Description
TONE MATCH PRESETS, CAPTURES, AND PROFILES
The Bad Cat Classic Deluxe Limited is designed to be the ultimate clean amp platform. It reminds us of our favorite things about the classic black-panel Deluxe tones, but with a bit more midrange. This amp is warm and lush, and excels as a pedal platform
LINE 6 STADIUM (PROXY)
For Stadium and Stadium XL, we’ve cloned the amp using Proxy. The Stadium downloads include both presets and a full set of Proxy clones.
TONE MATCH PATCHES (Applies to Line 6 HX and Fractal presets)
These are part of our ‘Tone Match’ line of patches. To create these patches, we make custom IR’s that ‘match’ the HX and Fractal amp models to our real-world amp. The result is the Line 6 and Fractal units sound almost exactly like our actual amplifiers.
The ‘Gen2’ indicates a new process we’ve used when Tone Matching our amplifiers that takes more of the amplifier’s cab and speaker into account, resulting in a more accurate tone match impulse response.
PRESETS INFO
(Applies to Line 6 HX, Fractal, Quad Cortex units)
The pack includes 2 sets of presets (each with SC and HB options). The presets are labeled ‘A’ and ‘B’, and feature different approaches to signal chain and amp channels.
‘A PRESETS: The ‘A’’ presets feature two amp blocks set up in a stereo pair with all the wet effects feeding into the amps. Think of it like running a large stereo pedalboard into two amplifiers set on the ‘edge of breakup’.
‘B’ PRESETS: In the ‘B’ presets, the modulation, delay, and reverb effects are placed after the single (mono) amplifier block. This replicates a studio setting where all the modulation, delay, and reverb effects are applied after the amplifier.
SNAPSHOTS/SCENES
Our presets include Snapshots for instant access to a wide variety of tones, including clean sounds, ambient tones, driven, lead, and high gain sounds, and modulated tones.
NOTES:
- The HX Stomp, POD Go, and FM3 folders include ‘FX” presets. These presets include the additional effects blocks from the full Helix/Axe-FX versions. Because these units have signal flow and DSP limitations, they are not as fully featured as the flagship units.
- Fractal AM4 presets include a block library download that gives you access to many of our favorite effects already dialed in.
- POD GO & AM4 Users: Because POD Go cannot utilize two amp blocks in a single preset, we’ve delivered one set of presets.
- The HX Stomp presets do not include Snapshots/Scenes.
CAPTURES & PROFILES
(Applies to Line 6 Stadium, TONEX, Quad/Nano Cortex, Kemper)
The captures increase through the entire gain range of the amp. We’ve delivered 20 total captures, including four cabinet options as well as direct captures.
The captures are numbered, and the number corresponds to the level of gain in the tone model. Lower numbers equal lower gain, and higher numbers equal higher gain. Typically a ‘2’ or ‘3’ is the ‘edge of breakup’, and is the perfect option to use with pedals.
TONEX and Quad Cortex are both using the ‘V2’ capture process/technology
NAM:
All NAM captures are A2 captures – includes all cab options as well as direct.
Capture Labels:
- BC = Bad Cat 1×12 Speaker (Custom Bad Cat V30)
- Ox = ’67 Fender Deluxe Reverb 1×12 (vintage Oxford speaker)
- M76 = 1976 Marshall 1960A cab with original Blackbacks
- HM = Matchless Chief 100 2×12 cab (Scumback H75 + M75 speakers)
- Dir = Direct (no cab)
QUAD/NANO CORTEX V2 Captures & Presets – HOW DO YOU GET THE CAPTURES?
When you place your order, we will need to manually send you the captures through the ‘Cortex Cloud’ app by Neural DSP, available for both iOS and Android devices. First, you need to have the app installed and you must have an account through the app (go here to create an account and access the app).
This is how we will send you the captures:
- Please include your Cortex Cloud app username in the ‘Notes’ field when checking out. If you do not include this, we cannot send you the captures. After we receive your order, we (SignalTheory) will follow you on the app.
- Follow ‘SignalTheory’ on the Cortex Cloud app. This will make us ‘friends’ through the app :). If you are not following us, we cannot send you the captures.
- After we receive your order, and we ‘Friends’ on the app, we will send you the captures through the app. We bundle the captures into presets, so you will receive one (or more) presets that include all the captures. You will find the captures in the ‘Shared with me’ section on your Quad Cortex.
- Please allow up to 5 business days for us to send you the captures. Most orders will be fulfilled within two business days or less. This fulfillment process must happen manually – we will do our best to get you the files quickly. Once the NDSP marketplace opens, this process may change.
THE CAB OPTIONS
With this amp, we wanted to offer you the experience of playing through various different cabinets, as each cab brings out unique qualities of the amplifier.
- BC = Bad Cat 1×12 Speaker (Custom Bad Cat V30)
- Ox = ’67 Fender Deluxe Reverb 1×12 (vintage Oxford speaker)
- M76 = 1976 Marshall 1960A cab with original Blackbacks
- HM = Matchless Chief 100 2×12 cab (Scumback H75 + M75 speakers)
CAB DETAILS
- For capture units (Stadium/Proxy, TONEX, Quad Cortex, and Kemper), you’ll get separate captures through each cab, as well as direct captures.
- For modeling units (Line 6 and Fractal), you’ll get separate Tone-Matched IR files which you can swap into the cab block(s) to switch cabs. There are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ cab options – simply audition each cab and pick your favorite (or mix/match them). You do not necessarily need to make any adjustments to the amp block(s) when switching IR cabs.
Anthony Carreras (verified owner) –
Absolutely exceeded my expectations.
The capture and the amp tone were exactly what I was looking for — honestly, even better than I expected.
It has the feel, response, and character I wanted, and I was able to get that sound thanks to you guys.
Very happy with this purchase and definitely recommend it. Thank you!
Johan Bouwmeester (verified owner) –
I realy like this BadKat sound and its Rifs, they are so pure and usefull. I can realy recommend them for several occasions, if you tune them by your individual tastes and likings. It’s great to have them in these different cabs too. Thank you guys!
jorin_green (verified owner) –
Proxies make a huge difference, and the quality of tones is wonderful. I’m learning how to stack my tones with the BadKat, but love the base tone, and it is up to me now to make it awesome.
Gregory C Kelly (verified owner) –
Freakin Versatility in this capture is amazing! This is something I can work with and, I’m going to set this up for some of the P/W sets in the future. Well Done!!!
Gavin Lamb (verified owner) –
This is probably my new favorite amp capture! The BadKat gave all the tones I was searching for to add into my mix of worship presets. I am just completely speechless about the quality and performance of this patch! I am absolutely blown away!
Thank you Brian & Bradford for putting this preset together! Y’all have absolutely out done yourselves!
Daniel Gray (verified owner) –
Great tones as always from Signal Theory. Really makes my Tele sing.
Steve Dennis (verified owner) –
Thank you! I paid only $2.50 in a promotion. What a bargain. All the WT and STA presets make my Tonex stereo set up sound great. I’ve tried others but always come back to Brian & Bradford’s captures
Nicolas Coutsouridis (verified owner) –
Just got this capture a couple weeks ago and loving it so far! Great work, Brian and Bradford! Seems like your work just keeps getting better and better.
Bj Brown (verified owner) –
Absolutely love the Tonex captures! This amp is so good!!
Bj Brown (verified owner) –
These captures are amazing! You guys do an awesome job of capturing. Totally in awe!
Ricardo (verified owner) –
This capture sounds great! Took a day for it to be sent to me on the cortex cloud.
Gerardo ciro lozano (verified owner) –
Maaan im completely blown away with the Badcat classic deluxe captures!! I should’ve bought this a long time ago.. thank you so much Brian and Bradford! God bless you guys and I really appreciate what you guys do for the worship community. 🙏🏼👋🏼🙂
ralphedwardsmith (verified owner) –
Used the BadKat CLSC DLX 3 BC Stadium Proxy Live last Sunday at Church.
I was very pleased with the captures. Thank You Brian and Bradford.
Robert Goines (verified owner) –
Being a still new guitarist, this is one of the dialed in tones I hear in my head. After listening to this with the console, I was like WOW. I tweaked with minor adjustments and things really sounded real. I imported favorite effects and was amazed at the tone. Thank You.
Gavin Lamb (verified owner) –
This is my new favorite preset amp capture!
Richard Rowe (verified owner) –
Excellent as usual from Signal Theory and Worship Tutorials.
Lots of options on speakers and the range of ‘gain’ (unless you’re looking for super high gain).
Sean Jessie (verified owner) –
Absolutely Fantastic. Takes a great Deluxe Sound and turns it to 12! So crisp and clean. Can get nice and crunchy too. Love it. This thing is amazing on my ToneX!
R Daniel (verified owner) –
Absolutely Stunning Sound – so warm you have to break out the sweat bands! I thought I would have put a fan on my Stadium XL. What a great platform to work with. Never was a Bad Kat user before, but I am now! Get it, you will not be disappointed!
Zachary (verified owner) –
This is an excellent preset, it fits very well into the mix. It is a beautiful sounding patch and something about it works perfectly with elevation worship songs.
Jony w orellana (verified owner) –
Excelente sonido clásico
Billy Almaguer (verified owner) –
Excellent tone and preset!
Johann (verified owner) –
Great capture, I’ve played with it on Sunday and got compliments about my guitar tone. So far my favourite!
Simon (verified owner) –
Incredible pedal platform amp model on Helix. The inclusion of mutliple cab IRs really help and blending two on the helix really helps find a balanced tone that’s not overly round and not overly chimey.
Andy (verified owner) –
Sounds great! Recently made the switch from one of Signal Theory’s Matchless presets and have been loving the tones!