Two notes Audio Engineering, the world leading innovator and manufacturer of load boxes, attenuators, digital load boxes, and digital cabinet emulators, has just announced their first Artist Series release for 2023 with Cesar Soto, Monte Pittman, and Paul D’Amour of Ministry.
When you think of no-holds-barred genre-defining “Industrial Metal”, no one - we repeat No One-is more revered than genre-pioneers Ministry. Their music is founded on a bedrock of machine-like precision. They’re synonymous with the pinnacle in cutting-edge guitar sonics. They’re fuelled by a mantra of never being pigeon-holed by any conventional paradigm. It’s no wonder their nefarious blend of musicality and performance-centric prowess has resulted in 6 Grammy nominations and mainstage performances at the likes of Lollapalooza, Big Day Out, and Wacken Open Air. When Twonotes heard - from none-other-than David Gnozzi (MixbusTv) - axe smiths Cesar Soto, Monte Pittmanand Paul D’Amour were interested in an official Artist Series DynIR release, it’s an understatement to say they jumped at the chance
Enter the Ministry | Hot Rod DynIR Cabinet Collection
Packed with 5 captures hand-picked for their primo sonics by the men of the hour, expect power, precision, and utmost versatility from cabs that have paid their dues across stages and studios internationally. First up, there’s Ceasar’s Wizard® straight 4x12 outfitted with Celestion® Creamback65s and a Marshall® 4x12 with raunchy punch-fuelled Greenbacks. Add to this, Monte’s WeberSpeakers® Silver Bell-equipped Emperor® 4x12 and mighty Orange® 4x12 with V30s, and the match is set for a six-string assault of meteoric caliber. Last - but by no means least - ex-Tool progressive metal trailblazer Paul D’Amour offered up his coveted Ampeg® 8x10 cab outfitted with an octet of stock drivers.
As you would expect with a Two notes Artist Series release, no stone was left unturned in ensuring all bases were covered for a capture of titanic proportions. There’s studio-grade pre’s, a must-have mic collection, and of course, a live room to die for. Recorded by Two notes’ resident Two notes capture master and David Gnozzi (MixbusTv) at Stagg Street Studio, LA, the resultant captures fall nothing short of a primo turbo-charged assemblage. Brimming with all the hallmarks you’ve come to expect from an Artist Series Release, the Ministry | HotRod DynIR Cabinet Collection is a sure-fire guarantee for sublime sonics fused with deft versatility from the studio to the stage!
Discover DynIR
Conquering the dividing line between sublime authenticity and uncompromising digital emulation, DynIR represents the pinnacle in virtual guitar- and bass-cabinet technology. Harnessing power equivalent to 160,000 studio-grade IR files, each Two notes DynIR can be shaped to the needs of even the most discerning tone chaser. Available for use with Two notes’ proprietary Wall of Sound software and natively within Torpedo-embedded hardware (Captor X, C.A.B. M+, and a slew of 3rd-party products from REVV, Victory Amplification, and many more), unleashing your tone and finding your signature sound has never been simpler.
“2022 was a standout year for the ever-expanding Two notes DynIR catalog. With seminal releases from Pete Thorn, Dave Friedman, Steve Stevens, and Jeff Stinco, it was plain to see 2023 needed to build on this premier cabinet legacy, further cementing Two notes as the undisputed leader in next-generation cabinet emulation. With Ministry’s Cesar Soto, Monte Pittman and Paul D’Amour joining our Artist Series ranks, expect tone that’s primed for any setting, captured from cabs straight out of Ministry’s backline and ready to deliver on one mission: guitar and bass sonics that guarantee to supercharge and elevate your tone to never before ventured heights.”Guillaume Pille, Two notesCEO
The Ministry Team adds: “This collection is my new go-to! Endless possibilities to craft the perfect cab Live or in the Studio” Cesar Soto, Ministry“Two notes have brought a new dimension to the world of guitar tone. We are very fortunate to be in a time where some of the greatest advances in guitar technology are happening right now. With these new products, you can achieve tone you once thought was barely possible and it takes up the least amount of space to date. Your guitar and a pedal now can take on anything!”Monte Pittman, Ministry“This DynIR pack perfectly captures our beloved cabinets. A great studio experience too!”PaulD’Amour, Ministry“We captured pieces of music history with Ministry’s Hot Rod DynIR Cabinet Collection - amazing gear in an amazing studio. It’ll be exciting to see people’s reaction, this pack is absolutely mind-blowing.”David Gnozzi, MixbusTv
The Ministry | HotRod DynIR Cabinet Collection is available immediately from the Two notes store exclusively for 39€/$ (USD); individual cabinets from the collection are available for individual sale at10€/$ (USD).
For more information, please visit two-notes.com.
