Best Tones: Captor X and OX Box After 1 Year Of Tweaking | Gear Corner

[@rocknrollamps]

After owning both I kept the Captor X and sold the Ox Box. In the end they are both great sounding products. But, after weeks of connection issues which I have a low threshold for troubleshooting, I happily sold the Ox Box. The Captor X using bluetooth instead of wifi hooks up in a couple of seconds faithfully every single time in the hundreds of daily uses I have put it through. It was a no brainer since they both sound great. Peace of mind, no connection issues, ever. Captor X wins.

[@equalleftrights3130]

Its 2021 bud, there should be ZERO connectivity issues with any product. 🤣 Where the hell do you live?

[@MasterControlKnob]

Yes it's really weird that UA cannot get these issues solved. I have a lot of Wifi equipment and the OX is the only one that does not connect to my router. I'm using a dedicated IPad that connects to the OX ad-hoc network which does work. But this also means that I cannot use IPad for anything else unless I change its network settings. For a device that's so expensive you would hope that they can get a Wifi stack going....

[@rocknrollamps]

@@MasterControlKnob Yes I hear ya. But apparently the guy who replied before you has never had a problem (:>) and reminded me this is 2021

[@stievus]

In the videos I immediately recognize the Ox which to my ears and taste sounds better than the Captor X. Have the Ox at home but same connection issues in Windows. It worked at startup for a short while and then lost connection forever. Have been troubleshooting for a week without success. Maybe it works better with an Ipad, but I am not an Apple guy. The Ox goes back to the shop.

[@Avim111]

Hi, do you have any idea what the difference is between the waza tube and the ox box? thanks

[@RiffLair]

I own a Captor X for almost 2 years now & been always chasing tones. I can agree with Kris on choosing DynIRs over IRs I've bought over the years. The DynIRs give you so many tonal options.! In this demo however I preferred the OX Box. It sounds more natural to my ears. More muddy, fuller tones that remind the days I used my mics to record. I am very happy with my CaptorX but using it for so long now I can notice the slight differences I guess. I sometimes find myself struggling when mixing solos specifically. The Captor can get harsh/thin at time. I also hate the choice of EQ on the Captor. OX's EQ is far superior! Overall, I can't say how much the CaptorX has helped me. I wouldn't play as much if I did not have it. But we always want that extra 2% don't we? ;)

[@ChrisM541]

"always chasing tones" - the torment of every guitarist. In the 'old' days, if I remember, it was 'simpler' - choose an amp, pedals/fx and geetar. Today? choose an amp, pedals/fx and geetar, maybe add Kemper/AxeFx, and something from a small range of a billion software emulator/plugins. Lol. I still have Strat, Les Paul and a couple of acoustics, pedals together with Fuchs TDS amp but now I have so very much more in the PC - and sounding better and better - to totally fubar my head :) I also have Palmer loadbox and my GAS is telling me that Captor or Ox would be the bees knees.

[@IamMusicNerd]

I was convinced the Ox would be a far fuller richer sound, so I was shocked that I guessed wrong on that first sample. The Captor X sounded much better to me in that test for some reason. The Ox is great, but not twice the price great, especially since it doesn’t let me load my own IRs. I am definitely going with the Captor X after hearing this.

[@sherbuel]

the interaction of playing the ox is way , way better than playing an ir, you forgot this point :-) ask sam vilo :-)

[@BrewReview]

You can use your own IR's sure, you just need to load them in your DAW and negate the on board mics with the Ox. A little more trying, sure. Dealbreaker? I don't think so.

[@althewicked]

You have to listen this comparison in mono because the Ox has more room reverb. You hear the sounds very clear in mono. It would be very interessting to hear how this two devices compares with the new Fryette Power Load IR

[@shorerocks]

Funny. Just re-watched the 1st video yesterday. Now had this as recommended. About the blind fold test. Mmh. I think that you can get nearly identical tones / flavors. Meaning, there is no change in *quality* I perceive (on studio monitors). That one sounds thinner is just the setup / IR chosen. That thinner sound might not be prefered playing alone in your room, but sit much better in the mix. I guess, again, there is no real comparison. Both are pro tools. My favorite are Ownhammer Friedman / and Michael Nielsen the BHP Full Warm. But my life is full of happy distortion. Thx for doing this, Kris.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks Sven, I really appreciate it! You’re right about the quality. It all depends on the preferences and the rig. All are great options! 💪

[@RockG.o.d]

Still thinking about getting the ox box. Yes I do have a use for one, but don’t need one.

[@andyrottiers6096]

I listened to this video without watching which was which. After owning and selling the Captor I could pick it out every time. Brittle and harsh is the Captor. Ox has way better tone.

[@RiffLair]

I own a Captor X too and yes! This is the way I think of it. That high end sizzle that stands out. I always High Cut that.

[@karllongbottomguitars9192]

Hi Kris, have you tried them with headphones, I need a good sounding headphone solution and most headphone outs on amps are pretty bad , thanks

[@horizonxx_1]

I am in the market for a reactive load box, moving away from modeling. Have had a tordepo live years ago, wasn’t blown away but the captor x sound good and the features a nice. By the way, the tones and playing are amazing, this is how a demo should be done. Subscribed.

[@mranalog241]

I got nervous in the blind test because the first one sounds so much better and I just bought an OX Box. Whew!

[@christopher.k.guitar]

I love the OX…. Best spent money besides my Les Paul and my Plexi… saying this - the UA Sound City Studio Plugin does equally magical things to the DynIRs from Two Notes… also give that a try guys - it’s fantastic

[@TheMrCull]

Hi Christopher, curious about your comment. Is the UA sound city plugin inside the box on the ox? I actually own that plugin, but curious if it’s in the Ox as well. Owner of the captor x;)

[@christopher.k.guitar]

@ no problem man, unfortunately it’s plugin only - no OX integration

[@christopher.k.guitar]

@ what I did is trying different Reverb presets of the sound city plugin (rather than the remic mode) with the DynIRs from Two Notes feeding them. Great immersive results imho

[@juanwaissman1]

Cris I have a mesa dc5 and captor x. Can u share your settings for the clean audio cause I have a lot of hum

[@KrisBarocsi]

Hi, my signal path is really basic: guitar - guitar cable - amp - from the speaker output a speaker cable - into Captor X - 2 xlr cables go into my Audient audio interface - computer. That’s it. And you’ll find my Captor X setting in the video. I hope you’ll find the reason for that hum. Cheers!

[@GabiOprea]

Man the tone, the playing, the merch.... FINALLY THE SOCKS😂

[@KrisBarocsi]

Tone socks for life!! Thanks so much man!

[@spudvader]

I like the ox because it's chunkier/fuller sound, so maybe good for rhythm and I like the Captor X because it sounded more airy and clear, so better for lead or reverb/delay type effects. Together I think they could sound amazing and a real weapon for a home studio or even live situation.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

IMO, the main thing here is that I think these products cater to two different types of players. The OX has value as a really high quality studio tool for professionals and the Captor is for players without pro gear budgets or playing live who wouldn't notice that extra 2% of the OX with the rest of the band ripping around them and that handy bluetooth connection is nice to tweak on the fly.

[@a-nus]

its the exact same technology, one just has the apple style upcharge.

[@FastRedPonyCar]

@@a-nus if you want to go that route, I'd say that the UA device also employs the Apple "walled garden" where you can't really mess with much or use new cabs or speakers/mics. You get what you get. I like that with the Captor, I can download new cabs, mess with different mics and stuff or just use my own IR and I love that when using it live, I can connect with my phone and tweak the EQ, levels, etc.

[@jwilder2251]

Those crunch tones in the middle were glorious!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks a lot J! 🙌

[@Voronguitar]

Seems like OX Box have some stereo panorama issues ! The sound goes off from center but really weird way! Captor have a good definition of stereo placement.

[@dguy709]

I’ve got the Captor X as well, I noticed out of all the selections of cabs to choose from the best sounding one always seems to be the Two Notes cab, either the 2x12 or 4x12. Coincidence? I doubt it? But a good piece of hardware none the less

[@paul7t5]

Dude, can you tell me exactly what model, colour choices and pickups that PJD is? I LOVE it.

[@noternunstoned]

Just got the Captor X two days ago, I can't pretend to say I really know it yet but I am impressed with what I hear so far, My Revv Dynamis and Hovercraft amps have efeects loops but my Deluxe and Princeton amps don't, they are the ones that benefit most from the load box ATM. thanks for the video and info man!

[@soljaime]

They sound so similar to me that I would be surprised if they couldn't be set to match exactly by tweaking a few knobs. The price difference is significant enough to have that be the determining factor.

[@SaintFredrocks]

I saw another video with these two boxes, and the guy said with a little tweaking you can make the Captor X sound like the OX. I have the X 16 and I just love it.

[@DadRockAndGuitars]

Great comparison! I have the original captor and bought it over the Ox Box for all the reasons you mentioned. I like using just the cab section of my Neural DSP amp sims with it. There are several Two Notes IRs that I really like, but also have a few third party IRs I like to use as well. The Ox Box definitely looks and sounds great. I also like that it looks a bit simpler/straightforward to use, but at the end of the day, price and flexibility won out for me. The original Captor is a fifth of the cost of an Ox Box, so it's even a better deal. I use it nearly every day.

[@emreemre369]

I figured it right on the blind test - not to brag but a blind test is to test that we don't hear with our eyes right - because the cheaper Captor X had this 'metallic sheen' around the notes, maybe because of the onboard reverb? Also a little bit leaning towards tinny.

[@boomerbassmeme]

Both sound great and have their advantages, would have to give the edge to the Captor X for the bass choices since I am primarily a bassist. Great job and playing Kris! 😊👍

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks buddy! If I was a bassist, I’d clearly choose the Captor X. As a guitar player it’s not that simple. Haha! Both have their advantages. 😅

[@boomerbassmeme]

@@KrisBarocsi Yeah I have the opposite problem, I play a little guitar and get most of what I need from AmplTube and a Spark so Captor X would win for me. I get the guitar tones I need easily, but super picky about my bass tone LOL

[@instant_coffee_is_evil]

Got the captor X because of the choice of cabs and their DynIR stuff is awesome. The attenuation part is better to my ears too. Have to admit the embarked reverb is not that great. UA takes advantage of their stellar effects integrated into their unit... well this can be externalized anyway

[@omarkhaouaj4341]

Great video, great sounds. It is very attractive to have all these features for shaping sounds. But in real life i place two mics and in two minutes i have sound that is more pleasant and sits somehow better in the mix...well, to my ears

[@Check-it-out]

The Captor sounds much less muffled and more open an natural in all examples 👍🏻

[@JimiSomeMoore]

Kris, excellent review thank you. Have you compared Ox/Captor to Helix LT/Kemper etc ? specifically the quality of recorded sound.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks! Nope, I haven't. I'm pretty sure it's only a matter of preference, all sound awesome. The last thing I wanna do is getting rid of amps. I much prefer using a load box and cab simulation over amp simulation like the Helix, Kemper etc. I can get a pleasing tone with my amp + cab sim much faster than with full simulation. And then there's the feel and how pedals react to a real amp... To me those two are the most important factors.

[@JimiSomeMoore]

@@KrisBarocsi thanks for getting back, maybe an idea for a video comparison ? Once you have a Preset/s (with Snapshots etc) you like on Helix, you are good to go, very quickly. Also incredibly flexible, fast to change/add sounds to suit the song. I am fortunate to have lots of ‘real’ amps collecting dust and have that ‘itch’ to see if I may prefer load box/simulation options or more likely it becomes another ‘tool in the box’ rather than an either or.

[@anthonysilva5312]

Bruh! Great video. I am not a tone snob but I do find that software latency is a bummer. I own the CX-16 and I LOVE the option of using several amps with headphones or attenuated (through several cabs) as I like. I find 2 problems: The first is that many players are accustomed to their cab in the room but not necessarily miced- this can be a psychological hangup. The twonote cabs are very good and I try to use MINIMUM eq (but I love the noise reduction!) The second problem: The attenuator really sucks. Neither level is usable AND the quality of the sound is poor (sounds processed…blech!) PLEASE TWO NOTES- design a firmware update for the attenuator. Happy new year!🇨🇦

[@mikeyjhn]

Bought the Captor X partly through watching your great videos and not disappointed though you could probably make any piece of gear sound good. Could you bypass cab section and use cab sims from other standalone software not using a DAW? Great playing as usual.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Ahh man that’s awesome! Glad to hear you like it. Actually I never tried disengaging the cash section of the Captor X. You probably can do it. I guess. 😆 I know you can do that with the OX.

[@duncancartledge1667]

I often disable the cab by using the bypass feature on the mics.That way I can audition other cabs in Wall of Sound before loading them up to the Captor X. Also do the same when using with my Line 6 Powercab so I can use the internal speaker models

[@pauldncn1]

Kris Huge Thanks That cut at 5.52 makes my tele copy shine rather than sizzley mush Thanks Man been trying to cut too high obviously .. feel a bit daft but happy cos it’s so good now !!!

[@dragonsquare2802]

Your favorite OX can is actually a Fender cab with two Eminence Eric Johnson sig Speaker in it 😁 My favorite one is the greenback 30 412, but I use a few different ones depending on what the song needs ✌️ Other favorites are the AC30, Mesa v30, Deluxe Reverb, 2x10 Vibro AND 50W alnico 212 😉

[@KrisBarocsi]

If that a Fender cab then? They made look so dark, I would’ve never thought of a Fender cab. 😆 Anywho, this sounded the most balanced to me and it works perfectly for anything from clean to high gain. 😅 I love some others too if your selection, like the greenback 4x12. The British 4x12 vintage 30 cab is also killer.

[@dragonsquare2802]

@@KrisBarocsi yeah.. the „boutique D-65“ is the two rock cab. It is a fender extension cab apparently. I guess, knowing UA, maybe even one of EJs personal ones. I’ll send you a little something 😉

[@aarondr594]

I expected to prefer the ox box because I like the product better but I chose the Captor X in every single sound file

[@christophebonnet6312]

Got the CaptorX, I use 2 x 12 cab generally, my prefered are the Victory copper closed back and the Laney LT212.

[@KrisBarocsi]

I love the 2x12 Copper closed back in the X!! That’s my other favourite I tend to choose for certain tones. 🙌

[@bulletproofprs]

Ox sounds marginally "fuller", but for the price difference/the additional features don't make up the difference between the two units for me. That being said I would just go original captor since I record direct 99% of the time

[@coltjustice45]

Great video, so many options with both units... Just got my captor x today and was trying it out tonight on a couple different amps, in the next few days I am going to plug it into my apollo x8p and try some plug-ins 1176 ect ... with the captor x. The possibilities are endless here with either unit so whatever you buy just have fun and enjoy they are both great, a buddy has the Ox so I am familiar with both as well as the apollo interfaces.

[@llwonder]

Thinking about buying the captor m cab sim for my tone king amp. Don’t need an attenuator but a DI box would be nice. Captor looks nice

[@kennylamar5413]

Sounds very thin no body. (Guitar) I have both as well. Although playing through the Friedman JEL-20 and Soldano Astro 20 both amps sound much better through the Captor X & OX Box. Thank you for your demo. I also realize this video is a couple of years old. ✌

[@StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

The Captor sounds more natural and a lot more mix ready to me. The Ox sounds fuller but also muddier in the low mids. You would have to EQ out those frequencies anyway. The mids were much better in the Captor to my ears (listening in high quality headphones).

[@scottgarrison9191]

I have to agree, though surprised.

[@JM_2019]

You actually just have to press the low cut on the Ox box .

[@soundstorm9508]

@@JM_2019 he had both low cuts engaged on the Ox, and was cutting additional low end in the EQ

[@JM_2019]

@@soundstorm9508 What do you mean? That lows don‘t go away no matter how hard you try in Ox?

[@soundstorm9508]

@@JM_2019 Yes I'm sure you can EQ them out if you get more aggressive with it. It all depends on the setup, I've heard people get stellar results with the OX.

[@keithbriscoe99]

seems like Captor X was set up a little "drier" and OX a little "wetter", so really curious if you had ANY reverb or eq on for the comparison playing. Ahhh, I see them now.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Yes, I have some verb on both the OX and Captor X presets. Not a lot, just enough to make them feel nice to use. I’m basically stimulating some actual space with them to avoid the “sterile simulation vibe”.

[@robertshamansky1912]

They both sound good, I like the Captor X price better 😄 Great video!

[@paul7t5]

Nice PJ.

[@mmatthewias280]

I don’t think many would argue the Ox is inferior to any other similar products but it’s definitely a valid argument if it’s “better” and even more so worth being 2-3 times as much as it’s competitors. There’s just no reason the OxBox should cost 2-3 times as much IMO of the others. I have the SuhrIR and in comparisons I’ve seen it sounds better.

[@timmayz6920]

this is a great comparison Kris! and so close too!. Heres a picky-guitarist question: what about the "feel" under them fingers? did one feel better than the other to you? TIA!

[@hcrockso1]

In your comparison the OX really sounds better, and on the captor X recording there is also a "hiss" kind of sound, don't know if its maybe compression related or your camera mic interfered in the mix or something but that is the first thing I heard. Yeah, the Captor x sound a bit thinner and the OX sounds like it has more "meat", but that can also be only differences in the preset. I have the Captor X and I really love it, actually there is only a small number of DynIR cabs I like in it (like 4-5) and I only use them, and in some cases load OwnHammer IRs in it and those just sound amazing. I don't have the OX, I really don't need it beside the Captor X, as when you sit down and play around a little bit with it you can get some really amazing sounds out of it that actually surprised me how authentic they sound... anyway, good comparison and amazing video as always!

[@sefishalev1704]

Thank you for that video❤

[@Bcwilderness]

cables convertors preamps mics etc etc it all adds up micro percents, but the end game as in life is clarity, better tone if you hear the details right, the 2 notes always had a brighter top its like blackstar amps not so solid mids but a nice sprinkle of hi fi sheen , some like it more with age as we lose the top end, i find get an aby and blend a cheap model with a tube amp as its always searching for elements within the sound, some care some dont but if you record and mix you soon learn one mic isnt enough

[@IndyRockStar]

i'm looking for a load box to use for making captures for my Quad Cortex. (trying to avoid having to mic every cab for every amp I make captures of). I like the OX Box because you able to use multiple Ohm impedances. The Capitor X is also very nice (and half the price) but you have to pick an impedance 8 or 16 ohm. I'm not sure which one I'd need most, and if I ended buying both an 8 and 16 ohm Capitor X then I'd be spending more than just buying the OX Box. I've heard the interface for the OX box can be unreliable, and the Captor X has a iphone app. I'm confused on which one I should buy. Any thoughts?

[@toemasmeems]

I always use Kristian Kohle’s IRs because they are so damn good!!

[@geomusicmove]

I've had both, the OX is the better one hands down. Still have the OX and sold the Torpedo X.

[@gearathon]

sounds to me like the ox is easier to play. more mellow? a tad more compression and give?

[@VertigineBianca]

The sound of the torpedo seems more lean however I do not know if its workable in the daw or not, I wonder which is the best in the headphones

[@marceli155]

good valve amp and one speaker that is it !!

[@pekkatuomi2166]

Ox box has very wide stereo image compared to Captor x. Is this allways on feature or can you adjust stereo image? Little annoying

[@adam614ce]

But I will say I did try the mics and EQ of Kris’s OX preset and sounds pretty good with gain.

[@KrisBarocsi]

That’s awesome! What is your fav cab+ mic combination in the Ox?

[@adam614ce]

@@KrisBarocsi Man I keep coming back to the 1x12 JBG 125 (Dumble) cab. It’s super articulate and clear. I enjoy all the 1x12 and 2x12’s much more than the 4x12’s in OX. The smaller cabs sound much more realistic to me.

[@KrisBarocsi]

@@adam614ce That’s an awesome cab!! Yeah I tend to use 4x12s only for specific tones every now and then. I prefer the smaller cabs too. 👍

[@SoulSituation]

I was unfortunately 98% sure the first was Oxbox. I was really hoping to like the Captor and save the money but I guess I’ll hold out for the Oxbox.

[@edparker3549]

Having owned both a Captor and an Ox Box I can honestly say that the Ox for me was sooo much better in terms of tonality. The Captor felt digital, brittle and always felt like there was some form of weird filtering to me. The more modern X version of the Captor seems to be getting good reviews but having sold my previous versions I will be keeping my Ox. I just think that the cost of the Ox is ludicrous for what it is though, so budget is always one of the main obstacles. Absolutely love the plate reverb on it though, it’s to die for!

[@willdenham]

I own a CaptorX so be gentle. I plan to own an OX as well.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Don’t worry. I love both, they are fantastic.

[@willdenham]

@@KrisBarocsi This thing has absolutely opened a new chapter in my playing. The most enjoyable sounds I have ever experienced in my own home. I do envy the plug-ins on the UA though, like the famous compressor. I think it was price and convenience that made me get the Captor. I'm seeing used OX's now and they are considerably more affordable.

[@PooNinja]

Dual mic cause blended is better. Touch o verb to make it realerer. How many people have an anechoic chamber?

[@PooNinja]

I don’t know if I made it clear use both!!! it’s like a quad tracking only with different mic variations instead of performance thickness. blendable options paralysis is fun, practicality is of no concern !!!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Yeah man, exactly. If you blend these two it sounds absolutely massive! 💪🤩

[@pauldncn1]

Socks !! Good idea 🤪🤪🤪 nice PJD single cut Jealous it’s beautiful and sounds amazing Thanks Kris!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Thanks Paul, yeah someone gave me an idea with some socks. 🤣 I wonder who… 🙌🤩

[@pauldncn1]

@@KrisBarocsi they’re now on my Christmas list I was going to send /G a hat that spelt his name properly. But wife just lost her job so belt tightening time ! A challenge a day keeps the blood pressure fluctuating 😳😁

[@KrisBarocsi]

@@pauldncn1 ohh god… wish you guys the best 🤞There’s always something, right?

[@pauldncn1]

@@KrisBarocsi Always and were still here ! Can’t promise I’m wiser though!! 😳😳😳

[@andybungert]

Ordered a Revv Generator 120 recently which has a Two Notes Captor in it. If it sounds anything like what you've done here, I've made the right choice :)

[@7thString84]

Ha! I see, what you did there! Overture 1928, heh?! ;) I really need to de-rust that one again. Played it up and down for a long time. But this is quite a while ago... Great video, man! I think, I prefered the Captor X more often. But all sounds are great! :)

[@johnharmon6730]

I just purchased the OX Box yesterday. There is no signal at the headphones, line-outs, or in the app. I do have signal on the speaker through. I have updated the firmware and software to 1.2, performed hard reset, swapped out cables, etc. all with the same results. I can set everything up in my Captor X and all works as expected. So frustrating. Anyone have any ideas? Waiting to hear back from UA.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Hey John, I hope your issue gets solved really fast. You already tried everything that I would’ve recommended testing (connect the app, register the OX, try it with headphones, etc). I never heard of this issue before. If you got it from a good retailer, I’m sure warranty is going to “save the day”. Best of luck!

[@johnharmon6730]

@@KrisBarocsi Thanks! I decided to return it.

[@saywhat7349]

I have an 8ohm amp, 4 ohms and a 16 ohm amp. I can buy three captors or get one oxbox... oxbox was perfect for me.

[@KrisBarocsi]

Yes, in that case that was clearly the perfect move. 👍

[@ClaudioMartella]

I just wish the captor gave more attenuation choices

[@nedbressler3234]

I think the Ox sounds more like the boogie in comparison to the other one

[@RodrigoRamirez-eq6gj]

That improvisation at the beginning was stellar. Beautiful chord changes.

[@TomTheWise_]

I already have an Torpedo Cab M+ so the test is not relevant for me. HOWEVER the recommendation for the FreeRock2 DynIR was really great. I bought it (and Deluxe Reverb DynIR) and it's really good for Humbucker guitars without needing to adjust the equalizer. For single coils I prefer the Deluxe Reverb but that one needs big EQ adjustments and doesn't sound as well with Humbuckers.

[@peteyoung7665]

The Ox is plus 10-20% better then then the Captor and it's worth every dime because if you want the best and the real deal you have to pay more money.That's life.

[@jameswilson3554]

Awesome.. you should have a hour of just jamming..your videos are always top shelf. Thank you for the entertainment..2thumbs up...

[@KrisBarocsi]

James, thanks soooo much man! I really appreciate it!

[@idanramos1942]

Captor x + strymon timeline + big sky = ua ox ?

[@Grant_Ferstat]

Only if you were using those effects post "mic and cabinet" because what the OX's verb and delay are doing is different to running the effects before the amp. Oh & you've forgotten a good quality compressor 🙂

[@Popskull_666]

The People at U.A also made a great decision in how it looks. I see the OX and say this is something I can work with, it looks analog. Plugs into your Amp. Then there's a whole wack of shit I see out there and I'm like nah, tube into cab, gigs? let the sound guy at the club deal with all that tech shit

[@Popskull_666]

I feel really stupid here but what is an "AUDIO INTERFACE" and how do you guys plug your guitars into your windows computers. I'm way behind the times sorry. Our drummer use to record our stuff with pro-tools software. THAT'S ALL I REMEMBER!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Don’t worry about it, these things are only simple if you use them. Audio interface: an outboard sound card for your computer. It has mic and line level inputs where you connect what you want to record. A mic, a keyboard, whatever. I use a cabinet simulation (the OX Box) after the amp head to keep the volume low. The OX has TRS jack outputs which I connect with the interface‘s inputs. Then I record the sound with a DAW (it’s called Studio One). I hope that makes sense to you. Cheers!

[@valendis]

I preferred the captorX sound,bit has more clarity

[@jegl1012]

And it is smaller and half of the price

[@noternunstoned]

Way better demo than Rhett Shull's shoot out with the same units (you're a better guitar player too), lol, but thanks again

[@fischersen_85]

Hi Kris, I don’t get it. I own a Captor X as well for a while. Since I never been able to get a decent sound with the DynIRs from TwoNotes, I learned how to create IRs from my own cabinets. My own IRs sound great. But I won’t believe that you can’t get a great sound coming from TwoNotes IRs. So I recreated your Settings. Using my Amps (Mesa, Marshall, Laney etc) it sounds muddy and harsh. Your recorded sound sounds fantastic. I know that it‘s hardly possible to say but: what am I doing wrong?

[@KrisBarocsi]

Hey Chris, I can’t possibly tell for sure why it sounds so different (bad) with your amps. Have you adjusted the mic positions in my preset when you tried it? I’m pretty sure I moved them around until I was happy. Other then that, I can only think of the amps sounding so different. My Revv and Mark III are both very full sounding, but tight american voiced amps. Not sure which Mesa you have, but it’s possible, that your British amps would need a different cab sim / EQ in the X.

[@adam614ce]

I don’t really like that Alnico 50 cab he’s using for the Ox. Always sounds hollow and too bright to my ears, and like a blanket over the speakers. I like most all the cabs in the Ox except that one.

[@michaelrosendahl5770]

For me, based on what I hear in the video, I must say. The Ox sounds better on it's own, and the Captor X probably sounds better in a mix. But in real life, I guess it won't matter.

[@canconeteirodopunk]

Why people like more suhr ir and this unite dont have all that digital emulations?

[@willdenham]

What cab was I supposed to guess for the 'Free Rock 2'?

[@KrisBarocsi]

A Two Rock 2x12. 👍

[@JohnGauge790]

The Cap sounds more real world/more realistic

[@JudgeFredd]

I prefer the Captor because it's cheaper and sounds better

[@JosephRodriguez-e2s]

Thanks so much for the unbiased comparison. Your playing is very nice… Sonically, both of these units had attributes that were a cut above-no pun intended,😂. My impression of the Captor X was that it shined in the crunchy tones above the OX Box-but the Ox Box really shined above the Captor X in the cleaner tones, possibly due to the nuances of it’s preloaded effects. My studio headphones made the tone differences seem wider, allowing the Ox Box to have the all around edge in tonal quality. Without putting a solo track from each device to a mix it’s really close, but I would personally spend the extra cash and get the Ox Box, hence the term “buy once cry once.” ☮

[@RudyJunior7]

I wanted to say Ox Box because as lame as it sounds I like the aesthetics of it but in this vid the other one sounded better.

[@Oilid]

🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 all the way!

[@KrisBarocsi]

France 🇫🇷🙌

[@renevandalen96]

Dont forget..the OX is 3x the price..but..thats not really true..because you need 3 captors to do the same..16, 8 or 4 ohm.

[@Mark-OutWest]

no you don't impedance doesn't matter as much it will just become a volume issue is all

[@amimandlReal]

Firstest...where is my hand...uhh...your hand? remember?

[@KrisBarocsi]

You are the bestest!! Yeah I remember 🤣

[@s.r.b.4582]

The ox sounds way better

[@equalleftrights3130]

This guy could make a can with a paper cone sound great, doesn't matter what he is reviewing. When you can play, gear means nothing.

[@stievus]

Without the gear you would not know this guy can make a can with a paper cone sound great.

[@marceli155]

OX box is overpriced lot !