ENGL FIREBALL 100

ENGL Fireball 100 – Preamp Capture Epochs: 1000 | Reamp Box: Countryman 85 ⚠️Disclaimer: The online preview player does not accurately represent these captures. For the best tone and true-to-source results, please download the files and use them within the NAM plugin alongside a high-quality impulse response. Harness the raw power of one of ENGL’s most formidable amps — the Fireball 100. Captured from the oldest head in my studio, this preamp profile delivers a razor-sharp, tight, and aggressive rhythm tone while still offering plenty of flexibility for shaping your sound. Settings are dialed in with controls at noon and a slight presence boost for added clarity. Pair it with your favorite overdrive pedal to push it into screaming lead territory. Please Note: This is a preamp-only capture — no cabinet IR is included. Perfect for blending with your own choice of cab sims or IRs. 🔧 Optimal Setup for NAM Captures To achieve the most accurate and realistic tone from these NAM captures, it’s important that your audio interface and plugin are configured correctly. Recommended Settings: Audio Interface Input Gain: Set the input gain to 0 (all the way down or fully left). This ensures your signal remains clean and uncolored by the interface’s preamp. Input Type: Make sure your input is set to Instrument (Hi-Z) — not Line or Mic. This matches the impedance of your guitar and allows NAM to respond naturally. Pads & Attenuation: Ensure no -20dB pad or similar input attenuation is engaged. This can weaken your guitar’s signal and reduce dynamic accuracy. NAM Plugin Settings: In the Neural Amp Modeler VST, use unity gain (0.0dB) on input and output levels unless otherwise specified. For best realism, run the captures through a high-quality impulse response (IR) that matches the cabinet style of the original amp. Tip: If your signal sounds distorted before it even reaches NAM, or if the plugin meters are clipping, double-check your input gain and instrument mode settings — most issues come from the interface being set too hot.