BENSON CHIMERA - HEADRUSH
TONE FOR DAYS! THIS HEADRUSH RIG IS BASED ON MY BENSON CHIMERA 2X12 COMBO AND FEATURES A NEW TONE-MATCHED IR, WHICH INTEGRATES AN AMP MODEL IN THE HEADRUSH WITH THE REAL-LIFE AMP DURING THE IR CAPTURE PROCESS FOR GREATER ACCURACY AND TRANSLATION OF THE CHIMERA TO THE HEADRUSH ECOSYSTEM.
ABOUT
INSTRUCTIONS
RELEASE NOTES
This new Headrush preset is based on one of the greatest 30-watt amps on the market today - the Benson Chimera 2x12 combo! From glassy cleans to the sweetest drive tones you have ever heard, the Chimera can do it all! This particular amp was made for me by Benson and features the early 70's marshall-style checker grill cloth that I love the look and sound of. I love touring and recording with this amp. This preset is full of great effects and tones - you won't be disappointed!
TONE-MATCHED IMPULSE RESPONSE INCLUDED
- This preset features a new tone-matched IR that integrates an existing amp model in the Headrush with the real-life Benson Chimera 2x12 combo during the IR capture process, which results in greater accuracy and translation of the Chimera to the Headrush ecosystem.
- Please see the Instructions tab for how to import and load IRs into the patch.
PATCHES INCLUDED
- BENSON 1H dialed in with humbuckers
- BENSON 1S dialed in with single coils
- 1H and 1S feature more of a "stompbox" layout
- BENSON 2H dialed in with humbuckers
- BENSON 2S dialed in with single coils
- 2H and 2S feature more of a "scenes" layout
BENSON 1H & 1S FOOTSWITCH ASSIGNMENTS
More of a "stompbox" layout
- DRIVE
- DRIVE+
- TREMOLO
- VIBRATO
- DELAY
- REVERB 1
- REVERB 2
- AMBIENT [scene]
BENSON 2H & 2S FOOTSWITCH ASSIGNMENTS
More of a "scenes" layout
- CLEAN
- DRIVE
- DRIVE+
- LEAD [stacked drives]
- TREMOLO [toggle mode - only LEAD scene turns tremolo off]
- VIBRATO [toggle mode - only LEAD scene turns vibrato off]
- REVERB 2 [toggle mode]
- AMBIENT
PICKUPS & GUITAR
All patches include two versions: one dialed in for humbuckers and one for single coil pickups. The "S" at the end of the preset name indicates the patch was tailored to single coil pickups and the "H" for humbuckers. Reguardless of what pickups you have, it is recommended to test out both patches and see which one suits your tastes and guitar better. Feel free to save a copy of the preset and experiment with the EQ, or any other elemiments of the patch to tune it as you please.
MONO VS STEREO OPERATION
This patch can be used in either mono or stereo (recommended).