AMT Electronics

[Nick83]

I recently have been doing ALOT of studying about different Distortion and Overdrive pedals. So on my research I found out about these guys and was really impressed with the sound quality of the pedals they have. I cant find a dealer where I can try them out so I have to deal with the online clips (posted below) And I dont see many other well known guitarist using them besides Mattias Eklundh in one video, (and I guess he has a sig pedal from them now). It wouldnt effect my decision about getting one either way. But anyway, on to the pedals.....

I purchased the BB Preamp last month and after weeks of playing with it Im not happy with it. Its too muddy and fuzzy sounding. So Im returing it and this is the one Im going to return my BB Plus pre amp for.

Its called the California! And it made to cop Boogie style tones. Here is their write up about it......

AMT ELECTRONICS CALIFORNIA SOUND.

The distoriton specialists, AMT. Rectified lead tone like you've never heard before, all from one compact stompbox. Incredibly focused tone that cuts seamlessly through any style of music. Level, Low, High, and Gain knobs allow precise shaping of the output to give you the unique, perfect sound you've been searching for. Full of rich harmonics, nuances, and presence. The absolute best instrumental lead guitar pedal we've ever played.

Forget about buying an expensive Carvin Legacy amp, Ibanez Jem, and guitar lessons from Vai. Go for a California Sound pedal instead!

Direct studio/home recording is also possible with the California Sound via AMT's unique compensated output that works with both guitar amplifiers and direct recording devices. All of the audio demos listed below were recorded direct. Listen to what your next project can sound like with the help of the California Sound. Full, thick, direct tone. Never thin or buzzy as other brands of pedals. Finally, get amazing, professional sounding home and studio recording results without spending thousands of dollars on amps, cabinets, preamps, and mics. Make your next recording project easier, with AMT.



Here are the California's Sound Clips........

But first, Im never convinced that sound clips are honestly how the pedals truly sound. I find that they usually are eqed and processed with pro tools and end up sounding great online but totally different in real life. So I emailed AMT and below are my questions and then their answers.........

Hi,

I have a few questions about your pedals and the audio recordings posted on your website........


1. When you recorded the demos of these pedals were you going direct or micd?

2. If micd, what amp was used?

3. Was the amp on the clean channel? Or was the amp already distorted? And special or recommended amp settings?

4. What guitar was used?

5. What pickups did the guitar have in it?

6. How "true" is the tone of the recordings? Was there any editing of the recordings or Double Tracking?

Thanks for your time,



Here are their answers...........

Hello.

1) Direct
2) -
3) ProTools
4) Ibanez Jem or RG for many of the demos.
5) DiMarzio Evolution or Breed
6) Some were tweaked in ProTools more than others, and some were not at all. The SS-20 was doubled and panned a bit. The California was pretty much dry. Depends on which demos. But on most, were pretty much unaltered.

Hope this helps!
AMT

So that seems hopeful!


Ok Ok! Here are the clips..........


http://pedalspluseffectswarehousedem...niasound01.mp3

http://pedalspluseffectswarehousedem...niasound03.mp3

http://pedalspluseffectswarehousedem...niasound04.mp3


If the links dont work try www.pedalspluseffectswarehouse.com and click AMT on the left


So has anyone here owned any AMT products? If so any comments or info about them would be great!

[shogun]

indeed, none of the links work.. my question would be, did you buy the bb preamp to use as a stand-alone drive pedal on your clean channel.. if so, i would ask why you would even spend your money.. unless you are looking for a low gain overdrive, the pedal is not going to please you.. 95% of the people who use the bb preamp use it to boost their drive channel

[shogun]

and i've actually never heard anyone call any of the xotic fx pedals muddy or fuzzy... what are you using for an amp?

[Nick83]

Ive got an Egnater Rebel 20. I was planning on using it as a low gain sound on the clean and also with the gain up. (its a 1 channel amp) I dont use really high gain that often.

[shogun]

hmm. ive never played one of those but can't you get a pretty good crunch out of them?

[Nick83]

The gain in the Egnater is great! But to go from dirty to clean or clean to dirty I have to change the gain and the master knob. Thats a pita. So I am looking for a pedal that is both an overdrive and a distortion or worst case 2 pedals. 1 to add just a touch of gain to a mid gain sound on my main clean setting. Then without moving any knobs on the amp, upping the gain some more or using a pedals second channel to get a higher gain sound. I thought the BB would work but one channel is really bright and brittle sounding. The other is muddy and together they are a honky muddy mid heavy mess no matter what settings my Egnater is at.
Here are new links to the sound clips. This is the I have to get 2 pedals to achieve this tone. But I have it.
This AMT is for the high gain stuff.......

Since those dont work go to the one below and click AMT Electronics on the left and click on California.
http://www.pedalspluseffectswarehouse.com

[RSVampire]

Originally Posted by Nick83

The gain in the Egnater is great! But to go from dirty to clean or clean to dirty I have to change the gain and the master knob.

isn't this what the guitars volume controls are for?

I own the Egnater Tourmaster head and even with my active pickups on the highest gain channel I can turn my guitar down enough for it to be "clean".


But on the other hand I'm glad you found a snazzy pedal to make your rig more complete! rock on my friend!

[Nick83]

Originally Posted by RSVampire

isn't this what the guitars volume controls are for?

I own the Egnater Tourmaster head and even with my active pickups on the highest gain channel I can turn my guitar down enough for it to be "clean".


But on the other hand I'm glad you found a snazzy pedal to make your rig more complete! rock on my friend!

Well Im not 100% its going to be the best pedal for me. I dont have it yet. Should be this week tho.

[shogun]

Originally Posted by Nick83

I thought the BB would work but one channel is really bright and brittle sounding. The other is muddy and together they are a honky muddy mid heavy mess no matter what settings my Egnater is at.
Here are new links to the sound clips. This is the I have to get 2 pedals to achieve this [/url]

wait wait wait.... you bought the BB + not the bb preamp.. there is a big difference.. i had one and i hated it.. and i've never heard of anyone using them to boost a driven signal

[shogun]

Originally Posted by RSVampire

isn't this what the guitars volume controls are for?

I own the Egnater Tourmaster head and even with my active pickups on the highest gain channel I can turn my guitar down enough for it to be "clean".

you must not like consistency.. and i've only ever played one guitar that retained high end when you turned the volume down on it..

[Nick83]

Originally Posted by shogun

you must not like consistency.. and i've only ever played one guitar that retained high end when you turned the volume down on it..

Yea I hate how you lose all your highs when you roll back the volume. The only way to fix that is with a tone cap. Which I do have on my 2 main guitars EBMM and Fender American Deluxe Strat.

[RSVampire]

Originally Posted by shogun

you must not like consistency.. and i've only ever played one guitar that retained high end when you turned the volume down on it..

Originally Posted by Nick83

Yea I hate how you lose all your highs when you roll back the volume. The only way to fix that is with a tone cap. Which I do have on my 2 main guitars EBMM and Fender American Deluxe Strat.

active pickups don't react the same that passive pickups do with the tone and volume controls. yes they sound more sterile (I got the Blackouts which do help with that A LOT!) but they give you less noise and more harmonics than passives.

Rolling the volume down for me does bleed a little high end off, which is nice because I don't like my cleans too bright when playing loud, but it doesn't warm the sound mostly dulls the sparkle.