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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: noodleplugerine on February 07, 2007, 05:17:58 PM

Title: Demonizer
Post by: noodleplugerine on February 07, 2007, 05:17:58 PM

Anybody know if the Damage Control Demonizer is any good?

I play Modern Metal - In Flames / soilwork / Mnemic stuff.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 07, 2007, 05:20:38 PM

have you heard the soundclips from the Damage Control website?

they sounds AWESOME!!!! definitely suited for Modern metal a la In Flames in my opinion. but don't just go by mine though.

BM

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 10, 2007, 10:23:23 PM

here's a tip..... go to the damage control website, and download the video for the demonizer, it's amazing what it can do! if i had good money to spend on a distortion preamp, this is what i would get, bar none. i bet it would turn my MG into a monster. It's VERY metal.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: suckerpunch on February 10, 2007, 11:59:18 PM

I have a trilogy of Demonizers...one set for clean, one for heavy crunch, and the third dialed-up for mid-boosted solo tone.  I use a buffered signal splitter pedal to switch between them, and all three run into a small mixer w/ effects, and a pair of active studio monitors.  I live in a small apartment, so this setup works for me better than a traditional amp, and sounds 1000 times better than digital modeling, imo.  the Demonizer has an excellent sounding direct out jack that has the thump and resonance of a cab.

anyway, yes the Demonizer can do the full gamut of metal tones, from vintage to modern.  I'm into old-school speed metal and NWOBHM and it took me less than 3 minutes to get "the tone".  the Demonizer can also produce a most beautiful clean tone...I love electric clean, can't live without it.

these pedal/preamps are pricey and some may find their price tag impractical , but for my ears and playing environment, the Demonizer is a true bargain.  I'll get some clips made if you'd like.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: Crazy_Joe on February 11, 2007, 05:14:42 PM

For the price of those you could probably buy a good amp distortion.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: noodleplugerine on February 11, 2007, 07:17:03 PM

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

For the price of those you could probably buy a good amp distortion.

And it would probably be worse than the Demonizers.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: Crazy_Joe on February 11, 2007, 09:39:00 PM

If they had a clip of the Demonizer with a non scooped tone then i might be persuaded, but the tones on that page are horrible.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 11, 2007, 10:28:59 PM

DUDE..... the "HEAVY 1" clip sold me.... but then i remembered how much it costs.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: indysmith on February 12, 2007, 12:44:12 AM

imo it sounds like $%&#ing shitee! those clips are hideous :? - it's hollow, fizzy, and completely characterless.
I guess it's all a matter of taste though! :lol:

My Mesa V-Twin pedal with a TS808 in front of it eats it for breakfast! :twisted:

Title: Demonizer
Post by: suckerpunch on February 12, 2007, 05:07:29 AM

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

For the price of those you could probably buy a good amp distortion.

yep...and I tried a shiteeload of low and extra-low wattage tube combos and preamp/power amp combinations, and a variety of cabs but none of them worked to my satisfaction.  I also tried the digital modeling route but I didn't like the tone.  (I came close with a PODxt into an Atomic tube amp...but the massive low-end and midrange punch would have guaranteed me an eviction.)  anyway, my Demonizers/Mixer/Studio Monitor setup, while pricey, works perfectly for me.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: suckerpunch on February 12, 2007, 05:10:25 AM

guys....take this for what it's worth, but...

the sound clips of the Demonizer on the Damage Control site do NOT do it the slightest shred of justice!  these sound clips are to the Demonizer what paint-by-numbers is to art.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 12, 2007, 08:12:59 AM

the tones on the video should do it justice.... is this correct?

Title: Demonizer
Post by: Crazy_Joe on February 12, 2007, 01:31:52 PM

Quote from: suckerpunch

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

For the price of those you could probably buy a good amp distortion.

yep...and I tried a shiteeload of low and extra-low wattage tube combos and preamp/power amp combinations, and a variety of cabs but none of them worked to my satisfaction.  I also tried the digital modeling route but I didn't like the tone.  (I came close with a PODxt into an Atomic tube amp...but the massive low-end and midrange punch would have guaranteed me an eviction.)  anyway, my Demonizers/Mixer/Studio Monitor setup, while pricey, works perfectly for me.

Did you try any solid state or hybrid amps?

Title: Demonizer
Post by: TonyGibson on February 12, 2007, 05:40:55 PM

Quote from: noodleplugerine

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

For the price of those you could probably buy a good amp distortion.

And it would probably be worse than the Demonizers.

+1...the Demonizer and Womanizer are outstanding.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: suckerpunch on February 12, 2007, 11:59:43 PM

I made a couple of quick (and sloppy) clips...

Click here (http://www.musicwebtown.com/metal$%&#er/)

forgot to mention I used a 1990 Gibson SG with rewound pups.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: suckerpunch on February 13, 2007, 04:37:17 AM

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

Did you try any solid state or hybrid amps?

just a handful....I grew too impatient  heh

Tech 21 Trademark 10 & 30
Vox AD15VT & AD30VT
Marshall AVT20X and some MG model
Peavey Transtube...don't remember the model
Ashdown All-Access 40R
Rocktron Velocity 30

and a few others that were real turkeys (Crate, Kustom, Ibanez)

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 13, 2007, 08:32:25 AM

nice clips, that aint bad tone. you can shred! i admire you.
i think everyone can here except me though  :(

Title: Demonizer
Post by: steve on February 13, 2007, 10:53:25 AM

I like the tone and the playing is great. tempted by the Demonizer now.

Title: Demonizer
Post by: Dazza1004 on February 13, 2007, 11:10:41 AM

The Solid Metal looks interesting too (and is cheaper), anyone tried it ?

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 13, 2007, 11:46:23 AM

Quote from: Dazza1004

The Solid Metal looks interesting too (and is cheaper), anyone tried it ?

i would love to know too

Title: Demonizer
Post by: BloodMountain on February 13, 2007, 03:41:24 PM

http://www.damagecontrolusa.com/slm.htm

have a listen. i like it, sounds uber high gain, but still really nice. a little too much top end, but you could easily roll it off.

BM