USMC_Trev
Axe-Master
It’s a forum. I’m not here to present a federal case for you. Didn’t even read past the ellipsis.its weak because you have no proof …
It’s a forum. I’m not here to present a federal case for you. Didn’t even read past the ellipsis.its weak because you have no proof …
lol.It’s a forum. I’m not here to present a federal case for you. Didn’t even read past the ellipsis.
It's not bitterness. You're incorrectly assigning that emotion to Fractal-centric people on the Fractal forum. We Fractalites prefer the sound of FAS stuff to what we accept as inferior modeling approaches. That's all.
Amen !its weak because you have no proof even a slight minority of these players, pro players, who can play what they want, who are guitarists who care about their sound, and who depend a lot more on their sound than $1800 bucks to survive and make a living. Prove to me someone would rather sound like crap and go out and promote something that would destroy their career.
You'll play it if you're contractually obligated to do so.Amen !
This argument that you see them playing with this gear, cause they have it free, is very weak .
If you gave me a QC or whatever for free, I won’t play with it if it suck … Do some guys things that musicians got no tastes ? We are not all prostitutes
I see which one is actually plugged in though...Live a life of ands, not ors.View attachment 90255
Sure ! But it’s the musician choice too . As the previous forum member said, you don’t want to sound bad because a company gives you something free . Or I am different don’t know .You'll play it if you're contractually obligated to do so.
My guitar hoarder friend's mindset kind of epitomizes the thinking when I talk to touring musicians that embrace their Kemper.Sure ! But it’s the musician choice too . As the previous forum member said, you don’t want to sound bad because a company gives you something free . Or I am different don’t know .
When I saw muse, rammstein, even punk bands like bad religion, exploited … I saw this kemper everywhere . I owned 2 myself . The product it’s ok , but I prefer more the axe sound wise, and I still don’t understand why the bands don’t use it more . Just because that’s not free for them ? Or maybe too complicated ? Muse cannot spend 2000 for an axe ? Can’t believe it .
Don’t know .
But I think that the profiling in the kemper is not perfect, it’s sound too much digital and I believe that fractal can do this function better .
I understand that having the whole amp modeled is even more complex and cool, but pushing a button to catch your amp is something cool too. If the concept wasn’t good, they won’t stay with it for 10 years . They sold tons of green box .
But I know some guys cannot live without being sponsored by 30 brands .
In the days I was more interested by sponsors, I was looking to be sponsored by the brands I use, nothing else .
I refused a partnership with Hughes and kettner, peavey uk, hotone … maybe I m stupid .
In the end I had a boogie partnership and was happy as I am a forever boogie user .
It’s nice to say you are partner 1 week, 2 weeks … and then ? You are just doing commercials for them so … now I m free with all these things
Ok, hold up right there. I'm also not going to defend one vs. the other, but...Compare this to a kemper unit where someone has bought a ghost inside kemper tone pack, they fire it up, scroll through a couple presets and now they have something that's 96% what they were looking for. They don't have the fractal level of control but the end result is achieved in 2 minutes and with no advanced knowledge needed.
Ok, hold up right there. I'm also not going to defend one vs. the other, but...
Before I bought my Axe III, I had only used real tube amps. I fired up the unit, scrolled through a handful of factory presets, found one I liked, read enough of the manual to learn how to navigate to the blocks I wanted to change, then figured out how to adjust parameters, and within a short period of time, had a sound I loved, and proceeded to lose myself for the next 3 hours.
If it was a Kemper, how would I have known where to find this "ghost inside kemper tone pack"? And how would I have known to choose this one? How much time would all that take?
I'm honestly asking, because I've never used one, but from all I've read, and learned from talking to guys who have owned both, it's a real search to find good sources for good quality profiles. Whether that's totally accurate or not, "end result in 2 minutes with no advanced knowledge"? How is that possible? What am I missing?
Well I certainly don't get that. Maybe that's because I don't try to create a "tone that's in my head," but instead, I find presets I like, and tweak to taste. And sometimes I do that tweaking via making substitutions, without turning any knobs. Here's what I was just doing:You would think every person to ever sit down in front of a fractal would have had your experience but people can tone hunt and get themselves up against a wall to the point where they're lost and everything starts to sound digital / the same. The reality is generally they don't know what they're doing and smashing parameters in the wrong direction and the tone sounds nothing like what's in their head.
I mean I agree with you, I love checking out the cygnus presets, creating my own and messing around with all fractal has to offer.Well I certainly don't get that. Maybe that's because I don't try to create a "tone that's in my head," but instead, I find presets I like, and tweak to taste. And sometimes I do that tweaking via making substitutions, without turning any knobs. Here's what I was just doing:
I like the "Ma the Meatloaf..." preset. So I'm on S5, which has a nice delay and the Enhancer fills it out nicely, but it's a little too gain-ey, with a 5153 and a Drive block engaged. So I turned off the Drive and decided to switch the Amp to the Mk IV. Well, the 5153 begins with numbers, and the Mk IV is way near the end (USA__), so I start going down the line, trying each amp. I did skip ahead a bit, past the Fenders and Class A's and a bunch of Marshalls, and started with the Dizzy models.
I swear 75% of them sounded freaking awesome, just.the.way.they.are! Some were a little thin, so I hit the Drive block, and again, pure tone magic (like the Hot Kitty, for example.) I never made it to the USA models. I made it to the JMP amps, and played one for about an hour. And I didn't touch a single parameter!
I can't imagine it being any easier, but then again I don't really care. I'm still loving the Axe Fx III as much as when I got it a year ago!
The "search for profiles" is one of the most overblown things about the Kemper. There are freebies all over the place that kick major butt as well the option for you to create your own. Now there is a profile rabbit hole for sure. Much like the IR rabbit hole you find in other platforms. But that comes down to your own preferences and self control. I prefer the Fractal stuff these days but Kemper is no slouch.Ok, hold up right there. I'm also not going to defend one vs. the other, but...
Before I bought my Axe III, I had only used real tube amps. I fired up the unit, scrolled through a handful of factory presets, found one I liked, read enough of the manual to learn how to navigate to the blocks I wanted to change, then figured out how to adjust parameters, and within a short period of time, had a sound I loved, and proceeded to lose myself for the next 3 hours.
If it was a Kemper, how would I have known where to find this "ghost inside kemper tone pack"? And how would I have known to choose this one? How much time would all that take?
I'm honestly asking, because I've never used one, but from all I've read, and learned from talking to guys who have owned both, it's a real search to find good sources for good quality profiles. Whether that's totally accurate or not, "end result in 2 minutes with no advanced knowledge"? How is that possible? What am I missing?
"... adjust very limited settings" is a fairy tale. Of course that does not mean that you can achieve exactly what you like with the available options.That's where I am on profiling/capturing. Full disclosure: I haven't used one to this point so my opinion is strictly based off of input from others.
I see profiling as most useful to someone who actually has access to the gear. Take my favorite amp model, Tucana 3, I'd much rather be able to fully manipulate an excellent algorithm than use someone else's capture and only be able to adjust very limited settings.
I'm not sure what you're saying? Are you saying a profile is better than having the option to manipulate an excellent algorithmic model?"... adjust very limited settings" is a fairy tale. Of course that does not mean that you can achieve exactly what you like with the available options.
Same thing can happen with a Kemper. I had a Kemper a while back....fired it up, connected to their preset exchange....searched for amps I liked. Couple of clicks - amazing tone and I get lost playing for an hour. One thing that is fun about the Kemper (I don't have it any more) is that there are always new amps being profiled. And there are enough free ones that if you can't find the tone you want....then you don't know what you want.Ok, hold up right there. I'm also not going to defend one vs. the other, but...
Before I bought my Axe III, I had only used real tube amps. I fired up the unit, scrolled through a handful of factory presets, found one I liked, read enough of the manual to learn how to navigate to the blocks I wanted to change, then figured out how to adjust parameters, and within a short period of time, had a sound I loved, and proceeded to lose myself for the next 3 hours.