Two Notes Torpedo Captor - Demo

[@swmorgan515]

This really is just a demo of the built-in analog cab simulation, which IMO is really not the selling point / use case for this device. The real purpose for this is as a load box to send your amp/power amp signal into a DAW and load in a cab IR either via the Two Notes software or other IR loader.

[@216trixie]

The cab simulation is exactly why I use this product. For live performance.

[@jetblack7044]

Hey Fluff can you make a video about the difference between two notes torpedo studio, live and captor...

[@godzilla964]

I have a 16ohm version. It's absolutely amazing, but I think it could benefit from a volume knob for the attenuator. Aside from that, I'm dependent on it and I love it.

[@MrKnisterable]

Volume knob would double the price.

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

I have used so many different attenuators/load boxes/simulators, and nothing compares to what Two Notes has put out. Just a whole other level of quality. You truly get what you pay for when it comes to their products.

[@rblyle382]

Rays Metal Tracks I'm crossing my fingers they will make a stand alone power Amp pedal to pair with the Le preamp.

[@raysmetaltracks6782]

rblyle382 A stand alone power amp pedal would be cool!!!

[@DannyUltraWiz]

Better than the MESA CAB CLONE!!!!

[@mitchell2719]

You say it like it's hard

[@aaronsepulveda2874]

Still sounds like shit tho. This product can be so good, and I'm sure it is for all other benefits except the cab sim. I'm let down.

[@nlmal4]

It's :)

[@aletrustno1]

I'd like to hear it side by side with cabclone, but BOTH with dry out and IRs. Everybody knows that the built in CC analog sim sucks, but very few people out there demoed it with IRs. I have it and it's not bad at all. Of course if this Captor works better, I'm ready to get rid of the CC:)

[@TwoNotestv]

Cabclone is a well built product. The main difference would be that the Cabclone uses a resistive load and Captor a reactive one. Resistive tends to sound warmer and fuzzier, some amps don't like too much that type of load which impedance is in fact quite different from a real speaker cabinet. Reactive is closer to the real deal. Both are valid options in a studio environment.

[@jettsom]

The funny thing is that you don't need it at all with this amp. The TC-50 has a resistive load built-in (speaker off switch). You can then use the raw signal (line out) from the amp with any IR loader in your DAW like torpedo wall of sound which is free.

[@RaynP]

Take a shot every time he says ‘now’

[@nmfarlow]

Cool, I just ordered one to run my Blues Jr through at church. Sounds killer!

[@IsaacJDean]

Built in analogue cabinet simulation isn't too bad but wasn't expecting much anyway. Thankfully it seems like it meets expectations when recording the raw amp signal. Been waiting for this to come out for months now! Definitely be picking one up when I can afford to get a proper amp (5150iii or Misha's Invective.120).

[@chrisway7113]

Excellent, very clear and concise explanation of this product. Just what I needed. Many thanks!

[@Advcrazy]

Thanks for the review fluff!! Been waiting for this for a while now. Ordered a Captor a few days ago...now I just need an amp ;)

[@IanVase]

I want to know why this is only 250 and the Suhr reactive load is 400

[@gibfen1235]

I wished you had not mentioned the unit you already have on your desk. The first part was VERY confusing. Sorry.

[@Havanacuba1985]

Very good explanation ,enjoyed it it answered all the questions I needed to know

[@austinmidwest7062]

Did Two Notes hit all of you up at the same time. 4th vid today for this

[@honeybucket]

When a company asks a content creator to demo or review a product, they ship the product to them in advance and tell them they can't release any content about it until X date X time. Obviously today was then day the NDA was lifted. This is incredibly common in the video game industry.

[@austinmidwest7062]

Well it's working. Off to order one

[@ayeapprove]

They have NDA

[@paulleedean5720]

I thought I was in the matrix again.

[@cabbycabby1770]

Yup, that's how it works.

[@DelReiRock]

Does the loadbox section of this unit have the SAME (sound) quality of Live and Studio versions!?

[@aquilarossa5191]

I I just got one in the mail. I have a Laney IRT Studio for silent recording without spending Kemper kind of money. Crunch sound is quite good and it boosts nicely into saturation for lead. Very similar tone to my Suhr Riot pedal, but nicer I think. Down side is that in silent mode the amp cuts down to 1 watt from 15 watts. That means the clean channel has very little headroom and does not take the boost very well. I am hoping the Captor helps with that, plus it lets me try other amps into my interface and DAW. That said, I have been finding that I prefer to use Le Pou for practice, because it is not putting wear and tear on amps.

[@The_Macaroon]

Hi how did you get on with this. I'm interested in the irt studio too.

[@jrsmoots]

Thanks for doing a demo on this one!

[@JoeGuitar]

THANKS FLUFF... great explanation. Finally someone is explaining the technical side of these things. Can you do a comparison of functionality of the 2 Notes Studio vs 2 Notes Reload ? I'm struggling to see the difference between the Reload and Studio units. It looks as if the Reload can do re-amping and the Studio can't ? THANKS

[@mvyper]

Do you need to power it up? It's pretty confusing, as they say that just the balanced DI needs that...

[@anthonyespinoza2898]

So all I would need is to use this with my orange head and my interface and I’ll be to get audio through my daw?

[@grindworker]

the xlr output can be used with cab sim "off" to obtain the amp dry signal and use impulses on the daw? to reamp

[@ianinman92]

Bump for the same question

[@dariusmaroszyk283]

Actually there was more talk and less playing. I couldn't determine how really this attenuating amp power. Also some comparison with f.e. THD Hot Plate or other would be great.

[@brpadington]

It sounds like what Mesa wishes the cab clone sounded like.

[@reereelization]

Great tune in your intro!!!

[@freestylingdave]

so this meant to put between your head and your cab... I guess it doesn't work for combo amps as most combo amp speakers are hard wired to the amp section?

[@eole123456789]

You don't need a cab if you use this. It has cab sims. You go straight into PA or Audio Interface.

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

i can load a cab model that i like in this box?

[@deadlytone1012]

In live/stage setup, is it possible we use two output? The first output is from captor xlr out (cab sim) into the mixer, the second output is the dry output (trs) to the ir loader pedal and then go to mixer..?

[@jacobbockover1628]

Mmm in my amps manual it recomends rhis if you need an attenuator

[@shanemiller2046]

Is it just me , or anybody else waiting for him to drop the box?

[@supercrossfire20]

New to recording. Can i use this use to plug my amp into my interface? Im wanting to be able to use my amp head to record with out a mic

[@hawg427]

They should have made the attenuator portion like Weber Attenuators. They automatically know what ohm your running it through. That was the only thing about the THD attenuators I didn't like.

[@kimhansen6384]

No nothing automatic - the Weber Mass has a 4 / 8 / 16 ohm switch, so you can choose yourself.

[@GuitarWithDofka]

What do s the 9v power supply for, the cooling fan?

[@tommurphy3188]

Does this thing take power from the amp or does it require it’s own power source?

[@mrcoatsworth429]

You can use its own power source or phantom power from the inteface/mixer.

[@moosey62]

Good review mate, thanks! That's one beautiful guitar on your wall. What is it, may I ask?

[@NightEmbers]

Can you use the attenuated out and the xlr simulated out at the same time?

[@jedi666sith]

If you only use the attenuator, does it change the tone of the tube amp? That's the only reason why I haven't decided yet. 🤔

[@rokinrandy]

Damn. 100 watts. So the 120 watt jsx is too much for that box. That sucks. Is there something like that that can handle the jsx

[@Hogman666]

Is it a reactive or resitance load???

[@mvyper]

Reactive

[@Burkhimself]

How does this compare to other “alternatives” to live mic’ing a cab ? Out of the Radial box, blubox, classic “red box”, & others, to me, this one sounds the best (most modern)....your thoughts ?

[@Burkhimself]

?

[@dubster82]

Bit disappointed, I was hoping for a bit on the 16 free impulses. What they are, how they sound and if it's better just to get third party ones or not.

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

Torpedo Captor Day ..lol

[@jarekdgr]

What a beatiful guitar on the wall?

[@tlingen1]

When you have a 120 watt amp, is it ok to still use the Captor? Just not crank it to high?

[@cjsinclair864]

yes

[@Andrath]

I use my Torpedo Live with a 120 watt amp. Not a problem. Indeed, just don't crank it too hard. You don't need to if you use something like a Maxon OD808 as a clean boost.

[@Advcrazy]

Two Notes told me the same thing. Here is their help page about it if you're interested support.two-notes.com/knowledgebase.php?article=277

[@randylahey3909]

there's irony to using a load box to get the cranked sound of an amp and then being told to your amp might need to be turned down. why not make a load box that can handle more than 100 watts?

[@hawg427]

If you just want a great attenuator look at the Weber website. Great stuff up to 150 watts I think.

[@zip7806]

Can I go direct into the Speaker input from the output of an Overdrive pedal? As in no Tube Amp. 7:16 " You have a Wonderful I've been Fluff" ? or are you trying to speak Norwegian?

[@jasonpost1771]

Do u hook it up to the speaker out on the tube head? I have a older Mesa triple rectifier and it only has 1/4 inch jacks. How should I hook it up?

[@DaveyWoodford]

where may i ask did you get those acoustic / treatment pads up on your wall behind you..?, great video again BTW

[@CelticFrost609]

vicoustic

[@simontravis5222]

hi mate. i also have the tc50 head. how did you hook this up? i would also want to use this with my other preamp and mesa 50/50 poweramp

[@iwiggs6870]

So in my little world, I've found a guitar cabinet sim which I use for every type of guitar that I record. I prefer to think of the cab sim as my preferred microphone setup... I've got an AFX currently, but I've narrowed down the amps I use on the AFX to a few, so I've been considering buying those amps and doing silent recording with the cabinet sim which I love. One of those amps is a Bogner Uberschall...which is 120 watts. However, I don't run it at full volume so I doubt it would be using the full 120 watts. Would that be safe to plug in to this or would that be somewhat explosive?

[@benallmark9671]

Pretty sure your good , I’ve also heard they can handle more then 100 watts. Don’t quote on that though

[@erick1913]

Can you comment (or do a quick follow up video) on the actual 20db attenuation when running to a real cabinet? Historically, a lot of attenuators have kind of sucked the life out of tone. How does this do?

[@bruhtpose]

the few reviews on sweetwater says the sound sucks. can we get an unbiased review?

[@Thomogon]

I would want to use this as a loadbox, crank up my Orange Tiny Terror and soon my Laney Ironheart 50 watt, it then goes through a Palmer PDI-03 Junction that acts as a microphone and then I can use Torpedo Wall of Sound to finish up the sound. I could buy a Palmer PDI-06, but I'm not sure if it has a dummy load and it only works one way and that would require an extra cable. Any thoughts?

[@lightninginmyhands4878]

How do you ensure that the cab will be silent?

[@MuffDiver71]

Have you used the Rivera RockCrusher Ryan?

[@cesarr7680]

Can I use a 150 watt amp mesa triple rectifier with torpedo captor?

[@SuperDeadRooster]

I was wondering the same thing, my instincts tell me that so long as we don't crank our >100W amps it should be ok ?!

[@Metalcoren]

If it is the same Cabinet Section, what's the difference in sound quality compared to the torpedo reload and the live?

[@wendelllanders8439]

Received my Torpedo Captor a day ago.When I connected up with 9 volt power the Fan did not engage.Power was on on unit.Even powered the head for 20seconds to see if it engaged but didn’t.Ups May have dropped it!!Small ding on inner unit box!!Read the back and it is designed in France but built in China!!!!No wonder it didn’t work!!!!!!

[@skabetty97]

thanks for the info 🙏

[@Atomsk80085]

when running out of the TRS 1/4 out into an audio interface should you as instrument or line level input?

[@doublepedaler]

Would a Mesa Triple Rec work using this? You said it can manage up to only 100 watts. If not is there a way to do it with this model Load Box?

[@m.thephilosopher]

I got the TWO NOTES CAPTOR TORPEDO today. checked and I must say that I'm pretty disappointed with the ATT-20db output. There is almost no difference to the THRU output or say very little. With my Mesa Boogie MARK III I can not turn up the master over 2. So for me a disappointment ! Why can not regulate the Attenuation function ??? Incomprehensible !

[@Jbeland1]

I have a question. Say i use this live to attenuate my amp and i use the Di to run as my signal to FOH (which is what I monitor with my IEM), will I be able to hear my effects like my delay in the loop in my ears? thanks in advance

[@Georg89]

Can you use two outputs at the same time, like one going to a real cab (thru) and the other directly to the interface (line out or spkr sim)?

[@slickcross]

What kind of leather chair are you using? im look for a chair like that where you can raise the arm rests.

[@grizz6505]

Damn dude, that's perfect

[@RaspySquares]

Where’s the high end

[@cynicalbastard5616]

Can you reamp with this ?

[@chapter_black3234]

I bought this and just tested it out and am frankly disappointed and confused. I bought it for the attenuation, but I wanted to atleast be able to turn my Recto-Verb 50 up just halfway and get a good volume. It feels like it barely decreased the volume much at all. There will even be loud scratching sounds should I even slide my fingers down the strings and that was after I lowered the volume below halfway as I had hoped. What is going on? Am I just using this wrong? Does anyone know of a good forum for this question? I am hoping it is just my ignorance of the hardware and I can figure out how to properly attenuate with it, otherwise my next best bet is to likely look for a more expensive option when I'd really rather not

[@Kenman540]

I wonder if this is really a reactive load. I don't believe it has the inductors mimicking the impedance cure under load. I'm going to find out when I AB it vs the THD Hotplate and Suhr Reactive load.

[@JimmyBlimps]

I am super keen to know how it stands against the Suhr.

[@TwoNotestv]

It is a reactive load indeed, same as what we have in Torpedo Live, Studio and Reload.

[@Kenman540]

Thanks for the clarification.

[@JasonsGuitarJams]

i just crank my amp. And use the OD pedals volume as a Attenuator. Sounds killer and is cheaper! :)

[@andrewchernysh4821]

Thus your power tubes are not working as much

[@nathanielmartinez8599]

I have a Diezel Herbert. Its 180 watts. If I dont turn the amp all the way up. Could I still use this two note product?

[@slevintheluckyone]

You probably could, but no one gives you guaratee when somthing breaks. The highest watted Amps i got are 100watts so i cant tell you that if it really works, but tech wise it should. And unless your living in a bunker anywhere in the dessert you cant run your 180w amp fully crankd. :-)

[@ertreri]

20 db is already something, but considering that at 1 watt you are already at about 90 Db of loudness. At 100 watt you are at about 110 decible. Or in the case of this article: www.puiaudio.com/pages/speaker-power-and-distance you would be at arround 113 and 116 decibels. So worst case 116 - 20 attenuation you are 96 decibels. So the attenuation is useless, you are still in the harmful range. IF you follow this reference: www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/tf4173#:~:text=A%20sound's%20loudness%20is%20measured,concert%20is%20about%20120%20dB. At 90 decibels that is shouting in the subway - you are destroying your ears. 20 Decibel attenuation is decen at as long as you are bellow 1 watt of power into the speaker. And remember this for home recording. So the power attenuator there is pointless, you need to buy a bugera or any other power attenuator to put in front of this power attenuator. You would need to use it with power attenutators in series :D.

[@garysavill6975]

erteri, I don't understand your point, don't forget amps have volume knobs, an amp is only making those high decibel numbers you quote at its max volume, -20db is a massive reduction in volume (about 1/4 the perceived volume), the point of an attenuator is to allow you to crank the amp up a bit to get the pre-amp tubes and power amp tubes working a bit (where a tube amp sounds at its best) but then reduce the volume to a more acceptable level.

[@ertreri]

@@garysavill6975 Well, if you reduce the master volume level in the knob you do not really need an attenuator right? If you get your 50 watt amp at 12 o clock the loudness in the room is unbearable, your neighbors will be calling the police. 20 Decibel is not a lot when you consider 1 watt of power into a high performance cabinet is putting you at 90 Decibel. You need to attenuate a lot more than 20 decibel to bring down the volume to a level your neighbors are not complaining. With attenuators like the Torped Reload or the Bugera SP1 you can attenuate to the point you make it all silent. that works fine. 20 Decibel... I am not convinced. It will still be too loud for neighbors that dont want to listen to you practice.

[@MusicHyde]

How can you demo this thing without even trying the Wall of Sound plugin ? :(

[@brutalsacktap]

can i do guitar > prs mt15 > captor > yamaha hs5

[@ryanfullen782]

That's pretty rad. I've never tried the load box thang and really wanna give that a go given that I play primarily inside in a room

[@benallmark9671]

Tried it yet , how did it work ?

[@nitevisionimages]

Could you do a comparison between the Studio and the new UAD Ox? I'd love to hear your opinion on which one to buy. I am planning on getting the Synergy Modular Amp System so I'm choosing between the two atm. Thank you

[@willdenham]

Can this one be used with your phone like the X?

[@tiptizlode4995]

Great video, thank you. How much volume can you remove with this Captor? 20db does not sound like much?

[@216trixie]

The volume drop is substantial.

[@lucaszembrzuski]

Hi Ryan please tell me (as im relatively new to the studio equipment) i have a Fender Super Champ X2, i have a small child and cannot play as much as i want during the day. Can the jack output of captor 8 work with normal guitar jack cable straight to guitar in of POD HD500x (to use reverbs&delays etc), and then to the computer with wall of sound? Or is this some "balanced" out and have to go straight in to audio interface with balanced inputs?

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Has anyone used this with a: 65 Blackface Fender Princeton Reverb reissue? I just want to bring my Volume from 2 = (too loud in my apartment) to about 4. I also ( most importantly ) do Not want to Damage my Amplifier. Any input is greatly appreciated. Stay Safe.

[@lemmykeller]

Hi, I would like to ask if you would set up your amp differently than a recording session with a real cab? My main issue with it is that I feel like I need to set the Gain & master volume to a much higher level than I would when playing live gigs or recording with a microphone to get closer to the desired tone. Thank you for your time

[@orphia6479]

But wait I’ve got a 120w head the 515O II. Would this not work ??

[@RubinRahman]

It would, just dont crank the master volume.

[@yoe91]

@@RubinRahman Yeah, I got one and it works, but boy, you really can't go high at all, if I barely increase some of the knobs to even 5 or 6 the Captor makes this noise like a motorcycle starting up and it scares me so I go back to 3 or 4 lol.

[@RubinRahman]

@@yoe91 I'm actually planning on getting one for my EVH 5150III 50 watt, but can you elaborate on the sound you're talking about? Do you think it might be your "out level" knob is set too high?

[@yoe91]

@@RubinRahman I have a 5150 II, its 120W so pretty powerful. If I increase the volume knob up to around 6ish or if I raise the Bass or Mids or Highs to about 6ish/7ish, my Captor 4 Ohm starts to get a bit angry and makes that racing sound, perhaps it's just making that sound to cope. You don't need more than 5 anyways, and with 50W you won't have a problem at all.

[@RubinRahman]

@@yoe91 Interesting. I'm just trying to figure out why it would make that sound lol. Does it make that sound however you set up the captor itself? I'm not sure what the power response to the master volume pot on most tube amps is so I've got no idea how much electric power is going to the captor with it at 6.

[@larsdahl6594]

Does anybody just use a plain old combo amp with maybe a gain knob and a distortion channel and perhaps built in reverb at the most, and then use volume + EQ + a few basic pedals to get their tone? Not trying to be a smartass or a purist nazi or anything, it's just that I'm getting back into the game after a (very!) long time-out, and the amount of tech stuff available and seemingly used by most people (even rank beginners) is truly overwhelming. I'm having a hard time just deciphering the nomenclature.

[@burnbacktime]

Fluff, Would it be safe to use this with my Triple Rectifier on half power? BTW I know you dislike the triple but if you run it with EL-34s and 5U4G rectifier tubes with a good overdrive it sounds pretty killer.. Especially through a traditional 4x12 straight front mesa cab... IMO...

[@stratjunky]

When used as loadbox-20dB then you lose much low in your sound the torpedo is absolutely not transparent!

[@jimmyjaylinssen3902]

This Attenuator only goed up to 100W. Will I be pushing it or my amp to hard if I use it on a 100W amp?

[@KevinSparksatx]

It won't damage the Captor. The only side effect is that you'll be working your tubes harder if the amp's MV is cranked. Not a big deal, but the tubes will have to replaced sooner

[@professormindless]

I have a triple Rectifier so get the eight ohms?

[@pvampman]

can u tell me for sure what the cab emulation of the captor is? if using it to go straight into a PA system for live gigs.

[@cardbored_]

Do you lose any top end when using the attenuator?

[@negativeland5207]

Trying to figure out if I should grab one of those or the torpedo live, mainly worried about latency while using the WoS with the captor vs the live. Any suggestions?

[@joshwheeler4228]

Can you hook this up to a Blackstar amp?

[@TwoNotestv]

Yes!

[@gearheadproductions3236]

TwoNotesTV he was being a meme

[@mateorosero9193]

nice riffs duff

[@musishoon7950]

Wouldve sounded better if blackstar did it

[@franciscobuscariolli]

Can I use the 8ohms captor plugged On the 8ohms output of my Rectifier and plug the Captor on a 16ohms cabinet? Or i need to Match amp / captor / cabinet? Anyone?

[@TwoNotestv]

Hi Francisco, the user's manual adresses that question, when using a cabinet in conjunction with the Captor, amp and cabinet must be on the same setting, the Captor internal load value doesn't matter.

[@DadoSimicStudiostriver]

So we cant use it for amps that are more 100W? What about 120W?

[@dvdpz89]

Dado Simic you could but just don’t turn the amp all the way up.

[@folsomaudio]

So I’m looking into one of these but my amp is 120 watts. I’m screwed it seems lol

[@battsy95]

I used to run my 120watt 6505 through my torpedo live (max 100 watt) and as long as you don't put the master at 10 it's fine.

[@folsomaudio]

@@battsy95 yeah that’s what someone explained to me. You’re rarely ever using all 120 🤙🏼 thanks man!

[@Gometallica12]

Can I use third-party IRs with the captor through the wall of sound software?

[@Sharkbate211]

Yeah

[@eHx75]

How would this compare to the Mesa CabClone? Because I've heard that the CC is not that good and this one seems to sound decent !

[@josuesamaniego182]

sebastien pelletier this brand is all about cabinet modeling/simulation compared to mesa which is an amp company (incredible amps). Two notes specializes in this basically.

[@thatchman9605]

So I can use this as a guitar or bass cabinet! I want to get a amp and wondering if it still needs a cab plugged in

[@slimkickens]

It does not need a cab

[@sethspears8083]

Can you use this with studio monitors?