JOHN PETRUCCI LIVE RHYTHM TONE

[@minjiigo]

It sounds so much better in all these different environments 😃

[@IrvingAR]

Word

[@HenriqueHaagRibacki]

Indeed!

[@ElShogoso]

Me listening to all different settings: "Hmm yes, the Mesa Boogie is made out of Mesa Boogie" Such a kickass and recognizable amp

[@jgmopar]

When I saw Dream Theater, John's tone was the best sounding guitar tone I have heard live from any band i have seen.

[@andremouracosta]

JP has the best live guitar sound. Just unbelievable.

[@zac3126]

Amazing tone and his signature instruments are amazing, even the Sterling versions

[@nomisv.8421]

​@sgrofolo1445Same here. Saw them last year and Germany and this year, too. And on the second concert the tone was awesome. John Petrucci looked to Jimmy T. very often while playing. Seems, they tried out something and they were happy with it.

[@hahaheslop]

Agreed, I've seen DT 12 times and the guitar sound was unbelievable this time

[@Montreal_Audio_Systems]

No kidding man he knows his stuff and he's got the companies by the balls! They listen to what he whats!

[@drmoshie]

There it is! All the backgrounds :D

[@xlouiex3006]

Playing Metal guitar in heaven I see 😇

[@thetribalist6923]

… where it belongs.

[@xlouiex3006]

@@thetribalist6923 Yes Metal Music belongs in heaven at least most of it does

[@thetribalist6923]

@@xlouiex3006 amen brother 🙏

[@ethandonston517]

We need more people like this

[@benhughes2563]

I wish more amps had a pre-EQ as part of the feature set, such a powerful tool for shaping the feel.

[@M.Holland]

Just use a EQ pedal after your tuner and before all other pedals you might have. Works great. Makes any ordinary pick up and amp to a total beast, if you know what you are doing. ;)

[@thor-tas2110]

Is a pre-eq? I think is a post eq beside the distortion step

[@zackarysmith2222]

@@thor-tas2110the eq is before the gain control, it’s to shape the incoming signal and not after the distortion.

[@tommilitello198]

I wish more people would use an eq pedal instead of constantly bitching about what their tone is missing

[@thor-tas2110]

@@zackarysmith2222 great mate i really did't know thanks bro

[@ZackSeifMusic]

I can confirm with personal experience that there is no better tone that I've heard in my life, then my Majesty nebula plugged in through a Mesa JP2C. It is the only physical amplifier I have owned in almost 5 years and it sounds perfect

[@zeroman614]

Using the rhythm channel for rhythm…how novel. I think most of us often make the mistake of trying to replicate a mixed and mastered tone (usually too scooped and overdriven) instead of the actual raw tone (usually fuller and cleaner) from which the album tone was created.

[@altpath]

Totally true and I definitely do that when I play alone.

[@frederictremblay7842]

You got a really interesting point! This is probably the reason why I always want to change all my gear 😅

[@cpeplinski]

Truth. You have to have separate EQs, gain (and gain stage), gates/compression for rhythm vs leads to get things to blend or stand out as needed.

[@maximumguitarage]

Yep or just on the lead channel to push even further

[@cflowers69]

That always drove me crazy when the other guitarist would pile on the gain to his sound. You still have to factor in the speakers breaking up, as well as the power tubes doing the magic at volume. You slop on massive amounts of gain and you lose any sign of a muscular tone. Everything just turns to mush.

[@martincingolani5402]

This right hand technique is really out of this world. So powerful and precise.

[@jfo3000]

IKR? That is a huge part of why all these manufacturers have him demo all their gear!

[@MeOwOgai]

This is truly the next level of videos from Ola

[@Nsypski]

John's settings are basically getting it as tight and articulate as possible. I think he uses two amps in stereo to thicken it up also. It's the technical "correct" setting, but it's almost impossible to resist raising that treble knob and saturating it more.

[@retrocny5625]

Your tone really just sounds like it has more gain going on, due to how the treble affects these mark series amps. Like them both. I can totally see why John's settings work for Dream Theater's tone in a live setting. Just enough saturation for a big sound without losing clarity and staying super tight. A heavy hand or a bit of a push from an overdrive will take it over the top for any section that needs a little more oomph. If I was just jamming on this amp in my room, I'd use your settings though. In fact I'd probably push the gain up just a smidge more but I'm a degenerate like that.

[@brunofa4559]

Such a killer tone

[@EarthAltar]

The smile of dawn arrived early May She carried a gift from her home... 🤘🤘

[@metalsnake3557]

That's cool that John's a purist. I would boost it with a savage drive but the amp already sounds tight as heck.

[@chadr1003]

Great amp, I've had this one for a few years or more, basically when they came out, the tones you can get are killer, I'll have to play around on some of these changes you made, have to say John's sound is one of best tones I've heard and he keeps tweaking it , even every show he's adding or switching pedals, just never ends with the man. Ola I've been watching your channel since 2019 or so and I can say your doing a killer job with all these interviews, reviews of pedals and guitars, plus you got the master himself to have ☕ with you!! Keep it up brother, happy for you. *Ola personal invited to join the John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 4.0! 🤘 SHIT THE BED!

[@thecompletejake]

Since this amp came out, I have said that it is the best metal amp on earth.

[@dank3435]

He has one of the best rhythm tones I've ever heard. Just all-around great...even back in the 90's using his Mark III

[@rajeshsunchildmadhav9740]

I’m a true fan of John for a quarter century man and this video of you made my day my buddy ❤️🎸🔥🤘🏼

[@CodenameCuervo]

I noticed he uses a lot of mid-range, probably so it cuts through the mix but it sounds really really great it's the right kind of miss (edited: mids) though. Rhythm sounded better at 60watts but leads sound great at the other settings. The background rocks!!!

[@constantinranis]

Ola discovering the green screen

[@josephfranks1685]

Just saw him live in Atlanta last year, was incredible. Amazing tone and playing, his clean was also amazing.Ola, thx for what u do dude, I laughed when u threw pick on ground, dropped the pick haha 🤟

[@deepghetto8968]

OLA! For like the 6th garsh darn time, PLEASE put out a video using your 7 string into the John Petrucci plug-in. It's such a gnarly tone in the Crowbar range of tones. You even couldn't believe it when you were demoing it. Come on! Do it!

[@TrizzaW]

I used to have a Mk V:25, sold it because "I'm not worthy", regretted it immensely. One year later I bought myself a JP2C and _zero_ regrets. Forever amp. I'm still not worthy, but it makes me happy. Super tones! 👌 I'll have to try these settings myself!

[@nckhed]

I know how you feel, man. I'm not worthy, either, but plugging into a nice amp and cranking up is just a beautiful thing. I used to have a Mark V:35 1x12 and returned it simply because it was too loud for my living situation, but now that I'm moving into a house, I just may go for it again. I'll be able to enjoy it properly. 😂

[@TrizzaW]

@@nckhed do it! Get yourself a nice loadbox too :) I use a Two Notes Torpedo, so I can enjoy my Mesa at any time of day or night!

[@axepharaoh]

The only reason to buy gear is to enjoy it, if you're having fun, that's all that matters, I never looked down at lower level players enjoying cool gear, I always thought it was pretty stupid. Rock it!

[@AlfredNazGates]

I totally agree with the man when he used your chug settings. Chugging by yourself is totally different when you add a band around you. Hearing this right away I'm surprised you weren't using a noise gate. It would work if you are in a doom-metal band and don't have a bassist. Then distort, bass and scoop to your heart's content. However I have seen him using a mimic pedal to make his rig stereo as well for a 2 guitarist sound.

[@guitarlair]

IMO the best tones are the unstable ones...I LOVE lots of treble and presence as well because those are the frequencies that make the guitar SCREAM and sound aggressive.

[@Vincentpadrutt]

Sure, when you play for yourself, it's awesome. But when you play in a band, it's hard to tame, and even harder to stay audible in a busy and extreme music context. That being said, trying to stick to the guitars natural frequencies is a must. Turning down the mids and cranking bass and highs will mostly result in you not hearing yourself. Another thing what I see a lot is, that people play with far too much gain. Sure gain is awesome and all, but at the end of the day, It's very similar to white noise, which just layers itself over every part of the frequency spectrum, making the guitars sound very muddy and not able to punch through the bands sound.

[@gennadii9432]

I need IR of this!

[@berndgroters2745]

Your JP-videos really touched me, because John is such a legend for me! I´ve met him some 15 years ago, during a workshop in Frankfurt, Germany and it was a special experience, that I´ll never forget! I´m a little bit envious because of this setup! I won´t be able to afford such an amazing setup, but if I´d have the money, my dream-setup would be exactly like this! Maybe a MarkIV, instead of the JPC+?😉 Great video, as always! Hope, you´ll have a million subscribers, you deserve that!

[@AlexisGitarre]

Go Grab a IV Rev A and you'll be in heaven. Don't get the rev B, it has very little to do with rev a. Rev a is basically the IIC+ with a few more options. You can also add Midi functionality for cheap. Jp2c has more gain but beside that, the IV personally kicks more ass. It has a thicker low end directly compared. Jp2c is more like a mark V. So, Grab a IV if they are still going cheap. They will be a collector's soon. Got mine for 1300 bucks 3 years ago.

[@lmnprty]

Such a sick piece of engineering from the gents at Mesa Boogie. This amp sounds so good. Someday….

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

Wonderful sounds! I just enjoy your guitar playing... And now I have to hear wonderful music again during my work in the garden. 😊🤘

[@bumrecordingstudios]

This video is amazing. The C+ has such an iconic and classic tone. Do more videos of you playing riffs on the amp.

[@cflowers69]

This was the first time that you didn’t sound 💯 like yourself. Your settings were awesome as always, but I have to say that ‘Trucci’s settings definitely framed your playing in a most satisfying manner.

[@DMN3901]

Shred mode with altered settings is viable for the ultra thrash/downtuned style, too. Normally, I play closer to JP's settings, with a bit less 750 than he uses (but still well above the bottom line). Channel 2 is practical for tight rhythms (gain pushed)/heavy rhythms (gain pulled) while Channel 3 is good for solos with the second EQ engaged. When I want the crazy 103db bedroom chugging rhythm sound (not for tracking though), it's Channel 3 with the first EQ engaged, Gain pulled, master around 10:30. It's insane with a 2x12 vert....I would imagine a 4x12 Traditional Straight would just kill everybody in the room straight away. The amp really gets better with pushing volumes above 9:30, and just kills at 11:00. Being in another room to save your hearing is a hard requirement at that volume. 9:00 is where it stays most of the time.

[@rossbalch]

Oh man. An IR of the Petruci cab config would be killer

[@lesterunwin]

just started the video and hoping for the old windows hill in a field background.

[@roymartin500]

In 2004 I bought a Mesa Single Rectifier series II 50 watt solo head & Rectifier 2×12 cab/Celestion V30s.. brand new. It, to this day; has no issues. Almost 20 years old. I've taken my Ltd down to GC and test drove the JP-2C. I'm getting that amp.

[@nickx1754]

This amp is amazing in many ways. Quite versatile. As well, Ola, I'm enjoying the green screen backgrounds.

[@NekBodesh]

The editing on this is so chaotic. I love it.

[@irmasil3]

I bought the VR2 and straight to the cone (some minor distance for preference to avoid proximity) sounds in recording exactly as you hear it in the room. Incredible mic. I might add an SM57 to get some sizzle for the tone in the mix, but it works as a standalone as well pretty greatly.

[@3ngi_n33r]

Is this a new channel? Pretty sure i was already subbed. Sounds killer!! 🤘

[@Ryan_Messenger]

Looks like the main variable is mic placement. You like getting more treble out of the amp, and can darken that by moving the mic away from center. John puts the mic right up front and center so it makes sense he backs off on treble.

[@jordandupont8192]

Fun for sure - all these backgrounds remind me of that old Paul GIlbert instructional video (I am waiting for the cheerleaders to pop up with "penta-tonic licks " lol)

[@rossanoponti8139]

Ola your settings are my settingss!! Great...like and Justice for all Sound !!!

[@Suicaedere666]

The video you did backstage with JP was super awesome!! He is such a badass guitar player, and I can see now that he is also a wicked dude, I mean he has you backstage, and actually asks for your input, then tried it!! Like, Ola, you're a nobody, and he tried your settings; insanity. Lol🙌🤘🙌

[@tomsmith184]

Definitely not a nobody, but I think I get what you're trying to say

[@jfo3000]

Ola is a heavy tone connoisseur that has demo'd all these amps and pedals for us, and released absolutely killer heavy music of his own. I second the motion, far from a nobody. Why wouldn't John look for a chance to experience Ola's settings?

[@alkaliforever9051]

I can't believe that Ola carried that amp all the way to the middle of the desert.

[@axepharaoh]

Probably wasn't possible, but how kick-ass would it have been to get him to play that rig, show settings and all, maybe someday you could get him to do a thing centered on tone and playing if he comes back, u got the gear🔥

[@jfo3000]

That is a great idea! Would actually be a scholarly video for us tone students.

[@jsullivan2112]

I gotta be honest, I really lean towards less treble, more mids on the Marks as well, but both sound really great for the application like you said. John's tone during that soundcheck was godlike. Better suited to that house, obviously. Pete Loeffler's sound is dialed in very similar on his Mark IVs and I've always loved that tone he has with Chevelle. The thing with the Marks is the higher you put the treble, the less the bass and mids have any affect whatsoever, at least according to the manual. So if you dime the treble you might as well just put mids and bass down to zero anyways. Killer amp, fun video!

[@ArcticonComp]

Ribbon mikes like that do exactly that, they tame the highs and provide a fairly neutral mid sound. No hype, so if the amp sound blows, you'll hear it. I've been using that ribbon model for our recordings lately together with other dynamic and condenser mikes, so this actually sounds super familiar (also a fan of MIIc sound).

[@kylecoffey6010]

Ola! Another BadAss video! I'll say your settings def sound like YOU! If I'm not mistaken you play in a more strait up metal band w/out all the keys & extra Dreamy "stuff" in the mix, if you know what I mean! I can see why you'd be inclined to go this route w/the more "out of control" dare I say fuller sound. Mr. JP has a lot to deal with in his unusual band mix. I dig what you do, the way you do it! Very cool of Mr. JP to try out your settings! No too many people can say that! It def CHUGS! \M/ \M/

[@alphablitz9862]

Ola, you should get a room together with John 🤣 love you both, man

[@rodolfolopezduran2320]

Thanks for the morning! A good day to you.

[@brianvillage5]

I’ve wanted one of those amps for the longest time.

[@briegleruyet4139]

Your electrical outlet is perfect on green wall. Please keep it, it's so fun!

[@andreaseveso]

This video should have been called “Ola has his own tone with Petrucci’s settings and rig”. And for me it’s a pro and not a cons, I love guitarists with their own personality no matter the gear. Cheers bro

[@MykeOwns]

Awww yeahhhhhh

[@THEGhost902]

The first background is my favorite 🤣

[@mohamadabbas6716]

Both settings are insane 🤘🏻

[@deathhockey19]

Personally when i jammed on this amp (I don't own one), It sounded Amazing with Treble and Mids at 2pm, bass all the way down. Then the post 5 band EQ to dial back out the mids. I just loved the way the extra mids distorted in the preamp, made the harmonics super responsive. Wish i could afford this beast.

[@AnthonySkunkGreen]

We used the Se ribbon mics with the control sheild when we recorded our 2nd album at OCD where Crowbar records and Duane explained that the sheild also helped keep some of the low end thump true to the mix as well.

[@johnnysaffel797]

I like your settings bettter.

[@MoreMeRecording]

Any ribbon on the cone is a huge difference than a "Noyman" condenser, where TLM series especially, are known for being quite bright. No shocker here, brah! Great video and great amp - I only have the baby, MK:25

[@brownsfan7753]

Love this!!!

[@whoa434]

The editor is extremely tight! Nästa gång sätter du riffet! 😅 mer av detta!

[@davecarrsfabulouscontraption]

Cool segment, would love to see more videos like this 🙂

[@yuletide]

Was John trying out Ola's settings part of the other video he posted? I didnt see it but maybe i missed that part? Also pretty funny, Ola is so 2000's he can't help scooping the mids on everything

[@beatmastersimperium8864]

Man I'm in love with the rectifier mesa

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Awesome amplifier! I absolutely love mine, thanks Ola!!

[@MatteoGusman]

You're lost in the sky and clouds roll by and you roll in them! 😉

[@captnrobin275]

So is it a coincidence, that NeuralDSP just released a Mesa/MesaBoogie Suite??

[@1siriuswolf]

Every guitarist's hands make a rig sound different. Adjust accordingly. But what a marvel of engineering Mesa did with that amplifier

[@hamidvisuals2023]

This amazing tone makes you wanna chug down on and play all day. So sick

[@NelderGuitar]

My settings are somewhere between JP’s and Ola’s. Treb about 8, gain set to taste or pickup, mids 3.5-4, bass 1-2. Graphic to taste. JP’s setting here is a little too dry for me personally but it sounds fantastic.

[@julessimon7665]

04:26 if Musicman made a headless JP guitar😂

[@JAFOpty]

the background reminded me of Paul Gilbert's VHS Intense Rock for some reason. 📼

[@kyteluna]

Green screen is sick😂

[@kennhern]

Maybe JP sounds like that because it needs to be split by something like the Mimiq pedal into another amp/cab to make it feel more "full". Which is why in the live rig video, they are using two cabs and amps

[@axepharaoh]

That's just for the stereo and widening effect, if u ever play through the mimic on a true stereo rig, you'll actually notice it takes away some low end, it sounds wider and larger, but not fuller, generally i add some 80hz when using it because of that. He uses 2 amps / cabs to get his stereo effects (ping pong delays, mimiq, chorus etc).

[@jaakkokunnas]

Petrucci's current guitar model has a built in boost circuit, and it's quite powerful. It effects the gain setting very much. That may be the reason JP felt the Ola-settings veering out of control. Also, Pull Me Under riff isn't correctly played. This is very, very important. Very. 😅

[@dimasnugroho94_]

I love the background

[@sinisterminister9920]

How’s it feel Ola, to be adored, admired, and looked up too - by ur guitar hero the Trooch himself

[@Metaldad87]

Dude it had to be hot AF in that desert 🤣

[@stug5041]

I prefer Ola’s settings but a) there’s no band/mix and b) different players will impact the tone - so I guess Ola and John are both right on this one 🤘

[@Classic_DionysuS]

Time to get a mimic pedal in that chain too... Only thing you're missing besides running two heads and cabs

[@thomascoates1234]

I like your tone better Ola!! Your the man Bro!!!!

[@Turboy65]

I have its brother, the Mark V 90. It's way more amp than I can justify at my playing level but who cares? I love it. I also love my Blue Stripe Mark III which also delivers the IIC+ tone only with even more available gain.

[@omar.agmusic]

AAAAAAAAAAAAA SUBSCRIBED NICE CHANNEL BRUH!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAY THE CHUGGG FOREVER BE WITH YOUUUUUUUU

[@TheSillyPiglet]

The editor has too much power.

[@justinatmidi]

🤣🤣🤣

[@garywalker8067]

I prefer your settings Ola!

[@irmasil3]

And now we know...the tone is in the hands :) John's attack on the pick must be ferocious..I remember when I tried John's settings on the Triaxis. I was like....This sounds like there is NO GAIN anywhere.....how the fuck does he sound the way he does? Then I was like...ah, yeah ..he is John.

[@ilovegreenock]

Great video and follow up on that live rig 👍👍

[@acdover]

Ola's settings with a noise gate would be really good.

[@Bilsuburbians]

Damn Ola, i dont even care about the tone anymore. But those background makes me laugh everytime it changes. 😂😂😂😂

[@JNCGaming]

Wow Ola

[@bijenshrestha]

Name of the song played at 7:35? Sounds sick

[@lenomis3133]

I think both settings are for different purposes and playing styles. Both really cool though. Side note: I prefer yours haha

[@khaaaaaaaaaannn]

Holy shit that tone at the end 😍

[@stevenbazan9681]

they sound amazing

[@fireonhigh100]

GOTTA LOVE OLA😎

[@dust17111]

Those boots are awesome

[@luisilufi8219]

encuentro que el tono que hiciste al bajar los agudos, suena muy bien lml

[@Mikesosa75]

The sound changes when you are in the desert!!