Omega Ampworks Granophyre | Maybe the Best Modern Metal Amp

[@PetarMakesNoise]

Damn, every time I hear this amp, I wish to sell some stuff to fund it. And I'm super surprised how good that low gain switch sounds :O Didn't expect that at all. As someone who likes to dial back gain and dig into string harder to bring out gain (especially when quad tracking), that sounds perfect for such cases. You explained the character of this amp perfectly, tighter DualRec lows, ENGL mids, DualRec - 5150 child highs, exactly what I'm always looking for in my tone. Great video man!

[@WholeLottaBulldog]

Yeah, that sounds god-like.

[@kshitijk14]

its growl is just unreal 🤩

[@nathanielcava4128]

With the midrange I believe mick Thomson uses it set above noon and that’s saying something considering he usually hates mids and you could never hear him live before.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I've actually started backing off the mids a bit in this amp, it pushes some low mids that get a little fuzzier, and backing off the mids a bit, having them around noon, get that wide modern tone, lots of cutting upper mids

[@willchug]

🤘Killer. Need more clips of these out. Been gassing for an Obsidian. Now 🤔 Thanx man.

[@ericwilliams538]

Omega has been around for a while. They built custom speaker cabinets, then jumped into the world of guitar amps.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Yeah and they've really done well with their amps. I plan on doing a follow-up video to this soon. This amp took a while for me to really get to know, and I have it set up better than I did in this video, I back off the mids and wasn't pushing it as hard and now I have it sounds bigger, wider and overall better. Great amp, so good.

[@Doc-zg3xm]

"Chug like an idiot"? I thought that was normal, it's all I know. Thanks for the review. This amp is on my bucket list, as if I need one while chugging in my basement.

[@dvdpz89]

Sounds amazing!

[@DanGatesMetal]

Really been wanting to check one of these out! Everything you said makes me want to check it out even more!🤘

[@SidSub]

This is the absolute unparalleled best demo of this amp yet and I loved how you spoke about it, resonated with me, you might have just convinced me to get one!!

[@SidSub]

I ordered mine today😁, qq: what ir loader/reactive load box are you using in this video

[@metaldreams3595]

@@SidSub did u get it?

[@SidSub]

@@metaldreams3595 not yet still waiting but I think it's not too far away

[@cmd_f5]

I love the Grano plugin from Neural. Hope to buy a real Granophyre someday. It's an absolute beast. And you are right, no OD needed. It can certainly help get different character from the amp, but it sounds amazing without one. Peace

[@GordanVrbanec]

Love the new setup! :) Omega makes amazing amps. Way out of my price range lol, but it really has that certain something, doesn't it?

[@IntoTheMystery13]

Unreal dude!

[@MetalHeadProductions]

It really is, amp is 🔥🔥🔥

[@dexterforbes6038]

There's another advange regarding the master volume. I found some benefits with it for 4 cable method with my Fracal FM3. My clean tone is bypassing the preamp and going straight to the power amp section with FXs

[@brentnolan1261]

The last riff you played was totally Acid Bath, Jezebel ! Noice!!! I love Acid Bath

[@MetalHeadProductions]

That's cool, love Sammy, and I didn't piece that together at all that, that riff was like acid bath.

[@brentnolan1261]

Love Sammy too. He's also on youtube. Your bad ass as well. @@MetalHeadProductions

[@BigMikeGuitar]

Outstanding articulate description and analysis of the tonal elements endemic to modern high-gain sounds.

[@danielsantini4580]

Awesome, just wait in the future models will be better, this being an excellent start. 👏🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@mattkemerait]

I'm so close to just saying F it and buying one. I'm ok waiting 4+ month. Everything about this amp is perfect for me.

[@iLLuzion1st]

Damn its perfect

[@benpotter4905]

Damn this thing sounds amazing every time I hear it. I got one and a couple cabs on order. Just got to finish paying it off before August

[@levkamenev3904]

The Granophyre is also a great looking amp! I will have to try the Neural DSP plugin.

[@ryanparker584]

I ordered my custom one on july 15 and paul said its close but not ready yet. I hoping after the new year. I am haunted that I do not have it yet so I keep coming back to this video for comfort.

[@lowcountrythrash2874]

Awesome demonstration bro……glad i found your channel in my recommendations. You nabbed another subscriber today! Keep the awesome content coming.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

many thanks \m/

[@stillchasintone_oldschool6862]

Loving the new backdrop … 🤘😎🤘

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Absolutely needed a change, should have done this much sooner, that and the change I made to my color grading, much needed and makes a big difference.

[@ryanparker584]

@metalheadproductions- Hey man. Your video made me go ahead and order one. I got the custom gray/black stained ash front panel with open core window section. It was only $150 more for the custom front. Great demo and I cannot wait to get mine.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

That's so awesome, and congrats, this amp has been life changing for me. Your custom sounds gorgeous.

[@ryanparker584]

@@MetalHeadProductions 2 week until mine ships.

[@azzazelo]

You know it's good when you run out of words for the outro lol

[@manos6426]

Damn I love this amp, I'll buy one this year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice video man!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you mention which power tubes are in there?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

6l6s

[@rucardocavazos820]

Si señor 💯🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@joshhamilton6972]

Can’t fucking wait for mine!

[@dontreadthis441]

This is my favorite amp you own

[@drowendinafterbirth5662]

Awesome man as always, great review 🤘 get that Driftwood Purple Nightmare on the channel would be good to see what you think of it.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Oh man I'd love to demo that amp

[@Music.is.my.Fuel.]

Great Review

[@rucardocavazos820]

Hi how are things? I see you very excited about that amp. Will it be worth selling my 6505 plus and buying Omega for a new modern crunch?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I mean, yeah, I prefer this to a 6505 for sure.

[@fabianthio4011]

It has a very sinister tone 🤘🏼

[@daverochette767]

Awsome sound and nice track to!

[@XCenturionX]

Great high gain amp

[@haydenni]

Amazing demo on this amp! what power amp tubes are you running?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

6l6s

[@bloodschuch]

wow massive tone! its sounds far away better than the Neural in my opinion This is a great review, thanks for the vid

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I'll have a video up soon comparing this to the plugin, actually

[@metaldreams3595]

Nice riffs bro. Good review

[@ryanparker584]

@metalheadproductions- how much is a new one? I just got my revv 100p and love it but im looking at this amp or the darkest nightmare for a amp with only high gain tone>

[@MetalHeadProductions]

$2500

[@ryanparker584]

@@MetalHeadProductions you think the 6l6 would be better for death metal than the el34 option?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@ryanparker584 the power section honestly isn't going to make a massive difference to your overall sound. Kristian kohle has a great video up on the tonal impact of going from 6l6s to el34s in his dual rec. Personally, for this kind of amp and sound I prefer 6l6s, they're a bit wider sounding with more going on in the low and high end.

[@replicated]

Also, as far as metal gear demos go, I think you have Ola beat!

[@donniejean]

Love the SOLAR guitar in your intro ;) is that a Priestest?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

The red one? Thats a type G, and one of my favorite guitars.

[@dknights6414]

for the love of fuck PLEASE get your hands on a krankenstein

[@MK-oz2lf]

Have you done a video on the Diezel pedals?

[@JoelCSabo]

I too am interested because I got a VH4 pedal a week ago and love it to pieces already.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Not yet but I'd really like to

[@JoelCSabo]

@@MetalHeadProductions I cannot speak to the VH4-2 pedal because I accidentally ordered the predecessor VH4 pedal (no second channel), but I must say it sounds like St. Anger in a box. That's great news for me. I run mine through an Orange TH30 in stereo with an MT15 head with matched cab and I get great sounds. Totally worth testing and maybe a giveaway to some faithful viewer (not me).

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@JoelCSabo yeah, Ive hit them up in the past to demo the newer vh4 pedal, but no response. would still like to get one on the channel for sure and most likely will at some point.

[@metalsnake3557]

Hi bud. I pre ordered a revv generator 120. But im really interested in the obsidian. Any thoughts.?

[@diezelvh4133]

Ya the Revv sucks. They have zero character. The market is flooded with them. Get an Obsidian.

[@guidedbyechoes]

any way to A/B this with a 6505? I hear similar characteristics.

[@Colin.W]

Did I miss that? What tube selection did you go with? Sounds mean, man! I want the Obsidian.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

6l6 power tubes

[@Manik530]

@@MetalHeadProductions that’s what I’m going for as well based on how good it sounds on Neural dsp. I figure it’ll be even better than the plug in. Definitely my favorite tone so far from neural dsp

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@Manik530 its a killer amp for sure, I had to sit with it for a while and really get used to it and it's midrange though. I've since dialed in a better time than what I have here after having the amp for a year. I plan on doing a follow-up video. Such a great sounding amp.

[@SidSub]

What was your signal chain?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

km7 > Granophyre > IR of my DV-77

[@stillchasintone_oldschool6862]

Fuk yeah !!!

[@RezaMatix]

let's not get carried away here. "best?"

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I mean it says maybe in front of it, and it is a very killer amp.

[@RezaMatix]

@@MetalHeadProductionsundoubtedly very killer amp. nice demo!

[@benpotter4905]

Does this amp have stock 6L6 power tubes?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Yeah I went for 6L6's

[@benpotter4905]

@@MetalHeadProductions sweet. That's exactly what I went for as well. I have had this amps tone in my head all day long. My KSR Gemini just couldn't get close at all as far as focusing my brain on something else that sounds cool as well. I have a Granophyre waiting for me, just have to pay it off. I also have a KSR Ares, Juno and a 112 hw to pay off as well. Damn it man haha. I definitely am looking forward to getting all this paid in full so I can enjoy an amp heaven

[@Nicknikol]

Is this better than your Cali?

[@MetalHeadProductions]

So I sold the Cali back in October to fund this. Not better, just different. It's better for me for sure. The Cali is a monster of an amp and I wish I was able to keep it and have the Granophyre. I'm just more of an American voiced amp kind of guy and this amp, for me, is perfect.

[@ericb4351]

Hopefully you were able to get your dough back when you sold this. Cause you’ve had to sold this by now, right? Lol. The hype on these is severely unwarranted.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

I haven't sold it, no, and I really like the amp. Just used it with a video for the ltd black metal guitar I picked up and I'm planning a follow up video on this since I've gone for less of a mid forward sound with, more of a modern scoop. I was pushing mids a bit too much and that was saturating in the lower mids which got more of a fuzzier sound than I wanted. The amp is great, big, clean low-end like a dual rec, but tight, that modern scoop is wide and huge sounding, and the amp cuts without the need of an OD. It's a great amp, I just have to do a follow-up to show how I've gotten on with it over the last year.

[@aidencantrell8534]

your tone reminds me of amon amarth

[@geoffmcmullen3782]

Sounds an awful lot like an HM2, no? With way more options.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

...what? Are you joking cause in no way does this sound like an hm2

[@geoffmcmullen3782]

@@MetalHeadProductions I didn't imply that's its bad. HM2 with more attitude and clarity. I dig it.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@geoffmcmullen3782 I didn't say you did but this amp in no way sounds like an hm2, that's my problem. It doesn't at all.

[@geoffmcmullen3782]

@@MetalHeadProductions You've got the advantage of being in the room with it. The amp tweak section of the video is the way it came across to me. If I get the opportunity to jam on one I'll see it changes my opinion. Side note, the DV77 definitely delivers. Mics love that thing. Paired it with a WGS Reaper HP. Great match.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

@@geoffmcmullen3782 I've gotta ask what you're listening through because even not in the room it sounds nothing remotely like an hm2. Like, this amp has a lot of clean but tight lowend, the hm2 absolutely does not, this has a smooth mid range for some cut but not so much it's overbearing, the hm2 is all the midrange and super nasal, this is sits somewhere between dry and saturated, hm2 is massive over saturated, this amp is very dynamic, the hm2 is massively over compressed. I'm just trying to wrap my head around what you're heading. Csguitars has a video up on the hm2, go take a listen to what it sounds like, then come back and listen to this amp and see if you still feel the same way.

[@boohuckster7620]

never did like amps that fuzz out like this. thats why i got rid of all my diezels

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Wouldn't really say it's fuzzy. I do have it dialed in better now that I've had the amp for a year, mainly backed off the low-end a bit.

[@Doc-zg3xm]

Thanks for the demo, sounds very interesting. As far as the Fuzzed out comment goes, I was think something similar only I was thinking not fuzz, but like the tone knob was turned down on the guitar? I'm definitely going to listen to more review/sound clips. Thanks

[@replicated]

How do you afford all this badass gear? You must be a doctor lmao.

[@MetalHeadProductions]

Nah, haha, just saved up over years and sold other gear to buy this. Sold my Cali.

[@replicated]

Always hurts to let one go. Badass upgrade though. I love your no bullshit demos. You are the man!