{"product_id":"thu-made-in-rock-dark-50","title":"THU MADE IN ROCK - DARK 50","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHU Made In Rock DARK 50 is a JMP50* guitar amp plugin based on the 1971 head and matched 4x12\" cabinet used by Dan Hawkins* on albums and tours with The Darkness*. It combines two blendable amplifier channels, detailed cabinet and microphone controls, song-inspired presets, and 18 additional effects. Use DARK 50 as a standalone guitar plugin or add it to an existing Overloud THU installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9123\/0601\/files\/Overloud_Made_in_Rock_Dark_50_Pic_2.webp?v=1788437875\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend the amp’s bright, crunchy Channel 1 with the fuller, fuzzier Channel 2 to shape everything from articulate classic-rock rhythm tones to thick, harmonically rich leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandalone and THU Expansion Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE-STANDING PACK:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTHU Made In Rock DARK 50 is both a THU expansion pack and a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully standalone guitar amp simulation plugin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt can expand the model list of an existing THU installation or run as a self-contained plugin with all the THU editing features, including the Rig Player, Amp Tweaks, Tuner, and Looper. No previous THU license is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Inside the DARK 50 Guitar Amp Plugin:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Made In Rock DARK 50 amplifier model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn emulation of the matched slanted 4x12\" cabinet with Celestion* G12T-75 speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated preset bank recreating tones from well-known songs by The Darkness*.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional presets covering classic styles associated with this amplifier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels created using Fluid Capturing, Overloud’s advanced emulation technology introduced in 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 additional models, including overdrives, modulation effects, and reverbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery Detail Captured\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe THU Made In Rock DARK 50 head has two input channels. Channel 1 is brighter and crunchier, with plenty of presence. Channel 2 has a fuller low-frequency response with a slightly fuzzier character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInputs 1 and 2 were often connected with a jumper so both channels could be blended. The two volume controls let you balance the amp’s top-end bite against its low-end weight, providing a broad range of rhythm and lead tones from the original circuit’s straightforward control layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Matched 4x12\" Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DARK 50 pack also includes an emulation of the matched slanted 4x12\" cabinet equipped with Celestion* G12T-75 speakers, known for their deep low-end punch and bright, aggressive top end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cabinet was captured using 18 microphones with high-resolution nonlinear impulse responses. Overloud’s Fluid Convolution lets you position up to four microphones in a full 3D space around the cabinet and blend them with custom IRs. The AIR control adds depth and a more immersive listening perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs-1 product info detailed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product data items mage-tabs-disabled\" role=\"tablist\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"data item content\" id=\"description\" role=\"tab\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe History of the DARK 50\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference amplifier is a 1971 Marshall* JMP50 head, serial number 4626C. It was owned by Dan Hawkins* and used extensively in both live performances and studio recordings with The Darkness*. The amplifier was acquired directly from Hawkins and his engineer, Nick Brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe head is paired with a slanted 4x12\" cabinet equipped with Celestion* G12T-75 speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original amplifier is part of the Made In Rock private collection, a unique archive that has expanded over the last 20 years through the acquisition of amplifiers, effects, guitars, and stage equipment used by influential artists such as Jimmy Page*, Black Sabbath*, and Keith Richards*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverloud Fluid Capturing Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as schematic-assisted capturing, Overloud’s Fluid Capturing combines the strengths of amplifier modeling and capturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional amp capture provides a highly realistic but fixed representation of an amplifier at a particular setting and operating level. It cannot reproduce the amplifier’s response at every control position. A modeled amplifier responds dynamically across different settings, but it may not precisely match the character of a specific reference amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluid Capturing models the amplifier while also sampling it at multiple settings and operating levels. This combined data produces a digital model that responds across the amplifier’s controls while retaining the specific tonal character of the original hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade In Rock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade In Rock manages a private collection of instruments and artifacts connected to the history of rock music. The collection includes guitars, basses, amplifiers, speaker cabinets, effects, clothing, memorabilia, and stage equipment owned or used by influential artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organization preserves these items and documents their place in music history. Overloud’s Fluid Capturing technology extends that preservation work by reproducing the sound and response of selected amplifiers from the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHU Made In Rock DARK 50 FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier does THU Made In Rock DARK 50 model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDARK 50 models a 1971 Marshall* JMP50 head, serial number 4626C, that was owned and used by Dan Hawkins* for recordings and live performances with The Darkness*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use DARK 50 without owning THU?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. DARK 50 runs as a standalone plugin with its own editing tools, Rig Player, Amp Tweaks, Tuner, and Looper. It can also be installed as an expansion inside an existing THU setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat cabinet is included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plugin includes the matched slanted 4x12\" cabinet fitted with Celestion* G12T-75 speakers. The cabinet was captured with 18 microphones using high-resolution nonlinear impulse responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the two amplifier channels be blended?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Channel 1 provides a brighter, crunchier sound, while Channel 2 adds low-end weight and a slightly fuzzier response. The channels can be connected with a jumper and balanced using their individual volume controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat presets are included with DARK 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDARK 50 includes a preset bank inspired by well-known songs by The Darkness*, plus additional presets covering classic styles associated with this type of amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat additional effects are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes 18 additional models covering overdrive, modulation, and reverb effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Overloud Fluid Capturing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluid Capturing combines circuit modeling with samples taken from the reference amplifier at multiple settings and operating levels. This allows the plugin to respond naturally across the amp controls while preserving the specific tonal character of the original hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use custom cabinet IRs with DARK 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Fluid Convolution lets you position and blend up to four microphones around the included cabinet and combine its microphone captures with custom impulse responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e*Any use of third-party trademarks, logos, mentioned brand names, artist names, band names, products, and services is referential only. Overloud disclaims any sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement by or of any such third party. 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