Orange Micro Terror Shootout! - Orange Terror Stamp VS Micro Terror VS Micro Dark

[@mavhunter4053]

Micro dark sounds pretty good clean

[@jackgreenwood1817]

Sounds pretty Fender clean doesn't it? Mid scoop

[@fabianangel8874]

ikr, took me by surprise lmaoo

[@mavhunter4053]

@@jackgreenwood1817 I know, I got one used just because of the clean tone! Found a good deal on that amp tho

[@baptistejordan7862]

I got one and its pretty impressive in all kind of situations (I still do prefer the clean from my Laney L5T though). I changed the preamp tube on mine with a koch 12AX7 (there was a JJ ECC83 originaly)

[@richwilson239]

I dislike my micro dark. Waste of money for me. I got a better randall solid state amp for same price

[@mbonneau79]

Micro Dark was my preference for all of the tones. Really impressive! And it’s cheap enough to pull the trigger no regrets. Think I’ll order one.

[@Charlie6969]

I agree, I just ordered one for myself.

[@ismaeljorgearaujoovando6190]

Hello do You recomend it to play with a band?

[@Tecom38415]

Can you gig with it?

[@marmelaki]

Agreed, but the advantage that the Stamp has is the two volume option - it's like a two channel amp.

[@elihue_redneckreview]

I recently acquired the Terror Stamp, and it's really quite impressive! Last week I used it to push a Marshall 1960A 4x12" to record a 3 song demo, and the tones are stellar! It's surprisingly loud, and the shape knob is amazing and versatile! It can also be used as a preamp by using effects send to the front of another amp (I have a Marshall Origin 50) and the stacked tones of Orange+Marshall are exactly the flavor I've been looking for. For the price, the Terror Stamp is a must have. I have lots of gear, but nothing else is this portable and delivers like the Terror Stamp. Highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the British voice of Rock and Metal.

[@benodaboy]

the clean tones on the dark are seriously impressive

[@acktheavenger]

This is by far the most useful video I have ever seen on youtube. If I could have this level of product comparison every time I wanted to make a purchase I would have an even happier life.

[@BarryWarne]

we need to pass it into KZbin law

[@helloholahi]

and your banker would hate you for buying even more gear! haha! :D

[@jhorsty]

That was a great comparison,just ordered the Micro Terror without trying one and I do believe I will be happy!!!!

[@HellcatCustoms]

Man that Micro Dark sounds good! The Stamp sounds like a mix between the Micro and Dark.

[@markn4526]

I agree!

[@jeffreyfinder9078]

I'd say the Stamp splits the difference. Not as shrill as the Micro, more clarity than the Dark.

[@coltonius]

I'm impressed at how fat the Terror Stamp sounds! I think it's my favorite, followed narrowly by the Dark Terror.

[@dannyday125]

The Micro Terror has a bump in the 900Hz to 1Hz area when compared to the other two, and that would make it cut through a band better in a live setting. That gives it a Marshally vibe, and Marshalls cut through mixes for that very reason.

[@booitsnick]

Yeah the micro has that midrange punch but the dark has a fx loop so I wonder if that can be fixed by jumping it with a patch cable??? I had a hybrid crate that sounded amazing if you did that and if you didn’t it sounded like hot St. Louis trash

[@georgefromgreece4119]

​@@booitsnick or putting an eq pedal in the fx loop

[@conanbrophy4406]

Terror Stamp and Micro Dark are incredible amps. Thanks for doing the shootout. Very helpful vid

[@NerfRhett]

Don’t mind me, just timestamps for comparisons. 1:41 Terror Stamp 1:53 Micro Terror 2:05 Micro Dark

[@cucknorris6497]

I've had a micro dark for 2 years. It has been amazing for cleans and metal. I love its versatility and can say it has all the beef you need.

[@nbl95]

It's so rare to find a guitar demo where you actually enjoy the playing, this is one of them

[@Marley999888]

The Micro Dark was miles ahead clean.Shocked me..it actually sounded really nice.I owned the Micro Terror about a year ago and honestly thought it sounded utter sh*t next to my Blackstar Ht5.Proves that good tone is down to the player and his understanding of the amp...they all sounded really good with your hands lol.

[@thejimmyrhoads]

I have a micro terror pushing eminence drivers. Sounds amazing. I had a blackstar ht 20 studio with a mesa black shadow in it beside it when I hit it. I actually preferred the micro terror!! Versatile amp in my opinion. And I loved that blackstar!! It sounded amazing. It died unfortunately 😭😭

[@Tecom38415]

@@thejimmyrhoads the orange terror died? Or the blackstar?

[@mjeffbr]

I still prefer the others, the Dark sounds mushy, clean it is the best, but I hardly ever play clean, the best sounding one for me is the stamp, anyways stil undecided

[@zephyr_924]

That's exactly what blew me away although when whomever started playing Chevelle the stamp actually sounded better which was a little bizarre.

[@jasonmcmillan4373]

Thank you so, SO, much for playing Chevelle! You're a legend. Micro Terror still my favourite.

[@KeithShelley1]

The cleans on the Micro Dark just sold that thing for me. Thanks for the demo!

[@DeepFriedHallelujah]

Toby’s demo format is the best on KZbin. And DAMN those sound way too good to be that inexpensive!

[@Briansgate]

I have the Micro Dark and I had the Stamp, and in my opinion, they were similar enough for me to not keep the Stamp. the Stamp is great, it just didn't bring anything that the Dark already gave me. Big fan of all three, but, Love my Dark.

[@chrisb48907]

gig worthy,,,? foot pedals ?

[@shieldss5150]

@@chrisb48907 plenty of power/volume for gigging. It takes pedals really well and has an effects loop. Swap out the tube for a 12AU7 and the Micro Dark sounds like a clean Fender.

[@chrisb48907]

@@shieldss5150 thanks any overdrive pedal suggestions or setups?..i am a keep it simple kind a guy..haha a little clean and a lot of fuzz

[@shieldss5150]

@@chrisb48907 Same. I'm running a Les Paul > Dunlop 10 bad EQ > wah > T9 Tube screamer > EHX Canyon in and it sounds great. It is very responsive to your volume knob so I can usually keep my overdrive pedal on, set the volume low on the neck pickup for clean tones, turn on both pickups for dirty, and bridge for lead without having to change anything. The EQ can serve as a boost pedal, too.

[@EliseOfTheValley]

Started out playing NFG. I’m sold.

[@Binetsu39]

I just realized that was the "My Friends Over You" riff, ah the nostalgia! Nonetheless, amazing shootout! I do like the consistency from the Micro Dark, however the stamp seems super handy to have, its a perfect in between.

[@liqqan]

Just ordered the Stamp! According to Orange it's a Micro dark in another package with the gain tweaked a bit. Can't wait to try it out.

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

Feels good man!

[@conanbrophy4406]

For anyone interested: I own and gig and rehearse with the Terror Stamp in a 3 piece blues band. I never have it turned up past halfway on the volume and 3 on the gain. It's easily loud enough to play with a full band BUT... you need to switch the tube out for a 12AU7. I changed mine for an expensive Mullard 12AU7 and I got waaaaay more volume and more clean tones before breakup. It makes the amp in my opinion so if you don't change the tube I think you're only getting about 50% out of the amp than is possible. Thanks to this vid I now have a Micro Dark on the way... how could I not after hearing those cleans!!

[@Sarge62436]

The output of these amps is insane. I use a Micro Dark, no FX, through a custom 1x10 cab with a Celestion Ten 30. In a small club setting, my acoustic-electric cuts through with no mic required.

[@StarWarsRumors]

I really like the micro dark. Something about it is just so appealing.

[@ethandonston517]

Dude, I totally agree. I have one and the gain boosted with an overdrive is so satisfying on it. It is so satisfying that I might upgrade to a Dark Terror in the future.

[@StarWarsRumors]

@@ethandonston517 Whats it like boosting a clean sound from the amp with distortion and over drive pedals?

[@wadepatton2433]

It's got some beef.

[@jaredmouro4952]

I own the Micro Dark and it has to be the best $ to quality amp I’ve ever bought. As this shows, the cleans are wonderful, which I was not expecting. I play a lot of metal, so I put a tube screamer in front of it with the gain on the amp to 6 and it sounds MASSIVE. So good!

[@mymiqua]

Really like the way you’ve put this video together. Just get to it with no waffle. Good job.

[@rafael502]

That stamp is insanely legit! And the micro dark sounds incredible!

[@benlively77]

Had the terror stamp for a month and just bought the dark and just sent the stamp back - the micro dark has a slight edge on all - from cleans to high gain and everything in between, including using as a preamp / headphones out.

[@smackroscoe]

Micro Dark really stood out for me. Subscribed based on the strength of this video alone. Bravo Sir!

[@southpaw1969]

This is a very good comparison video, good work sir. I got the dark and ordered a 1x12 Harley Benton cab with the V30 Celestion for a home practice setup. For about $300 it sounds amazing. To make it even better for metal/rock, throw a tube screamer in front.

[@angusorvid8840]

They're all great, but I got the Micro Terror because it's the closest to a classic rock tone. The Micro Dark is voiced more for dark metal. The Terror Stamp is based on the Dark but I find it's got a little more variety in tone.

[@eldude-iv8dw]

I have the micro dark terror, my first anything Orange gear wise and its THE best amp I own. If you have a lot of effect pedals upstream this amp is a must. While its not versatile as Vox or Fender...it will 100% carry the clean/heavy sounds a lot more. Solid demo showing how each model is different, my advice is if you have local effects and want a amp that can chug which at 8w is shockingly loud/smooth...BUY ORANGE! :)

[@RetroClassic66]

I notice both the Terror Stamp and the Micro Dark provide more bass punch than the Micro Terror does. Personally I think I'd get the Micro Dark of all three, but the Terror Stamp sounds like a good pick as well. I was hoping the Micro Terror could stack up to both of these, and in many respects it does, but it lacks that bass OOMPH that sounds so good and pushes the other two over the top.

[@rragnini2222]

I own a Mirco Dark for years now, Great alternative to my other tube & SS amps for recording. Its a classic already, in my opinion.

[@georgefromgreece4119]

Absolutely

[@markn4526]

Maybe the Micro Dark sounds the best on its own and its cleans sound great. But once you get the gain turned up, I think the Stamp and especially the Micro Terror will cut thru a band mix better. The Stamp is the most versatile and as someone else said, it's sort of a combination of the other 2. They all seem to have a "notch" at about 2 or 3 o'clock on the gain control range where there's a big jump in gain.

[@kornelkiss9068]

Great video!!! Finally I get to hear the cab sim in the stamp vs dark...

[@terranceshumake2239]

The Micro Dark is a deceptively good little amp. I’ve been looking for a good tube amp that had some variety and I think I found it. It also has great cleans! Total deal for me!

[@1thess523]

Stamp & Dark 👌, I recently saw this emo band called Signals Midwest and I talked to the guitarist/singer and he said that him and the other guitarists were actually using the terrorist stamp with a couple of petals. I thought they were both using JCM 800s because there was two of them on stage and the tone was right up there but apparently it was for the next band I was really surprised

[@davidbrowning8120]

Fortunate to own all 3, which I use into an Orange 1 x 12 cab. All 3 have very good clean tones(!). Stamp and Dark have slightly more gain, but a good overdrive will even that out for the Micro Terror. Not a huge fan of the "Shape" control-much prefer the MT's conventional tone control. The MT also lacks a loop, which after many years I am starting to realise is a very handy feature. The MT would be perfect for me (IMHO) if it had a loop, in which I would put a reverb and/or delay and a graphic EQ for greater tone control. At the end of the day you couldn't go far wrong with any of them-just that for me the MT's brighter tone gives it a slight edge over the bassier Stamp and Dark.

[@timothyjerry1177]

Well that solves that question. This was a super demo and thank you. I’ve been on the fence with them and the Dark Is what I want after watching. Thank you!

[@This1Person]

Best.Comparison.Video.Ever.

[@AlexisGuitars]

Interesting! The terror stamp sounds fantastic in some sweet spots but definitely has some settings where it gets too much. Surprised how awesome the micro dark is!

[@nicholassanchezart]

The piece demonstrating the cleans is really good and I can’t stop thinking about it lol

[@brettpanzer]

Terror Stamp or Micro Dark. Can’t decide between a good midrange or scooped tone. I think the Terror Stamp would sound damn good with a boost to tighten up the bottom end.

[@jntroisi]

Wow. Possibly the best comparison video on youtube. Great production

[@GodlessSuns]

That Terror Stamp is mightily impressive, but the Micro Dark is the all round winner for me. How good were the cleans?! So rich and warm :)

[@aidanduncan8187]

The terror stamp is a micro dark in a pedal

[@DSilvergun]

Micro Dark easily the best of the three clean or dirty. Sounds like a tube amp.

[@ghyno2023]

It is a tube amp

[@Vemovemo1]

Orange Micro Terror hace beautiful warm clean tones and great rock sound. Best all around

[@inneraccident3231]

Amazing demo and great production. I find myself coming back to this just to enjoy the tunes.

[@YassineELAZMI]

Didn't know I needed this video to help me decide. Micro Dark is the right way.

[@indisguiseFUCK]

Kudos for playing A wolf at the door :) I’m currently waiting on my Terror Stamp which I ordered two days ago. Looking for different flavors and applications than my Fender 65 PRRI and Strymon Iridium provide me. Might get a Micro Dark too after listening to this demo! They’re so affordable, like the price of a boutique overdrive. These are awesome times to be alive as a guitarist.

[@indisguiseFUCK]

First impression: it’s great, especially for the price! Headphone Out is nothing to write home about, but might have (creative) uses when unique tones are needed. Line Out into external Cab Sim is a different story, though! Tested it with the Strymon Iridium as a „hardware cab loader“ (amps bypassed), and it sounds amazing with their included selection of IRs! I can get lovely saturated cleans with just the right amount of hair on them. Especially the IRs of the PUNCH section work really well! For some applications, I might prefer this setup to the Iridium standalone. It’s more complex, richer. Hard to pin down, I just find it nicer! Hooked it up to the cab of my Princeton real quick. Nice tones, although a Celestion Gold or Creamback might be a nicer fit than the Jensen for my taste. Also sounds great with the volume backed down. Anyway, thus far I’m pleased af!

[@SD0409]

I think I'll order the Terror Stamp...it sounds really good and I'm always on the prowl for something compact and portable.

[@triledink]

i like the dark more than the others and wish if they just made a stomp version of it with a switchable Gain instead of switchable volume.

[@steverherb]

The Terror Stamp is actually a Micro Dark painted white. There's actually a video of Ade from Orange saying this.

[@burnoutsuk3680]

Switchable gain and volume would have been super useful. Just one more knob dammit!

[@chrishyde1216]

Surely just putting a gain pedal in front would give this?

[@rorysstuff5129]

​@@steverherbyou can tell by this video dark terror and terror stamp sound pretty much the same

[@steverherb]

@rorysstuff5129 yes, the terror stamp is definitely cool for a backup amp or a pedalboard amp. The price is very reasonable

[@vmathias2023]

Dude, your videos are freaking amazing. These sound great.

[@KeganVanSickle]

The Terror Stamp was my pick. That's impressive.

[@cluecumber]

i have used the Micro Terror at home for many years, very happy with that. it's upgraded with a NOS RCA 12AT7 tube though, and running through an '80s Marshall 2x12. would definitely like a Micro Dark, it sounds great. the STAMP i don't really need, the cab sim output is nice but i wish it had a footswitch for the effects loop instead of volume.

[@ShuLorMakesMusic]

Nostalgia- New Found Glory! Great demo!

[@fngsrck]

Most impressive to me are the Terror Stamp and the Micro Dark.

[@ravendemo4980]

Beautiful playing in the clean section btw. Orange micro dark for me. Edit as of 12/27/21: Can confirm clean goodness. Surprising even though it’s more of a gain-y amp.

[@robertwyatt4891]

I have the Micro Dark and use it exclusively for practicing with headphones. With the gain at about 9 or 10 O'clock and the volume around 3, I'm getting the best cleans I've ever heard through headphones.

[@meganwood1779]

Ordered a micro dark because of this video. Thanks!

[@mepp4224]

Wolf at the Door is such a good song man

[@idonoywantthisaccount7675]

Dark, hands down. Better throughout the range of the tone knob. Better clean... Just Better!

[@Mechanicthing]

The Micro Dark and Terror Stamp sound very similar, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s more or less the same circuit. Both to me are much better than the Micro Terror.

[@ideitbawxproductions1880]

Just finished jamming with some friends using the Micro Terror as a bass amp. It's excellent for punk bass! Don't have any experience with the other two, but I imagine they'd be good for that as well

[@jairayalacardenas6385]

I quite like the micro darck has a beautiful sound especially in clean

[@patrickbrand1319]

Micro Dark Terror is compression city. Glad I went with the micro terror but it has no fx loop. I heard it's not so good anyway though.

[@PoppaWheelies]

Micro dark is “tighter “ in every clip . I can’t tell if I like that or not. Such a close race for me

[@bootlegapples]

Thx for the demo! I had a tiny Terror,thought it was decent but sold it because it was missing a bit more low end and sparkle that I wanted.,Now I know the other two models have it,especially the Dark Terror.

[@gregknight5141]

I use a micro dark and go into torpedo wall of sound for Poweramp and can emulation, sounds pretty good. Makes a nice alternative to software sims

[@jackofnozgoth]

Great video that displays the differences in an easily understandable way

[@adamtwelve]

Gotta say they all sound good but the micro dark sounds a little better in every test except maybe the flat eq where they sound about the same. Nice video, thanks for making it.

[@Hungrykittynomnom]

The Dark is very impressive. Will be purchasing one in a week or two after watching many comparisons.

[@throwarockatme9290]

Great comparison, thank you for this!

[@dinosoarskill17]

I thought I wanted a dark, but I am leaning toward the terror now..

[@mattpayne7054]

Bought a micro dark today! 2 hours and I'm already in 🥰

[@lwpweb]

the terror stamp is best for me, especially the cabim is awesome for recording. product size is awesome too.

[@Giantcaterpillar]

very nice cleans.. didnt expect that.

[@HardTourVela]

Cleans on the stamp DAMN! Micro Dark is well rounded

[@tecnoartemusical]

In the terrain of power chords: Terror stamp sounds good for PopPunk Micro terror is nice for Alternative Rock/Indie Micro Dark sounds more Metal/Metalcore To my ears

[@DarthEcoli]

I was leaning toward Micro terror even before the video, and that hasn't changed upon seeing this. Nice cleans and very bright, which is what I tend to look for in amps anyway. The other two are too dark and more metal oriented. Decent gain, but doubtful I would use it anyway since I rely on pedals for dirt.

[@doibeats7944]

💯

[@castleanthrax1833]

One drawback is the Micro Terror doesn't have an effects loop.

[@AdrianVenturaMusic]

Exactly the video we need. Thank you

[@chadbouterse8617]

Great video... I think all the cleans sound great as you would expect from Orange. For dirty I’d rank them Dark > Stamp > Terror...

[@JackPeloquin]

God Damn those cleans!!! Sold!!!

[@MrJbangoy]

Wish the cleans on the Stamp were a little more similar to the Dark than the Terror. I was absolutely floored by how much more I liked the dark when I tried them side by side.

[@trevv5886]

Chevelle - The Red 🤘

[@fluffytoaster427]

Trev V I thought it was just a coincidental riff similarity until the chorus kicked in

[@justaddguitar]

I almost started to sing)

[@MalcolmTripl3X]

1000th upvote! This video was very informative and exactly what I was hoping to find as I consider a new amp. Thanks!

[@erikavery8083]

I have a Micro Terror... All I did was swap out the original tube for a JJ 12AX7 and it's FIRE!!!! I love the sounds of the Micro Dark and the ST/AMP!!!! I'll Get'em!!!!!

[@Wrguitar941]

All in all which ever one you choose you won’t be disappointed just add a reverb pedal or effects with reverb

[@davidBarrel]

the stamp with AUX IN would be perrrfect

[@adilO.o]

Very interesting video. It sounds like the Micro Dark has a different tone range. In this video it sound warmer and fatter more low-end, pretty tight. I have a Terror Stamp and it sounded initially very different than in this video, too much low mids and lack of clarity and sparkle. I think this was due to the cab I use (VOX 8inch). I however placed an EQ after the preamp in the effect loop, cut a bit of low mids, boost a bit the low end, cut the 1,4khz for the harshness, boost a bit the high end to have presence and sparkle. I ended up with a sound very close to the Micro Dark in this video, on both an ES 335 (Cherry dot) and a PRS (Standard 24). The tone knob is at 1 o'clock.

[@jamesbailey3054]

Great video! I was looking for a good mix settings comparison. You nailed it. Micro Dark it is.

[@analog-pedals]

Love my Micro Terror! Wouldn’t trade it for anything.

[@alexanderlumberjack]

I have had all 3 and prefer the micro terror above all. It def has the fattest tone

[@BrushSPB]

I have MT20 and all i can say that micro dark is more versatile, the loop... cab sim... it sounds way better. But MT20, in my opinion, have more that classic warm tube sound especially after replacing the standard tube.

[@daledebruycker2273]

Great demo, nice job!

[@rickhammel9541]

wow, the stamp sounds the best

[@Mdougherty8054]

micro dark was consistently good, and not too pricey either. Also really liked the stamp, but the micro terror was bleh. Thanks for a perfect demo, very informative.

[@joek81981]

Naturally, my favorite is the one I don't have - the pedal one. Also, your clean on the Dark sounds better than the clean on my Dark. Also-also, I wish everyone would do videos this way. Just play the dadgum thing, like he does.

[@Payduro]

Damn the Micro Dark just kinda blows them out of the water on all the categories except id say the flat EQ. But still the amp sounds phenomenal

[@TheGoaterGoat]

fyi guys terror sounds really good with pedals, idk about the dark but if you get a good od or distortion pedals on the terror it gets amazing sounds out of the little amp

[@mattpn]

Wonderful job, as usual !

[@andrewbeaton3302]

GREAT RECORDING TONES!