Introducing 3 Sigma Audio Acoustic Impulses

[@JoeQuick]

Be sure to check out our Brand New GEN4 Acoustic IRs featuring all New Models, Universal Pickup Support, 10 Selectable Mics, Improved Electric Modeling, and more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4DPYn2GnrCBkNksi=VBesxA_9s9-Jx-7i

[@ScienceofLoud]

This is genius. I'm very excited about the opportunities this affords.

[@jameszachares6594]

Excellent files. I play solid body acoustics live and these have made a huge difference in my sound. 3 Sigma made it easy!

[@cowboytonydee]

How did you load them live?

[@JoeQuick]

@@cowboytonydee Any hardware IR loader will work. Most people use something small like an HX Stomp or TC electronic IR pedal.

[@jameszachares6594]

@@cowboytonydee I use a NUX optima air and load them them on that.

[@cowboytonydee]

Sorry should've specified I was looking for digital I/O

[@FISHFACEmatt]

Such a fantastic idea! You guys are awesome and this sounds like it'll be incredibly useful to a lot of people!

[@isidg_]

Strumming - Mart: [0:02] - Gibson [1:22] - Tay [3:36]

[@mikenova6278]

Acoustic guitar with impulses sounds great!

[@KeithMcKissick]

I didn't really care for the electric guitar tones, but I have a question. My Petrucci Music Man is equipped with a piezo. Will it sound like the blue acoustic guitar in this video? Thanks.

[@nathanricker1]

Just got the Taylor 610 impulse on a whim. I play a Martin 00015m and I really appreciate the different bass response options. The mahogany can be boomy at times. Anyway, I’ll be picking up the rest and the cleaner guitar cabs. Your stuff is leagues better then I’ve ever heard. It’s a godsend for live stuff and sounds amazing by itself or blended with a decent condenser for recording. Thanks!

[@JoeQuick]

Much appreciated!

[@LongCaoOfficial]

Is there any detail explanation or tutorial for this please? I'm going to buy some irs for my guitar recording. But I still don't know what softwares or plugins that required to use this. Could you make a detail tutorial for this please?

[@adamstrachn]

I use Bias FX 2 Pro & use the amp bypassed with the IR loader along with a touch of compression, reverb & delay. Sounds remarkably well being played through a Kiesel 8 String. I tend to use the neck & middle on the pickups. You can also use any other IR loader available. 3 Sigma & Ignite Amps both make plug-ins that you can load any acoustic IR.... Highly recommend.

[@KaloyUbaldo]

This awesome! Thinking of buying ToneDexter before I saw this.

[@Celticsaint777]

Will you ever make impulse responses for a McPherson guitar?

[@cowboytonydee]

Hey Joe, how much IR latency are we looking at here? Really good idea btw. Cheers

[@JoeQuick]

No latency

[@avielnahoum]

Hey Joe is this Martin in the beginiing doubled tracked? or is it some kind of effect?

[@footcandy]

That's what I want to know too.

[@MattGoings]

It's double tracked for sure. Two takes, each one hard panned.

[@xogmusic]

Can you describe which combination? of IRs you used in the D45 demo? What was the total chain? I notice that I hear a little more sound of the piezo compared to your demos when using the IRs in the Axe Fx II and the NadIR

[@JoeQuick]

All the demos are just one A version impulse with no post. Be sure to set the length in NadIR to extreme or use a reverb impulse loader, as shortening the acoustic impulses will remove alot of the room which is essential for realistic sound for these.

[@xogmusic]

Thanks!

[@sonicdnaartistjeffmilam6371]

Joe does 3 Sigma work on a Headrush pedalboard?

[@JoeQuick]

@@sonicdnaartistjeffmilam6371 yep they work on anything that loads IRs

[@charlylemberger3153]

Is there a distributer, were I can buy in Germany?

[@JoeQuick]

Just our website

[@maikecunhamusic]

I just bought Tay610 could you uys give an example of effect's chain that you use to get this sound?

[@JoeQuick]

Mikke Cunha I just released full chain presets for Acoustics called Acoustic Essentials for all Line 6 products. They’re on our website under Helix Collection.

[@beejayvalera2484]

What it should I use when I'm using taylor 114? Do I need to use the ES or the piezo? Thanks

[@JoeQuick]

I’m not familiar with that model unfortunately maybe ask their customer service what type of pickup is in it

[@hiatoi]

I'm going to use it in Ableton Live 10 Suite. What kind of plugins should I load it with? Suite has a convolution Reverb. Can this load? Or should I use a different IR loader?

[@JoeQuick]

hiatoi They’ll work in any IR loader but work best in our IR loader Impulsive.

[@pispalantimbaland]

Convolution reverb is not good loader because it's full of reverb adjustments

[@avledoliveira1607]

I'm deciding which of the three models I should get (Martin, Taylor or Gibson). Would really help If you had a back-to-back between the three with the same riff and the same type. For example take piezo type and switch between the Martin, Taylor and then Gibson in sequence without stoping. That would really help to see which model I prefer

[@JoeQuick]

That's how the demos are set up on the website

[@chrismcdade6565]

Sorry, one more question! What the best way of using these acoustic impulses with a line 6 helix? With a pre amp beforehand?

[@JoeQuick]

They'll just work as is :)

[@chrismcdade6565]

Cool! So in theory it will sound as good as the video with just the IR block in the signal chain on the helix?

[@JoeQuick]

Yup! Just load into the IR block and set the volume of the IR block to your desired level.

[@chrismcdade6565]

On the IR files - Do the numbers represent how far the 'mic' is from the sound hole / neck? (I understand the letters). Also I don't suppose you can remember what Mart 45 number IR you are using in the begining song? Thanks for your time and patience :)

[@JoeQuick]

The numbers are just different mic combinations that worked best for each guitar, so no real formula here. And not sure unfortunately was quite some time ago :(

[@GuitarChoi]

Your first acoustic strum sound is awesome~! how to made mart 45 sound?

[@charlesoxley7242]

Would using these IR's in combination with a semi-hollowbody electric equipped with a piezo pickup be a good idea? Also, is the progression that you played in the beginning of the video Halo Effect, by Rush?

[@Buzznewmann]

Does anyone know if these patches be purchased to run in Mainstage 3 or pro tools?

[@boyan.guitar]

Will the IR work with a pickup that's both magnetic and has a condenser mic?

[@JoeQuick]

Boyan Hristov If it’s possible to turn off the condenser element then yes.

[@guguslive]

Can I use these IRs in my Boss GT1000?

[@JoeQuick]

You can load them into anything that loads IRs :)

[@guguslive]

@@JoeQuick Thanks... I'm new to the IR world :P they sound great and are affordable :) I'll give it a try

[@JoeQuick]

@@guguslive Awesome 😎

[@stateofblitz]

Very useful demo. Thanks! Acoustic sounds great. How would I be able to use this on stage live? Is there a Sigma pedal board?

[@JoeQuick]

Any hardware IR loader will work. Most people use them with a Line 6 Helix product.

[@charlesjayatilaka6952]

Joe Quick Thanks! :D definitely looking forward to purchase it and use it. Works with Helix Native as well ya!?

[@KingTabor]

The tutorial video above in the description is unavailable

[@supraluvers]

Anyone know what the very first song is?

[@JoeQuick]

All just riffs for the demos

[@elliotjgc]

Could these work in a amp sim where i put it where the cab should be and switch off the amp part ?

[@JoeQuick]

Yup! Also any free IR loader such as NadIR or the built in convolution reverb loader in your DAW will work as well. Here is a tut we posted on using them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6SydIeqmdOgf6M

[@AbitLippy]

Can anyone recommend an IR loader?

[@JoeQuick]

@@AbitLippy We just released a new one yesterday :) Check the latest upload Acoustify

[@naiktanish]

Are these designed to be used with magnetic pickups like the Seymour Duncan woody, DiMarzio Black Angel?

[@JoeQuick]

Yep!

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

So do I understand this correctly? I can buy an IR for $10 are there any free IR loaders? Retired budget!

[@JoeQuick]

Software or Hardware IR Loader. We make a software IR loader called Impulsive on our website.

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

@@JoeQuick Thanks Joe. I hadn't gone through your site yet. I saw the Impulsive loader.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

are these acoustic impulses compatible with Mooer RADAR?

[@JoeQuick]

Radityo Pramono Adi Yep. The impulses will just be shortened a fair amount, so youll lose the room response and a bit of low end. This is fine for live use but studio use it's suggested you use our IR loader Impulsive.

[@julibenson]

Hello! is compatible with the fractal ax8?

[@nicholash8021]

Will this work with a DiMarzio Black Angel pickup, or would I be better suited to have an IR that actually originated from a Black Angel DI?

[@JoeQuick]

Yep! They're designed to work with any pickup DI.

[@nicholash8021]

Great! So I have a custom, limited run, Taylor 516 that has a very unique sound compared to other Taylor guitars. I really want it to sound like itself while plugged in (for live performance) and I don't want to mic the guitar due to feedback issues (I will plug the sound hold). So where do I start if I want to make my own IR. I'm using Studio One 3 as my DAW and I have plenty of various types of microphones.

[@JoeQuick]

We unfortunately don't give out information on our process of making IR's :)

[@imjustalittleguy]

does anyone know if it's possible to load these IR's into Boss Tone Studio?

[@JoeQuick]

They'll load into anything that supports 3rd party IRs

[@c.tes9009]

Are you playing Chase & Status at the end?

[@sherimehmood]

These IRs seem to be designed for Acoustic Electric guitars however, I want to be able to make my electric rg 2550 sound like an Acoustic. Which IRs out of this would be the best one to do that? The jackson demo that you have seems ok but not as good as the acoustic electric demo that you have. Is there a way of getting the same sound quality out of an Electric guitar?

[@JoeQuick]

We throw the magnetic pickup electric emulation in just as an extra little goodie. If you wanted studio quality acoustic sound from an electric you would need a piezo equipped electric. Hope this helps!

[@SecondsFromEternity]

The helix actually has a pretty awesome acoustic simulator based on the boss ac-2!! It's got pretty passable tones

[@Dreamdancer11]

So basically i can even get a budget electroacoustic plug it into the soundcard and then use your impulses for an at least decent mic'd acoustic guitar tone for my recordings?

[@JoeQuick]

Correct :) The guitar I used in the demo is probably worth about 50 dollars.

[@sambitkundu]

Can these impulses be used for miked acoustic guitar take?

[@JoeQuick]

Nope just DI's

[@thejesusfreakkid]

Can I use this with logic?

[@godzilla964]

I need help. I just downloaded the Tay 610, and whenever I use it with my electric guitar it makes the crackly noise with, with little to no guitar signal coming through.

[@carloscerda11]

Whats your gear?

[@nicopoppe4838]

that's insane!

[@napalmhardcore]

Do you happen to know how well this works with various hardware IR loaders? For example, I've been planning to buy/saving for an Atomic Amplifire (though now the Amplifire 12 has been announced I may end up trying to stretch my budget to that). Do you happen to know if its IR capabilities would work well for these IRs? I gig live, so the prospect of this is pretty exciting. If I can't kill two birds with one stone by buying the Amplifire, can you suggest anything that will work well that won't cost me an arm and a leg?

[@JoeQuick]

They work great with Amplifire and any hardware loaders! Amplifire is a great unit we definitely recommend in general also! There are cheaper little loader pedals but all they do is load impulses. Amplifire is best bang for your buck for sure.

[@napalmhardcore]

Excellent. Thanks very much. I really look forward to trying these out and others if you release more in the future.

[@JoeQuick]

We're putting out 2 new models in about 20 mins lol :)

[@napalmhardcore]

That's great to hear.

[@JoeQuick]

Just so you are aware if you do get the Amplifire you have to boost the volume with them a fair amount. This isn't a fault of the Amplifire it's just how IR loaders interpret and normalize acoustic IR's. Most of our users are using an EQ with no frequency changes and just using it as a volume boost to get to their desired level.

[@norax1436]

Can I use this with magnetic pickup?

[@JoeQuick]

On an Acoustic guitar with a magnetic soundhole pickup you'll get great results. With magnetic pickups on Electric it's passable for a live setting, but not recommended for studio use.

[@marcelblade]

do these impulses work in my amt pangea convolver?

[@JoeQuick]

Of course! Work in any software/hardware impulse loader.

[@marcelblade]

purchased the gibson, works great!

[@KaloyUbaldo]

What acoustic pickup did you use on this one?

[@JoeQuick]

Kaloy Ubaldo The generic piezo built into the guitar.

[@KaloyUbaldo]

@@JoeQuick Thanks! It might sound even better with pickups like K&K or JEM Engineering.

[@JoeQuick]

@@KaloyUbaldo Definitely. Not familiar with JEM but alot of customers use K&K with them.

[@chrismcdade6565]

What tuning is the first song in?

[@JoeQuick]

Either DADADD or DADADE

[@chrismcdade6565]

3 Sigma Audio thanks!!

[@meditationgeek9014]

is this work with cubase?

[@JoeQuick]

Yes! You will need an impulse loader. We always suggest our loader Impulsive for using them.

[@vihaleipa9889]

The acoustic demonstrations sound really good, the electric ones don't sound even nearly as good because the sound of the electric guitar pushes through the IR in not a good way. It seems to be a pretty neat pack of IR's still for sure!

[@JoeQuick]

We just put out an update that improves the electric simulation! But yes electric magnetic pickups can only sound so good/so much like an acoustic. We put it in there just for people to have options. However, if your electric has a piezo system people are getting awesome results with that!

[@nmdpa3]

Really looking forward to trying these with a PRS Hollowbody II with both a dedicated piezo and two PRS 57/08's. The piezo and 57/08s have separate 1/4 out jacks. Run the PRS to a Helix using the GTR IN for the 57/08's out and the AUX IN for the peizo out (using the IR on this patch) and then run as a stereo signal to a Gemini 2 FRFR. Have been trying to nail both that clean acoustic and dirty electric sound with a single guitar and single backline FRFR. Hopefully no more guitar switching between acoustic and electric during sets.

[@harryharris1619]

The levels between the DI and the IR are not matched at all. The DI is lower level while the IR is at a higher volume. That is not really a fair comparison.

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

STRUM the Electric Guitar RARRRRGHHHH STRUMMMM

[@cyrusadkisson6864]

Yeah was just thinking this. My (educated) guess (from playing around with these) is they avoided it on purpose because it sounds awful. I'm further guessing that there must be some physical action (not necessarily audio) differences between the two guitar types that can't be easily simulated out. A single pick/pluck sounds decent. But strumming sounds like a bunch of plucks mashed together. It doesn't sound like a "strum".

[@stateofblitz]

What kind of pickup are you using on that acoustic?

[@JoeQuick]

Stock piezo

[@stateofblitz]

@@JoeQuick thanks