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is a premium Impulse Response (IR) Cab Pack modeled after a 1971 "Silverface" Fender Twin Reverb 2x12 combo. This specific pack is highly regarded for its "warm low end, complex midrange, and articulate top end," largely attributed to the original JBL D120F speakers featuring aluminum dust caps for enhanced string separation. Core Specifications Cabinet: 1971 Fender Twin Reverb 2x12 Speakers: Vintage JBL D120F.
File Formats: High-fidelity .WAV files provided in 24-bit 96k, 48k, and 44.1k sample rates.
IR Length: 500ms for maximum resolution (automatically truncates for hardware like Strymon or Line 6). York Audio FTWN 212 D120 -WAV-
Versions Included: Raw and Minimum Phase Transformed (MPT) files. Capture Details & Microphone Selection
The pack includes 138 IRs in total, consisting of 119 single-mic captures and 19 multi-mic "Mixes" designed for immediate use. Microphone Type Models Used Dynamic Shure SM57 (Modern & Vintage Unidyne III), , SM7, Sennheiser MD421 (Vintage), e906 Ribbon Royer R-121 Beyerdynamic M160 , AEA Nuvo N22 Condenser
Telefunken U47 (Large Diaphragm Tube), Neumann KM 184 (Small Diaphragm) Ambient Room (L/R/1-3), Rear, Side, and Sum captures Key Features for Users The York Audio FTWN 212 D120 Go to
Room Captures: Includes "FullRes" Room L and R captures specifically for the Fractal Audio environment to provide an "Amp in the Room" (AITR) experience.
Naming Convention: Sweet spots are labeled 1-5; these numbers do not indicate brightness but rather unique capture positions to be auditioned by ear.
Usage: While ideal for Fender-style clean and edge-of-breakup tones, users have successfully paired it with Marshall-style heads for unique hybrid sounds. Verify exact model spec sheet and firmware version;
Availability: Currently available for purchase on the York Audio official site for $14.99 $19.99. FTWN 212 D120 | York Audio
The pack includes positions from "Cap" (bright, aggressive) to "Edge" (dark, smooth), as well as "Cone" and "Off-Axis" variations. Because the D120F has an aluminum dust cap, the "Cap" positions can be very bright—this is a feature, not a bug. It allows you to dial back the treble on your amp model and keep the clarity.
Surprisingly, the D120 was also beloved by bassists in the 60s and 70s. The tight low end and high headroom mean that running a P-Bass through the MD421 IR yields a punchy, vintage Motown tone that sits beautifully under a mix.
Most IR libraries focus on high-gain, closed-back 4x12 cabinets. Think Mesa Rectifier, Marshall 1960BV, or Orange PPC412. Those are fantastic for metal and hard rock. But the market for pristine, low-to-medium-gain IRs has historically been under-served.
The FTWN 212 D120 fills that gap with authority.