MLC S_Zero 93

Discover the ultimate toolbox of tone for majestic, gnarly, and extreme guitar tones.The MLC S_Zero 93 plugin is for those willing to give themselves over to chaos and fury.

The MLC S_Zero 93 is the officially licensed version of the signature guitar amp of Sven Atle Kopperud (aka Silenoz), guitarist for the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir.

AN EXTREME METAL TOOLBOX

With one clean, and two distorted channels of different flavors, this amp is unashamedly focused on the high gain tones with unparallel string clarity.

CHANNEL 1: Offers a crystal clear, but thick and lush clean sound that offers a perfect platform for ambient and creative effects.

CHANNEL 2: Dives headlong into high gain, providing an organic, gnarly gain structure with wonderful definition and clarity. The loose, chaotic distortion character lends itself to brutal, bludgeoning tones.

CHANNEL 3: The most brutal of all, channel 3 tightens and refines the character of Channel 2, adding an edge and aggression to its pure intensity without sacrificing note definition. Perfect for articulate and cutting riffs.

The power amp tubes can be switched per channel between 6L6 and KT88 — a feature not available on the physical MLC S_Zero 93 amp.

GET YOUR PEDAL FIX

FASCINATION STREET OCTAVE: A brand new dual-octave Fascination Street Octave pedal with intelligent pitch detection opens up a unique variety of creative sounds. Descend into the depths of fire and brimstone and embrace the extreme!

MLC BROWN SUGAR: Four overdrives in one. The MLC Brown Sugar pedal offers a unique mode selector, completely altering the clipping characteristics of the Class A preamp. Dial in a truly personalized sound.

FASCINATION STREET OVD-2: A studio classic. Building on the unique flavor of the Fascination Street OVD-1 featured in the MLC S_Zero 100 plugin, the OVD-2 from Jens' personal collection unlocks further avenues of crushing gain.

MORE THAN JUST IRs

ULTIMATE CONTROL: In a lot of setups, the cab and the mic are responsible for most of your tone. So it’s no surprise that the flexible tone monster that is the MLC S_Zero 93 plugin comes with plenty of options for getting the cab sound just right.

Don’t worry! If you’d rather get straight to playing your guitar just use one of the many expertly made presets that are included.

ENDLESS COMBINATIONS: Easily control the distance, position, and angle mic placement with intuitive controls. With the ability to run one or two cabs simultaneously using the mix controls and to load your own custom IRs, you have all the tools you need to get the perfect tone.

The two cabs have been carefully selected and set up by Jens Bogren personally, but if you want more options, you can load any impulse response into the two speaker slots.

THE FUTURE OF SPEAKER MODELING

Our IRDX (Impulse Response Dynamix) technology breathes life into the guitar sound by adding dynamic and true-to-life speaker behavior to static impulse responses.

IRDX technology, developed by producer Jens Bogren, uses advanced machine learning methods to reconstruct the difference between a real cab and an impulse response.

The end result is a guitar amp sim that reacts like a real amp, easily fits in a mix without sounding stale, and feels great when playing through.

Impulse Responses are excellent at capturing the tonality and resonance of a guitar cabinet, but by nature, they are only a static snapshot in time.

By itself, an impulse response has the tonal characteristics of a real cab but without dynamics, it creates a lifeless, fatiguing sound.

Real-life guitar speakers react dynamically to the input from the amplifier. They move air, compress, and break up depending on how hard they are being pushed by the amp.

A CLASSIC STUDIO EQ

Add a final touch to the sound with this faithful model of a classic analog studio equalizer. Its ease of use and well-chosen frequencies have made this particular EQ popular for sculpting guitar sounds in high-end studios worldwide.

ADD SOME SPACE

FASCINATION STREET DELAY: Get that warm, colorful analog sound with the Fascination Street Delay. When combined with the stereo Ping Pong, the delay tails melt away into a beautiful, buttery ambiance.

FASCINATION STREET REVERB: Drench your sound in space and character with the Fascination Street Reverb. Invaluable Lo and Hi Cut controls allow you to tailor the reverb tail to sit perfectly in your mix.

PAIN-FREE PANNING: Take advantage of the built-in Pan control to get the perfect stereo placement for your guitar whilst maintaining a full stereo image for the Delay and Reverb.

ICONIC ARTIST PRESETS

Don’t know where to start? Your favorite artists have you covered!

Get started right away with meticulously crafted presets by members of Dimmu Borgir, metal icons from bands such as Behemoth, Ihshahn/Emperor, Mayhem, Napalm Death, Enslaved, and many more.

Learn what goes into putting together the perfect tone and find inspiration from the biggest names in the industry. Never struggle with tone again!

RECORD YOUR IDEAS

When inspiration strikes, every second counts before that golden riff is gone forever. With MLC S_Zero 93, you can capture your ideas quickly and easily without even starting a DAW. The standalone version of the plugin includes a built-in recording functionality that makes it effortless to always stay creative. A scratch book has never been this inspiring!

STAY IN TIME, STAY IN TUNE

The standalone version of MLC S_Zero 93 comes with built-in metronome for you to stay sharp at your guitar playing skills. Change meter, accent, or set automatic speed increments so you can focus on practicing without taking your hands off the guitar. The excellent built-in tuner means you're always ready to jam!

SILENOZ

Sven Atle Kopperud (aka Silenoz) is the guitarist for the symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir. Conceived in the heart of the Norwegian black metal scene in 1993, Dimmu Borgir quickly broke free from the boundaries of the genre, daring to combine a traditional raven black sound with opulent symphonic orchestration. Silenoz is the creative force behind the guitar sounds for Dimmu Borgir and his signature MLC amplifier is the key to his progressive sound.

MLC AMPS

MLC Amps is a renowned brand specializing in the production of high-quality boutique guitar amplifiers, pedals, speaker cabinets, and custom guitar systems. The MLC brand is known for its commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality, reliability, and innovative features.

MLC Amplifiers, designed by Marek Laskowski, are crafted using premium components with the lowest tolerance levels and undergo rigorous testing to ensure optimal performance. They are known for their clarity, power, and tonal versatility, allowing musicians to achieve their desired sound effortlessly. MLC Amps' commitment to quality and attention to detail has made them a trusted choice for many professional musicians worldwide.

JENS BOGREN

Over 20 years of musical excellence

Founder and head of Fascination Street Studios since 2001, Jens is famous worldwide for his work with some of the biggest acts in metal today.

Features

• Designed specifically for organic and immense high-gain guitar sounds with incredible clarity and definition
• Balance darkness with ethereal light, chime, and sparkle from the bespoke clean channel
• A brand new dual-octave pedal with intelligent pitch detection – make your parts larger-than-life
• Experiment with stackable overdrives, endless textural options, and a truly insane amount of gain on tap
• MLC Brown Sugar overdrive featuring 4 different clipping modes
• Switchable power amp section – 6L6 or KT88 power amp tubes
• IRDX technology adds realistic speaker cab dynamics – standard in all our amp sims

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