Real Amp Vs. Quad Cortex! (Feat. Ben Eller)

Myself and Ben Eller are here at Sweetwater Studios in Fort Wayne, IN and we thought we would capture 2 amplifiers with a Quad Cortex and then see if we can pick it out in a blind listen test!

The Tones:
Ben Capture

Fluff Capture

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Fluff Preset

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[RiffsAndBeards]

If you would like the captures for yourself, they are linked in the description!

[BenEller]

I got BAMBOOZLED!!!! It was SO HARD to tell what was real and what was the Quad Cortex clone!!!

[ricardobunge]

Uncle Ben! Seriously the best YT guitar teacher. Always so inspiring that guy. Totally needs more attention

[patrickcarroll]

These crossovers feel like the internet is all just in one place with separate rooms. Uncle Ben is CRIMINALLY underrated. Thanks Fluff!

[artyartillery]

Likely the best demo I have heard for the Quad cortex, Wowzers.

[robhunt]

I got lucky with my guess, but both sound amazing. I think it’s testament to how far these amp modellers have come, that it’s so difficult to tell which is which. I think for artists going on tour, having a quad cortex that they can just carry in a back pack and plug into the PA is far more beneficial than taking loads of amps, pedals etc.

[sleepingatsea]

The Sweetwater captures are THE best. Thanks so much for sharing these ❤️

[Beggars.]

I absolutely love my Quad Cortex. It was expensive, but the best purchase I've made in 2021. The amp capturing feature blows Kemper out of the water, it's the best amp capture and modeller around, even if it is missing some effects, amp models and cabs.

[UrbanSelfSufficiency]

I pre-ordered the QC and have been really happy with it. Best piece of guitar tech I've ever used.

[jessebalfour]

The QC has finally done what everyone has been waiting for, it crossed the line with feel and tone AND!!, the UI is just awesome...Can't wait to see the progression of the QC, it is still in it's infancy, scary to think of what it will be in a few years from now..xox

[brandonklemets]

The captures sound great. in A/B tests with modellers vs amps you'll be able to nerd out and dissect any tone. I think the most important thing is that no matter what modern modeller you choose (neural, axe fx, helix, kemper) all of them sound good.

[fatsuperfly]

My uncle is on! Gotta throw a thumb up. Lol. Love both of you guys, awesome you guys got together.

[NicholasGreenwood]

Sold my Fryette Pittbull 100CL to fund my Quad Cortex. I miss my old amp, but what I gained in the Quad Cortex was worth it.

[jasonstallworth]

Man, all of those tones sounds great! I know we’re comparing to see how well it captures the amps but at the end of the day, you just want something that sounds awesome and most folks aren’t going to care whether it was and amp or not.

[pjstraightedge]

I got the Soldano correct (didn't guess with the Friedman). The real amp has just a slightly more present low end I could hear.
That being said, in a mix I don't think I'd have the slightest clue which is which. Both the amp and capture sounded great!

Awesome video Fluff! 🤙🏻

[TobyKBTY]

My two favorite Guitar Uncles in one video? I'm all in. Next time we can get crazy Swede Uncle Ola in too.

[benreigle]

For me, the reality is once either one is recorded, mixed and mastered they are both going to sound crushing and awesome. the low mid info Fluff was talking about could be EQed and/or reinforced by the bass guitar and the high-end sizzle Ben was talking about is usually rolled off to some degree (which he eluded to). Great stuff guys! Thanks!

[ehambright]

Yes! Stoked to see you 2 working together

[rockyrucker]

A show with the both of you guys would be amazing! Hell, a tune would be dope too! 🤘

[yanossnicklefritz]

There both good tones. A lot of the difference in eq you can obviously eq out too. It's the reality of today. Amp sims and modelers are really good these days and only going to get better. Use whatever you prefer. I know I won't be hauling amps around anymore.