Fender "The Twin" IR Pack | 2x12 Cab Impulse Responses 30+ cab impulse responses (IRs) of my Fender "The Twin" 2x12 combo, shot with 7 different mics including SM57, AKG 414, Coles 4038 and Neumann KM 184. Drop them into any IR loader or convolution plugin.
Let me tell you about this amp...
My Fender “The Twin” is the loudest, heaviest, most temperamental beast in the studio. It sounds incredible - when it wants to. But it’s way too loud for most studios or stages, and recording it was starting to feel like taming a wild animal.
So, in early 2025, I spent a full day capturing this thing in every way I could think of - all so I could load it up in the control room anytime I wanted. Now, I’m sharing that with you.
What’s Inside:
🎤 3 SM57s (yes, they sound different!) I shot out three of my SM57s - all slightly different in tone... plus an "Omni 57" mod version (cardioid converted to omnidirectional). I picked my favourite for the rest of the pack, but you get all three to hear for yourself. It’s surprising how much these mics vary!
🔊 10 Close-Mic Positions (Front) Using the best SM57 of the bunch, I captured five positions on each of the two speakers. That classic Fender "twang" varies a lot depending where you place the mic - this gives you all the options you'd want as if you were doing it live.
🎙 AKG 414 – 2 Positions, 2 Patterns One of my favourite mics for combo amps. You get two mic positions (focused on the sweet spots) and two polar patterns: cardioid and figure-8. The latter adds room tone and warmth.
🎛 7 Mic Options Beyond the 57 and 414, I added captures from 5 other mics I commonly use:
Coles 4038 (classic vintage ribbon)
Shure Beta 58 (awesome for distorted tones)
Neumann KM 184 (detailed and clean)
Cascade Fathead (ribbon, well-balanced)
SE R1 (ribbon, dark + vintage vibe)
🔁 6 Rear-Mic Positions The back of the cab adds depth - I captured six positions with the 414. Great for blending with close mics or using on their own for something strange and spacious.
📏 Distant Mics – 100ms + 5s Versions Captured in a small reverb chamber with a 414. These aren’t “room mics” - they’re meant to be used as the main sound. Think surf, indie, ambient textures. You get short (100ms) and long (5s) IRs - load them in something like Logic’s Space Designer or Convology XT.
🏛 Room Reverb (MS capture) A stereo Mid-Side room capture from the reverb chamber. Blend it in for a touch of real room tone - and use a mid-side plugin after the IR loader to dial the stereo field just how you like it.
🧪 Bonus: Mix IR A custom blend of my favourite mics/positions, with processing, ready to drop into a session for a full-range, mix-ready tone.
30+ IRs. Ridiculously cheap. I didn’t make this to sell - I made it for me. If it ends up helping you make something you’re proud of, then that’s a win for both of us.
Drop them in your IR loader, crank it up; and if they make it into a song… send it my way. I’d love to hear it.
Enjoy!
- Faz
