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That's So James Duke Helix

When he picks up a guitar, you know that what’s coming will be inspired. His tone is as delicate as it is furious. You probably already listen to at least one of the artists that he’s shared the stage and studio with: All The Bright Lights, Johnnyswim, Jesus Culture, John Mark McMillan, Matt Redman, the list goes on. There is only one James Duke, and the "That's So James Duke" Helix Preset embodies his amp choices and his tonal approach. This preset works for Helix Floor & Stomp users.

$15.00

$15.00

Profile Overview

1 Preset • 2 Amps • Custom FX Buildout • 2 Custom IR's

This preset is fully functional for any Helix Stomp user. Designed for a Floor or LT model, we also give Stomp users every part of the preset to use in any way they wish.

You'll get the following presets in this download:

That's So James Duke - Designed for Helix Floor or LT

That's So James Duke IR - Designed to load custom IR's

Designed for Stomp Users:

Duke Drives - Just the compression and dive section so you can stack your drives just like James

Duke Delays - The three delay types that James uses individually and together to create ambience

Duke Modulated Verb - A custom series of blocks we designed that helps give James his signature sound

Duke Amps - James selection of stereo amps with stock IR's

Duke Amps IR - A preset design for you to drop in custom IR's

Duke Pedal Board - A streamlined pedal board suitable for the DSP available on the Stomp

Two IR's are included with this download.

They were made with a TUL microphone in combination with the amp James has used on countless records: His Matchless Chieftain.

Note: using custom IR's is a manual process. Users must import the IR's included in this download into the IR section on your Helix product by using the HX Edit software.

Effects

  • Red Comp
  • OD1
  • OD2
  • Tremolo
  • Digital Delay
  • Analog Delay
  • Slap Delay
  • Modulated Reverb

Amps

  • Matchstick
  • J45

Captured

4038 Ribbon

57 dynamic

TUL dynamic (IR's only)

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From the Artist

These sounds represent years of developing my approach to tone. The effects we have created for this Signature Series are some of my favorite go-to sounds that I’ve used on some of my favorite albums.

Because I've spent so long with my guitars and my amps developing my sound and style, I'm a bit romantic about it and I tend to resist new technology. But, when I got into the Helix system I was really amazed at how accurate the sounds could be. We even spent some extra time to create a custom Modulated Reverb FX loop that I think you'll love.

We all play and sound unique, with different guitars and styles. So dig in and turn some knobs. I think you will be happy with what you hear.

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Good to Know

  • You won't find endless customizations within our Kemper profiles. Our profiles contain the culled down options the artist uses in-studio and on-stage. You’re getting a profile of the actual amp you’ve heard on your favorite records and tours.
  • Buyers will receive exclusive access to future Tone Thieves content and events, such as artist interviews and other such wonders.
  • Buyers will also receive exclusive discounts to future products from this artist.
  • This is a non-refundable purchase of digital assets.
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