Mesa Boogie Mark V clean, with a real A2 capture as the reference

FM9 · by monzta1

The FM9's own grounded Mesa Mark V model, built to sit next to a real NAM A2 capture of the same amp: on an A2-capable device the capture IS this tone, here it is the reference the model is checked against.

Download recipe JSON

In the app, open LIBRARY in the footer to replay it, or from a terminal:

python tools/replay_recipe.py recipes/mesa-mark-v-a2-reference.json            # dry-run: validate only
python tools/replay_recipe.py recipes/mesa-mark-v-a2-reference.json --apply    # edit buffer

Steps

Action	Target	Why
`set_type`	amp 1, type_name=USA MK V Green	config/amp_models.json maps FM9's USA MK V Green to MESA/Boogie Mark V, Channel 1 (Clean); the tone_target above cites a real capture of that same amp's clean channel.
`set_param`	amp 1, param=DISTORT_DRIVE, value=3	Mark V channel 1 is the clean channel; low gain keeps headroom rather than pushing into breakup.
`set_param`	amp 1, param=DISTORT_BASS, value=5	Neutral low end; Mark V clean is not a bass-heavy voice.
`set_param`	amp 1, param=DISTORT_MID, value=5.5	Even midrange so the clean channel stays articulate rather than scooped.
`set_param`	amp 1, param=DISTORT_TREBLE, value=5.5	Slightly bright, matching the clarity of the cited capture's clean voicing.
`set_param`	amp 1, param=DISTORT_PRESENCE, value=5	Neutral presence; adjust to taste for the room and cab in use.
`set_param`	amp 1, param=DISTORT_MASTER, value=5	A usable starting output level; balance against other scenes.

Sources

config/amp_models.json: FM9 'USA MK V Green' models MESA/Boogie Mark V, Channel 1, Clean
TONE3000 capture 57410, 'Mesa Boogie - Mark V [18dBu]': author-stated gear 'Mesa Boogie Mark V', https://www.tone3000.com/tones/mesa-boogie-mark-v-18dbu-57410

Assumes

an amp block (instance 1); no cab, reverb or delay assumed