Dark Red amp settings — EK audio AG-15A
The Steve Lacy guitar tone for “Dark Red”, dialed in for a EK audio AG-15A with a Eko S-300. Studio version, Steve Lacy's Demo (2017)
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster directly into IK Multimedia iRig HD / iOS GarageBand amp simulation with subtle chorus and room reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 4 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Eko BAIO (Amp Preamp Block: Clean/Fender)
Set BAIO amp model to clean American/Twin style with moderate output.
02Eko BAIO (Modulation Block: Chorus)
Provides the iconic wobbly, lo-fi GarageBand direct-in vibe.
03Eko BAIO (Space Block: Room Reverb)
Subtle room ambience to mimic the iOS interface direct track.
The original track was recorded direct-to-iPhone using an iRig into GarageBand rather than a mic'd tube amp. The EK audio AG-15A has only a 2-band EQ (bass and treble) with no mid control, so mids are null and treble is rolled down to 4 to prevent high-frequency piezo/acoustic fizz. Keeping the AG-15A clean and using the Eko BAIO's clean preamp model and chorus creates the rounded, bedroom-pop direct tone.
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