Axe-Fx II and The Edge

[bean438]

When you were over there did you learn more about the Vox AC30TB and cabs? Any firmware improvements on the way for this? Which AC30TB physical amp is the AxeFX II's modeled after? All of the years sound different and I know that Edge's main one is modified and sounds slightly different than stock for that year.

The real amp seems to have something the Axe doesn't (as I duck for cover). I know people rave about the AxeFX model but session after session of tweaking and listening to both Axe and real version, I get that tingling feeling from the real one but not quite from the Axe version. For this reason, I'm so curious as to how the Edge reacted to the AC30TB model and cabs and how close you came to the original recordings. If he and Dallas couldn't tell the difference then I know for sure I'm doing something wrong.

For other effects it's clear that he could substantially consolidate his live rig. I could totally see him with 2 Axe's, all of his stage amps, an A3, switcher, and nothing else.

Why 2 axe fx's? One couldn't do it?

[DonPetersen]

Edge-Fx II

[airbus]

Why 2 axe fx's? One couldn't do it?

Edge is a backup freak - rightfully so.

Also, some of his effects paths are incredibly complex - might push Axe-FX 2 (+ he likes to have instant access to effects to switch in and out so he might create a super huge virtual pedalboard)

Very exciting news! Congrats Fractal.

My sister still makes fun of me for yelling out "Mr. Schoo, Mr. Schoo" at a U2 concert many years ago.

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[grape]

Why 2 axe fx's? One couldn't do it?

I'm fairly sure that all of the programming could be done on just one AxeFXII but his amps would be mandatory (and maybe A3 but only maybe... b/c the latest axe A3 immitations are sounding pretty close). It wouldn't sound exactly like the albums but certainly close enough for arena work. A second one could be used for backup and preset switching. It's more likely that there will be 4 or more on set (2 for Edge, 2 for Dallas) and I don't really see why Bono couldn't use one for his minimal guitar parts as well.

[fatandugly]

Dallas' job is about to get WAY easier!

[Xrocker]

"Edge is a backup freak - rightfully so."

He doesn't want this to happen.

Bill Bailey - U2 Failure - Part Troll - YouTube

[Rainman]

Or this clip from "It Might Get Loud"

[grape]

Or this clip from "It Might Get Loud"

I love that clip. He knows his stuff is easy and he doesn't pretend it isn't. From early on he has said that the band really didn't know what they were doing and that many songs were born from lack of technical skill. I like the Bill Bailey clip too b/c it was funny.

[Rock72]

And yet they have created so many monumental songs with sonic textures. Gotta love that band.

[zecure]

Anyway congrats with this milestone Cliff and co. Hope you guys can take a lot of knowledge with you when updating firmware.

One of reasons I am buying the Axe FX II (Still on Europe's waiting list as we speak) is that i heard/see how close the AXE sound can get to the real Edge U2 sound.