3:09 regarding this, I would advice that the matrix is actually set 9/10 and you use the out level as the control. Your suggestion does create a better snr ratio but the axe fx 2 is already so huge that there is virtually no noise. Running the out very high as in this video you are at risk of clipping the matrix input circuits with that hot signal. I used to run it like this video suggests until I spoke with the designer himself and he recommended what I’ve suggested here in this comment.
hey!! im have a really hard time setting up my axe fx xl I want to use my ux2 (i understand that the axefx can act as a interface but i dont want to disconnect all ux2 set up any tips?
The problem with this approach is that putting the effects after the cabinet provides a vastly different sound than putting the cabinet after the effects. There's a big difference between echo and reverb into a cabinet and a cabinet in a room with reverb and delay. The latter is much more realistic. Also, there's a LOT to deal with on every patch that you want to do this with.
Sir I hope you can shed some light on this: I am interested in using the PS-100's tube power amp with a AxeFX II and through a Marshall 4X12 greenback loaded cab. Now the AxeFX has several adjustments/options one can make if you are using a Solid state power amp or a tube power amp. Now the difficulty is (as you remarked in your video) is that the fryette's tube power amp is more "clean" or "neutral" so as to not add much "color/personality)....BUT it still is a "Tube amp and I would guess that you would not make the AxeFX "settings adjustment that you would pick for "when using a solid state power amp" For instance for solid state power amp you might want to leave the AxeFX "power amp emulation on (because the solid state power amp is too "sterile" but is the Fryette ENOUGH of a "Tube power amp that you/I should leave the power amp emulation "Off". There are also other settings that are easier to guess (since I'm using a "Real" cab I should turn the "cab sim block off. So I guess I'm asking you: When using the fryette "tube power amp" even though it is actually a "Tube amp"...but still it is so "flat/neutral" as a power amp one should still leave "power amp simulation "ON".....YOUR THOUGHTS????
I use AXE-FX, too. I only have a hard fight for the making of sound. I am troubled whether I should use the power amp of VHT whether I should employ a studio monitor. Please advise it.
Cooper, the cabinet placement in the chain doesn’t effect the tone of the effects if they are before or behind? It’s assumed that post cabinet the FX emulate pre or within studio outboard. Putting the cabinet after Reverb is something I’ve never done, it operates the same regardless of arrangement?
To clarify a little further, I think of cabinets catching color of the head, and mics throwing that color to the recording. In this assessment for routing, you are throwing FX at the cabinet. Wonderful concept but is there a nuance to tone or gain staging in that sequence?
Great video! But quick question... Can I just send my axe fx to FOH so they can just send it to the PA system? So... no power amps, no amp heads and no cabs. Is it possible?
@@itaymalik4964Tube emulation has finally reached a point to where it makes more sense to use software. The advantages of a processor vs a big, heavy tube amp that needs repairs often are obvious. The only advantage that I can see for tube amps at this point is resale value. The software platforms like Axe FX, is that Axe FX Three isn't going to be worth a whole lot when Axe FX Ten is coming out, whereas, amps generally increase in value with age. I do think many of the platforms are way overpriced.
Many top tier guitarists in my country now using modelers for their live shows. Maybe they already achieved some degree of success where they no longer 'care' for tone but to care for how they perform, and knowing that their songs are heard not the tone of their guitars, not saying their live tone is horrible but like the geniuses in youtube comment section say "audience couldn't care less about your guitar tone".
Mika Tarkela You have to connect your power amp to your Axe Fx output and connect your cab to your power amp ;D .....aaand don’t use a cab block in your FX chain
Hey i have a question? the video somewhat answers the question but just to be 100% sure. Okay, im planning on getting an Axe Fx(either the ultra or the two) and i don't have like a mixing board or mics or any of that stuff. Could i just get the Axe Fx and hook it into like a guitar cabinet and be done with it? Im just really planning on using it for effects and/or to simulate a specific amp. Maybe later on i could use it as a power amp or whatever with a head and cab and all but i just want to know if i can JUST run the axe fx into a cab and use it that way for now. - Thank you \m/
LegionDe75 Yes, it causes a severely noticeable sound change, and it's for the worse. Quick story: When I first started using the Axe Fx 2 I use to have my personal patches set up so that the cab was at the end of the chain in an attempt to mimic a real rig. All the FX and overall tone(s) were just dull. As a result, I ended up spending/wasting countless hours adjusting stuff trying to compensate and overcome the dullness. After getting frustrated I looked at the factory patches and realized most, if not all, of them have a theme which is: AMP -> CAB -> FX. I decided to follow suit and the whole problem cleared itself up instantly. With respects to this video I'm assuming if you put the FX LOOP all the way at the end of everything, your tone won't change.
^ "*..your tone won't change." ...which is what you'd want if you're running to FRFR speakers from both outputs. However, it's probably not what you want if you're running to a real amp and cab while also sending a line to FOH. I think his thinking in this video with putting the CAB IR at the end of the chain is: since one line already ends up coming out of a real guitar cab, the other line (FOH line) should have a CAB IR at the end of it to replicate the real guitar cab. I guess in that scenario it makes sense to put the cab after everything. I run FRFR speakers and as I stated in my previous reply, putting the CAB IR at the end of the chain after FX with FRFR speakers really hurt my tone(s).
Absolutely affects the tone on my rig. I get better sound with the cab in front of the FX send and with Cabinet simulation remaining "On" as well. Im sure this is considered "wrong" but it sounds so much more alive and beefer on my tele than with it turned off and the cab at the end of the chain and not being sent through the "Fx Send".
Mister Kenova I mean, it’s not like running your rig in mono is _morally_ wrong, but if you’ve never played through a stereo rig (even if it’s just one amp with two mics on it panned in your IEMs) I highly recommend finding a way to try it out. Maybe it won’t be for you, but IIRC everyone I’ve talked into trying it has stayed stereo.
so would you suggest just getting the atomic clr and go directly into axe fx (do i need a power amp for this or anything else?)? and is there a good alternative to atomic clr thats a bit cheaper?
I think most of your standard powered monitors such as JBL or EV will be fine.You may not have the headroom of the Atomic CLRs but unless you are playing in some insanely loud band you don't need 500 watts of power.
Matter of opinion. Some of us like to hear a real cabinet behind us while playing. AX8 through a tube poweramp is my preference, but giving a sound man a full FRFR signal makes his life a lot easier.
I find it interesting that you chose the background music and a room with way to much echo for this video. Maybe you should watch some youtube videos on how to record and make youtube videos :(
Straight out the gate. Videos like this, we are here to hear what you have to say. The background music is very distracting.....Hate being negative, but this time, I was pretty annoyed trying to hear what you were sayong over the music. That being said, great information
Pretty wack there’s not a Speaker Out like there is on the Kemper. Seems like an obvious design feature to have for players that use this kind of gear.
too quick, didn't explain how to use the the axe fx with an amp and demo the result. rather pointless actually. This is for someone who already has experience using this set up, no good for a novice.
it just feels like you have to be a sound engineer just to even play guitar these days, it feels like revenge of the nerds. like you have to join them or suffice to there never ending battle with technology to help make up for there sloppy true guitar sound. so they need shit like this just to cover themselves.
