IS ANALOG STILL KING? 👑 REAL TS808 VS FRACTAL VS MOOER MODELING

Can you actually hear the difference between analog pedals and digital modeling in 2026?
Today we put the legendary Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer to the ultimate test against two digital giants: the high-end Fractal FM3 simulation and the budget-friendly Mooer GE200 amp modeler.

Is the Fractal FM3 worth the premium price, or can a cheap multi-fx like the Mooer GE200 deliver the same iconic overdrive tone? We’re breaking down the clean, crunch, and lead tones to see if digital simulations have finally reached perfection or if the analog vs digital debate is still far from over.

In this video we cover:

Ibanez TS808 original vintage tone test.

Fractal FM3 Tube Screamer simulation accuracy.

Mooer GE200 budget modeling performance.

Blind Test: Can your ears spot the real pedal in a mix?

Amp Simulations: Using Marshall JTM45, JCM800, and Silver Jubilee models.

Whether you are a purist or a tech enthusiast, this gear comparison will reveal the truth about guitar modeling vs the real thing.

Timestamps:
00:00 WELCOME TO THE CHALLENGE!
00:28 IS DIGITAL SIMULATION SO GOOD TODAY?
01:36 TODAY'S TEST: THE GEAR
02:03 THE ORIGINAL TUBE SCREAMER
03:12 REAL TS 808: THE TONE TEST
04:01 THE FRACTAL SIMULATION
04:51 FRACTAL TS 808: THE TONE TEST
06:00 THE MOOER SIMULATION
06:58 MOOER TS 808: THE TONE TEST
07:58 THE BACKING TRACK TEST. Which model sounds best?
08:39 REALT TS 808 VS FRACTAL VS MOOER over a BACKING TRACK
10:02 TELL ME YOUR FEELINGS AND SENSATIONS!
08:16 WHAT DO YOU THINK? LET ME KNOW EVERYTHING IN THE COMMENTS!

You can find my presets for Fractal FM3 / FM9 & AXE FX3 here:
https://ko-fi.com/thesundayguitarist
Some are FREE! :-)

As always, a huge shoutout to Jam In for the killer backing tracks! @JaminBackingTracks


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