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Build a custom Logic Pro Amp Designer combo
You can use one of the default models or you can create your own hybrid of different
amplifiers, cabinets, and so on. You create your own by using the Amp, Cabinet, and
Mic pop-up menus, located at the bottom of the window, as well as the EQ pop-up menu.
Note: If you create your own hybrid amp combo, you can use the Settings pop-up menu
to save it as a setting file, which also includes any parameter changes you have made.
Choose an Amp Designer amplifier
In Logic Pro, choose an amplifier from the Amp pop-up menu. See Logic Pro
Amp Designer models for details on the characteristics of each amplifier type.
Choose an Amp Designer cabinet
Cabinets have a huge impact on the character of a guitar sound (see Logic Pro Amp
Designer cabinets).
Whereas certain amplifier and cabinet pairings have been popular for decades, departing
from them can be an effective way to create fresh-sounding tones. For example, most
players automatically associate British heads with 4 x 12” cabinets. Amp Designer lets you
drive a small speaker with a powerful head, or pair a tiny amp with a 4 x 12” cabinet. You
can experiment with random amplifier and cabinet combinations, but you can also make
an educated guess about nontraditional combinations by considering the variables that
determine the “sound” of the cabinet.
In Logic Pro, choose a cabinet from the Cabinet pop-up menu. Use the following
considerations to guide your decision:
Combos or Stacks: Combo amps include both an amplifier and speakers in a single
enclosure. These usually have an open back, so the sound resonates in multiple
directions. The resulting sound is open—with bright, airy highs and a spacious
sound. Amplifier stacks consist of an amplifier head, with the speakers in a
separate cabinet. These cabinets generally have a closed back and project the
sound forward in a tight, focused beam. They tend to sound more powerful than
open-back cabinets, and typically have a tighter low-end response at the expense
of some high-end transparency.