MF Custom 50S AM4

🎸 Custom 50 Signature Preset

This preset for the Fractal AM4 is a faithful recreation of my boutique tube amplifier Custom 50, hand-built by Massimo Mantovani, and represents the core of my sound both in the studio and on stage.

Designed to deliver exceptional dynamics, clarity, and musicality, it responds naturally to your touch, guitar volume, and picking intensity—just like a high-end real tube amp.

🔥 Key Features

✅ Accurate modeling of the original Custom 50 circuit
✅ Extremely realistic dynamic response
✅ Generous headroom and touch sensitivity
✅ Warm, three-dimensional tone that sits perfectly in the mix
✅ Optimized for both live and studio use

🎛️ Tone Structure

This preset is designed to cover a wide tonal range:
Clean → Clear, rich in harmonics, perfect for arpeggios and ambient textures
Crunch → Warm and organic, ideal for blues and classic rock
Rhythm → Tight, punchy, and well-defined
Lead → Smooth, creamy, and controlled sustain

Each scene preserves the authentic character of the original Custom 50 while adapting seamlessly to different musical contexts.

🎧 Cabinet & IR Section

To achieve maximum realism and depth, this preset uses high-quality impulse responses from Valhallir.at, carefully selected to enhance clarity, punch, and natural cabinet feel.

These IRs play a crucial role in delivering a studio-grade sound with true amp-in-the-room inspiration.

🎧 Applications

🎤 Live performance with FRFR systems or FOH
🎙️ Direct recording
🎛️ Hybrid setups with power amp and real cabinets
🎵 Professional and home studio sessions

⭐ Preset Philosophy

This is not just a digital emulation, but a true translation of my real amplifier into the digital domain, developed through years of hands-on experience, direct comparisons, and fine-tuning.

The goal is to provide an authentic, reliable, and musical tone, without compromise.

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FW 1.02 or later