 Fractal Guitar Processor, Have you heard about it? |
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 Dec 16 2011, 05:10 AM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398  |
Check this thing out! I know a lot of musicians who is using it live and for the studio recordings but I have never tried it myself
Reviews are great but still not 100% convinced anybody here tried it or maybe own one of those? http://www.fractalaudio.com/ They are kinda pricy and I don't wanna spend so much money and be disappointed! -------------------- |
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Dec 16 2011, 05:13 AM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 3.466 Joined: 24-October 09 From: lima peru Member No.: 7.730 |
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Dec 16 2011, 06:37 AM
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 Experienced Guitar Lord  Group: Members Posts: 2.283 Joined: 2-May 09 From: Kathmandu Member No.: 7.127 |
I have one and it rocks! If you are not satisfied, you can always sell it for more than you bought.
 Some are selling for 3300 USDs 
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Dec 16 2011, 07:09 AM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 1.369 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland Member No.: 14.225 |
I have the Ultra not the Axe Fx II and the thing is a beast, the programming gets as deep as you want, so overwhelming for some or a tweakers dream, apparently the AFII is easier to dial in.
I've used a set of presets made by a guy called Yek, and with minimal tweaking of stuff I have a great versatile set up. The effects are of Eventide standard and I would say no one else has come close to the amp modelling yet, great to go straight into front of house and monitors. For High Gain stuff check out samhillband on youtube, the guitarist Mark Day puts up a lot of great vids. This post has been edited by PosterBoy: Dec 16 2011, 07:15 AM -------------------- Currently Working on
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Dec 16 2011, 12:13 PM
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 Learning Tone Master Group: Members Posts: 1.940 Joined: 18-January 09 Member No.: 6.623 |
It is definitely my favourite piece of gear. I can't imagine it letting you down
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Dec 16 2011, 01:55 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398 |
Oh wow of I will definitely consider it now ! Right now I'm using Avalon preamp and a real guitar amp but it gets really complicated whit the neighbors so I'm trying to find a good replacement so I don't have to bother anyone!
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Dec 16 2011, 06:04 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 25-November 11 Member No.: 14.426 |
I'm currently on the waiting list for the Axe Fx 2. I sent the e-mail request for the discount code on 11-15-2011. No idea when I'll come up first on the list but can't wait!
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Dec 16 2011, 09:32 PM
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 Learning Guitar Hero Group: Members Posts: 1.180 Joined: 10-September 11 From: Big Lake, Alaska Member No.: 13.839 |
QUOTE (Adrian Figallo @ Dec 15 2011, 07:13 PM)  Wow!! the demos I listened to of this processor preamp sound incredible! I gotta have one  here is a link to the demo page if you havent found it yourself allready. http://www.fractalaudio.com/media.php --------------------  |
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Dec 16 2011, 10:22 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.547 Joined: 15-October 08 From: Belgrade,Serbia Member No.: 6.085 |
Sounds really powerful, and how not to -considering the price !
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Dec 17 2011, 02:34 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398 |
QUOTE (Sinisa Cekic @ Dec 16 2011, 09:22 PM) Sounds really powerful, and how not to -considering the price ! It's a very expensive unit but I think it's better to buy something that will be worth it for many years instead of changing your gear every year cause it brakes or you don't like the sound anymore -------------------- |
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Dec 17 2011, 05:13 AM
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Learning Tone Master Group: Members Posts: 1.940 Joined: 18-January 09 Member No.: 6.623 |
Definitely. Considering all the quality amps and effects stored in the axe fx (and in difference from companies like Line 6 - you get all updates for free as they are made) it's not really that expensive
Most djent-like music is done by axe fx, but here is a song maybe most people don't know was recorded almost exclusivly with the axe fx ultra: |
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Dec 17 2011, 07:59 AM
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 GMC:er Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 6.270 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA Member No.: 8.794 |
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Dec 15 2011, 11:10 PM) Check this thing out! I know a lot of musicians who is using it live and for the studio recordings but I have never tried it myself Reviews are great but still not 100% convinced anybody here tried it or maybe own one of those? http://www.fractalaudio.com/ They are kinda pricy and I don't wanna spend so much money and be disappointed! These things are legendary. TONS of folks use them including wads of top notch pro touring groups. Not the least of which are Megadeth among others. It's one of the best dedicated processors money can buy. You just can't go wrong with one. If you can swing the price, it's the one to have. Todd -------------------- VIDEO CHAT LESSON SATURDAY & SUNDAY!
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Dec 18 2011, 07:43 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398 |
QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Dec 17 2011, 06:59 AM) These things are legendary. TONS of folks use them including wads of top notch pro touring groups. Not the least of which are Megadeth among others. It's one of the best dedicated processors money can buy. You just can't go wrong with one. If you can swing the price, it's the one to have. Todd I am thinking about it still I use to have guitar processors years ago last one I had was vg-99 and I hated it! It didn't cut through the mix at all and it's a lot of work to program this thing -------------------- |
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Dec 20 2011, 10:41 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Dec 18 2011, 07:43 AM) I am thinking about it still I use to have guitar processors years ago last one I had was vg-99 and I hated it! It didn't cut through the mix at all and it's a lot of work to program this thing And it's Roland's flagship product I believe. Sorry to hear that, I was thinking it was better. V88 was legendary device. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Dec 21 2011, 06:36 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398 |
QUOTE (Ivan Milenkovic @ Dec 20 2011, 09:41 PM) And it's Roland's flagship product I believe. Sorry to hear that, I was thinking it was better. V88 was legendary device. Yeah I was hoping for something better -------------------- |
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Dec 21 2011, 06:57 AM
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Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 1.369 Joined: 26-October 11 From: Galway, Ireland Member No.: 14.225 |
and the Axe Fx is that something better!
For a less Metal example, here are some things I've done, they are on other parts of the forum already. I think this was a AC30 patch I made http://soundcloud.com/mattkid/october-skies-take Yes some clever soul programmed a patch to sound like acoustic guitar and violin (not samples here, just effects) http://soundcloud.com/mattkid/acoustic-and-violin I'll try and get some other recordings done of things like the Marshall presets I have over Christmas This is the Axe FX Ultra and not the Axe Fx 2, so things in the 2 will be better and easier to program -------------------- Currently Working on
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Dec 21 2011, 12:39 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
Wow, nice sounding indeed
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Dec 22 2011, 08:37 AM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 4.332 Joined: 21-November 11 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 14.398 |
QUOTE (PosterBoy @ Dec 21 2011, 05:57 AM) and the Axe Fx is that something better! For a less Metal example, here are some things I've done, they are on other parts of the forum already. I think this was a AC30 patch I made http://soundcloud.com/mattkid/october-skies-take Yes some clever soul programmed a patch to sound like acoustic guitar and violin (not samples here, just effects) http://soundcloud.com/mattkid/acoustic-and-violin I'll try and get some other recordings done of things like the Marshall presets I have over Christmas This is the Axe FX Ultra and not the Axe Fx 2, so things in the 2 will be better and easier to program Sounds very good!!!! Great job!!! -------------------- |
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Dec 30 2011, 05:55 PM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 24-June 11 From: Australia Member No.: 13.200 |
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Dec 16 2011, 04:10 AM) Check this thing out! I know a lot of musicians who is using it live and for the studio recordings but I have never tried it myself Reviews are great but still not 100% convinced anybody here tried it or maybe own one of those? http://www.fractalaudio.com/ They are kinda pricy and I don't wanna spend so much money and be disappointed! I don't think you will be dissapointed mate, If I can pucnh in a good tone a get a good sound out of it, seasond guitarists like yourself would be in paradise. The AXE FX 2 is amazing, basically it's like having 50 different amps, they do such a good job of re creating the tone, you would find it hard to tell the difference if your eyes were closed. Now I am not a great guitarist, but these guys have great demo's of what the AXE 2 can do. I got mine about a week ago and still am trying to figure out all the features, they just released a free update a few days ago giving you more amps and effects, the latest addition was the Fractal Audio 5150 amp sim. anyway here is IMO, some really good demo's, my REC take is here using a custom patch i dialed in within about 3 mins... http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=42209 thanks to posterboy ( I think) for getting me onto Pete Thorn! And of course the Master himself, Former GMC Instructor David Walliman....amazing guitarist This post has been edited by JaxN4: Dec 30 2011, 06:03 PM --------------------  |
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Dec 30 2011, 10:14 PM
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 Fire Up The Blades, Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 8.932 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida Member No.: 1.304 |
AxeFx are pretty much the thing I strive for the most. the POD HD Pro is less than half the price but comes fairly close from what I've heard.
Nothing gets a better clean tone than AxeFx, I just love it for that reason alone. |
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