So who's playing an Axe-FX? - Page 7

Algiman · #91 10-20-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sickbean

**** you c**t

Is that some Lancashire expression of happiness?

Sickbean · #92 10-20-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Algiman

Is that some Lancashire expression of happiness?

People in Lancashire don't express happiness, they just have fights in their flat caps and hobnail boots.

Not that you Southerners would understand, what with your top hats, castles and Axe Fx's.

Algiman · #93 10-20-2009, 06:05 PM

I'm Scottish (with Lancastrian ancestry), muppet.

Sickbean · #94 10-20-2009, 06:10 PM

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I'm Scottish

You'll know all about fighting then.

Algiman · #95 10-20-2009, 06:16 PM

Well, my Dad's family is from Oldham.

musicdr · #96 10-23-2009, 03:57 PM

Well I'm a couple of weeks into the axe and all I can say is-I'm so glad I made the change.I've been using it as a traditional guitar rig, art sl2 poweramp into a marshall or bogner cab.Great tones to be had.It excels at studio work.Its rather intuitive to use.I've just been getting to know the amp models and controls and how they interact.You can really do some interesting things.I'm just playing dry, no effects for a while just to get totally familiar with the sounds before I start complicating things.Since I'm not gigging and doing a cd at the moment, I can get away with this.So far I'm very impressed.

Algiman · #97 10-30-2009, 02:13 PM

It's arrived, and from a quick run through I can see what the hype is all about. It sounds very natural. I'll reserve judgement until I've had longer to mess about with it, but this is one of the best new toys I've had!

markg5150 · #98 10-30-2009, 04:28 PM

Post some samples/vids when you can

Tank · #99 11-03-2009, 08:51 AM

playing an Ultra and loving it.

Best purchase in the world. It replaced my own vintage gear which I sold for more than the Axe was purchased at AND I have even more gear now inside the axe...

It is funny though that people argue about bits that have totally no understanding of computer science.... it is the same people that argue that a digital camera with more megapixels is better... which is aswell... wrong.

That is the same people that cannot understand that the by far best CD player in the world technically speaking has an D/A that is .... well .... 1-bit (serialized 1-bitstreaming).

The one thing of course that is actually really important is the sampling rate, where higher in most cases is better, whereas anything above 48kHz is also most of the time unneccessary.

Of course if anyone is interested, I have an old Zoom thingie (forgot name) for a few years collecting dust in my cellar (as it sounds awful), but technically speaking it has a 64-bit D/A. So if you like bits you can have em, I sell you for cheap

Edit: Forgot something. If you think you can get that dual rectifier sound out of your 2 pre-amp tubes digidesign thingie then go for it and try (still got my old 2-channel rectifier for sentimental reasons), I know for one that the Axe can sound EXACTLY like it without tubes. Same feel, same sound, same dynamics...

toneboy · #**100** 11-03-2009, 10:00 AM

I'm going on just about 4 months with my Ultras now and I love 'em. Being able to switch between so many different good sounding and feeling amp models is a blessing. I often forget there are no tubes in those black boxes and it freaks me a out bit, but in a good way.

It's so nice to have a rig that is simple (1 wire in, 1 wire out) and flexible.

musicdr · #**101** 11-04-2009, 02:43 AM

I keep trying to find fault with my standard.But I can't.Its been a blessing in the studio.I was watching a zep video the other day and noticed page using a leslie sound on several guitar parts.I was doing a second clean guitar part for a ballad, turned a knob,pressed a few buttons, instant leslie sound.It added so much to the song, yet so easy to dial up.And it sounded convincing.Normally I don't enjoy tweaking gear, with the axe I look forward to it because the sounds are very rewarding.

Silverburst · #**102** 11-16-2009, 08:25 AM

Hey Algiman, how's the Axe fx going ? you've been quiet for 2 weeks in this thread

Good or bad thing ?

Btw: How do you guys feel that the Axe let the characteristics of you guitars sound trough ?

Another thing I was wondering: How old is the Axe fx and are there any rumors of a new version ? Because at the rate it goes with Line6, I'd hate to buy one and see a new one arrive 1 year later, making the "old one" obsolete since digital stays digital when it comes to support and value. That Line6 just stopped Vetta support years ago while the software still contained bugs is just not acceptable, so that's why I'm still a bit sceptical

toneboy · #**103** 11-16-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pmike

Btw: How do you guys feel that the Axe let the characteristics of you guitars sound trough ?

It's incredibly transparent. I played my Strat through it for the first time last night and it sounds like a Strat, even with gobs of distortion. My old MP-1 based rig made the Strat sound very similar to my other guitars. Not so with the Axe-FX.

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Another thing I was wondering: How old is the Axe fx and are there any rumors of a new version ? Because at the rate it goes with Line6, I'd hate to buy one and see a new one arrive 1 year later, making the "old one" obsolete since digital stays digital when it comes to support and value. That Line6 just stopped Vetta support years ago while the software still contained bugs is just not acceptable, so that's why I'm still a bit sceptical

There are no rumors of a new version coming out any time soon. As far as worrying about bugs in the software, Fractal Audio is amazing about updating firmware consistently to both improve/expand functionality and fix the few bugs that pop up here and there. Generally, bug fixes are dealt with immediatly.

Silverburst · #**104** 11-16-2009, 12:51 PM

rats toneboy... you cannot say anything bad about this unit can you ?

Have you used it live ? and if so how smooth was the step towards PA-connection in terms of having to adapt patches ? and did you stand out of the band, because that is main complaint with modelers in general.

toneboy · #**105** 11-16-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pmike

rats toneboy... you cannot say anything bad about this unit can you ?

Sure I can. It's not perfect, nothing is. The lack of a USB connection or even memory card slot would make moving data (patches and firmware) significantly easier. Getting an Axe-FX to communicate with a MIDI interface (on a PC) can be trial and error. I have (2) interfaces, one works fine for patches but won't work with firmware. From reading the official boards, that the number one problem most folks have with it.

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Have you used it live ? and if so how smooth was the step towards PA-connection in terms of having to adapt patches ? and did you stand out of the band, because that is main complaint with modelers in general.

I haven't used it live (I don't play out any more) but I have would no issues using one for that. I also wouldn't give a crap about what other people (in the band or the audience) thought about me using a modeler. Either they like my sound or they don't.

I've been a firm believer in FRFR for a long time, even before I got an Axe-FX.