17 Ruin - Mesa Dual Rectifier Edition - Eleven Rack Rigs

17 Ruin Rigs - Mesa Dual Rectifier EDITION

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Required!



The philosophy of the RUIN rigs, is a bit different from other rig packs. Ruin rigs are setup to drop right into a mix with minimal mixing needed after. Of course this is not exact and personal preference plays a roll.

The Ruin Rigs employ 2 Parametric EQ's. EQ 1 (in FX1 slot) does the shaping of the tone, EQ 2 (in FX2 slot) is the module that gets the tone "mix ready". On EQ 2 there will be a Highpass (HP) and Lowpass (LP) set, but only the HP will be on by default. To turn ON the LP, just click the TYPE button ONCE on the HF, that will select the LP6 filter. (I am referring to using the on-screen editor to turn on/off the filters)

If you do not like the sound with the HP/LP ON or OFF, or you don't like the EQ curve, you can simply turn OFF all the effects! These rigs have been setup to sound good on their own with no further effects.

In fact I recommend that you try turning OFF both EQ's and playing with just the amp/cab/mic active (and the reverb to add some "room") at least once. The settings on the amp are set to realistic Dual Rectifier settings. You can record without the EQ's active, then do all the EQing yourself later on, or use the EQ's ON, it's up to you!

While making these rigs, I frequently referenced real tones from a Mesa Dual Rectifier, a more recent model, played through a Mesa cab.The Dual Rectifier in the Eleven Rack is remarkably accurate to the frequency response of real recorded Dual Rectifiers. The main difference is there is quiet a bit more "activity" in the 12k-17k range, there is much more harmonic distortion in that area of the real Mesa Dual Rectifier. This was observed by using frequency analyzers. Again though, the real amp being analysed is a more recent model, the version in the Eleven Rack is from 1992. Also, the amp analysed was dual mic'ed and as said was using a Mesa cab. However, the main frequency response is spot on.

26 A is A Mesa Mark IIc+ Edition - Eleven Rack Rigs

26 A is A Mesa Mark IIc+ Edition Eleven Rack Rigs

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Required!

The A is A Rigs were made specifically for low tuned guitars, such as Drop A, G, F# ect...
However, they will work just as well for any tuning (Standard, Drop D, Drop B, ect...)

Furthermore, unlike some previous A is A rig packs which were made using a guitar tuned to
Drop B, Drop A, or lower, the rigs in this package were created with a guitar tuned to Drop C#.

Also the rigs in this package may be more saturated than some previous rigs, so if you prefer less
saturation, just back-off on the Gain/Drive.

The 'MOD' block on each "A is A" rig has a Multi-Chorus effect turned ON by default.
The Multi-Chorus is what gives the A is A rigs their signature sound, it adds depth, and width,
and is intended to stay ON, but if you don't like it, turn it OFF.

Every effect slot has been set, even if an effect is not ON by default, that effect has been set. So try turning ON/OFF all the effects.

Usually, the Green JRC Overdrive pedal would be ON by default on our Metal rigs. However, this time we left the Green OD OFF by default. If you need to focus the low end and add a bit of bite, try turning the Green OD ON.

Adjust to your liking.

KEY:

 "L" means "LEAD" These rigs are extra saturated and have more reverb for a super lush lead tone. Adjust to your liking.

"C" means "CLEAN" These are Clean rigs, not distorted. Some may be slightly overdriven.

15 FALSIFY Rigs - Eleven Rack Rigs

15 "Falsify" Eleven Rack Rigs

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Required!

What are "Falsify" Rigs?

Falsify Rigs are Synth, Pad, FX, and Effected Clean style Eleven Rack Rigs.

Every effect slot has been set, even if an effect is not ON by default, that effect has been set. So try turning ON/OFF all the effects.

Adjust to your liking.

35 A is A Mesa Dual Rectifier Edition - Eleven Rack Rigs

35 A is A Mesa Dual Rectifier Edition Eleven Rack Rigs

(Mesa Dual Rectifier = M D R)

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack REQUIRED!

The A is A Rigs were made specifically for low tuned guitars, such as Drop A, G, F# ect...
However, they will work just as well for any tuning (Standard, Drop D, Drop B, ect...)

Furthermore, unlike some previous A is A rig packs which were made using a guitar tuned to
Drop B, Drop A, or lower, the rigs in this package were created with a guitar tuned to Drop C#.

Also the rigs in this package may be more saturated than some previous rigs, so if you prefer less
saturation, just back-off on the Gain/Drive.

The 'MOD' block on each "A is A" rig has a Multi-Chorus effect turned ON by default.
The Multi-Chorus is what gives the A is A rigs their signature sound, it adds depth, and width,
and is intended to stay ON, but if you don't like it, turn it OFF.

Every effect slot has been set, even if an effect is not ON by default, that effect has been set. So try turning ON/OFF all the effects.

Usually, the Green JRC Overdrive pedal would be ON by default on our Metal rigs. However, this time we left the Green OD OFF by default. If you need to focus the low end and add a bit of bite, try turning the Green OD ON.

Adjust to your liking.


KEY: 

"V" means the Vintage Treadplate Amp is used, otherwise it's the Modern Treadplate.

"C" means "CLEAN" These rigs are not really clean, but they only have slight gain applied.

"L" means "LEAD" These rigs are extra saturated and have more reverb for a super lush lead tone.

45 Oranges Rigs - Eleven Rack Rigs

45 "Oranges" Eleven Rack Rigs

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Required!

What are "Oranges" rigs?

Well, they are NOT supposed to sound like amps from amp manufacturer Orange. And the name has nothing to do with Orange Amplification.

"Oranges" are what you get when you play the "Blues" on an Eleven Rack!

Since our beloved Eleven Rack has an elegant orange color to it, why would you play the blues??? When you can play the Oranges!

Oranges rigs are a combination of blues, jazz, and clean style rigs.

Every effect slot has been set, even if an effect is not ON by default, that effect has been set. So try turning ON/OFF all the effects. Especially the distortion block, by turning ON the Green Distortion you can get some great overdriven blues tones.

Don't play the blues, be original, play the Oranges!

Amps used in this rig set are the:

'67 Black Duo

’65 Black SR

’65 J45

’64 Black Vib

’97 RB-01b

15 A is A Pack #5 - Eleven Rack Rigs

15 "A is A" Eleven Rack Rigs - PACK #5

Eleven Rack Expansion Pack Required!

The A is A Rigs were made specifically for low tuned guitars, such as Drop A, G, F# ect...
However, they will work just as well for any tuning (Standard, Drop D, Drop B, ect...)

Furthermore, unlike some previous A is A rig packs which were made using a guitar tuned to
Drop B, Drop A, or lower, the rigs in this package were created with a guitar tuned to Drop C#.

Also the rigs in this package are more saturated than some previous rigs, so if you prefer less
saturation, just back-off on the Gain/Drive.

The 'MOD' block on each "A is A" rig has a Multi-Chorus effect turned ON by default.
The Multi-Chorus is what gives the A is A rigs their signature sound, it adds depth, and width,
and is intended to stay ON, but if you don't like it, turn it OFF.

Every effect slot has been set, even if an effect is not ON by default, that effect has been set. So try turning ON/OFF all the effects.

Content List:

A is A DCM-800

A is A DCM-804

A is A DCM-808

A is A L800-F301

A is A L800-F303

A is A L800-F305

A is A L800-F307

A is A L800-F331

A is A M800-G400

A is A M800-G404

A is A M800-G406

A is A M800-G408

A is A SOD-801

A is A SOD-803

A is A SOD-807
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November is Eleven Rack Month!

November, the eleventh month. Seems to be a perfect time to release several new Preset/Rig packs.

So, be sure to check back to the blog starting on November 11th (11-11) to download the first new rig pack.

Currently I have 7 new rig packs planned to be released. I may release these one a day for 7 days, or one every couple days - I'm not exactly certain right now, so be sure to check back to the blog every couple days to see if a new pack has been released!

Hopefully each rig pack will have its own demo video on YouTube, so if you are a subscriber on YouTube, your feed will be updated to alert you of a new rig pack.