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In today's video, Paul Drew from The Studio Rats is checking out the brand new Amp Cap and IR loader the Boss IR-2 Instead of my usual videos going over all the features I'm gong to use the IR-2 to record a track. This compact fully fully-featured amp sim pedal is all you need for live and recording in your studio. Here is what Boss say about the IR-2 TAKE YOUR SOUND ANYWHERE BOSS’s cutting-edge guitar amp and cabinet sims are finally available in a compact pedal loaded with 11 essential rigs spanning vintage and modern sounds from clean to high gain. Authentic Celestion Digital cabinet IRs recorded with industry-standard mics plus gorgeous reverbs offer complex tones that belie the IR-2’s straightforward design. Its beautifully simple dual channel set-and-forget operation and familiar amp-style controls mean it’s now easier than ever to take your sound anywhere. USB INTERFACE When connected to a computer or mobile device* via USB, the IR-2 functions as an audio interface, providing studio-grade guitar tones using the selected amp/cab simulation. Perfect for DAW multitracking, capturing video audio, or simply playing along with tracks, this convenient digital connection delivers premium-quality playback/record signals without the need for external gear. The dedicated IR-2 IR Loader software enables you to load your own Impulse Responses into any of the 11 cab slots. 11 AMP TYPES & IR The IR-2 features 11 distinctive amp types, including simulations of several classic models. While the BOSS Amp & Cabinet comes loaded with world-class Celestion Digital IRs out of the box, you can easily load your own cabinet sounds using the IR-2 IR Loader software. EFFECTS LOOP Much like a regular guitar amp, the IR-2 features effects loop Send and Return jacks. Return can be set to either Mono or Stereo. Note that the IR-2’s effects loop is placed after the amp/cabinet simulation and before the Ambience. 3 AMBIENCE TYPES Amp and close-mic cabinet sounds can appear overly direct and dry. There- fore, the IR-2 features an Ambience control to dial in natural-sounding reverberations that compliment your tone. Choose between Room, Hall and Plate reverbs. 2 CHANNELS You can alternate between two amp/- cab sims (indicated by a green or red LED) simply by pressing the footswitch. The IR-2 conveniently auto-saves each knob movement, enabling straight- forward set-and-forget operation. HEADPHONES JACK You can monitor your performance and sound, as well as playback from a computer or mobile device, using a set of headphones connected to the Phones stereo jack. A touch of ambience allows for a realistic amp-in-the-room experience. The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, and drummer James Ivey. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.
