'll sound pretty good through an FRFR speaker. You could even change the output of it so it has it's own speaker.

[@TR-on9tx]

Thank you for taking time to reply. That worked okay, but lost the mic. I’m not up to speed yet on running through 3.4. Thanks again. Great job on country tone.. Buddy T

[@scottbecker3485]

@@TR-on9txSince the TMP also has an Aux in (mini jack), you might get by using an adapter or adapter cable to feed your BeatBuddy in that way. (I‘d recommend a proper cable rather than an adapter, just to rule out possible intermittent contact). I have ordered a TMP and also have a BeatBuddy I want to input via the Aux in, leaving the Mic and Instrument channels free for those signals. What I don‘t know yet is if the Aux in has a way of setting the input volume/gain within the TMP. If not, you‘ll have to see if the BeatBuddy can output enough signal. Perhaps you will want to use the Headphone out on the Beatbuddy, which has a volume control. And if all else fails, try using a mini mixer (like my beloved EAE StompMix 4) to first input the BeatBuddy - plus whatever other „extra“ stuff you might have) into the StompMix 4, and from there into the Aux in. That should for sure get you enough gain.

[@TR-on9tx]

@@scottbecker3485 I have a splitter on the mic input. Running mic and beat buddy together, I have in line volume on beat buddy..since I don’t “color” the mic it’s working okay. I have tried the send return on 1 but haven’t figured out what I’m doing wrong, no luck on that as of yet.

[@scottbecker3485]

@@TR-on9tx Now that‘s a creative solution. :-) Wouldn‘t work for me, though, since I will use various effects on my vocals (subtle, but important for the songs I cover). As for the send/return, that‘s also an interesting idea, though then all post-loop effects would apply, and some of those might be for the guitar? Can‘t wait to get my hands on the TMP and try some stuff out. Hope you‘ll enjoy yours a lot, and get everything to work.

[@charlesgillespie5049]

Damion you seem to the person who has dug in the most on the Tone Master Pro. I picked up one and see to be having an issue with the USB out volume on my model. I am connecting it to an iPad to use in Garage band. Even if i set the perset volume to 100% it still seems super quite. I am begining to believe I may have a defective unit :(.

[@damionandy]

Hey Charles, thank you for the compliment. Before you decide it's a defective unit, let's check a few things. First, have you updated to the latest firmware update? Next, click the Master button (Big button on the top right). Look at USB 1/2. Channel 1 is your TMP tone, Channel 3 is your dry guitar tone. USB 2 and 4 are the inputs above instrument and same thing, TMP tone then clean tone. If those are both turned up, confirm your preset volume is at 100%. Lastly, click the amp you're using. Look at the bottom left where it says, "Amp Level". Increase that to above 60%. Lastly, double check the fader inside of Garage Band. Make sure it's at unity (0 DB). If you have confirmed all of those things, I'd reach out to Fender. They may want you to do a factory reset, and repeat all the steps above. But you have a 2 year warranty, so I wouldn't be too worried. That's just really annoying. I hope this helps!

[@charlesgillespie5049]

On the TMP Output Mixer everything is pushed up to 0db, connecting the iPad to the TMP with usb C. The amp volume is is way above 60%. I think I need to try connecting to another source through USB to determine if it an issue with iPad and the TMP together. I have Logic Pro on here as well with the same result.

[@damionandy]

@@charlesgillespie5049 interesting. If you're getting the same results, I'd reach out to Fender.

[@willman100]

Hey Damion, great video. One thing I’m struggling with is this: If I use any of the 4x12 cabs through my Fender TM FRFR the 4x12 built in IR’s always sound boxy at lower to medium volumes. This is with the low cut up to 150 even. I have tried all the mic positions. I am not new to modelling as I have owned many units. Boss, Helix an HX stomp etc. If I use my studio headphones the 4x12’s sound fine. The problem for me is getting a natural tone at home in the apartment using the FRFR’s with the TMP. I have been using the 2x12 Creamback cab because to me it’s pretty much the only one that sounds realistic. I play 80’s metal and beyond. Btw my Helix sounds good using the 4x12’s

[@damionandy]

Which FRFR speaker are you using? I had this issue with the Headrush110 and have stopped using it. I upgraded to the Line6 PowerCab+ and recently returned it for the Fender Unit.

[@willman100]

@@damionandy the Fender Tone Master FRFR 10.

[@damionandy]

@@willman100 Can you either send me a pic of your preset settings on instagram or upload it to Fender Cloud and give me your username / preset name so I can take a look? It's hard to give accurate feedback without seeing / hearing it. I'm DamionAndy everywhere online if you want to send pics on Instagram.

[@willman100]

@@damionandy it’s any of the presets with 4x12’s. even that wild Eddie one. Any of them