Laney Ironheart IRT-Studio

Feature packed, rack-mouted head

[@marinotomas]

I've spent 15 years buying and selling amplifiers and pedals that never quite convinced me. I finally bought the IRT-Studio and for the first time in my life I am happy with my sound. With all of them: the clean (which I use with a TS-9 for blues sounds), distorted (a beautiful crunch) and the lead (with which I practice my metal licks). The only thing I added in the effects loop is a Hall of Fame Reverb by Tc-Electronics. There is all my rig. I do not need anything else. If someone is thinking of buying it, feel free to ask me any questions. I love this amp!

[@micaelmachucaberrios7390]

Hi, how good are the eq knobs? they seem a little weak. Greetings :D

[@micaelmachucaberrios7390]

i want to know about his eq, cuz i looking at the 50th anniversary version that i found it for a very good deal. im waiting for ur comments :D

[@marinotomas]

@@micaelmachucaberrios7390 If your question points to the construction, the knobs are solid and strong. You do not have to worry about that aspect. As for the sound, the EQ is very flexible and shapes the tone very naturally. I use all know at 12 o clock, so I dont rely too much on the eq. Worth saying that the changes are subtle when moving the eq knobs. Do not expect radical changes of the tone. For me, thats a pro, not a con

[@joshouseymusic3645]

Hey,whats the cab sim like for direct recording?

[@F3502000]

Does it Chug? 🤔

[@maztaz9916]

This amp is incredible. Amazing heavy tones as well as beautiful clean tones.

[@jcw91371]

You aren't getting a clean tone like that out of a Marshall.

[@ProfessorPuffyPants]

Thank you for actually displaying a realistic EQ, instead of just turning every knob from "0 to 10."

[@barryb4407]

I really like the tone of this unit, some people wont agree with it as tone is subjective but I personally like laney for playing metal

[@sandorkis8813]

Just one thing. Never put anything on the top of that amplifier. Especially not a lap top. Tubes are making very hot there, man. :-)

[@512banana1]

and them beautiful lights have to have a way to shine too!

[@GuitarAge]

Yeah, it's possible to cook eggs with beacon on the top of the unite.

[@alexsombaty470]

I picked up one of these a few weeks ago, and I absolutely love it. It's one of the most versatile amps I've ever owned, but at 15 Watts it just can't cut through my band in live situations. That's ok for me as it makes a fantastic addition to my practice studio!

[@leftyfusion88]

Mic your cab or run direct into the PA. It's plenty loud for you to hear yourself on a small stage or rehearsal. Or add a power amp and run direct to that. That's been my dilemma as well.

[@Martini6666666]

Could we PLEASE have this review as a pattern for ALL other reviews on YT? Very well done, very informative!

[@maztaz9916]

@ russellhall55: The break up is perfect. For some reason it really does sound strange on this video. I have three different all tube Laneys. This is my favorite so far.

[@fhdk227]

im thinking about buying it do u think it give a good black sabbath tone ?

[@shaunoftheguads]

I think the guy in the video doesn't do this head justice. It sounds great through a 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet. He is running direct with bad tone settings on the head. Also using a thin and bright sounding ESP strat-type guitar. Although it did sound good on the clean channel in this video.

[@TheSonsofaadam]

fahad abdulkareem Sorry Fahad. I just saw this post. This is PERFECT for Iommi/Sabbath sounding stuff.

[@venpresath]

That tone at 1:02! Hell yes! I'm DEFINITELY considering this now!

[@cloudrun654]

Sounds awesome.

[@Guttural]

Just ordered one Can't wait 😁 I'm not a metal guy Just want a different sound then my fender amp

[@richardg5301]

Did he ever touch the tone knob? I would think that would be important to get different tones. :/

[@shaunoftheguads]

I was thinking the same thing, the tone really affects how this head sounds!

[@larryh.3173]

I have the Ironheart 15w head+cab combo (GREAT!) and it’s basically one channels worth of this. It, too, has a Tone knob in addition to the EQ, and, for what it’s worth, it’s really more there to adjust the overall amp settings to a certain change in room acoustics. It’s a global thing and more something to adjust IF you need it. At least, that’s been my experience. Hope this helps.

[@johnyboytown]

Now then boys and girls, we're going to scoop those mids. Then we'll look through the round window. Cbbc reviews.

[@danielrubianoarevalo1869]

good video! hello, good morning, I have an irt studio but I don't know why the clean channel and rithm have little volume in mine compared to the lead, is this normal?

[@jello-tarzan]

Very good demo, I would have prefer much less reverb to evaluate the cleans, but, hey, this was so much helpful, many thanks!

[@vdromuzaraki]

Does worth it buy this amp in 2021? for me it sounds awesome. (excuse my bad english)

[@Widdy5150]

I'm thinking the same aswell

[@carlosalbertoordunadiaz8354]

Por el precio y los features que tiene es un excelente amplificador

[@DGerogosian]

I put a celestion alnico gold in the 112 cab. Clean, dirty or metal bliss!

[@christocaster]

Hi, i agree with you Jake Harley! "the metal setting legend" scoop totally the mids !!! Stupid and and bad things!!! More Mids!!!

[@robvoyles]

why not run effects in the loop too, some effects loops suck, be nice to hear how it works with delay and reverb also some classic rock tones if it can do that.

[@janvrzal2535]

Hi, can use my mac like effect processor with amplitude via USB ? Thany you !

[@rampage222555]

you can use amplitube as an FX and IR processor if you feel like it. or open amplitube in a DAW and just use it as an FX processor and use other power amp sims and IRs.

[@DY761]

clean sounds pretty good

[@MrVdW1]

Hi, do you think the Laney IRT studio would be powerfull enough on the clean channel for a live rock band? I would like it to use in combination with a Line 6 Helix rack, and so i need a clean tone for the simulations of the Helix. Friendly regards, Steve.

[@germanemigrant5844]

I belive a rack poweramp like a mesa 20/20 would be better for that use. That said i have owned this amp for 2 years and as a standalone unit its fantastic. Not planing on geting rid of it in looong time. Never struggled with volume.

[@alexsombaty470]

I'm playing in a LOUD rock band currently, and live I struggle to hear this little guy. But I still love this amp. I just use a 50W Orange head for live stuff.

[@wly5329]

hOW DID YOU RECORD FROM1.09 to 1. and from 1.26 to 1. 45? one track direct line or usb or mic? two tracks?

[@mellowmonsoon278]

How would this stand against having a head with DI like Bassbreaker 15? I'm trying to decide between the two for my home recording. Any thoughts and comments?

[@LuterofromTx]

Would this be good to build a combo amp with, using this as a head? I have a 1x12 Celestion V30 and i'm wanting to use this as the head for it.

[@jeffostling4813]

HI! I use this Head with a 2x12 V30 loaded cab, because this head is meant to be paired up with a cab too of course! With this, i have done a couple of gigs and if you just mic it up, you can just crank the amp and go for it!!

[@kresomag]

​@@jeffostling4813that's not what he asked

[@ismetekiz9986]

why it doesn't have a stand by button anyway?

[@underpressureman]

im just curious, when you were re amping what was being used for a cab sim? are those onboard or would one have to use amp sim from somewhere else? thats the only part im lost on!

[@EronPlaysRocknRoll]

James Cassidy the amp has built in cab sim. thats probably what they were using

[@kellyjackson7889]

The bleedin' tone control is crying out for attention mate

[@larryh.3173]

I have the Ironheart 15w head+cab combo (GREAT!) and it’s basically one channels worth of this. It, too, has a Tone knob in addition to the EQ, and, for what it’s worth, it’s really more there to adjust the overall amp settings to a certain change in room acoustics. It’s a global thing and more something to adjust IF you need it. At least, that’s been my experience. Hope this helps.

[@gerardovazquez6432]

Se pude enchufar un speaker de 12 ??

[@morplastikor]

Your dialect for the residue of the world to be almost unclear but your review is very good. I saw everything, understood everything. Thank you.

[@markp4818]

Wtf are you talking about man? I'm from Canada and understood him perfectly..

[@adriankalebra666]

Does this need a power amp?

[@mjw25a1]

Got this sucker. Needs the right cab and a change of some of the tubes to turn it from merely good to amazing. Recommend celestion V30 based cabs with this, but strangely enough not laneys own IronHeart cabs. They sound rubbish until you change the drivers

[@mjw25a1]

I'm running a JJ 12ax7in v1, CVC 12AX7 in v2, Brimar CV4035 in the PI, and Reflektor 6p14p-ev for the power tubes. Great for rock, blues and country. I don't play metal so can't comment on that

[@mjw25a1]

Always a good start. I replaced the drivers in the IRT212 cab with Celestion Vintage 30's too, makes a bigger difference than tube choice anyway

[@mjw25a1]

No, not the cab sim. The Laney IRT212 cab. It's a 2x12 cab which comes with custom 80W Laney drivers. Very dry sounding stock.

[@germanemigrant5844]

I actually didnt like this amp to much with my v30 speaker loaded orange cab, it was quite harsh. Much preffered it with greenbacks or even the cheaper celestion 70/80's (the old english ones).

[@AnotherEpicName]

I have absolutely no experience with reamping, what kind of program do you use?

[@joshmatotek8928]

+AnotherEpicName You run the DI out of your interface, into your amp and then mic up the amp (or take a line out) into an input on your interface.

[@joshmatotek8928]

+AnotherEpicName You run the DI out of your interface, into your amp and then mic up the amp (or take a line out) into an input on your interface.

[@Robstafarian]

+AnotherEpicName What Josh said is correct, but what he described is made unnecessary by the Laney's built-in USB reamping interface. With this Laney, all you need is a free USB port and some recording software: Audacity is a basic open source program, whereas proprietary digital audio workstation programs also have free versions-Studio One Prime is an example.

[@Andithewicked]

thanks for the Demo!!!

[@4huge4]

can i connect this to an external power amp for more wattage an how?

[@NeehGrow]

It has an emulated D.I. out, so you can connect it to the front speakers on-stage for unlimited amount of power

[@prsplayer210]

FX loop send into a power amp

[@F3502000]

@@DC-yb7qd LMAO!

[@stage1greg]

i would like to hear a lead through the lead channel. ;-)

[@samsondaniel399]

Pls review the IRT SLS

[@ANTHONYFERNANDO]

excellent review

[@prabowoputra]

What cab?

[@svenzia]

I like Laney.

[@swmorgan515]

Where is the chorus effect coming from?

[@chrisfaust93]

+Spencer Morgan From a chorus effect pedal not mentioned in the video? ;-)

[@perse_arg]

Do you think this Laney can be used in a medium scenario? Maybe a bar or something bigger. Thank you!

[@torben7371]

Surely. 15w are enough for a bar. If it gets bigger you either use a bigger cab or you have a PA

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

what Celestion please?

[@PADsoundtrack]

The "metal" sound is really dirty. In deed it's more expansive to buy the Avid eleven rack or the mesa preamp rectifier but it sounds much better !

[@gingerleyham]

Look at those settings though, the treble and bass on full, with the mid rolled back? Yukkers

[@shaunoftheguads]

***** I agree, I have had my IRT Studio for about a week and am really happy with the modern and classic metal sounds I get with my 7 and 6 string guitars. I use a Protone Overdrive before the amp as well though. This guy kinda makes the thing sound bad with his settings for metal.

[@barryb4407]

shaunoftheguads wow really? I am really interested in this unit as I actually liked this guys tone very much

[@arbitermatt]

gingerleyham doesn't matter how you get the sound, just that it sounds good

[@gingerleyham]

arbitermatt I just noticed that people were complaining it didn't sound great and the settings were he culprit. Played through one of these recently though and they aren't bad at all.

[@walkin2u]

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[@MarkoMaricPz]

y you loose alot of sound with scooping , i have mids at 6 , treble at 4 and bass at 5 and thoose mids cover alot of treble and bass frequency and guitar find its place when you play with a band on live ,especially live

[@81giorikas]

He usually sounds terrible through most demos. But I think he found an amp that makes him sound good. Buy it, reviewer.

[@walkin2u]

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[@KhadijaRahman-d8d]

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[@jasonlangford2689]

say what

[@nickyfingers691]

sounds like queef

[@fredriksvard2603]

sounds broken.

[@russellhall55]

This guy's presentation style is just too robotic.As far as the amp goes,the break up of the overdrive sounds strange,not bad though.

[@jamesmelton7637]

You've done a terrible job of demonstrating the "range" of this amp. Essentially you've shown how high and higher gain mid-scoop sounds with a metal rhythm part and nothing else.

[@davidlingard7369]

Another lazy Simon Bradley review,yeah we get the reamping bit no need to play the same riff for 10 minutes

[@buymeamic]

Overdrive channel sounds terrible :S

[@Peace-pv2fp]

My old Mesa Pre amp Studio is 100 times better

[@underpressureman]

why is that?

[@OldBeatenStrat]

+James Cassidy warm vintage tone, Wide range of sweet Rock sounds

[@underpressureman]

right! and does it have the features that the irt has for studio recording?

[@kresomag]

And what about the price?