So who's playing an Axe-FX?

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by Synesthesia

I'm using a real amp.

So what's your point?

[shreddersymphony]

^^Clearly a person with a very boring or non-existant sex life. I kid =P. But yeah, I would suggest maybe TRYING the thing before bashing it and writing something like "I use a real amp". That wasn't the question of the thread whatsoever. =]

[trouble311]

So it's good stuff, huh? I saw your *nearly identical* post on the Fractal Audio forum a little bit ago...

[Synesthesia]

Haha, to anyone possibly offended, I was kidding. I have in fact tried it, and I didn't like it, thus why I'm not using it. I will admit it does sound good, but not right for my ears.

[axemanrio]

I know that was the list for the AxeFX, GSP1101 has it's own set of parameters that affect your tone drastically with one small change... the input/output settings are a good example on the GSP, it can take you days to get it perfect. And then when you plug in to a different setup/amp, you have to figure out what sounds best again. My point is there's way too many parameters to tweak your sound and you will spend a significant amount of time trying to get it right.

Then again, I guess it's how you look at it... when I want to shape my sound I'd rather work with 3-4 controls. And you're right, modelers are not for everyone as I've had my share of multi-effects units for over 8 years because I wanted to sound like my favorite artists. Times change and now I want to sound like me so the GSP didn't really do it for me even though I tried.

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by axemanrio

... the input/output settings are a good example on the GSP, it can take you days to get it perfect.

I can't speak for the GSP1101 but it only took me a few seconds to get the input/output settings on the Axe-FX set up correctly.

My point is there's way too many parameters to tweak your sound and you will spend a significant amount of time trying to get it right.

That completely dependent upon the person. I don't expect to have to spend that much time trying to get it right. I got really close to what I wanted in a few hours.

Then again, I guess it's how you look at it... when I want to shape my sound I'd rather work with 3-4 controls.

It all depends on how deep you want to go whether it's a modeler or a tube amp. Heck, there are plenty of folks who own tube amps that want one brand of tube in this socket and another in that socket and so on and so on. Tweaking any gear can be as simple or as complex as one makes it.

And you're right, modelers are not for everyone as I've had my share of multi-effects units for over 8 years because I wanted to sound like my favorite artists.

I gave up a long time ago trying to sound like anyone else but me.

...now I want to sound like me so the GSP didn't really do it for me even though I tried.

Well, anything you plug into should sound like you anyway.

[GilkyBear]

Originally Posted by toneboy

I gave up a long time ago trying to sound like anyone else but me.

You shouldn't have to try to sound like yourself

[rastachild]

gotta say i do like the sound of the axe fx on those clips. may not be exactly like a tube amp, but it's close and it sounds good. but the price is what turned me off as i would never gig with it, but just use it for home practice and direct recording. and for that functionality, the gsp1101 is more than sufficient at $400. tone is definitely subjective, but the tone i've heard from the axe fx does not justify the price, for me at least.

[The Euphor]

From what I've read. AxeFX is the only real option, as long as you got time and interest in spending some time with your patches.

There is one easy way to settle this. Post soundclips!

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by The Euphor

From what I've read. AxeFX is the only real option, as long as you got time and interest in spending some time with your patches.

There is one easy way to settle this. Post soundclips!

I posted links to youtube videos in my first post.

[newbieguitarmaker]

Originally Posted by The Euphor

From what I've read. AxeFX is the only real option, as long as you got time and interest in spending some time with your patches.

There is one easy way to settle this. Post soundclips!

The easiest way would be for everyone to just give me their Axe-Fx's lol

[HeavyMetal4Ever]

Yeah, I'm willing to trade a slightly abused kidney or part of an alcohol soaked liver for an Axe-Fx Ultra, any takers? I've also got a smoke stained lung if that will help swing the deal.

Rock on!

[toneboy]

I've spent about 9-10 hours with the Axe-FX now and I've managed to replicate the tone I get from my 3TM MP-1s w/ADA Ampulator. Actually, I didn't just replicate it, I improved it by cleaning the low end so it's tighter.

It's got that same bright/not harsh tone I love for metal and when notes sustain, I get those quasi-feedback midrange overtones that I love. I just hope my head does explode from the eargasms I'm having.

[speedy mcfeely]

I think it would be awesome if Fractal would come out with a floor model. Like the G-system. I really like to take as little as possible, (hence why I love my xt-live).

[deliriumtriggered]

Prior to owning an Axe-Fx Ultra, I used the GSP1101 along with my Engl E660. What can I say?
The GSP isn't even close to be near the Axe-Fx. You simply can't compare the two, it is useless.
The amp sounds I achieved with the GSP sucked (maybe I was just too stupid to ditch this thing the right way), the effects weren't that great also. There was hardly one good highgain amp model on the GSP, on my ULTRA I have to decide from at least ten models which one sounds the best.
One good thing though, was the possibility to use effects before and behind your external preamp in the effect chain.
Well I sold my whole stuff after I got my ULTRA, bought a 100W poweramp for the use with my 4x12 Cab and I'm more satisfied than ever.
I know that most of the Axe reviews sound like commercials, but it's truely the way I feel.