1 Song, 5 Units, which is the most authentic? #helix #kemper #headrushfx #positivegrid

This video summarises the profiler tone comparison for ‘My Last Serenade’ by Killswitch Engage.

The tone is based on:

Mesa Dual Rectifier Modern channel through a 4×12 Celestion Vintage 30 cab, tightened with a Tube Screamer, and cleaned with a fast-response noise gate.

All settings aim to match this original studio configuration.

Throughout testing, the biggest challenges were:

– Matching noise gate thresholds and release times across units
– EQ response variations (especially mid scoop accuracy)
– The quality and realism of stock cab simulations
– Balancing output levels and amp gain structure consistently

Reference Tone Settings:

Amp Mesa Dual Rectifier (Modern Channel)
Cab 4×12 Celestion Vintage 30 (Closed Back)
Mic SM57 on-axis
OD Pedal Tube Screamer / TS808 (Drive 0, Tone 5.5, Level 8.5–9)
Noise Gate Fast gate, high threshold (80–90%)
EQ Bass 6, Mid 3.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6
Gain 8.5
Pickups EMG 81

Profiler Units and Emulated Models:

Kemper Profiler
• Amp: Mesa Dual Rectifier profile (Modern)
• Cab: V30 IR
• OD: Green Scream (TS808)
• Noise Gate: Input Gate ~5.0 threshold

Headrush MX5
• Amp: Treadplate Modern
• Cab: 4×12 Green V30, mic’d SM57
• OD: Green JRC OD
• Noise Gate: Input gate, ~80%

Line 6 Helix
• Amp: Cali Rectifire (Modern Channel)
• Cab: 4×12 Cali V30, SM57 mic
• OD: Scream 808
• Noise Gate: Hard Gate

Positive Grid Spark
• Amp: Rectifier High Gain
• Cab: 4×12 V30 with SM57
• OD: Overdrive block (TS style)
• Noise Gate: Built-in, 75% threshold

Bias FX 2
• Amp: Treadplate Modern
• Cab: 4×12 V30
OD: TS808
• Noise Gate: Input Gate high threshold

00:00 – 00:15 Intro
00:16 – 01:22 Headrush MX5
01:23 – 02:25 Postive Grid Spark
02:26 – 03:30 Kemper Profiler
03:31 – 04:35 Line 6 Helix
04:36 – 05:40 Positive Grid Bias FX 2
05:41 – 06:05 Outro

#Song #Units #authentic #helix #kemper #headrushfx #positivegrid

Originally posted by UCg0Y_80zzmdF-VTxwFyRTgw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nvyVBbPgbs