Free completely dry IR?

Littlejonny

Hi

im just getting into Neural Amp Modeller - I’m quite impressed at how useable the sounds are straight ‘off the bat’ (to use the annoying YouTube cliche). I’m struggling with IRs however - I’m finding nearly all the ones on Tonehunt sound like they’re in a boxy room, so far with the exception of PipPriss Marshall white cross, which still has a tiny bit of room resonance.

Maybe I record fairly quietly, but I tend to close mic and get a very dry sound, which is what I find useful for mixing. I’m wondering if people are recording their IRs at greater volume? 

I had a look on the Celestion website and it seems you have to pay at least 30 quid for an IR you don’t get to hear before you buy. I’m assuming these are recorded in a chamber so no room resonance. 

Does anyone here have a recommendation for a general purpose IR (maybe a Celestion of some kind) that has no room resonance and is free?

Sorry, I am totally new to cab IRs so have probably missed a lot of general wisdom on this.

guitarmangler

Ml Soundlabs best ir in the world 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/572d1in0bsl18st/AACJnh3_tVdnvU56TlzxHTqra

fretmeister

I use the Celestion G12-65 IR quite a lot and what you actually get is about 1000 files of different mic types and placements, and some mic mixes too.

So it's not just 1 IR - it's a whole bunch of IRs based on the speaker you pick.

jasonbone75

I've heard good things about the ML linked by guitarmangler above.

If you don't get on with that I would be happy to send you a couple of mine you could experiment with though you do need to say what type of cabinet you are going for beyond just close miced i.e. 1x12, 2x12, 4x10, 4x12 etc.

Littlejonny

Thanks so much @guitarmangler I’ll get on that Dropbox link today. 

Thanks for the info @fretmeister that makes sense that you’re getting a lot more than 1 IR for the money!

@jasonbone75 I’m going for 1x12, 1x10, 4x10…so Fender combo format

fretmeister

@Littlejonny Also note that Celestion IR are way cheaper than their DSR range.

You cannot load a DSR onto any hardware - they are for use in their plugin only.

For IRs you can use with hardware you can actually get 3 sets for £19.99

CelestionPlus – Custom IR Collection – 3 Cabinet Pack

Just go down the page and tick the 3 you want. There's a big choice of cab size, open or closed back etc etc.
For each you'll get loads of different files.

fretmeister

Maybe we should have a sticky page with links to free IRs?

NB - it's usually against T&C of the IR creators to share any IR that has been paid for.

Roland

Mikko’s “Best IR in the world” is a free download. I got a copy from the Fractal forum in 2018:
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/the-best-ir-in-the-world-free.137347/

Littlejonny

Thanks guys - haven’t had time today or this evening but am looking forward to trying them tomorrow afternoon

Stratavarious

https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2010/10/01/free-sample-shootout-6-best-free-guitar-cabinet-impulse-responses/

I found plenty here..  

NPP

and then there's the controversial reflection-free IRs discussed from time to time at the other place. I use them exclusively these days. They are available free of charge under a link posted here https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/two-no-wait-three-free-irs.2279603/page-24#post-38031287 so whether you like them or not the only thing you'll lose trying them out is your time. 

fretmeister

Anyone got a good free Greenback IR?

normula1

There is a free Celestion V30 IR https://www.celestionplus.com/free-download/
It's a bit limited IIRC, but definitely good enough to give you an idea.
I really like the Ruby when playing an amp through my load box and in ears or phones, but tbh tend to just use the built in cabs when using my Helix.
All IRs are subjective anyway and what sounds great through IEMs can sound sh1te through full range or proper monitors
The G12-65 that @fretmeister mention is one of my favs as well.