The ULTIMATE Dream '65 vs. Strymon Iridium Comparison

It's finally here. The big one. The comparison between the @UniversalAudio Dream '65 and the @strymon Iridium.

Gear used in this video: (affiliate links)
Dream '65 (only $319 now) : https://sweetwater.sjv.io/4PxAao
Strymon Iridium: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/LXy1DM
Strymon Flint: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6eQ1Aq
BOSS SD-1: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/R5No1N
Xotic EP Booster: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/y2Pvy3
G&L Legacy: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/oqgvzO

Timestamps
0:18 - Biggest tonal difference in the modeling
1:13 - Clean sound comparisons / getting the same sound out of the pedals
3:20 - Max Gain on the Dream '65
3:47 - Max Gain on the Strymon Iridium
4:55 - Testing the boosts on the Dream '65
8:18 - The confusing nature of digital 'limitations'
9:15 - EP Booster with Strymon Iridium
10:16 - EP booster with Dream '65 and compared with Stock boost
11:08 - 'Vibrato' feature (Tremolo, I know)
12:55 - Recreate Vibrato sound with Strymon Flint & Iridium
13:41 - How the pedals handle OD pedals
14:08 - Dream '65 Clean vs OD w Sparkle Drive
14:42 - Strymon Iridium Clean vs OD w Sparkle Drive
15:09 - Dream '65 Clean vs OD w BOSS SD-1
15:52 - Strymon Iridium Clean vs OD w BOSS SD-1
18:28 - Dream 65 Speaker Sims (Celestion Greenback)
19:10 - Dream 65 Speaker Sims (Oxford 12K5-6)
19:48 - Dream 65 Speaker Sims (EVM12L)
20:33 - Dream 65 Speaker Sims (Celestion G12-65s Two Rock 2x12)
21:24 - Dream 65 Speaker Sims (Fender Reverb CTS 4x10)
22:07 - Dream 65 Speaker Sims (Fender Twin 2x12 JBL D-120F)
23:12 - Bass Response Comparison between Dream '65 and Strymon Iridium)
24:39 - Using the app and the problems of Bluetooth Technology
25:12 - Testing my favorite presets
26:49 - The problem with "smart" devices
28:28 - The costs of using each pedal
31:25 - The Dream '65 in a mix
32:11 - The Strymon Iridium in a mix
33:12 - How to compare these pedals and who these pedals are for
35:43 - I guess I don't need one of these, so I'll give one away

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Equipment used (Amazon are affiliate links)
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Universal Audio Dream '65: https://amzn.to/3bU8bwO

Strymon IRIDIUM: https://amzn.to/3yv3rFf

Strymon FLINT: https://amzn.to/3QjbcGe

EP Booster: https://amzn.to/3w6Zm9U

BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive: https://amzn.to/3T35udc

Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive MOD: https://amzn.to/3A0eEy9

Fender Blues Jr: https://amzn.to/3wZw50A

Lollar Pickups: https://www.lollarguitars.com/lollar-...

Warmoth Necks: https://warmoth.com/index.php/guitar-...

Strymon Iridium: https://amzn.to/3z9dmCk

York Audio IR: https://www.yorkaudio.co/shop

SSL UC1: https://amzn.to/3vVWISQ

iMac 2017 5k: https://amzn.to/2XVdqCi

Sony A6400 camera: https://amzn.to/3aksgY8

Sigma 16mm f1.4 lens: https://amzn.to/3fS4Fz5

Apogee Duet 3 Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3M9AH9Q
I use the Apogee Duet but it is out of stock at over 10 years old, this is the newer one that will work just as well

Sony MDR-7506: https://amzn.to/33RiL1h