Orange Rocker 15 Terror - Is this the Lunchbox Amp we've been waiting for?

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[@uhuhyesm435]

I got this amp like 6 months ago. I'm so obsessed with it that I still look up reviews even though I own it... Just buy the thing already.

[@SuddenSoundStudios]

Watching this six years later and it's still an incredibly useful review. Cheers, Henning!

[@jeffostling4813]

Just a friendly input, THE ROOM MIC HELPS A LOT! Always thought the sound you get in a studio recording is a bit strange, but with the room mic i can hear more "natural"(?) sound and i like it a lot! Please keep that as a thing on every amp review :)

[@honnaconna7312]

I’ve just bought this 3 years after reluctantly selling my dual terror due to the volume factor of playing it in the house. This amp is perfect for home use, cheers henning. You weren’t lying mush. Top lad

[@briant7000A]

I just bought one! Thanks for your comprehensive review. In a sea of competition this particular amp stands out.

[@ConvictionDoom]

Got the chance to try the Rocker 15 Terror and to compare it with the Brent Hinds and the Dark Terror. The Rocker 15 Terror is definitely more versatile and it's HOT !!! And once you boost it with a Tube Screamer, you easily land on the Dark Terror territory, with a better EQ, more mids... AND a beautiful clean channel. And it's way fatter than the Brent Hinds. ... Well I ordered it. :D Waiting for mine to arrive at home this week ! KIller amp really. I'm definitely hooked.

[@uhuhyesm435]

As someone who owns this amp, can confirm that pushing it with a tube screamer is an absolute must. Absolutely brutal and yet amazingly tight tone.

[@rondv22]

@@uhuhyesm435 Would you place the TS in FX or in front ? via the dirty or clean channel to get most brutal sound lol, thank you

[@uhuhyesm435]

@@rondv22 slam the amp with ts in front

[@rondv22]

@@uhuhyesm435 thank you

[@babygandalf865]

Thank you Henning for doing long drawn out reviews that go through all tonal options, making it so much easier to decide on a head. Definitely considering buying one of these.

[@nonexistentchannel1111]

thank you for convincing me to buy this amp. it like an endless inspiration box, and combined with line 6 hx effects, this is exactly how i would want my guitar to sound. everything feels easier, im never working against my base instincts. thank you again for your honest reviews.

[@Hardzinho_yay]

Great amp but I'm really amazed by that Demo, it was incredible. Great music. Heavy, soft, soulful and fun all at once. Many textures mixed. Congrats

[@tonedover]

Just got one and im rewatching you tube vids of it and spamming my happiness with it. put a graphic eq in the loop to boost upper mids and its absolutely monstrous. even in 0.5watts has a ton of low end. made the peavey 6505mh sound puny, couldnt believe it.

[@justinbouchard]

I lived in Montreal for a while, (french speaking part of Canada), and I will tell you my man. Le Dirty is a thing ;)

[@martinkrauser4029]

please please don't encourage him in this

[@justinbouchard]

Sorry to offend you if some humans enjoy sex and or sexual innuendo. There's much more or much less offending things you can spend your time watching.

[@martinkrauser4029]

innuendo is fine and wholesome henning le frenching isn't :O

[@ferox965]

I'm in Ottawa. Played lots of shows in Montreal over the years...you are totally right.

[@livingthattwelvelife2209]

Thanks for spending a little more time on the natural channel! I have to have this amp now. It sounds ridiculous.

[@lucwilson1]

What an awesome review. You showcased such a variety to tones and styles. Really appreciate that!

[@vicdyer1520]

Hi. The 15 watt terror series is more than loud enough for a gig. Try a Mesa Thiele cab with a 200 watt EV12L. I use that for country with a 15 watt Jim Root Terror amp. You can set it for clean with your volume backed off to 5 with a Les Paul. For a rock situation I have a Dark Terror amp with a Stagecraft 212 diagonal cab. The cab has a Celestion V30 on the bottom and a Celestion C90 on the top. I can play fine with a loud drummer. I use a PRS SE 245 with a DiMarzio Tone Zone on the bottom and a 36th Anniversary on the top. I would suspect you are setting this up for bedroom and not to mix with a band. I don't use the gain past 1 o'clock. Crank the volume first then the gain when you are with a band. Start you bass, mid, and treble up a little at a time. People told me before that the terror series has a fizzy gain. Back you gain up. Volume first. Then add gain. The midrange is where your sound is....not an abundance of bass. I use reverb and delay in the loop.

[@tomgnau]

Listened with my headphones. My head blew up. Your new stereo mic, sir, paid off.

[@SirPsychoSexyOU812]

The "in the room" Mic sounded great!

[@matthew_thefallen]

I loved when you turned on the Chorus and the Delay, it sounds great on Oranges. Even my shitty tiny 12 watt Orange Crush does these clean tones so beautifully

[@MNGuitars]

Great demo as always man! Would love to see an in depth review like this for the new Marshall origin 20 and dsl20hr heads!! =)

[@davidpickthall4974]

Thanks for this video Henning. I have an AD30 which tends to upset the neighbours so figured this would be a good bedroom amp. Watched this video and I didnt even have to try the amp in the shop, got it home plugged it in and I was not disappointed.

[@Rockerrobin]

Sick glad they made a head version those 10s turned me off from the combo

[@FilippaArendt]

"Is this the Lunchbox Amp we've been waiting for" Yes, it's totally awesome :D

[@thehound2161]

The hooded sweater king strikes again! Lovely demo of a sweet and easily dialed Orange treat.

[@irrsinnrainer]

That opening song is ridiculously good!

[@Theearswe]

Great channel! Love your play! You thougt me a new riff today! Big thank you!

[@mikenelson6255]

Love the opening riff HP!

[@jackprice7828]

Nice backing track! Cool mix of clean and metal in a blues track.

[@CinemaPuree]

I'm watching this demo for the amp but it's making me want to buy that guitar more! :D Beautiful axe! (amp sounds great too btw)

[@stefanoberli5920]

This video made me bite the bullet and get this amp for my 2nd band. Just back from comparing it against my rockerverb 50mkI. Played both with a 91 les paul studio, mxr micro amp on 1 oclock, through an orange closed back ppc 212. Loudness wise it was even a bit louder than my current settings on the rockerverb (very hard hitting drummer with loud drumset, metal band). The clean channel has a nice natural overdrive, but a little dark. For full on low chugging it sounds great, just as good if not better than the rockerverb. But where it falls apart is the dynamics. When you start softly it stays clean quite long, and then suddenly gets all fuzzy (fizzy?) when you pluck harder, while the rockerverb does this in much more natural way. So for lead guitars the rockerverb is much much more classy, and of course the cleans are really clean. The rocker 15 really punches above its weight, and in the most cases does an incredible job. But the rockerverb is just taking it easy and effortlessly delivering great sounds. So yeah, orange arent harming their more expensive amp lineup, but for what it is and at that pricepoint, just wow!

[@johnnyway8667]

Can you please make a comparison video between orange brent hinds terror and rocker 15 terror?

[@riffdude]

I'll do a comparison between the Orange Jim Root and Brent Hinds 😍

[@ohplezz]

Saw a good comparison video between those two on a Andertons video a few days ago they did at NAMM.

[@EytschPi42]

in depth comparison is coming

[@prestige35able]

Hope your going to review the marshall origin series(preferebly 20 watt version) and the prs mt15 head 👍😎

[@EytschPi42]

That depends on PRS and Marshall

[@prestige35able]

EytschPi42 i hope they see how much merit there is in sending u stuff. Its only gonna be of benefit to them. Thanks for the reply brother. Love your channel.

[@peterjessop1878]

I have the combo version. these amps are so good.

[@andriebayuajie6503]

Is the combo good for gigging?

[@jaybirdgoody]

Honestly, I think a terror with just the clean rocker channel... So just one big ass knob

[@chrishyde1216]

Love the video and review. Was considering the Micro Dark but now thinking of going up several £ to this, but will try both to see if it's worth paying extra. Which is better for low volume apartment playing? One point, I think you said the Rockerverb 50 had the addition of an attenuator but surely the Rocker 15 has four power settings at 15, 7, 1 and 0.5W (a headroom/bedroom switch at the rear - or is that a recent addition)?

[@flatsix666]

I thought the idea of adding a room mic was to show the volume drop at half power and the headroom/bedroom settings?

[@freepadz6241]

Cool opening tune

[@antoinedaiello1765]

@eytschPi42 what do you think in terms of loudness and power for rehearsals and live (not mic up) VS a Dual Terror I own and i love (but dont use much the 2 channels). I would go for this new one, but not sure about that point of the "power" side....thx !!

[@vergdan5258]

Kinda late comment. I just got this amp, and noticed a constant hiss from both natural and drive channel, regardless of the channel volume. I think I also hear it in your video, is this normal for this head?

[@dekzan]

Thank you.. nice review.

[@frankardos4211]

Hope you are having a good vacation dude. We all need a break sometimes. Rest well. God Bless.

[@nikokaliterna]

Is it possible to do an in-depth review of ENGL straight 100. I know they are very rare, but since you live in Germany, I think you can aquire one pretty easely. Thay are very cool amps. Helloween used them on keeper part 2 and also Gamma Ray did use them. Please do a review if possible. Thanks in advance

[@2000WTube]

Received it today! Not sure but you didn’t mentioned the headroom (15W or 7W) /bedroom (1W or 0.5W) setting?! Or wasn’t it included 4 years ago?

[@aris9125]

So my friend...do you like the Rocker 15 Terror? or should i look else where? (having you tested so many amps).

[@LeDechaine]

18:58 I speak french and your "le room" sounded exactly like "le rhume" which means "the cold"... for a moment I was like "what?" Bonjour du Québec!

[@someguynamedrob581]

Come on, we both know that in La Belle Province, "c'est'une grippe." ;)

[@bobboitt3126]

That hoodie is KILLER

[@travissimon2724]

I dont understand why people say if you are looking for a high gain metal amp this isnt the one. I think it's a really warm dynamic head, and it definitely gets heavy but I can understand if it's not what someone is looking for. I think its all perspective though

[@bouillefabien1195]

Waouh! You are totally nuts!

[@stuartbegley2085]

One of THE best intros you have done I think, great job as always. Thanks

[@mikew2256]

I'm trying to learn that opening riff.. so far I can't get it to sound right and I'm avoiding thinking about the second hand position.

[@ViaticalTree]

Interesting about the eq knobs not doing much. They do a lot more than that on my OR15. Really nice variety of available sounds.

[@waynetowers5046]

I would have preferred, and totally sold, if it were around 30watt with two EL34s. Or, if it were 80watts with two KT88s with attenuation so you could use it at home as well as for rehearsing and gigging at higher volumes. I'm just not sold on this amp, as much as I like it.

[@michaelbell75]

Seriously. Was stupid of Orange to release two nearly identical amps. The Brent Hinds should have been EL34s or at least four EL84s and 30 watts.

[@motorrebell]

Yes - would been great - im a little dissapointed too , Its possible that Orange has something more coming out on its 50th anniversary year .

[@billwarkentin3630]

You reviewed the OR15H last year and really liked it. How does that compare to this and which do you like better? I was thinking of getting that, but now this seems like an option. Thanks!

[@EytschPi42]

I would think the Rocker’s clean channel is better!

[@Colin.W]

A comparison with the 30 watt combo would be great.The lunchbox sounds awesome though!

[@hadeseye2297]

17:16 That's how sound reviews should look like. If you can't hear it in the room, you know nothing about the amp anyways.

[@fabiogramani3849]

Hi there!! Would you choose the Rocker 15 Terror over the Engl Ironball E606? Thanks!! Cheers from Brazil!!

[@EytschPi42]

depends on the style you wan to play

[@fabiogramani3849]

EytschPi42 ...... mainly rock; from blues to hot rodded rock / soloing.....

[@MrHongsangjin]

Orange Rocker15terror vs Marshall origin 20h?

[@jaybloodypurchase8868]

i would like to hear this go up against the new PRS MT15, two great sounding amps. choices, choices.

[@dante316a]

What about tue th30 or th100i am waiting for you to review it

[@gettin_while_growin7]

Between the rocker15 combo and the rocker15 terror head.If they both were useing the same exsternal cab,what would you think is the difference is to you?thanks mate

[@TinkerToneworks]

It's the same amp, you just have more flexibility when it comes to speaker cab or routing options when it comes to the head. The combo is open back, and you're restricted to one 10" speaker.

[@petkopeet]

Is it better that OR15?

[@samuelray1777]

petkopeet i’d say so

[@Johnny6666]

OR15 has proved itself - no question. Definitely check it out first over the new flavour-of-the-month amp.

[@uncopino]

more versatile for sure... because of the 2 channels. but better? that’s up to you

[@EasyHeat]

I like this one over the Hinds sig me thinks. I've been looking at the CR120 head for lack of funds and need of loud, but you have me on the fence here Henning. Damn it man! lol!

[@johnstitt2615]

If Henning is not a guitar nerd then...........hmmmmmmm...then.......hmmmmmmmm......he’s a guitar nerd. Guitar nerdism is a good thing.

[@markholt2395]

Not sure if you got guitcon booked to full, but how about 60 cycle hum?

[@DSilvergun]

What's the inside look like?

[@Badha78]

WHAT’S THIS THING YOU HAVE ON YOUR HEAD?

[@trogsguitarist1284]

Do you think The natural channel is friendly for high gain distortion pedals? for ex. Diezel VH4 , thanks!!

[@trogsguitarist1284]

I mean with louder natural volumes from the amp (band situation), or it begins to get dirty, and mix the 2 tones?

[@TinkerToneworks]

Absolutely. Experiment with sticking it in the effects loop as well as in front.

[@dandyism7288]

It’s hard to get used to watch Henning with long hair.

[@ViaticalTree]

He's gone full on Beatles moptop.

[@noi5emaker]

Hippie

[@leonardtristan6873]

is it me or Orange went (finally) slightly brighter ??

[@BadWolf_JT]

Don't let this video distract you from the fact that Yousician is the best way to learn, practice, and master the guitar.

[@PeterBoggild]

Yousician? Can you tell more about it? This may be just what I need to get started?

[@cinematographyspain]

Life is but an endless Yousician ad

[@dandyism7288]

I’m buying this amp because I learned how to play guitar thanks to yousician

[@torilewis7908]

But the beginning seems ... so slow and frustrating...

[@ColonelPaynus]

Yousician is for people who will very soon stop playing guitar. Get some proper lessons.

[@Rooster7six]

Love that guitar! What pickups are you running?

[@michaelbell75]

Nice review. I dont need a 15 watt amp but it sounds almost as good as my Rocker 30. 14:38, the sound Marshall hopes to attain one day!

[@TheRoadrunnerguy]

Michael Bell lol There’s a reason Marshall is Marshall bud. If they wanted to build an amp for down tuned chunking I’m sure they could. But that’s never been what Marshall has been about. Don’t be ignorant because Marshall tone isn’t what you prefer.

[@3vergiven]

@@TheRoadrunnerguy Marshall is garbage now. There are way better options out there now.

[@TheRoadrunnerguy]

@@3vergiven No there;s not. What you're saying is so subjective it's ridiculous. A Marshall is still the best at sounding like a Marshall. If you don't like that sound that's fine. But it doesn't make Marshall garbage. Stop being ignorant. I don't even play a Marshall, because that's not the sound I want. But if I wanted to sound like a Marshall, I'd use a Marshall.

[@sinosinuj]

Does the natural channel stay clean for about 8 or 9? I heard 10 is already dirty

[@dark0450]

IMPORTANT QUESTION (since I plan to buy this one): Can the clean channel be loud enough for live gigs without distorting the sound?

[@EytschPi42]

I would say: No

[@dark0450]

@@EytschPi42 Can a compressor solve the problem, or should I look for more wattage? Btw, watched your Orange reviews at least a dozen times, very helpful and thank you for taking the time to do them!

[@fitzy0008]

EytschPi42 Will this amp get a cleaner sound than the Tiny Terror does at loud volume? Great review BTW!

[@TinkerToneworks]

@@fitzy0008 cleaner, but not clean.

[@TinkerToneworks]

@@dark0450 you're never going to be able to get your pristine cleans to be heard in a full band context with this amp unless the band plays softer during the clean parts. You could try using a larger cabinet to push more air as well as a compressor, lower gain preamp tubes and lower output pickups. Or you could just buy a higher wattage amp that has more headroom to handle your peaks.

[@Bcwilderness]

so bruno is like wow there he goes talking to that fukin object again , then when he dosent get a reply he starts playing guitar, dog intelligence woof

[@jensvide777]

I'm glad you showed how the more blues-rocky tones sound in a mix. Tbh, those tones often sound pretty bad and thin on their own!

[@unfcknblvbl]

I can't "liver" without great cleans.

[@fishypaw]

Yea, the blood gets everywhere. I wonder how long it will take for the penny to drop? ;)

[@thedondeluxe6941]

"Warning: Do no use this amp as a liver"

[@pablorar]

Do the new PRS lunchbox amp :3

[@RogerSanderson]

Where can I get a Framus guitar like that?

[@phosgen88]

www.warwickbass.com/en/Framus-.html

[@christiangiovannelli3853]

Is it loud enough to play live?

[@TinkerToneworks]

If you aren't playing pristine clean in a band, absolutely.

[@Person-uz5lw]

loud enough to play with a heavy handed drummer?

[@StudioChimiel]

Don't speak to Bruno like this!

[@youcully2639]

Where are the Namm Videos from you and Kiana ?

[@EytschPi42]

coming

[@martinkrauser4029]

[@Fenar_]

Would you recommend this or the or15?

[@EytschPi42]

THIS

[@spada60]

OR15

[@rohanjangam511]

@@spada60 why so

[@DirtyKurty_]

This or OR15?

[@jeffplatt6646]

Quick jumper change at 6:52? 😂

[@WorkersWork]

18:28 what pedal did you use here please?

[@EytschPi42]

i can’t remember

[@TinkerToneworks]

that's the ChaseBliss Warped Vinyl, you can make it out by the enclosure colour and the dip switches near the footswitch.

[@DanielDavis730]

All these lunch box amps sound like transistor

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

The guitar almost fits the sweater. This channel is getting classier…

[@DanielDavis730]

They sound like a fuzz pedal

[@marksendra1711]

F Dennis. He should've bought the mic for you.

[@marksendra1711]

That Framus is to die for.

[@BobCorey]

OR15 and this is the same price, something's fishy....what is the difference except from the 2nd channel?

[@TheDogPa]

I really don't have a comment...but my dog says mrrurrueaurrammm.

[@martinkrauser4029]

beatles riff played at 16:14 :O

[@west_8189]

Lmao

[@fredericthom8113]

I am sorry but "l'orange" in french is ... ho in fact , it s good , it s that !...

[@underpressureman]

Micro Dark is not a terror , but should be micro dark terror lol. Have you tried it? Micro Dark is an amazing amp! I think ZZ Top uses one!

[@dixienormous2461]

Are you related to Stefan Molyneux?

[@EytschPi42]

no

[@yerushalaimnehereset]

Lässt du dir die "Haare" wieder lang wachsen, Henning? :D

[@OGPokey151]

It's a great amp but I still prefer the OR15, fatter sound

[@jstersam3676]

simple comment just like the orange super cool😎

[@richardmills5326]

You should have cranked natural

[@ianwakefield4488]

Marshall