Two Notes Torpedo Captor 8 Ohms Reviews

Essential piece for my home studio

I use the Torpedo Captor as a load box to connect to my recording I/O and also as an attenuator to tame down the volume while playing. I connect it to my DSL401c speaker output and I connect the speaker to the attenuated output of Captor. For the speaker simulation I use Two Notes Wall of Sound III which is included with some cabinets in to Torpedo Captor.

This setup easily sound wise outperforms Marshall Code which I used to use before. Actually the sound is so good that for my next studio project I will record guitars and bass home using Captor and Wall of Sound III.

There are hardly any downsides to Captor. It does well what it is supposed to do. The only thing I noticed is that it is quite sensitive for surrounding electricity grounding issues. It picks up some hum if there are electric connections around that disturb it.

Build quality is superb - it is heavily built! Internal fan kicks in when I turn the master volume at 7-8. The fan makes some noise but for me this is not an issue as my particular amp doesn't sound (EL84's don't need to be driven so much IMO).

All in all Captor is great product. I was considering Torpedo Live as an alternative but I can have a work around for the extra features it offers.

Must have on any studio IMO

I have two good amps, but I used to be unable to use them in a home studio because of their volume. Now I can get rid of any amp simulators and use my warm analog tube amps with any two notes impulse responses and my sound is huge now!

The device build like a tank, has as many features as it can for this money and provides a very good sound.

The only problem I faced: there is no obvious way to get that free 16 cab sims to the WoS. I think, Two Notes have to create more informative manual how to get it.

Anyway, no one can't go wrong with this device. It's a cool stuff. for everyone.

changed my workflow

I have very nice plugins for the DAW, but this device is a game changer, now I don't feel like using the AMP simulators anytime soon.

Total quality!, sturdy build, top sound quality, the levels easy to manage in the DAW

Can't go wrong with it.

I'm using it with a Gigmaster 30 ENGL and a DSL15H Marshall. A lot of people seem to complain about the fact that the attenuation level not being variable, but I personally think it's enough...maybe because I'm not using man sized heads.

Anyway, the unit's features:

-20dB attenuated output and a bypass output, this one don;t need to be explained

-Line output, 1/4'' TRS Jack: this can be sent to an audio interface for recording, this output is dry so you'll need to use the wall of sound pluggin to simulate a cab (or any other IR pluggin).

Above it, there is a Out Level pot which applies to this output.

Note: if you use an unbalanced 1/4'' jack you will experience hum / noise

-Cab simulated output, XLR Cable: this one is self explanatory as well, I personally did not use it, but people claim it's better than expected.

-DC Jack: this is used to power the unit, HOWEVER, it seems to be needed if you use the Cab Sim, the Line output and the attenuation stage don't need to be powered in order to work, but I suggest you to power it up if you use it with high wattage amps because it also powers the cooling fan at the back of the unit.

The unit seems to be solid and well built, nothing to complain.

I did have a hard time figuring out what should I do to get my free cab impulses from Wall of Sound tho, so I will write down what you need to do:

-Get Torpedo WOS III for your operating system

-Open your DAW

-Load WOS III

-Register

-Log In

-WOS III will ask you if you want to test it with 2 Free IRs of if you want to activate your product

-Chose "Activate product", WOS will ask for a 30 digit code, instead, enter the product code that's placed near the "designed and engineered in france bla bla" sticker.

-you're good to go

In conclusion, I strongly recommend this unit, the only thing that could be improved about it would be a more comprehensive startup guide given with the unit.