Why IRDX Core Is the Missing Link in Modern Metal & Thall Guitar Chains
Hey everyone, Rey Lynx here! Let’s be real—if you live in the world of modern metal, djent, or thall, you know how hard it is to get that alive, in-your-face tone from just an amp sim and an IR. As a full-time mix engineer and producer bouncing between Metal, EDM, I’ve tried everything under the sun to give virtual guitar amps more mojo.
That’s when I stumbled on IRDX Core by Bogren Digital. And bruh—it doesn’t just change tone. It brings your tone to life.
IRDX Core reminds me of movement. It’s hard to explain the magic under the hood, but once you slap it on after your IR loader, it's like your cab starts breathing. No joke—it sounds like the speaker is right in front of you, moving air and reacting to your riffs.
Watch Jens Bogren explain the IRDX Core Technology.
What Is IRDX Core Actually Doing?
Traditional IRs = A Static Photo
IRDX Core = A Moving Picture
Think of a standard cab IR like a clean, well-lit photo. It’s cool, but it’s frozen. IRDX Core? It’s the cinematic version. It mimics all the non-linear push and pull of a real speaker—like how an actual cab compresses slightly under palm mutes or how the high end softens naturally instead of piercing your eardrum.
So instead of your tone being sterile or “too DI,” it suddenly feels real.
How to Make an Amp Sim Come to Life (My Go-To Setup)
If you're wondering where to drop this in your chain, here’s the sauce:
Amp Sim → IR Loader → IRDX Core
IRDX Core isn’t a cab IR, and it’s not replacing one. It’s an IR enhancer. It needs an IR to work with. But once you throw it into the chain, it’s like your rig levels up instantly.
- Normal Mode: Adds subtle harmonic movement and dynamic realism
- Intense Mode: Makes your tone punchy and raw—perfect for downtuned or thall
- Auto Input Calibration: I noticed you always have to use the calibrate button because it listens to your signal and adapts the input and output without changing the gain staging—it just improves the push and pull and enhances the effect of the plugin.
Real-World Results: Why I’m Hooked
The first time I loaded IRDX Core into a mix session, I literally stopped and said, “Wait... what just happened?”
The tone didn’t just sound better. It felt better. The high end breathed instead of hissing, the lows were tight but not dead, and every note—even on low tunings—had a vibe.
In a modern metal or thall mix where the guitar tone needs to glue into massive drums and bass without getting lost or muddy, IRDX Core just works.
What Genres (and Guitars) It Works With
Honestly, IRDX Core isn’t genre-specific, but it shines in:
- Thall
- Modern Metalcore
- Deathcore
- Djent
- EDM-metal blends (yes, even synthetic guitars where you have an IR!)
At €19.50? This Is a No-Brainer.
Let’s not sugarcoat it—there are a lot of overpriced “tone saviors” out there. But IRDX Core is only €19.50, and it punches way above its weight.
If your amp sims are feeling flat or like they’re missing vibe, this plugin might be your missing puzzle piece.
Recommended For:
- Amp sim rigs that feel too digitalAmp sim rigs that feel too digital
- Reamping stiff DI performances
- Live setups where tone needs more oomph
- Hybrid genre productions (metal + EDM heads, I see you)
Final Word: This Is That One Plugin You Didn’t Know You Needed
As a dude deep in the trenches of modern guitar production, I’ll say this straight: IRDX Core is staying in my chain. For real. It doesn’t replace your amp sim or your IRs—it amplifies them. It’s the difference between a tone that just exists and a tone that feels alive.
Whether you're tracking an 8-string in drop E or blending guitars with glitchy EDM synths, IRDX Core brings your sound into the room.
Thall is not a genre—but if it were, IRDX Core would be a requirement.
— Rey Lynx
