Bogren Digital Ampknob BDE 120 (Digital product)

BDE 120

The Ampknob BDE 120 embodies one of the most powerful and distinctive high-gain sounds of the past thirty years. Renowned for its crushing low end, sharp attack, and intense upper mids, this amplifier has established itself as a fundamental element in modern metal recordings and is a key component of producer Jens Bogren’s signature tone.

This 120-watt powerhouse is far from a mere "shelf-warmer" in the Fascination Street studios' collection. It stands out as one of Jens Bogren’s personal favorites, the go-to amp for achieving precision, aggression, and clarity that is ready for mixing.

From tight rhythm chugs to soaring, saturated leads, the BDE 120 delivers a tone that cuts through even the most complex arrangements.

Solid Rhythm Magic

Featuring two distinct channels, this amp offers exceptional versatility for the most demanding guitarists. Engage the pedal to elevate your sound into articulate riff territory!

Double Cab Treat

Choose between two cabinet options: Modern and Vintage, both designed to ensure your tone fits seamlessly into any mix, whether you’re aiming for djent precision or death-metal ferocity. Additionally, you can select your own impulse response for ultimate tonal flexibility.

Capture Your Ideas

When inspiration strikes, every moment is precious. With Ampknob, you can quickly capture your ideas without the need to launch a DAW. The standalone version includes built-in recording functionality, making it easy to stay creative. It’s never been easier to keep a scratchbook of your musical inspirations!

Stay in Time, Stay in Tune

The standalone version of Ampknob now features a built-in metronome, allowing you to sharpen your guitar skills. Adjust the meter, accent, or set automatic speed increments, enabling you to focus on practicing without taking your hands off the guitar. The excellent built-in tuner ensures you’re always ready to jam!

The Perfect Tone

The ideal speaker cabinet, microphones, and recording chain have been meticulously selected and fine-tuned by producer Jens Bogren to capture your tone with remarkable detail. If you wish to experiment, you can disable the cabinet or load your favorite impulse response directly from the plugin.

The Future of Speaker Modeling

Our IRDX (Impulse Response Dynamix) technology revitalizes guitar sound by introducing dynamic and authentic speaker behavior to static impulse responses. Developed by Jens Bogren, this technology employs advanced machine learning techniques to replicate the differences between a real cabinet and an impulse response.

The result is a guitar amp simulation that reacts like a real amplifier, fitting seamlessly into a mix without sounding stale, and providing an engaging playing experience. While impulse responses capture the tonal qualities of a guitar cabinet, they are inherently static snapshots. In contrast, real-life guitar speakers respond dynamically to amplifier input, moving air, compressing, and breaking up based on how hard they are driven.

Features:

• Record-ready guitar tones with minimal adjustments
• Designed by Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Kreator)
• Utilize Jens Bogren’s selected cabinet impulse responses or load your own
• Groundbreaking IRDX Technology for authentic speaker emulation