Headrush Impulse Responses
Whitemoon112C
Inspired by Blackstar® 1x12 (Closed Back)
Typical interpretation:
- Whitemoon → reference to Full Moon / Friedman-style / boutique high-gain “white” amp vibe
- 112 → checkout 1x12”
- C → Closed back
Sound character
This IR is a cross between vintage and modern:
- low tight but not huge
- very present mids (focus on notes)
- high defined but controlled
- compact response
Result: focused, defined, very musical sound
Perfect for:
- lead rock
- fusion
- modern crunch
- precise records
- boutique sounds
Recommended Parameters
Gain (dB)
IR level
1x12 closed → compact response → don't overdo it
Examples:
- Clean: -3 dB
- Crunches: -5 dB
- Leads: -6 / -7 dB
Rule: Maintains attack and clarity
HiCut (Hz)
Cuts high frequencies
Defined IR → watch out for the “fizz”
Realistic range:
- 5.5 kHz → 8 kHz
Examples:
- Clean: 6 kHz
- Crunches: 6.5–7 kHz
- Leads: 7–7.5 kHz
Rule: eliminate harshness without losing definition
LoCut (Hz)
Cuts low frequencies
controlled bass → moderate use
Realistic range:
- 80Hz → 120Hz
Examples:
- Clean: 85 Hz
- Crunches: 95 Hz
- Leads: 100–110 Hz
Adjust: Keeps the sound tight
Mix (%)
Blend IR / dry
Standard:
- 100%
Creative:
- 80–90% for ambient
Pro Tips
Great starting point:
- Gain: -5 dB
- HiCut: 6.8 kHz
- LoCut: 95–100 Hz
- Mixes: 100%
If the sound is:
- too “sharp” → lower HiCut
- too “thin” → lower LoCut
- poorly defined → lower Gain
- too compressed → reduce Gain IR
Whitemoon112C is perfect:
for modern leads for direct recording with boutique amp / high gain controlled as main IR in mix
Setup Examples
Clean defined boutique
Gain-3 dB
HiCut6 kHz
LoCut85 Hz
Mixes100%
Sound:
- clear, elegant, precise
Modern crunch
Gain-5 dB
HiCut6.8 kHz
LoCut95 Hz
Mixes100%
Sound:
- compact, dynamic
Lead rock/fusion
Gain-6 dB
HiCut7.2 kHz
LoCut105 Hz
Mixes100%
Sound:
- focused, defined sustain
Studio / recording tone
Gain-5 dB
HiCut6.5 kHz
LoCut95 Hz
Mixes100%
Sound:
- balanced, ready to mix