"As a producer working on tight deadlines for metal bands, getting usable drum sounds fast is crucial. The Superior Drummer 3 presets in this pass are phenomenal. They sit perfectly in a dense mix with minimal tweaking, saving me hours per project. Punchy kicks, cracking snares – it's all there."
Michael R., Metal Producer
"I've chased that modern metal chunk on my Axe-Fx III for years, buying countless packs. These presets, especially the ones based on Rectifiers and 5150s, were different. They have this aggressive character and tightness right out of the box that I couldn't dial in myself. Finally nailing the tones for my band's EP."
David P., Metalcore Guitarist & Home Producer
"My Quad Cortex is my main live and studio rig. Finding captures that truly *feel* right is tough. These QC captures, particularly the high-gain Marshall and Mesa ones, are outstanding. They react to my playing dynamics exactly like the real amps. The consistency across different amp types is also impressive."
Chris L., Session Guitarist & Educator
"Songwriting inspiration strikes randomly. The EZdrummer 3 templates are perfect for quickly laying down ideas before they vanish. They sound great immediately, letting me focus on riffs instead of spending an hour setting up drum VSTs. Huge workflow booster for my demos."
James K., Thrash Metal Songwriter
"Getting great metal tones from my Helix used to involve endless parameter deep-dives. The Develop Device presets gave me several gig-ready options instantly. Loaded up a high-gain rhythm patch, tweaked the mids slightly for the room, and it was perfect. Covers everything from modern tight rhythms to saturated leads."
Robert G., Gigging Hard Rock Guitarist
"I primarily use Amplitube 5 for re-amping DI tracks. Finding presets that don't sound fizzy or thin can be a challenge. The presets included here are mix-ready and saved a recent client project where their original tones weren't cutting it. The SLO and JCM800 style presets were lifesavers."
John A., Freelance Mix Engineer
"As a Kemper purist, I'm picky about profiles. These are some of the most authentic I've tried, especially the modded Marshall and boutique high-gain amp profiles. They capture the nuances – the sag, the bloom, the specific EQ curves. Feels like playing the real deal without the maintenance!"
William T., Studio Owner & Gear Aficionado
"Don't sleep on the Cabinet IRs in this pack! I already had some favorite amp sim presets, but pairing them with these IRs took them to another level. Found the perfect V30/Greenback blend IR that tightened up my Axe-Fx rhythm patch immensely. Huge value add."
Richard M., Home Studio Hobbyist
"I rely heavily on Neural DSP plugins (Archetype Gojira, Fortin Cali, etc.). While the stock presets are good, these custom presets offer more mix-focused variations and creative effect combinations. The included matching IRs are crucial for getting them to sit right without extra processing."
Joseph B., Progressive Metal Producer
"My HX Stomp is my fly-rig and backup. Having access to such high-quality presets specifically dialed for the Stomp's limitations is fantastic. I can get genuinely crushing tones out of this little box now, perfect for travel dates or smaller gigs where the full Helix isn't practical."
Thomas W., Touring Guitar Tech
"Perfect Drums user here. The templates provided sound absolutely massive and are cleverly routed. Integrating them into my Logic Pro sessions was seamless and gave my mixes the drum impact they were previously lacking. The parallel compression busses are spot-on."
Charles F., Independent Artist & Mixer
"Was initially skeptical about IK Multimedia's ToneX platform, but decided to try these captures included in the pass. Blown away by the realism, especially on the clean and edge-of-breakup amp captures. They sound and feel incredibly close to the profiled amps. Great for adding authentic amp tones ITB."
Daniel H., Guitar Instructor & Content Creator
"Still rocking an Axe-Fx II XL+ and thought maybe its time was up. These presets proved me wrong! They breathe new life into the unit, providing modern, heavy tones that easily keep up with current productions. The included custom IRs really help shape the sound."
Matthew S., Experienced Studio Guitarist
"Using GGD Modern & Massive? These templates are essential. They integrate perfectly, saving a ton of setup time with routing and processing chains already configured for heavy genres. Lets me get straight to programming realistic, powerful drum parts."
Anthony J., Drummer & Music Producer
"My Line 6 POD Go is mainly for practice, but the stock presets were uninspiring. Loading up these Develop Device presets transformed it. Now I actually enjoy practicing with headphones because the tones are so much better – tight, articulate high-gain and usable cleans."
Mark N., Student & Aspiring Musician
"Addictive Drums 2 needed a shot of aggression for the metal tracks I work on. These AD2 presets deliver exactly that. Punchy, processed drum sounds that cut through walls of guitars. The different kit options cover various metal subgenres nicely."
Donald C., Post-Hardcore Band Member
"Finally unlocked the potential of my Headrush Gigboard. The stock stuff was okay, but these presets give it the growl and clarity I was missing for metal rhythm and lead playing. The effects are dialed in tastefully too. Feels like a completely new unit."
Steven V., Local Band Lead Guitarist
"The pre-mixed DAW templates (using Studio One here) are genius. Load one up, drag in some DI tracks, use the included SD3 preset, and bam – instant professional-sounding demo. Such a massive time saver when I need to get ideas down quickly for clients or my own band."
Paul Q., Commercial Composer & Demo Producer
"Didn't expect to find such killer support for my Boss GT-1000. The high-gain presets are surprisingly articulate and powerful, much better than what I could dial in myself using the stock amp models. The ambient clean presets are also fantastic."
Andrew Z., Worship Guitarist (who plays metal on the side)
"Own both an Axe-Fx III and an FM9 for a smaller board. The preset quality is consistently excellent across both Fractal platforms. It's great knowing I can grab tones from the pass and trust they'll sound killer regardless of which unit I'm using that day."
Joshua E., Gear Enthusiast & Weekend Warrior
