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  1. J

    CROWN XLS series amps for the Axe FX

    Crown XLS are not so hot - lot of bass guys I know have had issues. I'd avoid the XLS line altogether.
  2. J

    How much does a power amp affect the tone of the axe fx ? And in what way?

    Get a flat PA style power amp (not Matrix) and learn to tweak the advanced parameters - everything you need is in the Axe. Decent PA power amps will all sound the same, the main variable will be the input sensitivity which will affect how much signal you need to send it to fully drive it, but...
  3. J

    Back to a tube power amp / review about real speakers and power amps with the Axe II

    +1 It's just a matter of knowing how do dial in the right combination of advanced parameters. Once you do that, a good flat PA style power amp (not Matrix) can take you way beyond what you can do with conventional gear IME. I can understand how some folks might have difficulty dialing it in...
  4. J

    Thank you for the bass amps!

    Indeed! Anyone know what the Fractal Bass Amp model is based on?
  5. J

    Thank you for the bass amps!

    Indeed, gonna give them a whirl later today. I just posted on Talkbass and Greenboy forums. I think this may send some bottom dwellers this way! Thanks Cliff!
  6. J

    About Matching Your Cabinet's Resonant Frequency

    I measured the impedance curve of my Mesa Recto 2x12 loaded with 16 ohm series wired EV12L's a while back and the peak was right at 100 Hz. I'll see if I can dig up the curve and post it if anyone is interested.
  7. J

    Power Amp for Bass

    Sure thing - I totally understand where you're coming from, and I try to do the same. I'm glad you haven't had any reliability problems - I get really frustrated when I buy something and then have it break, die, crap-out, etc. on me because it costs me more to replace it. It seems like it is...
  8. J

    Power Amp for Bass

    A lot of the differences with lesser amps won't reveal themselves unless you really push them, then duty cycle comes into play. I know someone tested one of the Behringer bass amps and it was no where near its rated power, but if it's working for you, cool, keep crankin! Ultimately, you get...
  9. J

    Power Amp for Bass

    I play guitar and bass. Buy a quality PA amp - you can get great deals on used stuff. If you don't mind the weight, Crest CA series amps are top notch. I have a QSC PLX which I highly recommend. Carvin also represents a very good value. I would stay away from Behringer and the Peavy IPR...
  10. J

    Recto sound, tweaking!

    Love the V10 SW overall, but the Recto is the one model I still can't get dialed in. I've owned an original 2 CH rackmount Recto, and it's low end wasn't anywhere near as loose/sloppy as the current model, and I don't recall the newer 3 CH versions I've played being this way either - maybe they...
  11. J

    Loving the axe 2 for bass guitar

    I've posted about the Axe Fx in non-Kemper threads as well, and while folks seem to like the tone and the potential it has to offer, they are generally put off at spending that kind of coin for something with one bass amp model in it, and I can't blame them. I play both guitar and bass (neither...
  12. J

    SVT bass video

    Just shot another quick video using the Axe FXII on the SVT setting through my custom 1810 cab I just finished. Really feels like a tube head with that big low end, and the cab reproduces it beautifully. I was running into the SWR Power 750 which does a good 750 watts into four ohms, and I'm...
  13. J

    Loving the axe 2 for bass guitar

    Yeah, a lot of the bass players on TalkBass are interested in the Kemper; I continue to wave the Fractal flag, but it's hard to justify with 1 bass amp in the whole mix. A Hiwatt 400, Trace V8, Sadowsky SA200, B15, and a few SS models would seal the deal for a lot of folks.
  14. J

    Guitar and Bass clip through my custom cabs

    I finally got around to shooting another video of my custom cabs with bass guitar, as well as clean and hi gain guitar. I find it pretty easy to get a good clean guitar sound through a bass or PA cab, but overdrive and hi-gain is the real differentiator - it will bring out any deficiencies...
  15. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    Just an update on AoN - they have been dropped as an authorized fEarful builder for the SECOND time now due to a number of issues including not paying comissions to Greenboy, poor quality and customer service, etc. A guy on the GB forum just received a cab that is an absolute nightmare -...
  16. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    I think the cabs are a great option for folks that have real weight limitations, medical or otherwise, and indeed AoN has made a lot of progress dialing in their fabrication methods. I was probably too terse in my intial response, and certainly don't won't to come off as bashing them in any...
  17. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    That's cool and a smart move. If you are the one moving your gear and generally take care of it, I agree you should be fine.
  18. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    Just keep in mind that the damage tolerance of composites is non-existant - you can't really repair them, and failure can be catastrophic - don't bang them around. A buddy of mine recently sold his AON and went back to a conventional plywood one - he really liked the cab but did comment that...
  19. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    Very true - either a 12/6 or 12/12/6 would probably work very well and be light/compact to boot.
  20. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    They are touted for keys as well as bass - for guitar, the fEarful's are overkill since you don't need that kind of low end, but I would imagine the new Crazy 8's would work very well and be even smaller/lighter to boot.
  21. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    Just for clarification, I believe the original version of that Carvin was one of the avenues GB tried, along with Accugroove and some other cabs before he took matters into his own hands to get what he was looking for. He had some decent luck tweaking the Carvin, but they kept cheapening each...
  22. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    Glad to to see the fEarful cabs getting mentioned - I'm friends with Greenboy, the designer, and they are great cabs indeed. I've mentioned the AxeFx a few times on Talkbass and also on Greenboy's forum, and I think that his cabs would be a great matchup for a lot of the folks that are going...
  23. J

    If you play bass and guitar, and want a cab that can do it all, check out the...

    ...Bergantino NV412. It is a sealed 412, stellar for bass but also sounds killer on guitar - the mids and top end remind me a lot of my EVM 12L cabs, but with more low end capability being that it is a bass cab. Being sealed, it is nice a tight, so you shouldn't have any problems with it being...
  24. J

    Video: AxeFx II Bass guitar with SVT sim

    Fractal Audio Axe FX II Ampeg SVT & JGR rock cab.MOV - YouTube Give us more bass amp sims!
  25. J

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 3.03 Up

    I ran it around 3-3.5 FWIW. It's capable of pretty high gain so I probably wouldn't go much higher than that unless you are running the preamp cleaner.
  26. J

    Axe-Fx II Firmware Version 3.03 Up

    The JVM is a great sim, easily my favorite of the Marshalls. I goosed up the power supply filtering as well as a few other parameters in the advanced menu, added a bit of resonance and a little graphic EQ, and I'm good to go with some great high gain tones. I was sceptical when I heard...
  27. J

    Anyone tried axe II for bass yet?

    Gotta say, the SVT model is much, much better in the II. Very impressive. Wonder if we will get any more amps/cabs anytime soon?
  28. J

    4x12 Speakers... what are people using?

    I am running a pair of Mesa Recto 2x12's loaded with EVM12L Black Labels.
  29. J

    I dunno how long it takes to sell these - if it's still here, it's yours!

    I dunno how long it takes to sell these - if it's still here, it's yours!
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  30. J

    Bass and Guitar with Axe Fx II

    Yes, if you want something smaller, get a pair of Bag End S12 or S15D's. Here's a video: ‪Bag End for bass and guitar.MOV‬‏ - YouTube If you want bigger, get a Bergantino NV412. I have one of those as well and it is killer. I also have a pair of sealed Mesa Recto 2x12's loaded...
  31. J

    Video: Ultra Guitar and Bass clips using the same cabinets (Bag Ends)

    If any of you would like to use a single set of cabs for both guitar and bass, the Bag Ends work very well. If you want something bigger, the Berg NV412 also works great - I'll shoot a video of that once I get everything out of storage. ‪Bag End for bass and guitar.MOV‬‏ - YouTube
  32. J

    Difference between the EVM12L and the EVM12L Black Label

    Correct, no cab sims.
  33. J

    Difference between the EVM12L and the EVM12L Black Label

    I haven't tried the Classics but I don't think there is likely much of a tonal difference between them. I would agree with the earlier post that said get whichever is cheaper unless you need the additional power handling. I have two Mesa Recto 2x12's loaded with the Black Labels (they were on...
  34. J

    Ultra with Mesa Recto loaded with EV 12L Black Labels - high gain

    Sure, I will overnight them to you. :)
  35. J

    Ultra with Mesa Recto loaded with EV 12L Black Labels - high gain

    Good catch on the Harvester of Pain - I knew it was a Zakk riff, but it's been so long, I had couldn't remember where it came from! Good ol' Pride and Glory. Yeah, I dig the look of creme EMG's with certain colors.
  36. J

    Ultra with Mesa Recto loaded with EV 12L Black Labels - high gain

    I've been meaning to post some better clips since I got my Zoom Q3 HD, but have been playing mostly bass for the last several months. Anyway, I put together a quick clip of the Ultra running into an SWR Power 750, which in the video is pushing 450 watts into the left cab (the right one isn't...
  37. J

    Bass guitar

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHZXeuGOIng
  38. J

    Video of Axe used in a bass guitar application

    Here's a video of my Axe-Fx used in a bass guitar application. This preset uses a the Big Muff into the FET clean boost into the SVT amp model into a parametric EQ. No cab sim or external processing is used. A Mission Engineering control pedal is used to control the mix parameter on the Big...
  39. J

    Vid of Steve Vai and Axe Fx

    My Q3 HD is working out well so far. I've haven't recorded guitar yet (only bass), but I'm very happy with the results.
  40. J

    Best SS Power-Amp

    Crest CA series reign supreme in the bass guitar community. A CA4, 6, or 9 should do the trick. Pretty easy to find used.
  41. J

    Please Bear With Us For a Short While

    Re: Please Bare With Us For a Short While Cool. You need to adopt additional kitties to supervise the operations. ;)
  42. J

    Using Compression for metal (Bulb style)

    Re: Using Compression for metal I don't see any reason to use compression with high gain - the signal is already totally compressed. The trick is to get high gain tones while still keeping some dynamics.
  43. J

    CREST Ca4 VS QSC PLX 1104 VS CARVIN DCM1540L

    CA4, hands down, no comparison.
  44. J

    SLA2 getting way too hot?

    It won't hurt running SS amps into higher loads, bridged or not as it is less stressful on the amp. That is kind of crummy if it is getting that hot running into 8 ohms, let alone 16 ohms.
  45. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    Fair enough, peace.
  46. J

    5150 vs slo 100

    Not suprising since Peavy ripped off the SLO circuit (as did the Mesa DR and HK Triamp Channel 3). The SLO took a bit more intial tweaking, but I like the end results better. It has more clarity and refinement in a good way.
  47. J

    EMG X Series?

    The main thing to remember is to not leave the cord plugged in when you aren't using playing. The EMG site says battery life is 3000 hours. I've gone years before replacing, so I wouldn't say it is a concern.
  48. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    S.R. That is typical internet BS. :shock: No it isn't. Do you have any experience with the old Crest amplifiers? I do. Their reputation is built on a lot more than just internet hype. S.R. Yessir, it is. I have a CA9 - probably not that old. Great amp. Very popular in the sound...
  49. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    Do another 10 mintues of research then. My CA9 is in no way a Peavey poweramp, whatever that means. It is pretty much the gold standard for lead sleds in the bass playing community, and has a very good rep and fairly long history in sound reinforcement.
  50. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    That is typical internet BS.
  51. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    And that was generally in bass guitar applications which are much more stressing.
  52. J

    EMG X Series?

    I have the traditional series, the X series, as well as Blackouts. Some general impressions: Output - Blackouts are by far the hottest (a bit too much IMO), followed by original EMGs, and finally the new X series. Still, I think the X series have plenty. Clean tone - definately better cleans...
  53. J

    best setup for both bass and guitar

    Give the Berg a whirl, it is killer!
  54. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    Cool, please keep us posted/shoot me a PM and let us know how it works out. I don't need another power amp, but there is always GAS!
  55. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    Cool, please keep us posted/shoot me a PM and let us know how it works out. I don't need another power amp, but there is always GAS!
  56. J

    Stewart Audio World 1.2 --vs-- Art SLA-2

    Stewart has been making lightweight amps for a while now, and have a good reputation with the bass playing community, who's needs are more demanding than anything we will ever throw at it (assuming you are only using the Axe for guitar). I know some bass players who have used this amp with very...
  57. J

    SV Bass tonestack in advanced parameters

    Yup, I tried it as well. Seems to work OK. Thanks for the tip.
  58. J

    SV Bass tonestack in advanced parameters

    Hmm, I'll give it a whirl and see, but I would expect that tonestack to be unique to that amp since it was tailored to bass.
  59. J

    Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion inside)

    Re: Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion ins Cool, glad it all worked out for ya.
  60. J

    SV Bass tonestack in advanced parameters

    It would be nice to have the SV Bass tonestack as one of the selectable tonestack options in the advanced parameters - I think this would help users build some cool bass patches from guitar amp models.
  61. J

    Help with Solid State Power Amp choice????

    Did you try any other SS amps other than the ART? While it works for some folks, it is a budget unit, and will not be able to compete with some of the higher quality, more powerful units out there, period, especially if you want to crank it. I never understand while folks will drop big $$ on...
  62. J

    Help with Solid State Power Amp choice????

  63. J

    Any chance to get a H&K Triamp amp sim ?

    Indeed a great amp. I have the schematics and channel three is close to a Recto in terms of the R/C values, but there are enough differences with the filter supply, tonestack, negative feedback, and trannies that make it a whole different beast.
  64. J

    Post Your Rig!

    Current rig is a pair of Mesa Recto 2x12's loaded with EVM 12L Black Labels; each cab is 8 ohm. The SWR Power 750 is pushing 750 watts into the pair; it will do 850 watts at 2.7 ohms, so I am going to add another cab eventually for a 6x12 stack. It will blow your hair back.
  65. J

    Axe FX vs Uberschall - convince me.

    You don't need a tube power amp - get a really nice SS one. I'd also recommend getting a cab with some EV's that can handle the power - you will be able to crush anything in your path. IMO, you can get the Uber tone, and more - you can take it to another level that you can't achieve with more...
  66. J

    Confused on the Marketing direction of Atomic Amps???

    I agree with you - I have no desire to go back to tube power, and it seems contradictory to me that the Reactors are tube powered, but Harry Kolbe is a tube guy, and the company existed before they joined forces with Fractal. It is what it is, but IMO a USA built SS reactor would be a better...
  67. J

    Help with Solid State Power Amp choice????

    Stewart is pretty popular it the bass guitar world - they are generally described as sounding extremely clean and transparent though that is somewhat nebulous. Gallien Krueger has been using class G power in a lot of their amps for quite some time FWIW. The Stews are indeed pricey - better to...
  68. J

    Help with Solid State Power Amp choice????

    If you want high quality and single space/lightweight, these are probably one of your best bets: http://www.stewartaudio.com/view_produc ... egory_id=6 http://www.stewartaudio.com/view_produc ... egory_id=6
  69. J

    How can the Axe get better?

    One more set of quarter inch and XLR outs to better facilitate WDW rigs, and an espresso maker.
  70. J

    Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion inside)

    Re: Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion ins I can't access it at work, but I believe that is the one Rivera did (V30 did sound great!) - just keep in mind what cab is used - I think it was a closed back. They will behave much differently in your cab.
  71. J

    Transformer Saturation (aka GRIND)

    I was making a general comment about the tonality of the transformer in that amp - as you have noted, there are quite a few variables that affect a transformer's tone and behavior, and I wonder how in-depth Fractal modeled the properties of each amp's respective transformer. I started wondering...
  72. J

    Transformer Saturation (aka GRIND)

    It would be interesting to know how in-depth each amp model's tranny was modeled. The DeYoung for instance in the SLO has a pretty big impact on the overall tone of the amp as it is more hi-fi than the normal Plexi type.
  73. J

    Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion inside)

    Re: Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion ins It might be OK, but I think there are better alternatives, especially if you are playing heavier music and want to crank it a bit - it is a lot easier to drive speakers in an open cab into overexcursion. Higher wattage speakers...
  74. J

    Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion inside)

    Re: Loudspeaker for a Tech 21 Power Engine 60 (Celestion ins Since it is open back, I would go with the 100 watt Celestion or maybe an Eminence - Rivera uses a Swamp Thing in their K-Tre combo, so that may be worth checking out.
  75. J

    Review: Rocktron Velocity 300 new version...

    You are more likely to damage your speakers from clipping that amp rather than feeding them too much power.
  76. J

    Review: Rocktron Velocity 300 new version...

    Right, the spec is thermal handling. Most speakers hit their Xmax long before their rated power, especially if you are pumping a lot of low end.
  77. J

    Review: Rocktron Velocity 300 new version...

    I can certainly see the appeal of these 1U power amps. That said, it isn't suprising that some folks have complained about the brittle top end of these units given their relative price point - I would imagine they may run out of juice on the low end as well if you are really pushing some big...
  78. J

    AKG K240 MKII vs. AKG K271 MKII. Which one?

    Bump, I've been looking at both of these as well.
  79. J

    11 Rack... Is Cliff a law breaker?!?

    No, no, we don't want to give them beer - that will slow down their productivity. Bring them coffee and keep them working on whatever the next great thing is they have planned.
  80. J

    best setup for both bass and guitar

    Get a beefy power amp and a Bergantino NV412. It kicks ass for both guitar and bass. http://www.bergantino.com/ I've also had surprisingly good results using my Bag End S15-D's for guitar (intended for bass). They make an S12D which would probably be even better.
  81. J

    Not completely satisfied with the ART SLA-2

    You don't need tubes to get the tone you are after. Not all SS power amps are created equal. I would try moving up to a higher power/higher end unit. JR
  82. J

    Super Overdrive default low cut frequency

    I've noticed that the low cut frequency on the SD-1 model defaults to somewhere in the 70 to 80Hz range. I'm pretty sure the stock pedal has a rolloff in the 700Hz range, the same as the TS808. JR
  83. J

    tightening bottom end and cutting out fiz

    I've found that a lot of the fizz is from the speaker so finding a more suitable speaker can be a better route than tweaking the EQ which can mess with the harmonics. That said, presence, treble, and the high cut parameter are your best starting points. Also, you can turn up the warmth...
  84. J

    Man I love my Uber ver 10.x VIDEO enclosed

    Cool, glad you are diggin them. It's nice to have so many options that can be tailored to the tonality of specific instruments. I've still got the old EMG81/85 is most of my guitars, though I have a set of the SD AHB-1's in one axe and a set of the EMG 81X/85X in another. I find that the SD's...
  85. J

    Man I love my Uber ver 10.x VIDEO enclosed

    +1 Mark, why the switch to the AHB-3, and how do you like it/how does it compare AHB-1's? From the SD specs, looks like it will be brighter with a tighter bottom end? JR
  86. J

    Tech-21 Power Engine 300 power amp... ADA MicroTube 200...&

    Re: Tech-21 Power Engine 300 power amp... ADA MicroTube 200. I have the PE400 and it is a GREAT power amp - very loud for it's power rating, and a LOT of headroom - it is worth the weight and extra rack space. It can drive a pair of 16 ohm 4x12's to full volume with ease, and it doesn't run...
  87. J

    Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ?)

    Re: Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ? Hmm, normally you want to isolate the components from the rack rails to eliminate ground loops.
  88. J

    First YouTube video - AxeFx Ultra high gain and clean tones

    Re: First YouTube video - AxeFx Ultra high gain and clean to Thanks! I just updated the link with a better HD version. Slowly starting to figure this whole video thing out... BTW, the dirty patch is based on the Fryette model, which I never really cared for, but at some point, I went in...
  89. J

    Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ?)

    Re: Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ? Comparing tube power with an open back cab to SS power with a closed back cab is apples to oranges. In an open back cab, you will benefit from the heavier cone/stiffer suspension of the EV since there is no back pressure to limit...
  90. J

    Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ?)

    Re: Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ? Becos makes custom jacks for Mesa for this purpose as well. http://www.becos.ro/
  91. J

    First YouTube video - AxeFx Ultra high gain and clean tones

    I've really enjoyed some of the great YouTube videos folks have posted of their AxeFx - they were what helped me make the decision to purchase one. I am in love with my Ultra and wanted to see if I could contribute as well. This is my first attempt at recording audio and video - I picked up...
  92. J

    Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ?)

    Re: Rocktron 300 and 2X12 Mesa Slant speaker swap ( stereo ? I am running a pair of EVM12L Black Labels in a Mesa Recto horizontal - honestly, I think you will need more power for headroom, and to get them to open up tonally. If you are sticking with that amp, then definitely go for the 8 ohm...
  93. J

    Speaker questions

    The EV's are spendy, though the Black Label's are on sale at AMS for $10 less than the Classics. The easy payment plan makes it easier to swing too. I haven't tried the cab sims with them - I certainly will for recording, but figure why bother with sims when I have the real thing right there...
  94. J

    Speaker questions

    I just went through the same thing. I loaded my Mesa 2x12 with a pair of EV's and couldn't be happier. You can sell the stock speakers to offset some of the cost. I have another cab coming with another pair of EV's waiting for it. They are more neutral, but they still sound/respond like a...
  95. J

    New v.10 UBER, impressions, opinions?

    As others have stated, I think it is much improved. I'm sure due in part to the presence modeling, though the low end seems much easier to control now and the mids sit better. I was suprised to see the stock setting for the damping is now fully maxxed out! JR
  96. J

    well done Cliff on the new presence modeling

    Agree with everyone, the presence modeling update is HUGE. The one thing I thought was missing compared to the real amps was that chime/bite/top end complexity whatever ya wanna call it, and it is there now, in spades. Everything sounds very in your face, present, and alive. Well done Mr...
  97. J

    Killer guitar speaker for Axe!

    I got them from Parts Express. They carry the same jack plates that Mesa uses (Penn) with a variety of different cutouts. I was thinking about going with Speakons instead due to the higher current capacity, but figured it probably isn't necessary and this way, I can still use these cabs with...
  98. J

    Killer guitar speaker for Axe!

    A big +1 In just the last week or so, I loaded a pair of the EVM Black Labels into my go ol' Recto 2x12 and wow, game over. I ordered another pair and another Recto 2x12 to load them in to. I would have gotten the Classics, but AMS had a price drop on the BL's, so they were actually a few...
  99. J

    QSC HPR122 VS QSC K12

    Good comparison. I am thinking the cab construction (birch vs. plastic) has a lot to do with what you are hearing in the low end. It's worth noting that they kept the subs for the K series in baltic birch rather than composite.
  100. J

    Power Amp Opinions

    I agree that you should try switching speakers before the power amp, though I would recommend SS power. I have been using the Axe with SS power with great results - no need for tubes IME. I also have a couple of 4x12's and several 2x12's, all loaded with V30's. I like V30's, but have been...
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