How to Model Classic Amps with the Revival Drive and Strymon Iridium

In this video, we're going to show you how to model classic amps with the ‪@strymon‬ Iridium, the ‪@OriginEffectsUK‬ Revival Drive, and IRs from ‪@yorkaudio5444‬ .
By using these two pedals together, you'll be able to recreate the sound of classic amps like the Tweed Bassman, Fender Twin, and Marshall Plexi.
Gear Used in the Video: (affiliate links)
Origin Effects Revival Drive: sweetwater.sjv...
Strymon Iridium: sweetwater.sjv...
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Timestamps:
00:32 - Building a Fender Tweed Bassman
04:03 - Building a Marshall JTM 45/100
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15:18 - Don't be intimidated, here's how to use this pedal
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[@SuperdangerStudios]

NOTE: I had the Revival Drive going into the Iridium not the other way around. Sorry for any confusion.

[@leftyshep]

I always learn from every video you do. But I especially love when you integrate the Iridium so that I can chase tones after your teachings! 🤟🏼

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Ah that’s great to hear! Happy to be helpful. Rock on

[@mr.d.572]

No question that the Iridium sounds better with the Revival Drive in front of it. 👍 Is the compact Revival Drive any good compared to the full version?

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I haven't tried the compact but it looks like it retains all of the functionality and even adds some cool features to make up for the less knobs and switches.

[@headrushindi]

Don't get me wrong . I think there is nothing wrong with technical videos like this. They are wonderful. I am a bit from a different mindset. I feel there are different approaches . It seems I may be a bit old-school coming from the rock of the 70's and having learned to play within that era. I see today there appear to be many more people who appear to get more fulfillment from hours of tinkering with the electronics and accouterments of the industry. When I feel that that time could be much better spent pursuing other musical endeavors.I just cant spend that much endless time learning complex combinations all requiring such nuanced , and finite adjustments just to get a sound. I follow the Brian May mindset. A good guitar (admittedly in his case a unique guitar) a good overall amp and a few simple electronic tools that sets up quickly, plays consistently well every time , and requires less thought leaving more time to enjoy your music , and play. Just one persons opinion . Not bashing , Not being argumentative , in full respect to others opinions .. This is just mine .

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I hear ya. Thanks for the comment. Obviously there is a diminishing return when using any piece of gear. As for this video, the Revival Drive is an incredibly complex pedal and I haven't seen any videos on it so I wanted to have a guide so others could use it quickly and not spend the hours that I have haha. I also agree with you...mostly. I am a producer and writer and the most important thing is the song. The next most important is the sound quality. I do not want to be messing around with knobs and switches when the iron is hot. But when mic-ing amps, eq-ing tracks, and mixing, you need to have a critical and decisive ear. There is a time for writing, and there is a time for editing. Both of which complement each other when crafting and releasing a finished song. But to your point, I should start doing more videos on the creative process and how to keep it focused. The older videos I did were centered on the gear and how it would affect your writing style. It might be time to bring that back. Cheers, Alex

[@evilfab5195]

I’m a little bit confused : Revival pedal adds another preamp to Strymon Iridium which is already an amp sim… Why don’t you bypass amp sim of Iridium (using the power mode) for just keeping the IR loader of the Iridium ? In my opinion, you will get best of both the world ? Am I wrong ? Thanks from France 😊

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Yes it is kind of overkill but in my mind I wanted to use the iridium as a tone shaper since there is no Treble mid bass on the revival drive. And since revival drive doesn’t do low gain stuff on its own, having it at a low setting with blend halfway is great to add a little analog action to the front end. But you’re right using the iridium as an IR loader works great as well. I just like to see if there are any tones I have overlooked.

[@evilfab5195]

Thanks for your prompt reply 👍👍

[@jeanlucfegeant2589]

I watched your videos and I bought the revival drive and the strymon iridium after that . I must say that it's my best purchase in years ! the sounds I get are gorgeous ! of course , I was waiting for classic tones and nothing else . Today my signal chain is : origin effects sliderig/Diaz square face/fulltone wha/J rockett el hombre/revival drive /empress para eq/strymon irridium (with york audio IR)/Jam delay lama / strymon flint I can plug the board everywhere (amp/daw/PA...) and the sound is always just what I v'e been looking for . I must say that the empress para eq after the revival drive is .... just magic ! thanks a lot from France for your work , it helped me a lot to choose and understand what I was searching . My GAS crises are over , I can play guitar now ! Jean Luc

[@SuperdangerStudios]

So happy to hear it’s working out for you! They are a great combo to have and so easy to have anywhere you go. I really gotta try that empress bc everyone I know raves about it. Cheers!

[@mnkyby66]

Great video and GREAT tones! I noticed that in some of the video-pans, the Strymon appears to be in amber-mode (Strymon Cab Bypass). But yet you have great, full tone coming through. How is that happening? Are you using the York IR on the computer?

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Yes I am loading the IR in Logic Pro using bias fx 2. I got them all in folders and just select which one I want. Thanks for the kind words!

[@tr3ndkiller]

But isn’t that kind of setup impractical since you have the Revival Drive set to be using EQ1 to match the Fender Tweed style amp you have selected in the Iridium? So if you want to use the Marshall side I you have to flip the switch to EQ2? How does that work in a live setting? I’m asking because I’ve been considering getting the Iridium but thought I would have to place it in front of the Revival 🤔

[@SuperdangerStudios]

In the situation you are describing I would just keep the revival drive at eq1 and the eq the Marshall channel of iridium to make it fit. That would work just fine.

[@dendriloquist]

fantastic as always. The Tone Chaser from the Gods! can you tell me why you use the revival after the iridium. i thought you where using the iridium more as an cab sim. on the chain text in your video it reads like you ahve the iridium before the revival?

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I had that wrong actually. I got the revival drive before the iridium and wrote it wrong. Too many videos haha and not enough double checking on my end. Cheers!

[@gbyrnes77]

@SuperdangerStudios, excellent videos. I'm thinking of getting a revival drive for my board to play in rehearsal and live. Would you recommend the compact or the standard version? It might be helpful to have 2 drive sounds on tap for gigs but I think it may be overkill too. Thanks!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

If you have a smaller board the compact is the way to go for sure. But the tonal options on the standard and the custom are so good. You can make it like a 3 channel amp w the mid boost footswitch too. Not sure if you need all those channels but theoretically you could have a great edge of break up tone, great overdrive tone, and then a boost for solo.

[@gbyrnes77]

@@SuperdangerStudiosThanks. I had the same thought about the options. I have the board space so....

[@deplinenoise]

Great stuff. Would like to see how you’d run the Revival directly into the interface and add EQ/cab. How close to these tones could you get without the iridium?

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I actually did that here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2jcfWx6etSigcU The tones get pretty close IMO.

[@9es1cht]

Great job!!! Do you think I can go like this with simplifier MKII instead of Iridium?

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Yes you can! The Simplifier will act in a very similar way.

[@9es1cht]

@@SuperdangerStudios Thanks for your reply! I bought RD and tried that but against my expectation, it didn't go well... Maybe I don't like the sounds of simplifier... In the other videos, you use RD without IRIDIUM or any amp sims. Which do you like better, going into amp sims or directly IRs?

[@BleedBlueNYR1994]

How does the revival drive sound in front of the iridium? I use the IRs in my iridium so I’d have no way to use the revival after the iridium.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

@@BleedBlueNYR1994 I am a moron and listed it wrong. RD was going into the Iridium for the video.

[@BleedBlueNYR1994]

@@SuperdangerStudios oh damn then I’m definitely getting the RD lol. Thanks for clarifying !

[@SuperdangerStudios]

@@BleedBlueNYR1994 haha thank goodness I clarified. Sorry for the confusion. It is an amazing combo and I love using them together.

[@mrnavarropablo]

Sounds amazing as always,, but the combination of those two already costs more than a real amp + attenuator :(

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Thanks so much and yes, they aren't cheap. But when you put all the amps together its an unbelievable amount of tones.

[@TimMilliken]

Excellent video as usual. Didn’t you have the drive before the Iridium??? It’s listed wrong in your signal chain. If they ever remake La Bomba you should play Ritchie Valenz. Lol Ritchie!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I should have noted that the revival is going into the Iridium even though it doesn’t look like it. I actually had the signal chain going to the right bc I was testing some different cables and needed to have the buffer closer to the last pedal. Sorry for the confusion!

[@TimMilliken]

@@SuperdangerStudios all good but I was hoping you’d respond and consider dying your hair blacker and doing some Ritchie Valenze songs. Andrew masters screwed up your sound with the Ox btw. You do amazing direct stuff with the Iridium and your comparison videos. Thanks!

[@jips123]

@@SuperdangerStudios The signal chain mentioned says otherwise…sounds great btw.

[@stevedennis6733]

This is very useful. Many thanks. Having just parted with my last remaining tube amp, I'm realising that the Iridium I have cannot be the ideal replacement all by itself. Although pricey, the Revivial drive looks like the ideal partner. I also have a UAFX Ruby to run alongside the Iridium in order to run two seperate channels (stereo) to FOH. I bet the Ruby also sounds better with the RD.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Great to hear and thanks for watching. The RD can be found used for around 450$ every now and then on reverb. The compact does about 80% of the full version and if you are running it into an iridium you have all the tone shaping there! Maybe something to look into?

[@charlesstafford3457]

I have a love hate relationship with my iridium… few drives in the front out to delays and reverbs into mixer with stock irs… I admit I know nothing but for me all this is super technical… I’m just a plug and play kinda guy…only reason I got iridium is wedges got taken away at church so now I’m in headphone amp land with in ears…forget anything you ever thought you knew about guitar and amp and pedals it’s a new day and I’m old and it’s very hard to tweek to get a killer sound…I miss the good ole days where u set up your amp and pedals and let sound man mic your amp and go! That’s how Jimmy Hendrix did it and all the classic rockers of the day and everybody’s trying to get those sounds quietly…kinda crazy ain’t it? talk about a tall order! The main thing missing is the moving of air,you get those tones by cranking tube amps up good and loud man! Trying really hard to adapt but for me a really steep learning curve, really want to be open minded and make it work but it’s really hard to leave your classic tube amp at home and use a fake source to get your sound. Thanks for your vid’s they are great, wish I knew half of what you do and stellar playing dude thanks again so glad I found this channel rock on!!!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Hi Charles, Thanks for the thoughtful comment and I am sorry they took your amp away! What a bummer. I agree, there is nothing like going straight in to a great old amp. Have you tried any third party IRs? I really like the ones from York Audio. Sometimes even adding a large room sound on the Iridium makes it feel better too. I have a bunch of videos on the York Audio IRs if you want to preview how they sound. I really think they take it to another level. That being said, nothing replaces a great amp. So I feel ya! Thanks for watching and let me know if I can help in any way with your Iridium! Otherwise, Rock on my, friend. best, Alex

[@danielgrubb9496]

Pulled the trigger on the Revival drive today... This video inspired me lol. Will stack with Iridium as well! Really appreciate your content!!!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

You’re gonna love it! Such a great pedal that rewards deep dives. Let me know how it goes!

[@cliffdykes1171]

The Revival drive works well in front of a Tonex pedal also. I find the clean dumbles bring out the best tones with the Revival Drive.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Good to know! One day I'll check out the tonex

[@isaacjohnson.]

This sounds so good! Really love the tones you are always able to get. You do such a great job explaining the how's and why's very clearly, and get some great tones to boot. Really appreciate your approach. Thanks! (was this the standard or custom version of the revival drive?)

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Thanks so much! These pedals combined prove to be a powerful combo! I am happy it was helpful in some way. This was the standard version, and at times, I wish I bought the custom version. If i find one used I might have to pick it up.

[@repoman5581]

Were both pedals going into the audio interface..and was the IR in the iridium. Thanks

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Yes and I had the signal chain listed incorrectly. The Revival Drive was going into the Iridium and then into my interface. And then I was loading the IR in my DAW.

[@baglebites]

You have to demo the Tone Factor XR ir’s!! They’re the best. Love the content.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I’ll check em out!

[@MisterBlue03]

Do you use midi to save your tones? I find myself loving one setting then forget to take note of it while trying out other IRs.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

I don't! But I wish I did. I just have to re-dial all the time haha.

[@duncancartledge1667]

Now I’m gassing for a Revival Drive 🙈 The Fryette Power Station is a fantastic piece of kit. I’ve run my Iridium through it a few times, sounds great and feels very different. I think the Revival would sound excellent through one.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

The GAS is real! Gonna have to get my hands on a fryette soon!

[@duncancartledge1667]

@@SuperdangerStudios they are really good and very versatile. Line out, effects loop for Amps without them, excellent attenuator. If you go used avoid the Version 1 power station, it has a low pass filter around 5K and above which is permanently on. Noticeable when using the line out but affects the attenuated sound a little as well. Version 2 it can be turned off, Version 2A doesn’t have it. Had a V1 but sold it on because of that, got a V2A and it’s going nowhere.

[@simbadlemarin1815]

I'd love to hear the tones you'd get with the Sunset and/or Riverside, and the Compadre into the Iridium for an all midi capable setup.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Ah I'd love to try both of those!

[@simbadlemarin1815]

@@SuperdangerStudios @strymon let's make it happen!

[@Tvaroh]

This video inspired to get back to my Iridium, as pedal platform. Spent almost a week with it and returned back to the clean amp in Archetype Rabea. It sounds and feels better to me. In Iridium, middle frequencies are a bit weird, and it introduces some latency. And additional AD/DA conversion in the chain doesn't make it better. Looking forward to buy the RevivalDrive though, it seems to be awesome!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

The revival drive is insanely fun. Enjoy!

[@Tvaroh]

@@SuperdangerStudios oh Gosh, got it today, and I'm speechless. It sounds so real and musical. No Iridium or other digital stuff can come even close. Unbelievable!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

@@Tvaroh RAD! So stoked you like it dude.

[@Pointy91]

Great video loving these two together. Well presented!!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Thank you for watching! They are a fun combo to pair up.

[@joshuafernandes4935]

when you add the revival drive + Iridium thats a lot of $$$ to get decent sound :)

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Haha that's true. Cheaper than all those amps in real life though. And a lot lighter.

[@simonhall2682]

I managed to get my revival drive on eBay, they are popping up on there now. That makes them a bargain IMHO.

[@simonhall2682]

Just bought my revival drive and these vids are really useful.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Glad I could help! How are you liking the RD?

[@simonhall2682]

@@SuperdangerStudiosIt’s a great pedal but there is definitely a lot to get your head around. I have found a couple of great sounds and I am giving myself a bit of time to get used to it. I also bought the Magma 57 and that is a lot easier to just turn on and play. I am fast becoming an Origin Effects fan boy! They actually build them about 20 miles away from where I live so thats a nice connection.

[@Space_pulse]

As always, the gain staging is so, so important.

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Right? I think that fact is lost on a lot of guitarists including myself haha!