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How much is not expensive? The Elektron Model:Samples is a great unit that is really easy to program. I think it is about $400 though.

Have you seen the new Arturia 8pre? It looks really interesting.

The main thing I noticed with a replacement block is how much smoother the trem arm was when rotating it. Sound wise? Maybe a bit of fullness gain...

Phew!!

Just be careful with comparison recordings to get the mic EXACTLY at the same spot relative to the cab. An inch difference of placement of the microphone (even less, really) can result in an entirely different sound. It is actually pretty surprising the tonal change just by moving the mic around.

The list looks like software synths. Audacity doesn't load virtual instruments. (It doesn't do MIDI.) Garageband should work though.

That looks great. I'm sure it sounds wonderful. GLWTS.

Please don't use those ground lift adapters if there's a problem. That's just asking for trouble...

The gut shot is so great! I've always wanted a hand-wired Orange just to be able to open it up from time-to-time.

Allen stuff is well designed and uses high quality parts. They are the real-deal for sound and durability.

+1. This is a great emulation.

I've built quite a few BYOC kits over the years. The components have always been of really high quality and the sounds have always been there. It is a lot of fun to go through the circuit and learn about the different effects that way. The physical layout and design seem to be better these days, plus you can get a pre-finished enclosure now so it may look nicer if you aren't a painter. If you are looking to save money, you probably won't (by much anyway), but you can learn a lot and feel good about doing something yourself.

...surrounded by rosewood trees.

Nice, that is a 2008.

Beautiful! Does it come with the ray gun?