Mercuriall Audio Software - Spark amp sim

[Barmaleus]

Hey guys and gals!

My name is Slava and I will be representing Mercuriall Audio Software on these forums.
If you have any questions/suggestions/whatnot - let me know!

This topic is dedicated to project Spark - our upcoming amp sim based on Marshall sound(s). More info to follow soon.

Here is a teaser for you =)

UPDATE:

Spark is planned to be released in Q4 2016.

Price
Will be announced later.

Software will be available for download at our website http://www.mercuriall.com


Product Details

Supported platforms and formats:
Mac: VST Universal, AU Universal, AAX x64
PC: VST x32, VST x64, AAX x64

Amp section:
Based on Marshall® AFD (four channels)
Based on Marshall® JCM 800 (two channels)
Based on Marshall® JMP Super Lead (two channels) with Master Mod
Based on Marshall® JMP Super Bass (two channels) with Master Mod
Tubes: 12AX7 RCA, 12AX7 RSD; 6L6GC, EL34

Cab section:
Based on Bogner® Uberkab 412 - 4x12 Celestion® G12T-75
Based on Bogner® Uberkab 412 - 4x12 Celestion® V30s
Based on Marshall® 1960B - 4x12 Greenback
Based on Marshall® 1960B - 4x12 JBL® K120 (vintage)
Microphones: Shure® SM57, Sennheiser® MD441, Royer® R121

Pedals and FX section:
Noise Gate
Overdrive based on Ibanez® TS-808
Overdrive based on Ibanez® TS-808 Lower Drive Mod
Overdrive based on Ibanez® TS-7 Hot
Overdrive based MESA/BOOGIE® Grid Slammer
Stereo Chorus
Stereo Delay
Stereo Reverb

Additional settings:
Oversampling: no, x2, x4, x8
Samplerate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96

 

[zentatonic]

Gimme.


Looks good Slava.

 

[ViTAR]

Waiting for it!
Hope discount will be available for U530 owners

 

[Astrikos]

Great news,i hope you guys can give us a proper jcm 800.

 

[Barmaleus]

Thanks guys!

We are humbly positive that you won't be disappointed!

Regarding a discount for U530 owners - no info yet, will let you know as soon as I have news.

 

[Old Man Doom]

Very excited for this. I know you said info is coming soon, but is Spark going to emulate a specific Marshall or is it more of a general sound? Also, is that the TSC integrated into the UI at the top, left corner? That would be rad.

 

[Barmaleus]

@Old Man Doom Ohh, you posted some good questions =)
Spark will include... let's say, not just one amp. And yes, we modeled specific model(s).

TSC - cannot confirm or deny at this point You will know very soon!

 

[Barmaleus]

Mercuriall Audio Software announces new guitar amp sim “Spark”!

Spark is a VST/AU/AAX plugin that models four Marshall® tube amplifiers, four guitar cabinets, four overdrive pedals and a set of the most common spatial effects.
Spark is the realization of all our latest achievements in the field of real-time electric circuits modeling. First of all, it’s a tube push-pull power amplifier that is working with a reactive load (guitar cabinet), with negative feedback and electric feed chains. This allowed us to implement a truly realistic poweramp saturation (very important for the majority of the Marshall®-based amps), realistic work of the Presence knob and made possible to take into account the influence of the output and power transformers.

We have considerably improved the cabinet section. Apart from the smooth positioning of microphones, we added an option to mix sound of two mics. This allows you to find pretty much any desired sound. There are four cabs and three microphones at your disposal.

Despite the fact that Spark is an amp and cab sim above all, we gave a lot of attention to the FX section. There is a Noise Gate at the input, as well as a number of pedals: there are currently four overdrives, implemented with our proprietary technology of the electric chain modeling. As for the spatial effects - there are Chorus, Delay and Reverb.

Spark’s UI continues our approach of simple usability at no expense to a wide functionality. All main actions require just a single click. We pay a lot of attention to the design, that passes a lot of iterations of adjustments and improvements, offering you a very simple and functional solution.

Spark is planned to be released in Q4 2016.

Price
Will be announced later.

Software will be available for download at our website http://www.mercuriall.com


Product Details

Supported platforms and formats:
Mac: VST Universal, AU Universal, AAX x64
PC: VST x32, VST x64, AAX x64

Amp section:
Based on Marshall® AFD (four channels)
Based on Marshall® JCM 800 (two channels)
Based on Marshall® JMP Super Lead (two channels) with Master Mod
Based on Marshall® JMP Super Bass (two channels) with Master Mod
Tubes: 12AX7 RCA, 12AX7 RSD; 6L6GC, EL34

Cab section:
Based on Bogner® Uberkab 412 - 4x12 Celestion® G12T-75
Based on Bogner® Uberkab 412 - 4x12 Celestion® V30s
Based on Marshall® 1960B - 4x12 Greenback
Based on Marshall® 1960B - 4x12 JBL® K120 (vintage)
Microphones: Shure® SM57, Sennheiser® MD441, Royer® R121

Pedals and FX section:
Noise Gate
Overdrive based on Ibanez® TS-808
Overdrive based on Ibanez® TS-808 Lower Drive Mod
Overdrive based on Ibanez® TS-7 Hot
Overdrive based MESA/BOOGIE® Grid Slammer
Stereo Chorus
Stereo Delay
Stereo Reverb

Additional settings:
Oversampling: no, x2, x4, x8
Samplerate: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96



Stay tuned for more news!

Yours,
Mercuriall Audio Software team

 

[SendFire]

Looks good! Waiting...

 

[Astrikos]

Clips please!!

 

[Barmaleus]

@Astrikos Valid request.
What clips do you think would be best:
1. Raw, non processed guitars, no mix
2. Mixed guitars, bass and drums
3. Polished everything
4. Your option? =)

 

[ViTAR]

@Barmaleus
1. Raw, non processed guitars, no mix
2. Mixed guitars, bass and drums
3. Polished everything

 

[Barmaleus]

@ViTAR Well, choose only one! =))

 

[ViTAR]

RAW

 

[HOFX]

This looks awesome - can't wait to give it a spin,

 

[Astrikos]

@Astrikos Valid request.
What clips do you think would be best:
1. Raw, non processed guitars, no mix
2. Mixed guitars, bass and drums
3. Polished everything
4. Your option? =)

Number 2 please

 

[nezvers]

RAW

 

[SendFire]

I like hearing it in a mix with brief breaks to demonstrate the raw sound.

 

[Barmaleus]

Alright. I'll come up with a short sample.

I have a sample of clean sound (JCM800 with chorus/reverb/delay), need to check with other guys if it is OK to post it =)

 

[ViTAR]

Clean. On. Ultimate. Metal. Forum.
Nice joke
Ok, give us the clean.