I'm having too much fun with this firmware, and now I can't get any work done. Feeling spoiled and thankful.
I was just gonna ask the same question...I'm using a poweramp (ART SLA-2) with a 2x12 guitar cab. Should i use this new Speaker Drive? Or let it for just when i'm on FRFR?
I was just gonna ask the same question...
I'm using a poweramp (ART SLA-2) with a 2x12 guitar cab. Should i use this new Speaker Drive? Or let it for just when i'm on FRFR?
I would say no. Your guitar cab is already distorting so you would be adding more distortion on top. As always, though, let your ears decide.
Good ideaThanks Cliff. I thought so!
When playing alive, though, I use both Guitar Cab and FRFR. Any chances of moving the Speaker Driver to the Cab Block? Or make a copy to have on them both? Idk
By the same logic, wouldn't IRs already have some variable amount of speaker distortion baked in? Depending how loud the speaker was driven when the IR was shot?I would say no. Your guitar cab is already distorting so you would be adding more distortion on top. As always, though, let your ears decide.
I use guitar cabs and I would hate to lose this from the amp block before I've had a chance to "let my ears decide"! I'm waiting for the AX8 firmware.Thanks Cliff. I thought so!
When playing alive, though, I use both Guitar Cab and FRFR. Any chances of moving the Speaker Driver to the Cab Block? Or make a copy to have on them both? Idk
I ask because Cliff has stated many times that IRs do not need additional non-linear processes due to the fact that speakers are virtually linear, and when pushed to non-linear operation, sound terrible. Perhaps I misread or misunderstood.Everything gets nonlinear when pushed to its operational limits.
I know that guitar speakers don't behave like uniform sound sources. I know that if you push them over the edge, they sound crappy. Beyond that, I don't know much.I ask because Cliff has stated many times that IRs do not need additional non-linear processes due to the fact that speakers are virtually linear, and when pushed to non-linear operation, sound terrible. Perhaps I misread or misunderstood.
I'll simply try it and see if I like how it sounds. I used a real guitar cab for the first time in years last week, and was absolutely floored at how directional the highs are. I remember them being directional, but not that directional. I could never go back to using a cab, as the sound changes too radically as I move around, even an inch or two. FRFR is the only way for me. Any new parameter that adds realism is a plus.I know that guitar speakers don't behave like uniform sound sources. I know that if you push them over the edge, they sound crappy. Beyond that, I don't know much.
I think they exhibit some sort of saturation at a certain level even when you haven't reached the limits of the cone movement (that's what causes the crappy sounds, a sort of "mechanical clipping").I know that guitar speakers don't behave like uniform sound sources. I know that if you push them over the edge, they sound crappy. Beyond that, I don't know much.
This kind of distortion is nonlinear, and IRs can't capture nonlinearities.By the same logic, wouldn't IRs already have some variable amount of speaker distortion baked in? Depending how loud the speaker was driven when the IR was shot?
I'm eager to hear your thoughts. I think you'll like it.I'll simply try it and see if I like how it sounds.
Whenever I get to thinking I need a cabinet-in-the-room fix, reality reminds me of what a massive compromise that is.I used a real guitar cab for the first time in years last week, and was absolutely floored at how directional the highs are. I remember them being directional, but not that directional. I could never go back to using a cab, as the sound changes too radically as I move around, even an inch or two. FRFR is the only way for me. Any new parameter that adds realism is a plus.