musicman0001
Experienced
IMO the visualization is actually one of the more important parts of this sort of cab sim.
The problem with IRs is that you don't have any reference what it translates to so most people pick a cab they like then go through the IRs until they find something that works for them. That leaves a huge amount of those IRs unused. Not having a visualization ends up in the same spot where the original Line6 Helix cab sim was - the position/distance options weren't intuitive.
With a visualization you can start thinking like micing a real speaker. "Hmm, I should pull back the mic a bit to reduce the boomy low end" or "I should move it closer to the center to make it a bit brighter". That hugely reduces reliance on preset IRs or mixes as the user can craft their own easily.
ML Sound Lab actually posted a really nice video about micing cabs, showcasing using the brand new MIKKO 2 plugin how different mics can require different techniques for placement and how different sides of the cone can sound different.
@Greg Ferguson
I didn't want to use this as an example, but this is what I ment with a modern GUI. Something that is visualizing the speaker and the mic. That's what I ment with modern GUI for this particular usage. I am very happy with FX3 and also with Axe Edit. So I didn't understand you "attack" (That's how I perceived your reaction).
I was stating my hope and my wish (which is not a negative thing in my mind), but luckily FractalAudio stated:
So I am very very exited as a sole FRFR user home, rehearsel and gigs that there is a new ( and even more dynamic) solution for cabs and mic's.
I really love the axe fx3 and really happy I jumped on the fractal wagon. Sold almost all my amps, drives and effects and went full FRFR. The axe FX3 is so versatile with amps and effects and to me feels way better then any other modeler. And it seems to me that it would be easier to get the sound you want or have in mind with the dynamic cab solution instead of trying loads and loads of IR's.
Looking forward to try this and happy to see the way this is going!