The Shiver preset is now my third preset from Boutique Tones, and after the Player preset and the M Zero Overdrive preset, this is once again an absolutely excellent selection, combination, and overall tuning. Hats off!
The chosen cabs fit perfectly as well — you can practically use the preset live right away. With the Shiver, I only had to slightly adjust the level of the clean scene. Of course, it would be nice if that were perfectly balanced from the start, since it would save a bit of experimenting. But honestly, that’s just a minor detail.
What really impresses me is this: it genuinely feels and sounds like a real amp. I’m playing it through different guitars — including a PRS Custom 24 and Fender Custom Shop Strats — and through a Cubo EX with four 8-inch speakers from Blue Amps.
And honestly: it sounds shockingly close to a real tube amp. The dynamics, the response, the density — it’s all there. Really impressive.
I’ll still test more thoroughly how the presets perform in a studio and recording context, but even now it’s obvious: the presets work immediately without much tweaking, while still leaving enough room to add your own personal touch.
This turned out insanely good. Thanks BT — you guys nailed it again! Siggi
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Siggi · May 17, 2026
This is the very best captures I had! The ready made presets is also awesome just «right out the box”. My guitar have never sounded better.
I have been playing the real Shiva for 15+ years. It’s the amp I getting back to every time, and you guys nailed it. Thanks!
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Stig · April 13, 2026
Exactly the sound I was looking for!
This is exactly the sound I was looking for. With my Quad Cortex I can get sweet and juicy cleans and great Crunch-Tones. Very responsive, full and rich tones. This Pack is awesome!
