The Best Kept SECRET in Metal Guitar

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Use the code GLENN2999 for the discount! It's going to be a bit before I release an actual NEW video. Please hit a playlist and LET IT PLAY... the easiest way to help is to buy me time. Thanks so much! Stupid Musician Texts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKTFp4KDrbaepdU&pp=gAQB Fearless Gear Reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ6uqaCGa5xriMk Pro Audio Comedy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYGUi32Ypqp2qbs&pp=gAQB Can You Play Metal on? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIHNdIiNhcmtY9k&pp=gAQB 13 Things to Avoid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqSxp5-AltWfgqc&pp=gAQB Guitars that Will Destroy America: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3vFpp2jpamgf6s&pp=gAQB

[@nunninkav]

Please give the songwriter on that last piece commendation and props, that was one of the best "song" compositions I've heard on your channel.

[@morbidmanmusic]

love you, take the time.

[@stimpsonjcat26]

Glenn I have another overlooked preamp to give you a ton of different sounds. The Sansamp PSA 1.1. I highly recommend it. You can use it with or without a cab sim and it sounds great either way. Also a side note the PSA 2.0 pedal version does NOT compare even though sansamp claims it is the same circuitry. I measured the frequency response of both of them and the pedal s does not have as wide of a frequency response due to the high and low frequency roll off filters. The PSA 1.1 has a wider frequency response that makes it sound a lot better.

[@niteshades_promise]

im going through all the live mix reviews. hope things get better. 😢 🍻

[@MorganBerry-r1z]

I wish you and your wife, a speedy recovery and quick hospital discharge. I’m a rockin healthcare provider who loves your content and I’m gonna buy this MP one because of your recommendation. I’m using Scarlet focusrite into GarageBand and I’m stuck in mono hell. I believe this could cure that issue and tighten up my tone. Any thoughts?

[@jasonray2112]

Glen, there's no need to apologize for your style and delivery. You built this channel on being who you are, and the vast majority of us wouldn't have it any other way. Those of us who have more than two brain cells to rub together know exactly where you're coming from. Fuck the haters and anybody else that would have you tone it down. You be you and the people that matter will keep watching.

[@bigtomlapointe6793]

What he said ^^^ you be you. PLEASE and THANK YOU

[@bigtomlapointe6793]

I watch Rick Beato for industry tidbits and Rhett Schull for edge of breakup - YOU ARE METAL. It's ok to be metal

[@WalterEVera-px5ko]

Well said brother.

[@classx1543]

Exactly! I take it as I think he means it... as comedy. I get much needed laughs from it.

[@BookManiac1965]

I also hope he doesn't change his style. That's the reason I watch.

[@OhThatAD]

The ADA was amazing...but those buttons, those GOD DAMNED BUTTONS!!!!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

Yeah, it’s a terrible interface

[@allendean9807]

You’ll love the Nembrini MP1- I’ve had it for a couple years and love it. It does so much

[@OhThatAD]

@@SpectreSoundStudios Thanks for the insight on the plug-in. I will def be picking this one up if just for those 80's vibes which I am a child of.

[@louiscyfer6944]

that was my first real rig. ada mp1 and an alesis quadreverb. i sold it and bought a mesa boogie. the high gain tones were great, but the cleans were lacking. ended up getting a fender twin and using an epicenter audio valveboy for crunch and high gain. now i just play two rocks.

[@TexasFury]

@@SpectreSoundStudios I had no problem with it in 1990.

[@Craighetfield2024]

Glad to see and hear you again glen

[@slayabouts]

Nothing wrong with snarky, it’s one of things about your channel that gives it character and keeps me coming back Nembrini plugins are all pretty damn good. Igor used to do all the amp sims for brainworx

[@damagedave]

Got a first year ADA MP1 sitting right next to me . Bought it in 91 for $150 or something crazy. I’ll never get rid of it . Best to you and your wife, friend

[@mistermind7946]

Hey Glenn, I'm writing this to let you know that although I'm not a subscriber, your new video just popped up on my feed. That means what we did while you were away worked. I, like many more, played your videos in the background for countless hours to stop the algorithm from pulling the plug on your content. Glad you're back. Best

[@golgothaassassin5035]

Ill keep watching, hope your wife is doing better and healing. Wishing you and your wife a Happy New Year.

[@TheStrykerProject]

That snare is CRACKING! I LOVE that sound. Reminds me of the snare on "Operation: Mindcrime", which is one of my absolute favorite albums with regard to tones, mix, production, everything!

[@SpectreSoundStudios]

I may have pulled that record up while mixing this:)

[@TheStrykerProject]

@@SpectreSoundStudios 😆

[@nunninkav]

@@TheStrykerProject "Into the eyes of a stranger."

[@TheStrykerProject]

@@nunninkav Yup!

[@shred_YT]

I've learned a lot from your channel and still learning everyday. Thanks Glenn 🤘

[@alanpettibone]

I hope you’re seeing a huge spike in playlist action since you asked us! I have been running playlist after playlist nonstop since you announced you were stepping back for a bit to help your wife progress through her recovery. I hope she is getting better with each passing day. We are all pulling for the both of you! Love ya, man!

[@mindyerownbuisness]

I'm not a professional guitarist by any means, I mostly just play in a friend's band for fun. I'm far from picky when it comes to the tone I'm using, but I was super impressed with what was showcased in the video. I saw the link for it in the description and thought "Alright, time to see how much money I'd have to throw out if I wanted this thing", expecting maybe a couple hundred bucks, only to find it on a great sale. God damn. Bought it immediately. Thank you for the great showcase, Glenn!

[@johnpinneriv9958]

No kidding - at $30 that's a deal

[@azgast]

There has never been a moment when Nembrini's plug-ins are NOT discounted at least -80%. Good software, sketchy marketing.

[@pacman_pol_pl_polska]

@@azgast Classique Israeli tactics forged by Waves ;-) But I have to say Nembrini sounds really nice out of the box. No need to tweak or search for different IRs. Feels like eastern europe Neural DSP (no clue where Igor is from) ;-)

[@CreativeMindsAudio]

CONGRATS ON 600K SUBS! Also hope your wife is recovery well ❤

[@JDPower-mk3xe]

This is probably the best tone demo I’ve heard on this show bar none.

[@drewsmith8000]

Glad you and yours are on the mend, good to have you back!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

Wow didn't expect you'd bring out the ADA stuff! I absolutely love all the records Extreme and Queensryche put out using the ADA, so interesting to hear one of these beasts in a modern metal context :)

[@matturner6890]

Billy Corgan used it a lot on the classic SP stuff too!

[@AuntAlnico4]

That tone for the bass guitar is just the best Queenseyche tone and it is very powerful ! Especially once you mix in the guitars !

[@Mr.Goldbar]

@AuntAlnico4 yeah it's so hard to beat that old PJ Spector going into a Gallien Krueger!

[@Rokken2Dokken]

That bass tone is massive!!! And the guitar tone rules, of course.

[@kurtz1993]

That yellow stratocaster screams 80s, looks awesome and the song is quite amazing! Hope things are going even better from your last update, Glenn!

[@pv6505]

Dude! We're just glad to have you back!!! Best wishes to your family and a full recovery for your wife. I've owned a few MP-1s over the years and want one back without the risk of equipment failure! Double whammy!

[@NetherlordAxenrot]

We appreciate and value you Fricker fam. HAIL THE ALMIGHTY SPECTRE SOUND🤘💪

[@mattsikes919]

Damn that tone is fantastic!! Your A/B shootout sold me. Headed to the Nembrini store because an actual ADA is $500-600 used on Reverb right now. I'm good with paying $30 for a plugin. Good to see you, man!

[@ThomasLoyd]

Glad you're back Glenn! Also glad to see Nembrini getting some love on here. I absolutely LOVE their plugins and have bought ALL of them. Definitely well worth it !

[@spaceburger80]

Hey! I wanna sound like background music in the food court! That line is so good it ought to be preserved in granite for all time 😂 Well played, sir!

[@fernandomorales9163]

I have to say I love watching your videos on KZbin! Thanks for sharing your expertise and honesty!!!

[@Ottlovesyou]

I’m excited about the new Glenn ⚡️

[@morbidmanmusic]

In all fairness, rockman was the first of a product that lead the way for all we use today. In it's day it was amazing and ground breaking, which is why it was everywhere and so many used it. ADA cam later and was a totally different concept.

[@riangarianga]

Tom Scholz should be revered because he was the original guy daring to be different.

[@alexnasla]

Glenn! Take all the time you need making videos my dude!

[@juanoncho]

I just discovered your channel today...just watched 4 of your videos in a row...your tips are amazing...thanks for taking the time to make them

[@azgast]

Bought the plug-in a few years ago. It doesn't only get all the three channels right, but also the delay and chorus are pretty spot on for those instant clean and lead sounds. I also have the hardware unit, but it's been in storage for ~15 years.

[@ejbecker8527]

Commenting to bring him back into my algorithm

[@Rokkbom]

Smashing tones. All the best to you and your family, Glenn. Hope your wife gets better soon. Wishing you a prosperous 2025. ♥

[@CrushingAxes]

Nice to see you back! Hope everything get back to normal soon! Wish you and your wife all the best! Great video!!!

[@CrushingAxes]

Ps: yeah man Nembrini rocks! Really love their stuff!

[@joblickhan6470]

I've got a similar piece of gear, being the Zoom 9150 DSP. It's one slot, older than me, rack mounted guitar tube preamp with two banks of 99 (!) presets each. Playing around with it the last few months revealed the first thing to be learned: It is JUST A PREAMP. Had to come to terms with the fact that anything coming straight out of that wasn't going to sound that great. Plugged it into a Mooer Radar CabSim Pedal, and I am now having an entire world of sounds to dial in! The 9150 has built-in effects like EQ, Compression, Reverb, Modulation, and even supports expression pedals to control certain effects. And it also features 2 external effects loops. One is fixed, the other can be programmed to different positions between other signal processing in the preamp. There is almost no info about these old kinds of preamps, on KZbin at least, and yet they offer such a wide range of possibilities! For around 200 bucks + an ampsim pedal or plugin. I'd be realy interested in seeing you review it, Glenn! All the best to you and your wife. May she recover well!

[@riangarianga]

Isn't that the Zoom that David Gilmour uses?

[@joblickhan6470]

@riangarianga Just had a quick look around the internet. David Gilmour's rig seems to have been incorporating Alembic F-2B preamps, not the Zoom ones.

[@riangarianga]

@@joblickhan6470 I checked it after replying, because I recently learnt about it. Apparently he's been using a Zoom 9030 since the 1990s for demos, but not for recording.

[@plasticoflamingo2952]

Good to see you, Glenn! I hope all is going well, in House Fricker.

[@romanlavrinenko5631]

Happy to see you coming back!

[@JoeDually]

I just sold one for three times what I paid for it in 93. Probably thanks to videos like this! Ran mine through a Alesis EQ and a Peavy Classic 60/60 power amp. It was my setup for 31 years! 🤘

[@l.like.too.practice.]

GLEN , Please don't change too much , We all love your videos With a different and stylish (your own) type of informative videos So thank you very much

[@kennethhughmusic]

Man, that tone is so nostalgic. Love it! Thanks for sharing this

[@aurelsimon2634]

Wow Glenn! Just wow... Thanks 4 the discount! Bought it immediately!

[@SammyHallOfficial]

Glad to see you're back Glenn (even if it's just a video here and there for now)! I hope your wife gets to feeling better very soon, and thanks for all the free information you've given us over the years!

[@johanniemann4041]

Got the Nembrini MP-1 like two years ago and I love it. I use it all the time. I can also recommend their JCM800 plugin.

[@TheE23slack]

Good to see you my man. Thanks for all you do.

[@Matty-g2d]

Glad to hear you again. Still praying for your your wifes continued recovery

[@TheFattG]

Glad to see a new video from you, Glenn! As stated previously by another viewer, our collective effort to keep the youtube algorithm from burying your channel seems to be working - at least from my perspective. Every time I open up KZbin now, I am pleased to see one of your videos is right there as a suggestion for my next watch. All the best to you and your family ❤

[@jaycswift4751]

Good to see you Glenn! Hope you guys are doing better!

[@SeanGould]

Still have mine, turned it on a few weeks ago. Still sounds awesome.

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

I agree: Just be yourself and do what you like, and just use everything that inspires you and gives you the guitar sounds that make you feel happy! Happy new year!

[@SteveKozak36]

Happy New Year Glen!! I hope your wife gets better soon. I wish you two all the best in 2025. Keep taking care of her and we will all keep the channel alive.

[@leearmitage]

I'm definitely a big fan of the Nembrini stuff

[@JohnWalker262]

I love the way an open G chord sounds through these. It's got a little of that Van Halen Mean Streets thing happening but it's a little smoother.

[@Dana-b2v7q]

Thanks!

[@GaryHubbs]

Good to see you brother

[@bkbinj6320]

Good to see a new video Glenn. Looking forward to more as your schedule allows.

[@DanielOakfield]

Happy New Year!

[@chrisquesenberry9460]

Glad to see you posting again Glenn! Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@matrix12x]

Nembrini makes excellent plugins. I think the JMP-1 they do sounds spot on

[@axemanfishing2703]

SUPER nice to see you back Glenn. Wishing you wife all the best in her recovery.

[@skelapop]

Happy New Year and quick recovery to your wife.

[@Synster73]

Great to see you back. Glenn!

[@kokobily]

Man! it is a relief watching you deal with the mundane! A wonderful great FU from the bottom of my heart!

[@Megamanic-nw9ni]

Great content Glenn - never change man, never change.

[@sneedles11]

Glad to see you again Glen, I hope your wife is getting better everyday. Wishing your family the besat as always.

[@MilesTippett]

The second i signed in this morning, this was the FIRST video in my recommendations! The algorithm has NOT forgotten you !

[@ChiAeNima]

That last tune inspired by Queensryche's Operation - Mindcrime was more than awesome. What a banger of an album !! Merry Yule and a Happy New Year for you and your family. I wish your fiance a full recovery. Hugs from Spain.

[@jonathanwapner6262]

I recently listened to Hole's Celebrity Skin. I noticed that distortion didn't sound like a normal driven amp or a typical drive pedal. I looked up how they got it -- expecting it to be some 90s distortion pedal. Boy, was I wrong. It was such a crazy amalgam of an obscure amp that was around the studio and weird synth blending technique. The final result was a UNIQUE distortion sound. It didn't sound overly processed or like a synth. The synth actually functioned like an extra tone stack to precisely dial in the frequency. Imagine if metal production took such care in crafting original tones.

[@HerrNox]

Yep, the drive from the ARP 2600. Sending a guitar through a synth will get you a lot of amazing results.

[@jonathanwapner6262]

@HerrNox what I read was a serge modular unit -- whatever that is

[@the_synthesist]

Hi Glenn! I've been following you for about few years, I'm actually an electronic music producer (originally from Turkey and living in Liverpool UK for last 6 years) trying to get into more metal stuff and thanks for the constant inspiration! Also, so glad to see you back!

[@Kevin.Kelly.]

Great Glenn.. thanks for now raising the price of my favorite preamp 🤫🤣 and for making them more rare

[@ShochatToda]

thank you glen. for everything.

[@lordraiden1125]

Best wishes from us here in Greece Glenn. We wish 2025 brings a speedy recovery for your wife, and best of health for both of you! Now its time for an SSS video marathon! See you next year!

[@chrizzlerguitaroni]

All the best to you both!

[@FlyingVee-o2p]

The drums in the samples is what made that mix amazing for me.

[@mondragon9282]

Had the video playing thru my truck speakers while i was taking my kid to practice this morning. I couldn't hear a difference between A and B. Sounds like Nembrini nailed it!

[@harwoodband]

Black & Decker should give you shout-oat money for the name drop. That was great

[@Dennisdorsey-z2n]

Hope the boss is doing better and home soon!

[@pv6505]

I bought it. I dropped it on an old poorly tracked recording I use to test all my plugins... The nostalgia is real!!

[@soundlaboratoriessoundsrig8289]

Good videos and positive energy to you, your wife and show!! Thank you for all you do.

[@larrysbmc]

Glad to see ya back, even if it is a video you recorded earlier. Still hoping for a speedy recovery for your wife. Keep up the great videos Glen.

[@brdrdrdr]

That's a killer tone to be fair, agree on sick of hearing everyone with same setup, nothing wrong with breaking away from "the norm" Much love Glenn to you and yours

[@nicholasmullins3693]

Bro I hit buy so damn fast. I've been wanting to fuck around with something like this for years!

[@mudallan6877]

Good to see ya man, hope all is going well. We'll be here when you get back in full swing

[@ericwarrington6650]

Hey brother...hope things are getting better for you and your family. Prayers for you and your wife my friend..in the middle of many family catastrophes at the moment and it is really tough to keep on keeping on sometimes..stay strong brother.. keep fighting 🙏♥️🤘

[@atiger2271]

In our thoughts, Glenn - have a great New Year!

[@Metaldad87]

Good to see a new to us video from you Glenn. The plugin sounds great too, I've always liked your intentionally going out of your way to try different tones because I've wanted to get away from the same sound and using the same gear as everyone else myself. Snarky or not and I get your refreshed perspective, it's good to see you back with a new video 🤘🏻

[@emilalne1179]

Love to see some new material. Love you Glenn!

[@GeoffCottorone]

Fun video and I love you showed a clip of a Karmann Ghia as a 'classic car'!! Had 3 of them myself ages ago. Been watching for a while but now a new subscriber, all the best to you and your wife!

[@lewisharris6180]

Wishing your family healing during your time of discomfort. Sending thoughts and prayers for your wife. 🙏🏾❤️

[@JohnHouston-h2k]

Just finished the video, that shit is deep man, I appreciate what you are doing, my hat's off to you

[@gagekale]

Hey Glenn, it's so good to see you! I hope Julie is doing better, you're in my prayers!!! I don't really pray if I'm being honest but I think about you both often. Please keep us informed, I'm sure I'm not the only one concerned. I hope Julie is able to go home soon!!!

[@concretebadger]

A great vid Glenn! The MP-1 is all over the first Smashing Pumpkins album iirc, and I always liked that saturated early 90s rock sound. Underrated for sure. I think ADA reissued it in stompbox format a few years ago, but I couldn't find many clips of it in action so I've no idea how close it gets to an original unit. From what I've heard here, I think I'll just get the Nembrini version and save myself a fortune instead! Best wishes to you and your wife, and happy 2025!

[@mmfs1919]

FU very much Glenn, welcome back dude 🤟🏼🤘🏼✌🏼

[@ianconnor9548]

Good to see you back Glen. Sending best wishes to you dude!

[@adambakercollege]

Glad to see you back, Glenn!

[@DavidBrockett-yj3fy]

Hey dude hope you had the best Christmas you possibly could of and hope you and your wife get through this nuf love 🤘

[@Tom_Emody]

Happy new year Glen and family.

[@tjborekvideo]

Happy New Year to you and the wife.

[@WilDBeestMF]

Glenn. Thanks for being so educational over the years. You have been there for us, it's our turn.

[@GeneralTHC]

Hey Glen, that’s a nice little throwback for sure! I’ve been having some fun with it for the last hour. It brought back some great memories of a good friend of mine who used one of these back in the day. We used it often when we were hanging out daily doing the guitar buddy thing. That said, while it’s definitely fun and nostalgic, the modern gear absolutely eclipses it. There’s no way I’d choose it over a 5150 or the countless other options available today. I even did an A/B comparison with the Neural DSP Soldano plugin I’ve been using recently, and while the ADA mp1 holds its own, it’s just not in the same league as the modern stuff. Even a lot of cheap stuff. If it's what I had I could make it work, but the tools we have now are just unquestionably superior.

[@Dudehasguitar]

Hey Glenn, I really appreciate your message of just trying something new I wish more musicians were willing to experiment like before. Happy to see you back and thanks for navigating the internet bs!

[@monsirto]

Always here for the snark. Cheers for this! Applicable to my ambient and Industrial stuff (believe it or not,)All the best to both of you!

[@Allie-w1l]

At 9:56 I realized you are a scientist, in your own way. Happy New Years, Glenn. I hope your wife recovers quickly.