Revv Generator 120 10th Anniversary Edition

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Is that really supposed to be what they think is a more raw, throaty, organic tone?
 
I'd be happy to try one of course...That said, smooth and bland is how I would describe the tones in that demo.
 
I got mine last week. I haven’t played the Rev A other than on the Axe FX (which doesn’t count) but it doesn’t sound bland to me with a Maxon OD808 or a TC style boost up front on the purple channel. I need to record some clips.
 

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Anyone else try the 10th anniversary who has also owned the standard version?
 
I enjoyed the Revv Generator 120 MK3 that I tried recently but then played an ENGL Fireball that felt more raw and visceral. Plus an ENGL Fireball 100 is way less expensive. I need to try a Diezel Herbert and few more amps.
 
The earlier versions were basically everything I hated about Modern Metal (TM) guitar tone, but if they've revamped it and its more natural and throaty I'd give it a shot certainly - i don't have anything against the brand itself

Just the products they make aren't for me normally

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Okay well i'm definitely not going to try it after that shit lol

JFC I feel like i need an ELISA test real quick because of exposure to bloodborne pathogens/the gay

Please record some clips that sound like a guitar amp and not a guitar pro midi of midwest emo since you have one OP
 
the4thlast1 said:
Anyone else try the 10th anniversary who has also owned the standard version?
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I tried the 10th anniversary at namm and owned a standard one in 2022, and the 10th anniversary exactly sounded how I remembered the original sounding. Mind you there were 14 months or so between trying the two, but 10th anniversary sounded as lifeless and sterile in the same way I remember the original being.
 
My 120 MKii can can be raw, harmonic and exciting. It can also be bland if you plug into the wrong input or cabinet.
 
not sure what amp version of the Revv you guys played but the one I tried out sounded crushing and massive with clear articulation of notes under very high gain purple and red channels. Plus great studio recording features are better than most tube amps except for perhaps the Diezel VHX. I mean get an EVH 5150 if you play live and don't give a shit about recording in a studio.
 
I had worked out a deal to trade for one of the Mk 3 Generator 120s a year and a half ago, but the guy backed out at the last possible second. Still would love to try one, but it seems like for every good review there's like 10 bad ones to along with it. Every recording I've heard of them, I thought sounded pretty cool, but they tend to all be very processed sounding, so I'm not sure if I'm hearing the sound of the actual amp or just the mix.

"Lifeless" is a word I often hear these described as, but the amps they're often compared to, I would also consider lifeless... So I'm not sure what to believe. FWIW, the Rev models are my favorite in my Helix, so I don't even know anymore :LOL:
 
MatrixClaw said:
I had worked out a deal to trade for one of the Mk 3 Generator 120s a year and a half ago, but the guy backed out at the last possible second. Still would love to try one, but it seems like for every good review there's like 10 bad ones to along with it. Every recording I've heard of them, I thought sounded pretty cool, but they tend to all be very processed sounding, so I'm not sure if I'm hearing the sound of the actual amp or just the mix.

"Lifeless" is a word I often hear these described as, but the amps they're often compared to, I would also consider lifeless... So I'm not sure what to believe. FWIW, the Rev models are my favorite in my Helix, so I don't even know anymore :LOL:
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definitely try one out before deciding is the best bet. Before I played one, my thought was it would suck but I was pleasantly surprised how great it sounded at low volumes. If I was playing live, I would use my Mezzabarba but for home recording either the Revv or an amp modeler is the way to go.
 
sacguy71 said:
not sure what amp version of the Revv you guys played but the one I tried out sounded crushing and massive with clear articulation of notes under very high gain purple and red channels. Plus great studio recording features are better than most tube amps except for perhaps the Diezel VHX. I mean get an EVH 5150 if you play live and don't give a shit about recording in a studio.
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I’m not disagreeing with your methods for yourself but if I was in a recording studio I only want a microphone on my amp to do the job . So for a lot of us this would be backwards . Not knocking you . Just saying. At home I it’s the same.unless demos I use captor for shits and giggles . Or axe efx . But not on a real recording .
 
Techdeth said:
I’m not disagreeing with your methods for yourself but if I was in a recording studio I only want a microphone on my amp to do the job . So for a lot of us this would be backwards . Not knocking you . Just saying. At home I it’s the same.unless demos I use captor for shits and giggles . Or axe efx . But not on a real recording .
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Who cares what recording "Features" it has if it has a tone that sucks :ROFLMAO:

That demo sounds like one of the higher end software plug ins if i'm being real here

Hopefully IRL it sounds more impressive
 
DanTravis62 said:
Who cares what recording "Features" it has if it has a tone that sucks :ROFLMAO:

That demo sounds like one of the higher end software plug ins if i'm being real here

Hopefully IRL it sounds more impressive
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I honestly have not cared about these features whej it comes to buying a head
 
Techdeth said:
I honestly have not cared about these features whej it comes to buying a head
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Me either - if I want silent recording, I would just do a kemper capture of whatever amp anyways

And honestly if you're in a real studio, you're gonna have plenty of options as far as mics, DIs, etc to use anyways right? I don't see the appeal in having that built into the amp, unless you're just cranking out lots of demos with the same tone?
 
Techdeth said:
I’m not disagreeing with your methods for yourself but if I was in a recording studio I only want a microphone on my amp to do the job . So for a lot of us this would be backwards . Not knocking you . Just saying. At home I it’s the same.unless demos I use captor for shits and giggles . Or axe efx . But not on a real recording .
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understand but for me using a miked amp is a royal PITA with cables and shit all over the place and for convenience and recording at home, the cab features with tube goodness of the Revv are very attractive. But I get it- folks want different taste. That is why the large variety of amps is so wonderful. For me, I probably will save the cash on another tube amp and get a Fractal or Kemper and send direct to my DAW for easier song recording with my synths.
 
DanTravis62 said:
Who cares what recording "Features" it has if it has a tone that sucks :ROFLMAO:

That demo sounds like one of the higher end software plug ins if i'm being real here

Hopefully IRL it sounds more impressive
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price is the real issue as 3k for the Revv Generator amp is quite steep
 
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