Plexi Amps Still Can't Be Modeled Properly

I cranked a real Marshall Plexi combo amp (Marshall SV20C) and ran a blind shootout against the Fractal FM9. Tube amp dynamics vs amp modeling — here's where the modeler couldn't compete. Visit Long & McQuade: https://www.long-mcquade.com Support my channel by shopping at: (US) Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Oe94YQ (Europe) Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/index.htm... (US) ZZounds: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3989122 Need plugins? - https://waves.alzt.net/bOEAVv I keep my Mac clean and in top shape for recording with Clean My Mac: https://macpaw.audw.net/R5reE9 Gear I use and essentials Amps, Modelers & Guitars: Line 6 Helix Stadium: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/N9ZYE2 Quad Cortex: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyLPDM ENGL Powerball II: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/DK09jj Marshall: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4j4Q REVV: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AW0L0j Guitars: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GmXrXV Guitar Pedals: TONEX Pedal: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKvd4r Tilt Overdrive Pedal: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Jzb5bR Bonamassa Wah Wah: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqRQRb Revv G8 Noise Gate: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/WqXBXP Invader Distortion Pedal: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/EKbQbP Amplitube X-Space Reverb: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Pyj10z Amplitube X-Time Delay: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5gaObj Phase 90: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/babRb9 Pedal Power: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/vNzezd Guitar Recording: Two Notes Captor X 8ohm: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/NkBAB7 TONEX Capture - Amp Capture/Re-amp: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/MmnanJ SM57: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/KjKkKn E906: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/75e3eA Home Studio: Interfaces: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyPZRM DAW Controllers: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkEAEA Studio monitors: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyPVOP Software: TONEX MAX: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AW0Loj Izotope Mix and Master Plugins: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/1reE5R EZDrummer: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQb0dq Find great deals!: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4jnQ Get a 7% discount from Distrokid: https://distrokid.com/vip/lonelyrocker Join my Patreon for bonus content and support resources:   / lonelyrocker   Plugins and Loops: https://www.loopmasters.com/?a_aid=61... https://loopcloud.com/?a_aid=61735dcc... https://pluginboutique.com/?a_aid=617... I've got Merch! https://lonelyrocker.myspreadshop.ca/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can amp modelers truly replicate the feel of a cranked Marshall Plexi? I ran two blind tests — a tone/flavour test AND a feel/touch test using DI reamping — to find out if the Fractal FM9 can match the Marshall SV20C Studio Vintage where it matters most. The results? Modelers can nail the tone. The touch response, sag, and dynamics of a real tube amp? That's a different story entirely. 🎸 Whether you're a bedroom guitarist, home studio player, or deep in the modeler vs. tube amp debate — this one's for you. 👍 Enjoyed it? Like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss a shootout. #TubeAmps #AmpModeling #MarshallPlexi #FractalFM9 #GuitarTone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on Social Media: The Lonely Rocker's Club on Facebook:   / lonelyrocker   Instagram @lonely_rocker   / lonely_rocker   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lonely_rocker Index 00:00 - Start 00:29 - The Premise 01:30 - The Setups 02:09 - Blind Shoot out 1 02:46 - Blind Shoot out 2 03:18 - Solo Shoot out 05:20 - Feel & Responsiveness Comparison 08:39 - My Thoughts 09:14 - Please Subscribe! Video production services provided by http://spicedna.com For companion blogs and articles visit http://lonelyrocker.com All video content and original music is ©2026 Spice DNa where applicable.