Axe-fx Ii, Pod Hd 500, Eleven Rack, Looking for a good effects, modeling device, for fun. |
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Axe-fx Ii, Pod Hd 500, Eleven Rack, Looking for a good effects, modeling device, for fun. |
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May 19 2011, 10:43 AM |
Many believe that AxeFX is revolutionary device. It turned lots of pros towards digital modelling.
AxeFX II is simply upgraded device from AxeFX, it has USB option, it's more suitable for home and studio, convolution samples are twice the size on the cabinets, and it has double processing power. Doubling the processing power means device will behave more quickly. There are some new parameters integrated on some of the effects too. However, I don't think the difference between AxeFX II Ultra and AxeFX Ultra are that great, so any of these would do the job for you. Be aware that you will need MIDI foot controller if you want to use it live. For home use, you can get rack only. If you have a budget, I would definitely suggest AxeFX II Ultra, or even AxeFX Ultra. If you have the money for the AxeFX II device, then get it. There is no point in getting HD500, when AxeFX is available for you. If you are concerned about the money spent, there are lots of low cost options that will do fine work for you in the next year or so. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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May 19 2011, 11:22 AM |
I would say - if you can afford it : DO IT!
AxeFX II and even original one are amazing devices! They just can't compare to any other similar device especially ones from Line6. I always thought that it doesn't matter if you are beginner or pro in terms of getting the quality and expensive gear. Quality gear can only make your sound better and it will be much more satisfying to practice the instrument. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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May 20 2011, 03:23 PM |
I was actually going to post the same question. It seems the Axe FX is quite good. I hope I can get my hands on one soon.
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May 22 2011, 02:33 AM |
hehe.. Axe Fx is much much better. Even tubers have left the tube world for axe fx. PODs can't really be compared.
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May 22 2011, 03:29 AM |
Check out this thread from the Petrucci forum...
Link. It's got a youtube link with an apples comparison between the two. You might be surprised. |
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May 22 2011, 09:36 AM |
Don't worry Dave, if you have the money, get AxeFX, it's the best device you can get. POD HD won't match, specially for overdriven tones and reverbs.
It's true that experienced player can get the most out of any piece of gear, and in the end it's about what you play and how you play it, not so much through what you play it. However, most experienced players would choose AxeFX over POD HD This post has been edited by Ivan Milenkovic: May 22 2011, 09:36 AM -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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May 31 2011, 02:54 PM |
Let us know how you like the pod bean
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May 31 2011, 10:11 PM |
Let us know how the POD sounds and behaves!
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Jun 2 2011, 09:41 AM |
Also maybe the H&K ZenTera here not easy to find but worth a look if you can Dave.
If I remember rightly Allan Holdsworth has/had one and used it quite a bit a while back - given how much he´s in to tone any use by him seems like a major endorsement. That´s all assuming you want some sort of amp modelling/emulation. If it´s digital effects etc rather than modelling then the pro end rack effects from Eventide, Lexicon and Yamaha are also worth looking at. -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Jun 2 2011, 08:30 PM |
Just received the POD HD Desktop yesterday and I'm checking it out to see if I'll keep it. Preorders for the AXE-FX II are being taken now, but I'll hold off until I get better with the POD. I also found out about another device called a Kemper Profiling Amplifier, I googled it and it may compete with the AXE-FX II, its a different type of modeling device. The Kemper is supposed to be released the middle of this year. Kemper Profiling Amp is one of the new cool concepts, but I wouldn't invest in it, it's still a concept. Axe-FX is being used by pros already, and it's certified. Kemper one is a bit complicated, interface is not friendly, there is lag, there are no save/load options for profiles etc.. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jun 22 2011, 11:17 AM |
Wow, you played for a few months and already aim at pro grear.
The sounds I've dialed in on my POD X3 doesn't sound digital. Not full out tube, sure, but digital? Have you considered that you need professional headphones and professional sound monitors to make the AxeFx2 justice? Even a high quality guitar cord so you won't ruin the signal to get the most out of it. I guess the motorbike will cover for it. Chosing between a MC and guitar gear is a no brainer, though amps can kill a person one has to admit MC's are way more deadly. All the luck with the AxeFx2 P.S can't recall his nick but some guy on youtube made some serious recordings with the Axe -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jun 22 2011, 02:58 PM |
Yes, Micke is right my friend, you should invest in decent monitors (if you haven't already) to do AxeFX justice, my recommendation as well.
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Jun 22 2011, 03:51 PM |
I have the Eleven Rack. I run it through a JBL 400 watt P.A. and also through a set of M-Audio Desk Monitors. I have had many tube amps and I like the Eleven Rack just as much especially with the new presets they just came out with and the Speaker break up function. The thing that really makes the Eleven Rack nice is the built in Pro Tools that is designed for a guitar player. You can loop a section of a track and then record your solo and every time it loops back again it records a whole new track. So you can sit and play over your rhythm track 20 times creating a new track every time it loops without ever having to stop and hit record again. So when you are done you have 20 tracks to choose from. Also the eleven rack has true Z at the input. So it is like a real amp when you turn down the volume on your guitar the sound will clean up like a real amp does. Anyway thats just a couple of the great things about the Eleven Rack. The Axe FX is a great rig and is probably better in some ways but for $850.00 plus pro tools and all the great features designed into it for a guitar player I had to go with the Eleven Rack.
Oh ya I did not even mention the incredible re amp feature. It will always record a dry track for you and then you can re amp it in pro tools with the touch of a button. So you can go back through every preset. Amp Cabinet, Mic setup whatever and just keep re playing it and without re recording. The list goes on and on. Anyway you might want to check it out. -------------------- My Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/FingerSpasm?feature=mhum
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