Atomic Audio Amplifire Pedal, AXE FX Killer? Options

[Todd Simpson]

The ATOMIC AUDIO pedal called the AMPLIFIRE is a spiff thing. Is it an "AXE FX KILLER".

I think not. IT does pack a lot of power in to a small stomp but it lacks some of the key features that make the axe fx so cool. For example, you can't change the order of the "blocks" (fx/amps/etc.) in the editor. It's fixed as far as I can tell. If anyone knows different, please correct me on this.

If you want to try it out, you can do so for free by downloading the software version called STUDIO DEVIL which has the same sounds / engine as the amplifire, just in plugin form I've tried it out and made some presets that you can even import in the DEMO version of the plugin. Here they are, just unzip and lick IMPORT.

 studiodeviltoddpresets.zip ( 11.47K ) Number of downloads: 289


The tones are very close to a real tube amp. It does low and mid gain tones very very well. Though not as well as the SCUFFHAM AMPS plugin IMHO which is a bit less fizzy and a bit more punchy IMHO.
You can download the demo plugin here.

http://www.studiodevil.com/products/amp_modeler_pro/


Here is a demo of the pedal covering most of it's tonal range. The plugin is wads of fun and worth a try if you are considering getting one of these. They run about $600 US. It honestly sounds like a POD with better sound engine, better IR, etc. There is a software editor for the stomp as well. But again, it doesn't look like you can re-order the blocks which limits things a bit imho. Being able to change the order of FX is something I sorta require.

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Aug 8 2015, 08:05 PM