OX BOX vs CAB WITH MICS | V1.2 UPDATE and more | Gear Corner

[@IamtheActionman]

The mics sounds better in an A/B situation but I can see the benefits to owning one. I'll stick to a loud amp, SM57 and CAB for now. I always use Amp Sims for recording and then reamp if necessary.

[@christopher.k.guitar]

I LOVE my Ox Box. I have it since almost the first ones came out and used it extensively. The only thing that compares to that is when I put the DI out of my Fryette Power Station through Unison preamps from UA and finish it with high quality IRs in the DAW + room IRs. But as you said, what’s the point for that hassle then… If only the attenuator in the Ox would live up to the rest of its performance, then it would be the total package 💪 Gruß aus Stuttgart

[@timmytVA]

Really good review. Thanks for focusing on the most important things first. Maybe next can be an overview of the effects. Nice job.

[@Steven_SK]

Nice job with the demo and explanation! Sounding good. I can now sound Kris(p)! Thanks!

[@_RLP]

Nice one, Kris!

[@theboofin]

Excellent review. Very much looking forward to getting an OX.

[@KrisBarocsi]

You will love it! Unless you want it mainly for the power attenuation. That’s not the best. Haha! But the lead box ( = load box *edit) side of it with the cab simulations (which is its main feature) is absolutely wonderful. Cheers and thanks for the kind words.

[@theboofin]

@@KrisBarocsi No, Id use it purely for the emulations. Used modellers for ever but never quite got what I wanted. In all the reviews, the OX has always sounded great.

[@macsarcule]

In the section what is the ox box, there was no explanation what it is. I must have missed it, but I’m well into the video and seeing settings, but not what it is. Cab simulator? Attenuator? Both? Who are the audiences that would use it? I’d be cool if that was summed up early so I could know if it’s valuable to keep watching.

[@lambisstratoudakis]

Kris, how about a acoustic Guitar? Creating a Amp / Micro combo? Have you these the OX with acoustic guitar or is there something else for that kind of job.?

[@Supperconductor]

Awesome tone, Kris!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Supperconductor thanks a lot dude!!!!

[@AchillesWrath1]

Are the delay and reverb presets on the Ox usable directly hooked up to a cab or only through an interface and software on a computer? I was kind of hoping to be able to hear the effects through the cab and also record into an interface at the same time without micing the cab. My amp doesn't have an effects loop

[@KrisBarocsi]

@@AchillesWrath1 No, that’s not possible. The attenuator section of the OX is fully analog, no fx there. Only through the line outputs together with the cab simulation. If you want an attenuator that actually has an fx loop try out the Fryette Power Station. 👍

[@AchillesWrath1]

@@KrisBarocsi Thanks, i've looked into the Power Station but i've read the loop isn't included in the line out. It's tapped directly off the preamp before the effects loop. Guess i'm striking out. Now i'm wondering about the Boss Waza Tae if it can do both. I know it has built in effects and an effects loop like the power station just not sure about the effects being sent along to a recording interface as well

[@ViktorStockmann]

Thanks Kris for that great video! At the end there I prefered the Ox simulation sound tho. 📢 When you are playing live with your band, is it mostly cab with mic, Ox and cab with Mic or Ox direct into the pa? As band mates and sound guys sometimes complain about the "loud" guitarist 🙈

[@KrisBarocsi]

victorious_s88 I’m lucky to be playing in a rock band and Turn up my Revv to a proper volume. That’s about as loud as the drummer is. If I had to turn it way down, I’d use the Ox to attenuate it . or even only use the simulated out without a cab. But for that you need really good monitoring. Haha!

[@marcuskohlquist7676]

Hi Kris. About the phasing issue. Is it possible to have phasing issue with a real cab ( same cab and mic on both sides ) or is it only a phenomenon that occurs with a setup like Ox or for example two notes stuff.

[@PooNinja]

Oh finding that happy place between 0 and 1 is eliminated with the OX 🤘🏽 I’m still to small to need one but I love how far we have come from just having power break style non reactive loads .... The end of that sounded dirty but it’s not 😂

[@PooNinja]

Love how ya put your avatar over yo face in the end cards 😂

[@KrisBarocsi]

Poo Ninja Haha! Upps did I forget it there? 😂 I was just fooling around while making the backend for the video. Well whatever. It could be a thing from now on. Haha!

[@PooNinja]

I try to do that as well it just works out funny 😄

[@zsolttoth6948]

Hello Kristóf!Which would You prefer to keep the original sound of your high quality tube amp?OX Box or the Fryette PS2 ?Im using the Fryette for attenuation and for home guitar „fun“ and it really does a great job in my opinion...on the other hand I’m really interested in the different cab simulations of the OX Box... I would be really interested in Your opinion since I’m a huge fan of this channel of yours.Ps.Could have written in hungarian too but I guess it would have been unfair to the millions of others they’re reading these comments 😉Best greetings and keep up the good job Sir!Zsolti

[@pauldncn1]

Kris awesome video I decided after your video on King of tone is buy a clone as I couldn't wait Now..I'm waiting for it! 😜 I love how that ribbon mic just adds the warmth

[@pauldncn1]

Ps I love that we can now change cabs for a solo by pushing a switch

[@KrisBarocsi]

Paul Dugdale Thanks Paul! KoT: I’ll have an awesome meme for you soon on insta. Are you following me there? 😉 Switching cabs: you can’t do that unfortunately. The footswitch will let you control the effects (eq, delay, reverb and comp) but not the rigs. I’m not sure if that’s bad, but it’s definitely a limitation. Maybe they will change that in the next update. 🤷‍♂️

[@CLCallender]

Kris, I wanted to complement you on your playing, your chops and your tone! It keeps getting better and better! Also, are you using pedals on the floor in the sound clips for this? Everything sounds great. Peace and God bless!

[@KrisBarocsi]

Beebocaster96 Thanks a lot man!! I honestly appreciate your words. I stopped to worry about getting fatter and faster yeara ago and concentrate more on developing an own playing style and MY sound. That’s why I’m so focused on these two things. I’m happy you like it brother. Cheers!

[@DanieleBrunazzo]

Hey Kris, great video! Two questions - which monitors or headphones do you use with the OX? What about that attenuation feature, is it any good? Danke 😊

[@KrisBarocsi]

Daniele Brunazzo Hey man, I’ll be shooting a complete studio rig video very soon. You will learn everything about my video and audio recording gear. Cheers and stay safe!

[@nikokatiedax9467]

Hi Kris. Thank you so much for your videos. I’m trying decided between Boss Waza TAE and OX Box. I watched all videos and have one specific question . In your personal opinion DI Speaker Simulation OX vs Boss . Thanks in advance

[@Ramplcro]

Nice video. Question -how does it differs "under the fingers"?Almost nobody ever talks about this particular topic, especially when evaluating digital stuff as IR, Kemper, AXE... I'm not interested in sound as much as what different feel it gives you, is more muting necessary, easier to play feel, ecc. Hey new project idea -take new HB fusion T and make it proper bridge/pickguard/electronics/relic tele like :D

[@KrisBarocsi]

Niksa Capelletti Awesome comment Niksa!! You‘ll get the answer in my next comment time video. It’s something everyone should hear because it’s really important. 👍🏻 I just played a Fusion-T today at work. What a coincidence. Haha! I really liked it to be honest. A colleague actually bought it. 😂 cheers!

[@Ramplcro]

@@KrisBarocsi Thanks! I'm really intrigued. I know that i went over the topic (you are playing a real amp after all) but i only have experience with older digital pedals and daw emulations. It always feels as you have to dial way way more distortion to come close to sustain,compression and feel that real tube amp have.

[@damnationdefied777]

you da man

[@stanislavmigra]

As strange as it could sound, from traditionalist like me, the OX recording sound to do better job for KZbin enviroment then using traditionali mics. :-O

[@KrisBarocsi]

stanislavmigra I bet Dan and Mick of That Pedal Show wouldn’t agree with you. Haha! Truth is, if you don’t have a proper studio with awesome high end mics and preamps, the Ox will probably sound better. And it’s also sooo much faster to produce an awesome guitar sound with it compared to micing the amp. I save hours of editing in my DAW per video. I love it. Cheers mate!

[@stanislavmigra]

@@KrisBarocsi if guys like Rabea or Ola Englund are recording thru Ox(like), there must be something to it. For recording like proper LP, things will change dramaticaly, but considering youtube compreassion, OX looks like win win.

[@jordansmith5573]

The amp sounds better, but OX definitely sounds better than an amp sim

[@KrisBarocsi]

Jordan Smith Thanks for the comment Jordan! Well you know, I was really unhappy with my mic sounds so I had to spend quite some time with fixing Phase issues and such in the DAW whilst editing the video. With the OX, it was all fine and I didn’t have to do anything in the computer. I think that alone is a really important factor. It really kills the workflow when you’re spending so much time with trouble shooting and fixing. You’re also right though, when the mic positions are good and everything works fine, mics can sound a little more „real“.

[@felipegomabrockmann2740]

what if I have a combo amp? can I still use the OX BOX?

[@beachhunting69]

Felipe...I think you can but you will need another cable (male/female adapter). As long as your combo amp has a cable with a male input going into the speaker, from the amp section, you can disconnect that and then chain the cables from the amp to Ox Box. I believe there are videos/instructions on how to do it. I can't explain it in full detail but it can be done as long as your speaker on your combo amp is not hardwired/soldered in. Also...it's gotta be a valve amp but you probably know that already. Since your post is 5 months old, you may have already figured it out !

[@felipegomabrockmann2740]

@@beachhunting69 thanks a lot for your answer. I play now only with plugins of neural dsp. I do not use amps anymore. I live in a Department and a combo was too much for my neighbors.

[@gourabshow3993]

Helloo Sir 👲💖