BM Roots of the 51

BM Roots of the 51 is the capture of the amp that first launched the EVH line: the 5150III 100-Watt Head. It's the Holy Grail of Tone that Eddie Van Halen has chased his whole life. The capturing sessions were made at the Sandlane Studio, a studio specialized in recording hi-gain hard rock and metal. That's why this is not just a 5150 library: this is the most realistic and artist-aligned capture of a legend.

The BM Roots of the 51 is created after an extensive capture of 85 rigs (including 9 DI rigs), created with multiple speakers, microphones and distortion pedals:

• Mesa 2x12" (V30).
• Marshall 1960 (G12H Greenback).
• Marshall 1976 (G12H Blackback).
• Bogner 412 (V30).
• SM57, R121, U47, MD421, M160 mics.
• TS9 Tube Screamer.
• Jackhammer JH-1 booster.
• Hellmouth booster.
• Both the Red and Blue channels have been captured.

The library also includes two unique effects designed with Bert Meulendijk:

• The Stryverb is a rich and lush reverb effect, with a long and modulated tail, with a very modern vibe.
• The Parallel Compressor includes a Parallel knob which allows to blend the direct to the compressed tone, in order to have a full control over the dynamic of the instrument.

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