Matamp GT1 - Part 2 (Doom/Sludge Demo, No Talking)

The Matamp GT1 (www.matamp.co.uk) is a 100W single channel tube amplifier with lots of great features. It has a switchable master volume for high headroom, a low cut before the preamp and power selection down to 25W. In this video we check out how it sounds with both pre and power amp dimed and how it can tighten up with pedals. You can find part 1, where we checked it out as a pedal platform, here: • Matamp GT1 - Part 1 (D...
About the FX Loop: The signal coming out of the send is too loud for pedals and pedals cannot provide the level the return is expecting. ODs will clip at lowest gain settings and digital delays will be far too quiet.
The DOD Rubberneck is sync'd to MIDI clock with the Oscillator Devices Garbage Collector - MIDI Expression and Switching Device. For more info visit oscillatordevices.com/garbage...
The pedals used are:
Xotic EP Booster
Boss BD-2
Blackhawk Valhalla
Black Arts Toneworks Coven (Pharaoh and Black Forest)
DOD Rubberneck (Delay)
0:00 DOD Rubberneck
1:04 Cranked w/o Pedals
2:17 Preamp Cranked w/o Pedals
2:38 Preamp Cranked w/ Boost
3:00 Cranked w/ BAT Coven
3:43 Cranked w/ BD-2
4:27 Cranked w/ Blackhawk Valhalla
5:16 Cranked w/ Boost
6:14 Cranked w/ Delay
The complete toolchain is:
Guitar: Dunable Cyclops tuned to Drop A/B Standard
Pedals: Xotic EP Booster, Boss BD-2, Blackhawk Valhalla, Black Arts Toneworks Coven, DOD Rubberneck
Load Box: Suhr Reactive Load
Audio-Interface: RME Fireface UC
DAW: Reaper
IRs: Ownhammer Heavy Hitters (OH 412 ORN M25+V30 JS and OH 412 ORN V30+M25 JS)
Drums: Addictive Drums 2 with United Heavy Pack.
Camera: Canon EOS M200
Video-Editing: DaVinci Resolve 17

[@ToroCH]

Hands down the best GT1 demo on youtube in my opinion. The tune you're playing and your tasteful use of effects are just the cherry on top. Not only that, you managed to get me interested in that Garbage Collector of yours! I plan to eventually move to a Boss ES8 controlled board and that thing would perfect for integrating my Rubberneck.

[@OscillatorDevices]

Hey, thanks a lot! Regarding the Garbage Collector, I believe the ES-8 can do that on its own with the CTL outputs. But of course you're welcome to buy one anyway :)

[@mekanious]

I've been listening to all your demos, your music is awesome, would love a release!

[@unaijesusbolivaruriarte4047]

Yet again a masterful review of gear I will enjoy listening to as I walk the dogs or go about my life. Thank you very much.

[@nickmetal131]

I got my GT2 a couple months ago and I feel like I've only hit the tip of the iceberg with all the available tones from that amp. Excellent demo, you've given me some great ideas to try out. Thanks!

[@electricmeatpuppet]

Awesome :) Some of the very best demos out there man!

[@DirtyDemos]

Fantastic video!

[@chickencreekproductions]

Wow, awesome demo!!! Thanks so much for putting in the hours to give us this 👍 // Wince

[@JeffBarberDigideus]

Everything, from the insightful comments to the pallbearer-esque song you play on this is awesome. I wish I had your budget! :D

[@electricmeatpuppet]

I got that vibe too!

[@OscillatorDevices]

Very well heard. The last riff before the solo has a very similar chugga pattern than Quicksand of Existence.

[@saturnskull1242]

Great demo once again man! I saw the Valhalla fuzz it sounded great, I have a double pedal from him coming my way, the Valhalla one knob with the Morgul boost. Cheers

[@fen3184]

Gorgeous tone, once again...! EP needed, lol... Seriously, though, imagine... 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😎🤯

[@OscillatorDevices]

If I had a bit more time....

[@jasonwilliams7344]

Mother of god, this all sounds glorious. Well done! Would love to know more about how you’re recording/ mixing this! 🤘

[@OscillatorDevices]

Thank you! Yeah, a video about that is long overdue. But you'll be surprised how little I'm actually doing.

[@foofy14]

Massive Pallbearer vibes!

[@RomanRotten]

Killer thiiiickk and sick tone❤!!!

[@bryce3737]

My favorite was with the Blackhawk.

[@disgoop]

man I wish I could afford one of those

[@SunofShasta]

This is the greatest amp on the planet

[@AutopsySuiteable]

Damn, I wish they had you just demo all their amps.

[@OscillatorDevices]

Yeah, I wish that, too :)

[@unaijesusbolivaruriarte4047]

Dimed gt1 sounds imperially glorious

[@Eliphas_Elric]

FUCK YEAH BAT COVEN. I have one and I fucking LOVE it.

[@drlosch]

@Oscillator Devices lovely demo thank you! Is your Dunable a bariton scale or 25.5?

[@OscillatorDevices]

Thank you. It's a 25.5

[@timothyleary5234]

My gt1 will arrive next week and im super excited. Does the amp take dirt pedals better in non master volume mode?

[@OscillatorDevices]

Yes, definitely. Excellent pedal platform in non master volume mode

[@guitarbasssinging]

nice demo! Suprised about the effects loop not working like an effects loop. Thanks for the heads up. So you cant put your delay and reverb etc through the effects loop really then? That is a dealbreaker for me.

[@OscillatorDevices]

Yes, not without other buffers. The signal coming out of the send is too loud for pedals and pedals cannot reach the level the return is expecting. ODs will clip at lowest gain settings and digital delays will be far too quiet.

[@unaijesusbolivaruriarte4047]

It is setup to work with devices like the roland RE-201 space echo

[@Gatecreeper69]

Would love to know how you recorded this! I just recently got an OR100 and would love to capture a tone like this for recording!

[@OscillatorDevices]

There are two things I consider crucial. First, dial in your tone the way you record it. Do not try to capture a tone that you already dialed in "in the room". Use headphones or your monitors for that. That saves you a lot of headache. Second, double, or quad tracking. Yeah, but a video on that is over due.

[@Gatecreeper69]

Thanks for the feedback my dude 🙏 keep the killer videos coming!

[@jasoncraig4360]

Hey great video! I own a GT1 myself and lately have been having some issues with excessive feedback. As soon as any dirt hits it, even just boosts, it is always verging on screeching feedback if i leave a note to sustain at all. Have you encountered this at all and if so, any recommendations for settings to avoid this? Thanks!

[@OscillatorDevices]

Oh shite, doesn't have any issues with mine yet, but I don't use it very often. Have you tried asking the guys at Matamp? Hopefully they can help.

[@barryhoobs1]

Did you figure out the issues with your gt1?

[@saturnskull1242]

So after these months that you have the matamp, what would your opinion be? Worth it? Has it become your first choice, your go to amp? Cheers!

[@OscillatorDevices]

No, sadly not. The Roost stays no. 1. It's just better for pedals.

[@saturnskull1242]

@@OscillatorDevices that's what I thought! Thnx man! Waiting for you next video!

[@patolson4119]

I’d love ❤️ to get your Addictive drum tracks. Willing to share?

[@jacak47410]

The gt1 is the highest gain amp offered by matamp? I am seriously considering picking one of these up. I usually run just my guitar into the amp,at most an OD to tighten things for something a touch modern.

[@OscillatorDevices]

I'm not sure, but the GT-1 hasn't that much gain on its own.

[@jacak47410]

@@OscillatorDevices oh thats a shame. Love to try one, but i think orange will still be my go to brand

[@nobodyspecial3561]

I’ve been curious about trying a buffer pedal with time based pedals in my gt1 fx loop….have you tried this?

[@OscillatorDevices]

A buffer won't help. The send signal is just too quiet. A booster, or a line mixer could work.

[@nobodyspecial3561]

@@OscillatorDevices maybe like a tc spark mini?

[@OscillatorDevices]

Hold on, my mistake, it's the opposite. The signal of the send is too loud. You'll need a minus booster for the send, to bring down the signal to a level that works with guitar pedals. After that that you might need a booster to bring the signal up to the level of the send.

[@elfelo8693]

Man you are a fucking scientist of doom tone haha. Have a you recorded any albums? If not you should.

[@OscillatorDevices]

"Fucking Scientist of Doom Tone", I guess I need a name tag with that :D