I Ran the Same IR Through 3 Amp Sims vs 3 IRs on 1 Amp — Here's What I Found

Your metal guitar tone is shaped by two things: your amp sim and your IR. But which one has the bigger impact? I ran a controlled experiment using the Bogren Digital Ampknob series, testing the 5169, Rev C, and Trivium Rhythm through the same IR, then flipping it and running the Trivium Rhythm through three different IRs.The results might change how you build your whole recording rig.🎸 Free Guitar & Bass DI Recording Guide → https://liquidstudiosli.com/guitar-bass-guideGear used in this video:- Bogren Digital Ampknob 5169- Bogren Digital Ampknob Rev C- Bogren Digital Ampknob Trivium Rhythm- York Audio MES 212 V30 Mix 1Chapters:00:00 Amp Sim vs IR Debate00:17 Controlled Test Setup01:37 Round One Same IR03:22 Round Two Swap IRs05:21 What Matters Most06:25 How It Sits in Mix07:17 Recap and Priorities08:03 Next StepsWant to watch these videos early? Join the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5d5LAcG0ga-rBlWPEGIqeA/join🔥 Hire me to mix your next track: https://liquidstudiosli.com/offer-video-2📥 Free Resources For Metal Bands: https://liquidstudiosli.com/resources👉 Subscribe for more metal production tips: https://youtube.com/@danielthabet?sub_confirmation=1