I plug into my Bogner 100B amplifier, made in 1992, one of the first 100 that Reinhold made… I have made numerous direct profiles and I plug-in the same guitar, using the same 4×12 cabinets, old green back speakers, all the parts of the equation are equal and I am still 20% away from getting a realistic profile…
The depth, low end tightness AND smoothness of the real amplifier cannot be recaptured, I have tried every single way possible, post studio EQ, Definition, clarity etc. etc. etc. etc.
I have tried and tried but I can’t get there… It’s like really really really good quality cardboard compared to a piece of mahogany… It’s just not the same.
Now, when I am out playing live, this machine is amazing! I am totally blown away by it through most PA systems and my inner ear monitors, it’s fantastic, but playing thru 4x12 cab, it is still 20% away from the real amplifier in my opinion…