The Two Notes Laney DynIR Virtual Cabinet Library offers unprecedented control over your sound without ever becoming too complicated, providing everything you need to record and gig without breaking your mind – or the bank!
But what are the main benefits and why do you need this over or in addition to any other Cab Sim library?
Let’s take a closer look.
First of all, you might be wondering why you need a Cab Sim at all. We get it; Cab Sims or virtual cabinets can send some guitarists running away screaming as they can look super complicated if you’ve never heard of one. We’ve discussed the differences between Impulse Response and Cab Sims and the benefits of each in a previous article – worth reading if you’re new to Cab Sims.
But in a nutshell, you’d want a Cab Sim for these main reasons:
However, not all Cab Sims are created equal.
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re obviously wondering why you should consider the Two Notes Laney DynIR Library and why we firmly believe this is one of the best Cab Sims around.
Just listen to it:
Well, we’ve not only partnered with Two Notes to design virtual versions of cabs owned and used by Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Killswitch Engage but meticulously recorded each of the 10 guitar cabs and 5 bass cabs with a range of microphones, in a range of environments so you can record or gig with a virtual cabinet library that makes you sound as if you’re using the cabinets in real life!
I could go on all day, but it comes down to 7 key benefits (I had more but I can only fit so many words into a blog!) namely the following:
One of the main benefits of the Laney DynIR Cabinet Library is down to the accurate sound capture and meticulous recording process. The 10 guitar cabinets and 5 bass cabs in the Laney Cabinet collection were lovingly recorded in Hop Pole studio, Manchester, UK, offering uncompromised capture of some of the most famous and well-respected Laney cabinets.
This meticulous recording process ensures that all the subtle nuances of each cab are represented. You get the wide-open sound of the Laney L20T-212 with open-back Celestion speakers and the tight response of the classic Laney LA412 HLC from the Late 69/70s with its closed back 4 x Green label Goodmans and all the quirks that come with it.
Whether you’re using it in line with the Two Notes Torpedo hardware in conjunction with an amp head or alongside your DAW software packages, you’re getting the most accurate representation of a classic Laney cabinet ever recorded.
Now that you know that the cabinets have been painstakingly designed, you’ll want to know whether they’re actually worth using. Well, we picked 15 of the most iconic and industry-standard Laney guitar and bass cabs that you’ll actually want to use – all of which with their own idiosyncrasies and unique qualities that have made them famous in their own right.
Of course, the major highlights come in the form of the Iommi and Killswitch Engage-inspired cabs. The full list is at the bottom of the page, but for now, we’ll hit you with some highlights.
One of the most talked about cabs in the Laney Virtual Cabinet Library is the Laney LA412 HLC. This late 69/70’s cab was used by Tony Iommi to record the early Black Sabbath releases and features closed-back 4 x Green label Goodmans® speakers. This cabinet has that familiar thick, direct feel to it that made the punch of Iommi’s sound so unique.
The second Sabbath-inspired cab comes in the form of the Laney TI412S cab. This features Closed back Celestion® G12H 75 M speakers and was used and owned by Tony Iommi in the 90s where it was used extensively in the studio and on tour.
The Laney LT212 Cab Sim is a faithful recreation of the original cab used by Killswitch Engage which was also called upon for many studio sessions and tours, packed with closed-back Celestion® G12H 70th Anniversary speakers that will really help you get that Rose of Sharyn sound, or allow you to sculpt your own signature tunes.
The bass section of the Two Notes DynIR virtual Laney cabinet library provides 5 extremely versatile cabinets from the coveted DigBeth range featuring a range of 2×12, 4×10 and 8×10 with options to mic the H/H speakers or tweeters.
You’re essentially buying the most important Laney cabinets in one handy virtual cabinet library. There’s something for players of all styles.
There’s no pint mic’ing up a good cab with a garbage microphone. Where some cabinet simulators offer sounds recorded through a single microphone, we’ve gone a step further. 12 steps further in fact.
All 15 cabinets in the Two Notes DynIR virtual Laney cabinet library have been meticulously captured with a selection of industry-standard microphones so your cabinet sounds world-class.
Virtually mic up your cabinet using any of the following mics:
If that wasn’t enough, we’ve made sure that the entire DynIR collection was captured through BBC® AM7/13 preamps via an Audient® ASP880. It’s like you’re actually in the room, playing with the real gear – what you hear through your headphones, on record, on stage is as good as the real thing – because it IS the real thing!
This combination of world-class cabinets, world-class microphones and coveted, industry-standard preamps sets the Laney DynIR cab library apart.
In conjunction with the Two notes Torpedo Captor X and the Torpedo software, you can sculpt your Laney cabinets by adding Post FX EQ and using the Enhancer to set the Body, Thickness and Brilliance and even save those settings as pre-sets. Or simply use the preloaded pre-sets and enjoy what we think are the most optimal settings for your cabinet.
That extra control provides subtle yet important tonal sculpting without becoming too confusing. The sound of each cabinet is dynamic so you can manipulate the sound to your liking retaining the quality, but slightly tweaking the sonic quality based on your needs.
Each cabinet has been recorded in multiple ways to emulate the sound of a bathroom, small venue, brick room, studio and large venue plus many more options, giving you the sonic qualities of different environments at the touch of a button.
Simply flick through your environment and enjoy the sound of your cabinet in different settings, adding a unique spin to your sound.
One of the major benefits of the Laney Two notes DynIR cabinet library is the fact that you have multiple frames of reference for microphone placement. This is an absolute game changer as it gives you the option to close mic or offset the microphone in multiple ways. This empowers guitar players and home studio enthusiasts as you can enjoy multiple sonic qualities and even overdub them to create a massive ensemble of sound.
Bass players will appreciate the fact you can mic up the H/H speakers and the tweeters and mix them to your liking, adding even more dynamic to your already versatile selection of sounds.
This ability to select the room and mic placement has been included in the Laney LA-Studio amp – highly recommended for those who want to gig without a cab, but enjoy the same sound at every gig!
There is a selection of 10 guitar cabinets and 5 bass cabinets, which is incredible value for money at under $100 for the whole collection. If you’re a guitarist, why not try blending some bass cabs with your guitar cabs just like Royal Blood or Queens of the Stone Age. If you’re a bass player, try throwing some guitar cabinets into the mix like Death From Above 1979 and bring out that extra treble sound.
Or if you’re like me and you record guitar and bass at home, why not just take advantage of the 15 cabinets and never have to look elsewhere for perfect cab sound?
There’s quite literally something for every kind of player, every kind of amp/mic combination and a selection of rooms and ambiences that rival the world’s most versatile recording studios.
As mentioned, one of the major benefits of using a Cab Sim is the fact you get access to a whole studio or guitar shop’s worth of guitar and bass cabinets. Unless you’re like me and you have 5 amps in your house, it’s not always possible to keep a lot of amplifiers around – it’s also impossible to take them all on tour unless you’re in a massive band.
For now, here’s the complete list of Laney cabs available in the Two Notes DynIR virtual Laney cabinet library, which you can purchase for a small price HERE. One purchase and you have an entire studio’s worth of cabinets that can work with any of the Two notes Torpedo Hardware and software technology.
The Complete Laney Virtual Cabinet Collection is on sale at a reduced price now for $99, though you can also purchase the standalone Bass Cabinets Collection and Guitar Cabinets Collection for $39 and $65, respectively.
To find out more, visit Two Notes Audio Engineering.
When you need uncompromising tonal quality from a cab sim at all times, the Two Notes DynIR virtual Laney cabinet library is an essential purchase and easily one of the best cabinet simulator libraries out there.
Each of the 15 Laney Guitar and Bass Cabinets, is beautifully captured and recreated virtually, providing practical cabinet options for both guitar players and bass players that you’ll actually want to use.
The combination of incredibly rare and unique Laney cabinets and modern-day classics ensures you’re ready for all genres and all playing styles. The low cost is just the icing on the cake.
A small investment for a lifetime of world-class guitar cabinet tone – what’s not to like?
Get the Two Notes Laney DynIR Virtual Cabinet Library today and take your tones to the pro level.