Members Aaron SS Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Current setup is Axe FX > Carvin DCM 1000 > Vader 2x12 but in about a week I'll be using the Axe FX solely with my KRK RP6G2's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 My FX setup would be a picture of a laptop I use Ableton Live as a host for Guitar Rig 3, and it connects to the Gibson RIP interface that's designed to work with Dark Fire. I also have a second setup when playing techno gigs in Germany - it's just an AdrenaLinn with MIDI being fed by an MPC, and the outs going directly into the mixer. Very minimalist, but very effective. BTW I've heard a lot of opinions on the Axe FX - everything from praise that borders on idolatry to "I really liked it at first, but now I'm kinda less impressed." Care to elaborate on what you think about it? I'm very curious. And thanks for posting the picture!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Aaron SS Posted June 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 I feel like the Axe FX is a piece of equipment that you need to have an open mind about. If you buy it expecting each amp sim to nail the tone of its suggest amp then it's probably not for you. The models are close and most sound great but they all take work to get right like most gear. For this into looking for easy and quick great tone it's probably not for them but for those into deep editing, tweaking and working towards a great sound its irreplaceable. It offers an extensive list of features and the versatility that offers me something that I've never found in any other piece of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Thanks for the info. Sounds like I fit the profile for a potential user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aliensporebomb Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 It sure looked awfully nice, all of the demos were stunning with the mixture of both guitar-ish bits and the synth-like bits but the big unit was around $2000 USD - a little hard to justify. I thought about it and thought about it and after hearing Bill Rupperts' astonishing VG99 demos I was sold on that (besides, I got the VG, GK3 and FC300 for $1400, I just didn't have an extra $600 for the AxeFX). Maybe when the first generation AxeFX units sell I can pick one up used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scratch7 Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted June 30, 2009 Members Share Posted June 30, 2009 Pretty basic, I have my Standard going to the QSC HPR122i. I have a few pedals out in front.... Boss TU-2 tuner, volume pedal, Boss Monte Allums SD-1, and a Boss RC-2 Loop Station. I've been shying away from getting a foot controller, I'd rather wait until Fractal releases theirs. That's why I'm still using the SD-1 for either boosting or putting dirty lead stuff over a clean loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donsimon76 Posted July 2, 2009 Members Share Posted July 2, 2009 Here is my setup: Furman PL-Pro Series II Power Conditioner Mesa/Boogie 20/20 Stereo Power Amp TC Electronic G-Major Multi-Effects Processor ART Pro Audio 343 Dual Channel 15-Band EQ Rolls RFX93s PathWork Switcher (out for repair) Fractal Axe-FX Soldano SP-77 Series II Preamp (USA 1992) Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (1989) It may be overkill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 Here is my setup: How does the AXFX sound through a tube power amp I am dying to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donsimon76 Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 How does the AXFX sound through a tube power amp I am dying to know. I think it sounds great but I have never played the Axe through a solid state power amp so I can't compare it. It makes me happy, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Neilrocks25 Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 I think it sounds great but I have never played the Axe through a solid state power amp so I can't compare it. It makes me happy, though. Thats a great answer. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anderton Posted July 3, 2009 Members Share Posted July 3, 2009 The most important unit in your whole setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members maltomario Posted July 11, 2009 Members Share Posted July 11, 2009 i've since upgraded to a Line6 X2 XDR65 wireless, but otherwise my setup hasn't changed.. cabinet is a buzzbomb 2x12 ported cab. or sometimes i use a g-flex 2x12 , depending on my mood. here's a short demo vid i made showing some sounds i get out of it. [YOUTUBE]snbKmiSI0lw[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdgeOfDarkness Posted July 11, 2009 Members Share Posted July 11, 2009 Its not in the correct rack yet, but for now. when i figure out what power amp i want to pair it with it will go into my shock mount rack with my wireless..etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EdgeOfDarkness Posted July 11, 2009 Members Share Posted July 11, 2009 just hooked it up to my notebook, now i need a way to mount my notebook so i can use the touch screen inside the rack, the top can flipdown flat and face up instead of facing the keys when its closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members donsimon76 Posted July 11, 2009 Members Share Posted July 11, 2009 i've since upgraded to a Line6 X2 XDR65 wireless, but otherwise my setup hasn't changed.. cabinet is a buzzbomb 2x12 ported cab. or sometimes i use a g-flex 2x12 , depending on my mood. Oh, yeah! I have his old wireless set up, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimosity Posted July 15, 2009 Members Share Posted July 15, 2009 I don't have a good pic of my setup yet as I'm waiting to get a head/rack case and then mount it all that way; but the way the signal is ran; it gives incredible amounts of versatility. I'm running guitar -> wireless -> AxeFX InputAxeFX Loop Send to Axess Electronics BS2 InputBS2 Main Out to Bogner XTC Classic InputBS2 ISO'd Out to Egnater M4 Preamp Bogner FX Send to Axess Electronics GRX4 Loop 4 InputEgnater M4 Output to GRX4 Loop 4 ReturnGRX4 Output to AxeFX Loop ReturnAxeFX Output to Bogner XTC FX Return With this setup, I can use any combination of tones from the Bogner, Egnater or AxeFX and by having the GRX4 in the loop of the AxeFX, I can assign the FX Loop anywhere in the grid, giving me the ability to have pre and post effects for the GRX4 connected preamps.I can also leave out the FX Loop from the Grid and strictly use the AxeFX thru the Bogner power section. With the Preamps running into Loop 4 of the GRX4 , when the Loop4 is on, the Egnater Preamp is engaged, when Loop4 is off, the Bogner preamp section is engaged.A GCX may be a better alternative for this sort of rig, but I like that the GRX4 doesn't take up a rack space. Only issue that I currently have is that with this setup, the RED channel on the XTC and high gain channels on the Egnater have more hiss and noise than I would like - I've read several posts about this sort of thing on the Fractal Forums, but haven't quite figured out what the problem is yet or how to fix it. Clean and lower gain tones are very quiet though.I'm thinking that it's because of something to do with line level vs. instrument level jacks on the back of the AxeFX, but still need to dive in further to find a total solution.I'm using a Ground Control Pro to control it all and an Axess Electronics AC-8 to control the channel switching/standby/boosts on the Bogner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeremy_green Posted July 15, 2009 Members Share Posted July 15, 2009 Here is my pedal board run through a Dr Z Maz38 combo with a Power Brake Attenuator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prontius Posted July 17, 2009 Members Share Posted July 17, 2009 My FX setup would be a picture of a laptop I use Ableton Live as a host for Guitar Rig 3, and it connects to the Gibson RIP interface that's designed to work with Dark Fire. I also have a second setup when playing techno gigs in Germany - it's just an AdrenaLinn with MIDI being fed by an MPC, and the outs going directly into the mixer. Very minimalist, but very effective. BTW I've heard a lot of opinions on the Axe FX - everything from praise that borders on idolatry to "I really liked it at first, but now I'm kinda less impressed." Care to elaborate on what you think about it? I'm very curious. And thanks for posting the picture!! The design and feature set is very similar to the TC Fireworx, same mod matrix as well, with the addition of the preamp modelling and a few extra features, it seems that few people have made a comparison between the two. I wonder, was the creator of Axe FX also involved in the development of the Fireworx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tengo Posted August 5, 2009 Members Share Posted August 5, 2009 At the moment, I'm running it straight into an AER alpha, and it sounds fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted August 11, 2009 Members Share Posted August 11, 2009 At the moment, I'm running it straight into an AER alpha, and it sounds fantastic I noticed you're an FX forum dweller... out of curiosity, are you just running guitar -> Axe -> amp, or are running some of your other FX with it? I've still got a few boost/drive pedals around, but I tend to just use the Axe on its own and do everything within the box. But then, I'm not exactly a big FX kinda guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jealousblues Posted August 26, 2009 Members Share Posted August 26, 2009 so whats the reason/pros/cons for the power amps with the axefx if you can run them direct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lonerstoenr Posted September 3, 2009 Members Share Posted September 3, 2009 Has anyone ran bass with their Axe? If so how was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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