Overloud TH-U review and demo! (also in the Slate Digital bundle)

[@kickmusicmikeyjones9788]

I have the Overloud TH-U Full version and it's head n shoulders above the competition. Once you've got used to the interface, you can craft your own tones easily. I like the Marshall Plexi sounds, so choose a distortion box, gold-faced amp and try the vast selection of cabs. Double click on the cab and you can select both mics and affect the tone further. CPU is lower than others too. Next level, nothing comes close and that includes Guitar Rig-6, in my book!

[@RyRyTheBassGuy]

One of the best things about THU is how little processing power it uses for how good it sounds. Incredible how well programmed it is.

[@romansweik]

One of the best channels for guitar tones out there! TH U is awesome.

[@SlateDigitalTV]

Much love, Jon! Great tones, per usual. We're psyched to offer this in the Bundle soon! Finalizing as we speak!

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Awesome! That's great news!

[@guitargas1894]

So, is this included in the everything bundle already or... ? I can't find any info on it but I'm very eager to try...

[@Unknownn_nx3]

Sonic Drive Studio What’s the difference between the 190 dollar version and the 280 dollar version?? I’m thinking about buying this i tried bias fx out for some reason i’m getting crackling and it just doesn’t sound right. Tried the demo version of THU and it sounds really good no crackling sound at all. Do u think if I bought the full version I would have the same problems i have with bias fx? Since i’m only trying out the ThU demo version and it seems to work fine.

[@FloodExterminator]

@@Unknownn_nx3 from what I could see on the website, the full version includes more amps, cabs and effects than the base/slate version

[@rodrigosallesguitar]

Killer tones!! I was almost there... going for the Slate's All Access Pass. And now, you just knocked me out! Going to sign it... Thanks!

[@buddyalbert5808]

I am very happy with TH-U. No more artificial Sizzle to constantly fight. Love the way the Orange with the Ownhammer Bogner 2-12 Cab IR sits in my mixes. Mids for days, but man it sits just right in my songs.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

For Slate Digital members: I can't comment on the release of the Slate version of TH-U but I imagine it will be out soon!

[@SlateDigitalTV]

VERY soon, indeed!

[@prognosis77]

Will it save previous presets from th3

[@lorenzocaimano184]

@@SlateDigitalTV 3 weeks comment, come on define very soon pleas.Thank you

[@fabianvasquezjr8852]

I check my email daily for the announcement, really looking forward to trying out this plugin.

[@fabianvasquezjr8852]

Couldent wait had to try the TH-U 15 day full version trial, I came up with some great patches that I'm blending with the L6 Helix just for shits an grins. You can get pretty deep if you want to tweak away with awesome results, easy GUI even for the not so technical can't wait for the Slate edition!

[@fuzzfizz]

When Kemper profiling amp becomes Kemper profiled amp...

[@arnyarny77]

i thought that looked familiar

[@klorand]

bamboozling vs getting bamboozled lol

[@SweetChinMuzik1]

@@klorand no

[@NickHillMakesMusic]

Jon, killin it

[@SomebodyPickaName]

11:28 - "Really enjoying the bass sound there...I used my Sire V7 bass, which is a five string bass, basically based on a jazz bass. For this tone, I used the bass face 59 amplifier, which is based on a 59 Fender Bassman amp. And this amp just sounds amazing with bass guitars." Haha, I love it. So much bass! :-P

[@wolverine3344]

Nice walkthrough of the great tones TH-U offers. Now if they’d fix the Looper Save, Pan and multi-layer I’d be really happy.

[@wolverine3344]

I just got an email from Overloud regarding one of my suggestions (ok, complaints) about the Looper in TH-U being far worse than TH3, and was told they're currently implementing a SAVE feature expected within the next couple days. No word on if they can plug the TH3 looper in with SAVE, and PANNING of more than 2 guitars. Will let you know once I do.

[@jneiberger]

The distorted examples still sound like a plugin, but dang, that clean sound honestly sounded like an amp. I really like TH3, so I'm looking forward to getting TH-U once it's available from Slate Digital.

[@Crowbar11115]

If you add a good DeEsser like Waves' Sibilance and OD DeEdger from TDR you can get rid of that "plugin" sound. Filtering out the nasty frequencies between 4 and 6 kHz is crucial for distorted guitars. It sucks that you have to do so much work to get good distorted guitar sounds from a VST but it works and sounds WAAAAY better.

[@SweetChinMuzik1]

@@Crowbar11115 it's actually not that much work....an extra step, yes.

[@BojanBojovic]

Ah Cubase, the champion of clicks and windows pop-up number per action. 😀 Thank, very useful video. TH was always one of the best amp simulations out there.

[@dulla8469]

positive grid have Bias amp and FX2 which is really amazing

[@maideo]

How does this stack up against Amplitube 4?

[@chromatography5790]

how are you loading the slate own hammer IR into the full version of THU have both versions dont find the own hammers in the slate directory..weird

[@IvanBassist]

Sounds great! Can’t wait for it to be released on the everything bundle 😍

[@SlateDigitalTV]

We can't wait to drop it!

[@Crogtubes]

@@SlateDigitalTV When????

[@lfox02]

11:31 bass alliteration.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

Lol I was wondering if someone would catch that!

[@albertoluciani8705]

I was like "this MUST be on purpose" ahahahah

[@SonicDriveStudio]

@@albertoluciani8705 it wasn't! Haha

[@Stormchaser189]

Great Demo John ! These high gain tones sound really convincing like a real tube amp pushed and I hear no digital fizz. I just wanna plug in, choose a amp rig and start recording instead of have to tweak for an hour to get a usable sound. I look forward to getting the email when it arrives in the Slate bundle. \m/

[@El_Serch]

Great review. I’m very happy with this plugin.

[@CHRISMCCOMBS5150]

As much as I love my Slate plug ins and I currently have the "All Access Pass" I am sorely disappointed in TH-U Slate Edition. Your giving a demo of the full version of your software but even at a discount to upgrade to full with my Slate subscription, $200 is crazy when you still want even more money for other features when a product says Full that is exactly what I expect if I paid to upgrade not to even spend more money for other add-ons. Scuffman -S Amp that originally came with my Slate package has some of the very best modeled, best sounding Amps and Cab IR's with all the hidden tweaks I have ever used, not to mention I have literally over a hundred IR's in my collection I can load right up in it, including the amazing Diezel stuff I have and I paid nothing more than $129 with no additional purchases required. There is no tone I cannot get and with S-Amp I am able to easily come up with my own unique tones quickly when inspiration strikes, wish I could say the same about TH-U as I was led to believe I was going to love it, was way better than S-AMP, simply not true :(

[@sadicus]

Good Review, the'Amp tweeks' look fun. Please release the lyrics for "Escape the Hollow 2.0? They weren't included with the purchase and It's a great album!

[@danabbate4623]

Hey Jon, I notice that your DI's are generally in stereo. Is there a reason for recording them that way? Excellent Vid, as usual!

[@doctari1061]

The TH-U needs to compete with pure software modellers like Line 6 Helix Native, which offers a massive amount of options. So does TH-U offer any tones for 50's, 60's 70's 80's guitar sounds? All I hear is headbanger/heavymetal sounds, which can be reproduced by GarageBand. How about sounds for a much wider range, from Rockabilly, Surf, Beatles, Clapton, Hendrix, Reggae, New Wave, etc. It seems so many modeler demos are always about headbanger metal sounds, which is such a small part of the market. Rephrased, can the TH-U produce any other sounds other than the prototypical clean and headbanger sounds? Because that is where 99% of the guitar market is. It would be nice to hear a much broader selection of sounds than just the niche market for heavy metal players, unless the product can't do this of course. Line 6 Helix Native also comes with hundreds of effects pedals and you can add the entire library of OwnHammer IR's if you want to. So TH-U needs to prove it can step-up and compete with the big boys. I'm a big fan of the Slate Virtual Mic System. So is TH-U really ready for prime-time when you compare it against the competition?

[@poulwinther]

You basically could have downloaded and installed the demo in the time it took you to write this. Or was it really more expressing your hate for metal? (Not nice of you.... remember there's only 1% of us!)

[@marerubrum]

Revalver? Or Brainworx? Or TH U ? Or Amplitube? Or Fortin Nameless? Or TSE, LePou, ignite? Which is the best realistic for you?

[@georgesg2010]

Amplitube

[@xPowerShotx]

On top you have neural dsp, archetype plini and abasi. test them out as demo. The rig player in th-u was really impresive, especially does choptones pack, they nail it. But test them out, like Bias fx2, TH-U, Archetype, Amplitube have demo to try out.

[@marerubrum]

@@xPowerShotx I bought fortin NTS last week. Neural dsp and TH U is best for me.

[@butcher_0392]

@@marerubrum When you invest a lot of time and learn how a realistic guitar tone works, you will realize that you do not need "BEST ALGORITHMS, OR MORE REALISTIC SIMS" or anything like those stupidities that big companies sell to take our money every year. You will understand that the greatest impact is on the IR you use, and with free plugins such as those of ignite amps you will have the same tone or better, than a kemper, Ax FX lll and line 6 helix. I recommend that you do a lot of tests and learn a lot about production and mixing. Place all the amp sim you have now with settings at 12 o'clock, and then use the same IR for each one with the same guitar DI track, you will see that all sound so similar that in the end it will not be worth spending 100 USD or more, in any plugin when with the Emissary and Nad IR you have everything for a professional tone

[@tcerecords5253]

@@butcher_0392 very well said

[@jsalzman5268]

Why does your cabinet IR have more features? Is it because it's with the everything bundle? Noticed you don't have access to the accuracy features etc

[@mcgarnacle21]

Awesome tones man. Thanks for this video, I freaking love Th3 so this is looking awesome. I'm interested in the rig player, will you be doing any videos on this feature?

[@killnoni5032]

Can you share your whole equipment used in this video? Like audio interface etc.

[@PereRevert]

Great video and lovely tones. Well done dude. Could you please detail us the guitar specs and recording setup (preamp + audio interface) used on the Modern Rock tone (green) ?

[@Thomas0661]

8:25 Sounds like Shinedown - Cry for help

[@fretbuzz4983]

How do you load other third party IR'S

[@jasminmisicmusic]

What a.i you're using?

[@jorgiewtf]

The clean was super nice but distortions still sound digital to me. I honestly blame UA for me feeling this way cause after hearing their amp emulations, nothing has come close since... except again; the clean here was very nice.

[@xPowerShotx]

You need to test out the rig layer with the choptones, they nail it

[@Anon15316]

Heya John, have you considered sharing some presets/templates for your guitar tones. Your tones are some of the best I've heard over the last few years \m/

[@timflagstad8411]

Any more current news on the release date for this ?

[@wuba556]

I'm a little confused, would.I have to buy the Slate edition if I wanted to use the IR loader for different IR's that aren't included? So the original version of THU does not allow you to use your own impulse responses? Trying to use the Orange Ownhammer responses that I bought.

[@SonicDriveStudio]

The full version has an IR loader in which you can load anything you like.

[@thejoshuatree03]

Hey Jon! What guitar DI would you recommend to use with something like this and S-Gear? Btw I'm a huge fan of the own hammer impulses!

[@jaredholton3145]

You might consider the ART voice channel strip as a preamp to your audio interface. The reason I enjoy it so much is the variable impedance knob that can really liven up your DI tracks prior to hitting any plugins. With my current setup I don’t find that the instrument input offers the correct impedance to really allow the DI guitars to maintain their clarity. I’ve been using it for about 6 months and I’m very pleased with it for DI or mics.

[@doctari1061]

Focusrite Clarette 2Pre. Extremely low latency interface and very flat signal. Great pre-amp, highly recommend.

[@Triumphinchrist1]

What is the difference between the Slate edition & the regular one? Received an email that Slate has just added 10 NEW RIG PLAYER AMPS AND 15 MICS! Do I have access to those add ons since I purchased from overload?

[@xPowerShotx]

Strange, I'm after that answer my self, hard to get clear answers. I have to full version, and want to know whats in there for the rig player in the slate version. I know the slate version has a champ amp from the late 50' for the rig player.

[@PrathameshSonawaneFitness]

No acoustic?

[@nonames8335]

Can save the setting like an line 6 helix native?

[@jarrydee2799]

Sweetwater still has this on preorder. Where can you buy this

[@SonicDriveStudio]

overloud.com/shop/product/209

[@Marcin79W]

Can I use IR loader if not having full TH-U? What if I'd like only metal pack with IR loader included?

[@xPowerShotx]

You need full version to use own IR

[@billieschultz1352]

What sound interface do you recommend?

[@mayurdepsypher3973]

Does this require a physical ilok?

[@andersw2274]

Great! So how do you record your DI? any special box before soundcard? I see you have a Line 6 to the right. Is that preamp in thi example? Thanks for great channel! AW

[@SonicDriveStudio]

My DI's are usually recorded with my Axe Fx III.

[@andrewmalenda199]

@@SonicDriveStudio Is it an "uncolored" sound through the Axe or are you applying additional amp sounds and fx before you pass the signal through TH U? Thanks!

[@jves1763]

Hey man, I subscribe to the everything bundle from slate digital. I was curious as to whether you have any idea on when this will be releasing in the everything bondel? Haven't been able to find any definitive release dates or even a rough estimate when looking through slate digital. Thanks a lot man!

[@Haekki]

They are aiming for a release next week according to Steven from a Gearslutz comment from two days ago.

[@freightdawg6762]

so how do i convert mt kemper files to work in this??

[@lahcenebelbachir7929]

You can't. You can only buy rig packs made by Overloud on their site.

[@mafiashpagety]

WOW! Finally Kemper as a plugin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SonicDriveStudio]

The Rig Player sure looks like a Kemper but it doesn't function exactly in the same way. For more info about this feature I would recommend checking out any videos from Overloud or reading the manual for TH-U.

[@mafiashpagety]

@@SonicDriveStudio Thank you.

[@tompparmp9928]

It seems that it's for Overloud engineers only to create profiles, hence the name "rig player". (So they probably copied Kemper's code or profile files and cannot release it inside TH-U. Tell me I'm wrong?) If Kemper should release the profiler as a plugin, THAT would be a real game changer. Same goes to Fractal. Line6 did it with Helix Native already, and it's all software anyway so why not? I'd pay for that in a heartbeat. Not gonna pay for TH-U for this player feature or minor add-on effects and amps, I have TH2 and TH3 already.

[@maxepta5666]

When it will be released finally?(it says COMING SOON IN FEBRUARY on website)

[@SonicDriveStudio]

The full version is out and you can get it on the Overloud website! The Slate version will come soon I imagine...

[@maxepta5666]

@@SonicDriveStudio thanks, nice review as always.

[@SlateDigitalTV]

Finalizing as we speak! Hang tight ;)

[@maxepta5666]

@@SlateDigitalTV hey Steven, can we have one test conversion kemper profile into th-u rig player format. Just help decide to buy.

[@jarrydee2799]

@@SonicDriveStudio I keep getting the pre order at their website

[@kevinacres1699]

more please?

[@michaelbriggs7328]

Is there a reason the DIs are stereo?

[@SonicDriveStudio]

People ask me this all the time. To be honest I've just always done it like this. It's a little easier for stereo processing on the DI tracks etc. so I just keep it this way.

[@bkinblack]

How do you do to have that crisp, open, hi-fi DI sound? My guitar sounds muffled, lacking highs, boxy. I upgraded my interface to a focusrite 18i20 and it still sounds like that. Can it be my cable? My pickups are DiMarzio Steve's Special bridge and Air Norton neck which are supposed to be very hi fi and open sounding. Maybe the instrument input on the 18i20 is not as good as I thought? What interface are you using here? Thank you!

[@BrofUJu]

Having more inputs won't help. Have you changed your strings?

[@bkinblack]

I need the inputs to record my drumset. What I meant is that the 18i20 should have a far superior Hi Z input when comparing it to m-audio fast track or a jammate rock pro (my previous interfaces). Yes, I changed the strings multiple times obviusly. Now I bought a shorter cable, as mine was a thin and very long cable (20ft). The new one is 10ft and should preserve the tone better. It should arrive in a couple of days.

[@BrofUJu]

@@bkinblack nice. Yeah I've seen people say the short cables helps often. And I had one of those old fast tracks too haha focusrite way better

[@RyRyTheBassGuy]

Try going through a pedal that's on but not doing anything (eq pedal set flat or a compressor thats 1:1).

[@bkinblack]

I got my new cable, a 10 ft cable instead of the 20 ft I've been using. The sound quality improved a lot, now it sounds brighter, more open and clearer. I think it can still be improved by using another interface like an universal audio, but the price is far from what I can afford right now.

[@xPowerShotx]

Your welcome to join our Overloud TH-U facebook group tone, tips and sharing :) facebook.com/groups/OverloudTHU Caling Elvis Jam on TH-U Rig Player. Using Choptones fender edge, Brit 59, 87: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHy8kJqgibNsjbc

[@MiguelBatalha]

Sounds good but not as good as a Kemper. For the price though...

[@butcher_0392]

When you invest a lot of time and learn how a realistic guitar tone works, you will realize that you do not need "BEST ALGORITHMS, OR MORE REALISTIC SIMS" or anything like those stupidities that big companies sell to take our money every year. You will understand that the greatest impact is on the IR you use, and with free plugins such as those of ignite amps you will have the same tone or better, than a kemper, Ax FX lll and line 6 helix. I recommend that you do a lot of tests and learn a lot about production and mixing. Place all the amp sim you have now with settings at 12 o'clock, and then use the same IR for each one with the same guitar DI track, you will see that all sound so similar that in the end it will not be worth spending 100 USD or more, in any plugin when with the Emissary and Nad IR you have everything for a professional tone