Impulse accuracy?

[carvedones]

Ok how inaccurate are impulses to what they are emulating?
If i recorded my pre amp then used a impulse of the box i like, if i bought that box will it sound basically the same?

 

[JeffTD]

It's as close as you'll get to the real thing, that's for sure.

 

[carvedones]

Great thanks.

 

[JBroll]

Let's put it this way...

Several people here have posted clips with impulses and said nothing about it, and nobody has picked up on it yet. Impulses are badass.

Jeff

 

[kass]

i understand that guitarhack recorded the cab miked and then with the impulse and the results were minimal...

i was told that the miked amp was maybe a little thicker, but not much

 

[JBroll]

I've never had thickness problems with impulses, if anyone's concerned about that. I can see why the power amp would respond differently to a steady signal but I don't even think that'll come close to being a dealbreaker.

Jeff

 

[deLuther]

Comparison test: http://www.sneapforum.celtiaproductions.co.uk/deLuther/IR_test.rar
Miced cab compared to impulses (different ways and options).
ps. my opinion: if MP-transform used in deconvolution process resulted tone will be thin...

 

[carvedones]

I was just thinking this could be a good way to "shop" for a new cab. Try them all then see what one i like the most, then buy that one.

 

[kass]

I was just thinking this could be a good way to "shop" for a new cab. Try them all then see what one i like the most, then buy that one.

lol i dont think thats the best way to go about it dude

since miking technique influences the recorded sound soo much that it wouldnt really work for your purpose

:Smokin:

 

[Mulder]

The impulse reproduces the resonance, damping and frequencyresponse of the speaker (and the microphone), but not the compression and distortion.

 

[CJWall]

The impulse reproduces the resonance, damping and frequencyresponse of the speaker (and the microphone), but not the compression and distortion.

+1. They are VERY useful, don't get me wrong, but I think it's the lack of those two domains (distortion mostly) that really rubs me the wrong way about impulses. The difference is slight, but still enough to make a difference in the first place.

Hopefully Nebula by the Acustic Audio guys will improve the situation once their sampler comes out