Just wanted to inform you about some new purchases that I've made.
First thing I bought is http://www.tremol-no.com/ and I'll install it in my custom as soon as I receive it, so far the FR on my custom is dive-only and we'll have to dig regular cavity for FR, drilling, here I come.
And finally, I got myself kind a present for new 2010, a http://www.fractalaudio.com/ from Fractal Audio. Perhaps some of you have heard about it, it is a fully digital unit, works like some kind of computer optimized for guitar sounds, studio or live usage, doesn't matter. Uber cool thing about it is that guys from Fractal are making new firmwares quite often and basicly you get better and better unit every time you install new firmware. They also expand list of amps and cabs with new firmwares, not to mention that cabinets section work with IRs so you can use custom impulses etc, zillion of options indeed. To be honest, I NEVER thought that digital would EVER make this possible, this sound, dynamic, response etc, the unit is totally mind blowing and I can't wait to put my hands on it, it shall be here in a week or som.
Posted by: Sollesnes Jan 2 2010, 04:25 PM
Wow, can't wait to hear some playing on the AxeFX. That is some amazing gear, everyone seem to use it in studio now
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jan 2 2010, 04:32 PM
Marcus Siepen has it and is already recording lessons with it. He was blown away by it too!
Posted by: wrk Jan 6 2010, 11:34 AM
Wao, that is indeed some nice gear ... congratulations !!! With your versatility to switch between different styles, i'm sure you will have a lot of fun with it and will make perfect use of the AxeFx.
Posted by: audiopaal Jan 6 2010, 12:36 PM
You are a lucky man! I want an Axe-FX too!!!!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 6 2010, 09:21 PM
QUOTE (audiopaal @ Jan 6 2010, 12:36 PM)
You are a lucky man! I want an Axe-FX too!!!!
Not lucky, poorer!!!
Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Jan 6 2010, 09:36 PM
I'm browsing their website. It looks a very interesting processor. Can't wait to listen some new lesson from you, man
Posted by: Staffy Jan 6 2010, 10:01 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 6 2010, 09:21 PM)
Not lucky, poorer!!!
Luckier AND poorer, I will say.... But I will never trust a digital device, not since my digital controlled toothbrush went up in my nose...
//Staffay
Posted by: jafomatic Jan 6 2010, 10:17 PM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 6 2010, 03:01 PM)
Luckier AND poorer, I will say.... But I will never trust a digital device, not since my digital controlled toothbrush went up in my nose...
//Staffay
How appropriate that the results from both digital toothbrush and digital sound equipment both fall prey to ...
USER ERROR
But that's okay, blame the device a little more
For some folks passing through confused about AxeFX, here's Ketil Strand with a decent idea for demoing that's been posted to GMC a couple months ago:
Posted by: Staffy Jan 6 2010, 10:28 PM
QUOTE (jafomatic @ Jan 6 2010, 10:17 PM)
How appropriate that the results from both digital toothbrush and digital sound equipment both fall prey to ...
USER ERROR
But that's okay, blame the device a little more
For some folks passing through confused about AxeFX, here's Ketil Strand with a decent idea for demoing that's been posted to GMC a couple months ago:
Yeah, I know, its probably "USER ERROR" in my case.... I've seen the vid before, it just sounds amazing, but I recently tested the Eleven rack from Digidesign and that one disappointed me a little.... even that it has raging reviews.....
//Staffay
Posted by: jafomatic Jan 6 2010, 10:39 PM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 6 2010, 03:28 PM)
that one disappointed me a little.... even that it has raging reviews.....
Hmm... device bad despite other people's reviews ...or user error again?
I haven't tried this brand personally so I can't get too far into the discussion, but I do feel compelled to point out the trap of blaming devices instead of ourselves.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 7 2010, 01:40 AM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 6 2010, 10:28 PM)
Yeah, I know, its probably "USER ERROR" in my case.... I've seen the vid before, it just sounds amazing, but I recently tested the Eleven rack from Digidesign and that one disappointed me a little.... even that it has raging reviews.....
//Staffay
Oh yeah, I did lot of research around, specially about Eleven vs. AxeFX. And guess what, AxeFx is the winner in every single category.
Posted by: maharzan Jan 7 2010, 04:10 AM
Great.. Does that mean you are ditching both Triaxis and G-Force now ? I just bought them.. hehe.
Posted by: kahall Jan 7 2010, 04:44 AM
Congrats on the new gear. I have checked into the AxeFx, not seriously since I still have a long way to go until I can justify that kind of purchase, and it seems like an awesome piece of equipment.
I recently brought home a floor pod plus from line 6 to try out which I can take back in days 30 if I want and I probably will. I find I am waisting too much time futzing around with it instead of doing what I should be doing, practicing. It does make my little 15 watt fender amp sound awesome but does not do all the things I want to eventually be able to do. Anyway, have fun with the new stuff.
Posted by: audiopaal Jan 7 2010, 07:56 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 6 2010, 09:21 PM)
Not lucky, poorer!!!
Haha, I can imagine
Posted by: Staffy Jan 7 2010, 08:11 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 7 2010, 01:40 AM)
Oh yeah, I did lot of research around, specially about Eleven vs. AxeFX. And guess what, AxeFx is the winner in every single category.
Yeah, I surely think it's an incredible piece of gear, I would love to try it, but the local dealers around here had never heard about it.... So I guess I have to wait til some other people also tells them what to get in stock... I definitely think that You made a wise decision here!
//Staffay
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 7 2010, 05:34 PM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 7 2010, 08:11 AM)
Yeah, I surely think it's an incredible piece of gear, I would love to try it, but the local dealers around here had never heard about it.... So I guess I have to wait til some other people also tells them what to get in stock... I definitely think that You made a wise decision here!
//Staffay
Indeed, there is one tiny problem when it comes to Fractal and AxeFx, you can't find it in stores in Europe, only through EU distributor which is G66 in Germany. Situation in US is little bit better tho, Tone Merchants has it but no one else.
Posted by: lcsdds Jan 7 2010, 06:29 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 7 2010, 05:34 PM)
Indeed, there is one tiny problem when it comes to Fractal and AxeFx, you can't find it in stores in Europe, only through EU distributor which is G66 in Germany. Situation in US is little bit better tho, Tone Merchants has it but no one else.
It's a pretty pricey piece of equipment to buy without trying. Although......if Muris and Marco Sfogli think it rocks then that is a pretty good endorsement.......
Congrats on your new gear Muris.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 7 2010, 06:31 PM
QUOTE (lcsdds @ Jan 7 2010, 06:29 PM)
It's a pretty pricey piece of equipment to buy without trying. Although......if Muris and Marco Sfogli think it rocks then that is a pretty good endorsement.......
Congrats on your new gear Muris.
I still can't say 100% for sure that it rocks but I truly hope it does, at least from what I have heard so far, thanks.
Posted by: Sensible Jones Jan 7 2010, 07:23 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 7 2010, 05:31 PM)
I still can't say 100% for sure that it rocks but I truly hope it does, at least from what I have heard so far, thanks.
It will surely ROCK as soon as you plug yourself into it Muris!!!
Congrats!!
Posted by: intemperateControl Jan 7 2010, 10:53 PM
Wow, sounds like a great deal with such a talent as yours, Muris. Of course, I would be very jealous if it wasn't for my great gear: V-Amp; Marshall Amp; Windows Movie Maker and POLK Speakers! Dig it, man! 2 watt Polk PC audio speakers!!! Nice try topping my gear anyway. Honestly, you totally deserve it. I bet if that company could hear you play they would give it to you free and ask you to endorse their product with some commercial samples. You could definitely outdo the other guy. Anyway, congrats.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 7 2010, 10:58 PM
QUOTE (intemperateControl @ Jan 7 2010, 10:53 PM)
I bet if that company could hear you play they would give it to you free and ask you to endorse their product with some commercial samples. You could definitely outdo the other guy. Anyway, congrats.
He shall be sponsored by Axe-effects imo. And have at least some three of them for free.... One in the living room, one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom....
//Staffay
Posted by: intemperateControl Jan 7 2010, 11:31 PM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 7 2010, 03:58 PM)
He shall be sponsored by Axe-effects imo. And have at least some three of them for free.... One in the living room, one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom....
//Staffay
You know, I come up with some of my best ideas in the John, between jam sessions. I just love playing music. But, once I wipe the idea seems to fade before I can make it back to the recording room. FYI: Don't wipe!
Posted by: Staffy Jan 7 2010, 11:43 PM
QUOTE (intemperateControl @ Jan 7 2010, 11:31 PM)
You know, I come up with some of my best ideas in the John, between jam sessions. I just love playing music. But, once I wipe the idea seems to fade before I can make it back to the recording room. FYI: Don't wipe!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 8 2010, 12:05 AM
QUOTE (intemperateControl @ Jan 7 2010, 11:31 PM)
You know, I come up with some of my best ideas in the John, between jam sessions. I just love playing music. But, once I wipe the idea seems to fade before I can make it back to the recording room. FYI: Don't wipe!
WTH???
Posted by: intemperateControl Jan 8 2010, 12:10 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 7 2010, 05:05 PM)
WTH???
I call it as I see it...
Posted by: Dr.Arp Jan 8 2010, 02:38 AM
Heureka !
Someone, I kind a trust in bought the Ultra Can't wait for your review ! Maybe i will get one in a few month ... hopefully I can try it at MusikMesse Frankfurt in March.... Some days ago I spoke to the G66 guy...really cool guy & top service ! Definatelly a trusty adress to bu¥ such a expensive unit.
Anyway, have a ball with it !
So long
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 8 2010, 03:38 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 7 2010, 06:31 PM)
I still can't say 100% for sure that it rocks but I truly hope it does, at least from what I have heard so far, thanks.
out of curiosity, how is it controled in a - live situation
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 8 2010, 03:45 AM
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 8 2010, 03:38 AM)
out of curiosity, how is it controled in a - live situation
You mean preset control? Simply by using any midi controller, I have Rocktron MidiMate, it should work nicely.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 13 2010, 03:15 PM
AxeFX has arrived, I barely slept last night cause I had to pick it up at 7am, I played it for few hours but due lack of sleep I can't tell for sure how accurate is my judgement on this unit...
It ROCKS!!!!!!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 13 2010, 03:38 PM
Congrats on getting it Muris! Its a hell of a device! Will there be any videos where we can hear it in action ?
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 13 2010, 08:39 PM
QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Jan 13 2010, 03:38 PM)
Congrats on getting it Muris! Its a hell of a device! Will there be any videos where we can hear it in action ?
Thanks Bogdan!
Yeah I guess so, I will probably do a quick demo of it, the possibilities are quite endless but the major this is that everything you dial it sounds real, like an amp, awesome dynamics and tone, hard to believe but true.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 13 2010, 09:01 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 13 2010, 08:39 PM)
Thanks Bogdan!
Yeah I guess so, I will probably do a quick demo of it, the possibilities are quite endless but the major this is that everything you dial it sounds real, like an amp, awesome dynamics and tone, hard to believe but true.
Congrats Muris!!!! It would for sure be a killer if You do a demo of it! I'm very curious about this thingy, even that I have some amps & simulation stuff.... (on the other hand, when will You get too much???)
//Staffay
Posted by: lcsdds Jan 13 2010, 11:00 PM
Muris.....do you just run the AxeFx to your monitors?? How would you use it live.....straight to the PA? Man.....I'd love to get one of those......
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 13 2010, 11:38 PM
QUOTE (lcsdds @ Jan 13 2010, 11:00 PM)
Muris.....do you just run the AxeFx to your monitors?? How would you use it live.....straight to the PA? Man.....I'd love to get one of those......
Yeah, I am playing it through my PC and Alesis active monitors which are not that flat response actually, hidden midds and too much sweet low end imo. But here's the catch, I played it pretty quietly (once again cause of the nighbors) but it's damn hard to hear the sound that way. So I turned it louder at one point for a minute or two and....man...it roars. I guess it'll go straight to PA, no need for anything else tone wise imho, ofc it looks cool to have a cab or 2 on the stage, will see, maybe I'll buy few of those empty Marshalls, like YJM.
Posted by: jafomatic Jan 13 2010, 11:43 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 13 2010, 04:38 PM)
ofc it looks cool to have a cab or 2 on the stage, will see, maybe I'll buy few of those empty Marshalls, like YJM.
Take a page from Geddy Lee's book, perhaps washing machines or rotisserie chicken cookers.
[quote name='Muris Varajic' date='Jan 13 2010, 11:38 PM' post='45672 ofc it looks cool to have a cab or 2 on the stage, will see, maybe I'll buy few of those empty Marshalls, like YJM. [/quote]
What? Has he got broke? Can't afford roadies anymore? He shall carry those stacks by himself in order to shape up a little bit imo.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 17 2010, 04:29 AM
QUOTE (maharzan @ Jan 16 2010, 04:25 AM)
Video samples please...
In few days, I promise.
Posted by: maharzan Jan 17 2010, 09:30 AM
very nice.. will look forward to it.
Cheers!!
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 19 2010, 12:52 PM
Posted by: GrindGuer Jan 19 2010, 02:06 PM
Thanks Muris. That's really beautiful. The dynamic is great. And you composition is really catchy. I found some Pink Floyd's spirit in that tune. You're really a great musician.
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 19 2010, 02:13 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 19 2010, 12:52 PM)
were there any sounds in the backround coming from the axe fx does it seem like it will be user freindly - live?
Posted by: Ibanex Jan 19 2010, 03:00 PM
Nice piece of gear you got yourself there! Thats one of the best if not the best modeling-preamp money can buy! Already commented on the video before you posted it here. Did you win the AxeFx like that killer guitar of yours or did you buy it? And how much did you pay in case you bought it?
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 20 2010, 01:14 AM
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 19 2010, 02:13 PM)
were there any sounds in the backround coming from the axe fx does it seem like it will be user freindly - live?
Everything you hear is coming from AxeFx, I guess you are referring to those crystal delays etc, it's all from AxeFx. And I played 2 gigs with it already, both straight into PA, it's very user friendly for live IMHO. Thing is, you must have good monitoring and nice PA to run it this way, otherwise you'd need a poweramp and cab which means that you'd have to turn off poweramp and cab simulations on AxeFx and THAT would be a shame.
QUOTE (Ibanex @ Jan 19 2010, 03:00 PM)
Nice piece of gear you got yourself there! Thats one of the best if not the best modeling-preamp money can buy! Already commented on the video before you posted it here. Did you win the AxeFx like that killer guitar of yours or did you buy it? And how much did you pay in case you bought it?
Fractal Audio doesn't do endorsements so everyone has to pay for it, I got this one for about 2000 euros from G66, they are EU distributors.
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 22 2010, 01:58 AM
i don't have gear to record yet . so how easy is this to record to the computer and just how mean can it get
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 23 2010, 05:01 AM
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 22 2010, 01:58 AM)
i don't have gear to record yet . so how easy is this to record to the computer and just how mean can it get
I am not sure if I understand your question, if that was a question.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 23 2010, 09:08 AM
Cool Muris! I think it would be a great idea to run the Axe into Boss or Fishmans new portable PA-systems for stage use. (those with 11 speakers inside...) A friend of mine running this for acoustic bass, and it sounds awesome. Ok, it won't give the kick having four 4*12 cabs in the back, but it gives a really good stage sound, much better than all monitor system I've ever heard.
//Staffay
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 23 2010, 12:13 PM
Oh yeah, I think I played few of those Fishman top systems, really cool stuff. Here's just another option.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 23 2010, 12:23 PM
Yeah, that looks really cool ! But first they have to get that Axe in my local store.... them lazy one's.....
//Staffay
Posted by: playaxeman Jan 23 2010, 12:43 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 19 2010, 12:52 PM)
Hi Muris
That was really awesome.
Congrates with your new gear.
Did you record it directly into your DAW of did you used an amp?
Maybe do a lesson in the style of this track it is very emotinal.
Cheers Robert
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 23 2010, 12:56 PM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 23 2010, 12:23 PM)
Yeah, that looks really cool ! But first they have to get that Axe in my local store.... them lazy one's.....
//Staffay
That won't happen I'm afraid, at least not soon, there is only one distributor for Europe.
QUOTE (playaxeman @ Jan 23 2010, 12:43 PM)
Hi Muris
That was really awesome.
Congrates with your new gear.
Did you record it directly into your DAW of did you used an amp?
Maybe do a lesson in the style of this track it is very emotinal.
Cheers Robert
I recorded straight into Daw through my audio card. There is no need for any kind of amp or cabinet when you record with AxeFX, it has wonderful emulations of many great amps and everything sounds quite real. An amp with cab can be used as personal monitoring on stage tho.
Posted by: Bondy Jan 23 2010, 01:14 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 19 2010, 01:52 PM)
That was awesome Muris really beautiful.
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 23 2010, 02:04 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 23 2010, 12:56 PM)
That won't happen I'm afraid, at least not soon, there is only one distributor for Europe.
I recorded straight into Daw through my audio card. There is no need for any kind of amp or cabinet when you record with AxeFX, it has wonderful emulations of many great amps and everything sounds quite real. An amp with cab can be used as personal monitoring on stage tho.
when you say record into daw through audio card , i do not know what that means , never have recorded or know what i need?.someday hopefully , my next purchase needs to be something for live shows- for my sound, something that i hope has the most of what i want and need . (what kind of expression peddle sounds does this have ?)new thought ---sorry )and if whatever i buy can start me in the direction of recording that is all the better---------signed--computer illeterate as far as the mean comment , how saturated and metal the distortions can it get? hope this helps thanks and what you did does sound sweet
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 23 2010, 03:37 PM
QUOTE (Bondy @ Jan 23 2010, 01:14 PM)
That was awesome Muris really beautiful.
Thanks man.
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 23 2010, 02:04 PM)
when you say record into daw through audio card , i have no clue what that means , never have recorded or know what i need .someday hopefully , my next purchase needs to be something for live shows- for my sound, something that i hope has the most of what i want and need .(what kind of expression peddle sounds does this have)and if whatever i buy can start me in the direction of recording that is all the better---------signed--computer illeterate as far as the mean comment , how saturated and metal can it get
Sorry, I am really having some troubles to understand you and split statement from a question. Could you perhaps use question mark (?) when you ask a question please? It's probably just my poor english but it'd be appreciated.
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 23 2010, 03:53 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 23 2010, 03:37 PM)
Thanks man.
Sorry, I am really having some troubles to understand you and split statement from a question. Could you perhaps use question mark (?) when you ask a question please? It's probably just my poor english but it'd be appreciated.
sorry its my broken english. and i'm an american will edit last entry
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 23 2010, 11:47 PM
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 23 2010, 02:04 PM)
when you say record into daw through audio card , i do not know what that means , never have recorded or know what i need?.someday hopefully , my next purchase needs to be something for live shows- for my sound, something that i hope has the most of what i want and need . (what kind of expression peddle sounds does this have ?)new thought ---sorry )and if whatever i buy can start me in the direction of recording that is all the better---------signed--computer illeterate as far as the mean comment , how saturated and metal the distortions can it get? hope this helps thanks and what you did does sound sweet
Recording straight into DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) means recording in your recording software, most of the time I use Cubase tho you can use Reaper, Sonar, Logic, ProTools etc. Solid home recording is very based on a solid audio card or interface, I don't know much about all available products out there but you should get tons of inputs if you post your quest in gear section, no doubt. Regarding expression pedal (I guess you talk about AxeFx), by default it has no expression pedal, it's just a rack piece of gear, 19". But it's controlled by a midi foot controller (to change presets/sounds) and you can also connect 1 or few expression pedals to that same midi controller in order to control various parameters on AxeFx like volume, wah, drive, delay etc. How saturated and metal? All the way up, it has everything.
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 23 2010, 03:53 PM)
sorry its my broken english. and i'm an american will edit last entry
Thanks!
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 24 2010, 02:36 AM
thanks it looks like you translated my broken english because you answered all my questions could not find a demomstration on you tube of how saturated the tube emulater can get if you know a link that shows off the distortion i would appreciate that link
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 24 2010, 03:20 AM
QUOTE (jstcrsn @ Jan 24 2010, 02:36 AM)
thanks it looks like you translated my broken english because you answered all my questions could not find a demomstration on you tube of how saturated the tube emulater can get if you know a link that shows off the distortion i would appreciate that link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKj_CKhlR0Y
This guys made few more clips, this s just part 1, look for others, it gets more and more metalish.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 24 2010, 10:20 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 24 2010, 03:20 AM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKj_CKhlR0Y
This guys made few more clips, this s just part 1, look for others, it gets more and more metalish.
I just listened to his clean one, stunning, it really sounds warm, never heard that from a digital device....
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 25 2010, 08:31 AM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 24 2010, 10:20 AM)
I just listened to his clean one, stunning, it really sounds warm, never heard that from a digital device....
Yeah, but unfortunately you can't get the whole picture only by listening, main thing is the feel and how it responds, at least imo.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 25 2010, 09:26 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 25 2010, 08:31 AM)
Yeah, but unfortunately you can't get the whole picture only by listening, main thing is the feel and how it responds, at least imo.
Why do You have to say this??? (there goes my retirement-money)
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 25 2010, 01:10 PM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 25 2010, 09:26 AM)
Why do You have to say this??? (there goes my retirement-money)
Well I simply had to be honest here, many modelers (including some plugins as well) do sound descent in a way but you don't have that feel, dynamics and response when you play.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 25 2010, 02:18 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 25 2010, 01:10 PM)
Well I simply had to be honest here, many modelers (including some plugins as well) do sound descent in a way but you don't have that feel, dynamics and response when you play.
Hey, I understand that, I really trust in Your opinion! That is my main critics for using amp-modellers, plug-ins and stuff like that, it just feels "wrong" and "plastic", even that it may sound decent, but the feel is not simply there.....
//Staffay
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 26 2010, 05:32 AM
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 25 2010, 02:18 PM)
Hey, I understand that, I really trust in Your opinion! That is my main critics for using amp-modellers, plug-ins and stuff like that, it just feels "wrong" and "plastic", even that it may sound decent, but the feel is not simply there.....
//Staffay
That's also pretty much everyones main critics when it comes to modelers.
Posted by: Custom24 Jan 26 2010, 07:27 AM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 25 2010, 11:32 PM)
That's also pretty much everyones main critics when it comes to modelers.
This is my first post on the forums although I've been a member for over a year now. I just purchased an Axe-FX Ultra on Friday. I ordered it the night before and it turns out that Fractal Audio is only 30 mins from my house so i went and picked it up. It truly is a small scale operation.
I agree 100% about the feel and response of this unit. Volume roll off/on is amazingly similar to using a real tube amp as well.
After only a few days with the Axe (haven't even scratched the surface of what this thing can do), I've decided to sell off my Mesa Boogie Mark V which is an absolutely amazing and versatile amp. The ease of use for recording and the ability to use it live make this the perfect unit for me. I will be selling off the rest of my rig as well.
I hope to be playing live with it in the next few months thru the Atomic FR with a midi controller as well. I look forward to doing some REC recordings as well so people can see what it can do in the hands of Novice/Intermediate guitarist.
That being said, I'm a huge Muris fan and look forward to hearing some more recordings/lessons from you. Perhaps another Guthrie cover using the Cornford (Corncob) sim is in order. Your "Waves" (my favorite) was too good.
-Ryan
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 26 2010, 01:48 PM
Welcome to the forum Ryan and thanks, I might try another GG cover with Conrcob.
Posted by: jstcrsn Jan 26 2010, 01:53 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 26 2010, 05:32 AM)
That's also pretty much everyones main critics when it comes to modelers.
my wife tells me if i sell the house i can get this-- what to do don't worry , been trying to sell it for a year for a second you thought i was going off the deep end--- didn't ya
Posted by: NoSkill Jan 27 2010, 03:48 AM
NoSkill's Primary Rule of Gear Acquisition: If I can get it in the house and get rid of the box before my wife sees it, then it's always been there.
Posted by: Staffy Jan 27 2010, 07:53 AM
QUOTE (NoSkill @ Jan 27 2010, 03:48 AM)
NoSkill's Primary Rule of Gear Acquisition: If I can get it in the house and get rid of the box before my wife sees it, then it's always been there.
Very true!! I also lived by this rule for years, but has nowadays changed to: If I can get rid of the woman before she sees my gear, she's never been there and Im a lucky guy!!!
EDIT:spelling
Posted by: Rik Veldhuizen Jan 27 2010, 11:17 AM
QUOTE (NoSkill @ Jan 27 2010, 03:48 AM)
NoSkill's Primary Rule of Gear Acquisition: If I can get it in the house and get rid of the box before my wife sees it, then it's always been there.
QUOTE (Staffy @ Jan 27 2010, 07:53 AM)
Very true!! I also lived by this rule for years, but has nowadays changed to: If I can get rid of the woman before she sees my gear, she's never been there and Im a lucky guy!!!
That just proved that guitar playing turns us all into something at least slightly evil
Posted by: Muris Varajic Jan 27 2010, 12:07 PM
QUOTE (NoSkill @ Jan 27 2010, 03:48 AM)
NoSkill's Primary Rule of Gear Acquisition: If I can get it in the house and get rid of the box before my wife sees it, then it's always been there.
Retreat, abandon the post, abandon the post!!! I mean the box.
Posted by: Marcus Siepen Mar 21 2010, 01:28 PM
QUOTE (Muris Varajic @ Jan 25 2010, 01:10 PM)
Well I simply had to be honest here, many modelers (including some plugins as well) do sound descent in a way but you don't have that feel, dynamics and response when you play.
I absolutely agree with Muris, and this is exactly why I bought my Axe FX Ultra, this thing feels like my Rectifier, not like a modeler.
And before I forget, I also wanted to ask you something Muris I bought my Axe FX mainly for my touring rig, I want one small and lightweight rack for flying, cause my main rack is just way to heavy and only caused problems with filght companies during our little festival tour last year. So my idea was also to only use the Axe FX Ultra, straight into the pa. We all use In ear monitoring, so I would not need any cabinets or poweramps or any stuff like that. As far as I understood you this is pretty much how you used yours live too, did you come across any problems, or have you been happy with that solution?
Posted by: Muris Varajic Mar 22 2010, 02:07 AM
QUOTE (Marcus Siepen @ Mar 21 2010, 01:28 PM)
I absolutely agree with Muris, and this is exactly why I bought my Axe FX Ultra, this thing feels like my Rectifier, not like a modeler.
And before I forget, I also wanted to ask you something Muris I bought my Axe FX mainly for my touring rig, I want one small and lightweight rack for flying, cause my main rack is just way to heavy and only caused problems with filght companies during our little festival tour last year. So my idea was also to only use the Axe FX Ultra, straight into the pa. We all use In ear monitoring, so I would not need any cabinets or poweramps or any stuff like that. As far as I understood you this is pretty much how you used yours live too, did you come across any problems, or have you been happy with that solution?
Hey Marcus!!
I use it in the very same way just without ear monitors but using floor wedgies, straight into PA, no amps, no cabs, no nothing. The only reason why people still use power amps and cabs with AxeFx ( as far as I understood) is that they need all that loudness on stage, air kicking in the back etc. I dunno, seems like I got too old and I got soooo tired of all that loudness etc, plus I have less to carry (in your case less roadies to hire). I came across no problems so far, it sounds damn transparent in mix and it cuts through in a second. All you need is good monitoring mix and that's pretty much it. The only "problem" is editing the unit itself, it's extremely deep and I'm pretty much scared of all those options, so far I have been using couple of factory presets edited just a little bit to my taste, amount of gain, EQ, mix of certain effects and stuff like that, no further. But all those routings available, amp block advanced page....man...that's deeeeep.
Posted by: Marcus Siepen Mar 22 2010, 03:03 PM
Hahaha, I am scared of the very same things Most of my sounds are also based on a couple of factory presets that I tweaked a bit to adjust them to my "real" sound, I think so far I only created one sound from scratch, based on the settings of my real Rectifier. I think I will play around with all those additional options only step by step, to see what effect they have on the sound, but so far I didn't see any need to do further tweaking anyway cause I really love the sound that the Axe FX produces. And about loudness on stage... well, back when I was young ( ) I have also been like that, my amp was cranked up and whoever entered my side of the stage only heared one thing... my guitar I never liked guitars sounds from wedges, thats why I always prefered my amp to be very loud, but with In Ear monitoring all this is history. It takes a couple of gigs to get used to it, but honestly, I don't want to go on stage without an In Ear monitor anymore.
Posted by: Muris Varajic Mar 23 2010, 01:27 AM
Absolutely, In Ear is probably the best possible solution!
Posted by: Marcus Siepen Mar 25 2010, 07:30 PM
Not probably, for sure At least as soon as you got used to it, the first couple of gigs felt strange.