So who's playing an Axe-FX?

[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).

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by 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).

There's been some talk of a floor version but I wouldn't hold your breath. Fractal Audio is a small company so they move slowly and carefully.

[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.

[Dino]

Do these things have a USB ASIO type of connection so it can be used to record with a computer? If not this thing is worthless and they shouldn't even make them.

[Devo]

Dwezil Zappa is using fractals on the current ZPZ tour. I must say it sounded very full good low end, like a wall of marshals ... I wouldnt have known it was digital cept for the very nice sound guy who told me

I would go for one... but i kinda like having a big amp on stage ...

very glad your happy with it... I will definatly try one out

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by Dino

Do these things have a USB ASIO type of connection so it can be used to record with a computer? If not this thing is worthless and they shouldn't even make them.

USB outs aren't exactly considered "professional" quality which is why the Axe-FX has RCA SPDIF and AES/IBU XLR digital outs. If the sound card/interface for your computer doesn't have a SPDIF in then it is worthless....in my humble opinion of course.

[toneboy]

Originally Posted by Devo

... but i kinda like having a big amp on stage ...

Why???

[trouble311]

I got mine a month ago, and after all my gear searches, I found something that truly makes me not want anything else. I have had Line 6 amps (Flextones, Vetta, AX2), Marshall DSLs, TSLs, a Mesa Nomad, Mesa Triaxis/2:90/G-Major into Boogie cabinets with Vintage 30s....the whole shooting match.

This thing sounds incredible...and the most versatile gear I have ever had...it sounds exponentially better than even my best sounding rig, the Triaxis/2:90 combination, and that is through a QSC GX5 solid-state power amp into an Avatar 2x12 with Vintage 30s. I've heard it sounds even better through FRFR setups, but I haven't taken that plunge yet...but it's probably coming.

I am not much of a "drink the Kool-Aid" kind of guy...but man...this thing is the real deal.

[littlephil]

I'm sure this thing is extremely versatile and everything, but I doubt I'll ever buy one. I dont know what it is about things like this, it was the same with my MP-1, and why I sold it after about a month. I cant stand not being able to tweak my tone by just turning a knob. The MP-1 is a PITA to adjust patches. Besides, I never really use that many different sounds so having 128 patches (with the MP-1) was really pointless for me. I think I had maybe 3 or 4 distorted tones and 2 cleans, that was enough for me.

I'm not having a go at it or anything, I'm sure modelling amps are the future of sound, and they have their place, but its just not for me.

[Dino]

Originally Posted by toneboy

USB outs aren't exactly considered "professional" quality which is why the Axe-FX has RCA SPDIF and AES/IBU XLR digital outs. If the sound card/interface for your computer doesn't have a SPDIF in then it is worthless....in my humble opinion of course.

Ah, I see there sir, but I like to spend my money on guitar stuff not computer stuff....

[musicdr]

I now have an axefx on the way too.I got a chance to spend an hour on one.I dialed in the custom audio amp model.Since the pt100 is my main tube amp my ears are pretty attuned to this sound.Within 20 minutes I nailed what I wanted.The most impressive thing is how a high gain sound can go almost totally clean just by using the volume knob on the guitar.Truly impressive.A friend of mine is a bigger tube snob than me and has been gigging the axefx for 6 months with no regrets.I hope it can replace my tube amps because things are getting heavier the older I get.

[560licious]

Originally Posted by uglyfuzzface

it kills line 6 i was told ........

well, for 1500$ starting price on the axe-fx, my line 6 gear is still pounding it out just nicely

[rob777vdy]

ssshhhh that thing sounds awsome id love to get my mits on 1.ill wait till i see a second hand 1 and jump right on it.how much do they cost brand new ???