Is it better to use an amp when running direct in? A comparison using Impulse Responses @wampler

Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

It's very convenient running direct in, whether late night recording, practicing at home, or gigging at church or a club. In this video I'll compare running direct in with pedals into an amp (using a Two Notes Captor) versus running direct in with pedals only.

PLEASE NOTE: You never want to run direct into your DAW or soundboard from the speaker output unless your amp has an output made for this reason.

Jam tracks used youtube.com/channel/UC55xyo8HvJMuTROnqpPgG5Q

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