Vladimir Putin wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 7:03 pm
Also why the Captor X?
The regular Captor is like 1/3 the cost and you can just load IRs in your DAW.
That's true but I like to have the capability of having IRs on the load. Sometimes I am just jamming through my computer speakers or headphones and it's good not to have to open the DAW or any software, just plug and play.
Vladimir Putin wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 7:03 pm
Also why the Captor X?
The regular Captor is like 1/3 the cost and you can just load IRs in your DAW.
That's true but I like to have the capability of having IRs on the load. Sometimes I am just jamming through my computer speakers or headphones and it's good not to have to open the DAW or any software, just plug and play.
For sure, and I have an answer to that too!
I'd get the regular Captor AND a UA OX Stomp. Still less than the Captor X and more versatile
The TC Electronics IR loader doesn't sound like a bad deal either, $139.99 includes 25 IR's, 12 of which are official Celestion IR"s plus it holds another 74
I’m using the sonicake IR to do what your describing, came in ally under $300 for both that and my captor new... if you are on a budget and/or don’t need more than 12 IRs loaded at the same time. The stock IRs are pretty bad. For most of your own IRs you do need to run them through the converter on their site that auto trims them down as it is pretty limited in storage space. Works great I love this combo.
That said, the TC is probably better and obviously more decked out (but costs twice as much)
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Vladimir Putin wrote: ↑Fri May 31, 2024 7:03 pm
Also why the Captor X?
The regular Captor is like 1/3 the cost and you can just load IRs in your DAW.
It's an affordable all in one solution if you're going on stage. My biggest issue with it on stage is the absolutely terrible volume selector switch for the cab. It's either full volume or in-audible in the middle setting. There's no in between.
The Waza TAE, though pricy, is a swiss army knife on stage but you only get 1 IR at a time. The variable reactive load controls are really cool too.
Still though, for the price, I think the Captor X is a great little device if you're either not going to run a cab at full volume and need a clean DI speaker emulated signal OR plan to go cab-less. Having 2 outputs is handy. If I use the Captor on stage, one output goes to an FRFR behind me and one to the PA.