Axe-Fx III Firmware 23.03 Beta #1

[Del Pedro]

The Nobels ODR-1 sounds GREAT (like the real pedal). I love it with the bridge PU of a Tele.
The Morning Glory is also nice. It immediately reminded me of the DIY clone that I once had. It is more or less a Marshall Bluesbreaker, but I think I prefer the Morning Glory.
I don't get the Gauss Drive. Don't know how this can produce a usable sound.
The 2203 sounds great. But to my ears like the 2204. With identical settings I cannot distinguish between them.

 

[TG3K]

Assuming a) a fixed value, b) you know the value and c) it's a user settable value...

Many times the reset is changing "internal" settings and this method is useless.

The default values for the parameters in question (Speaker Drive and Speaker Thump) are the same across all the models. Cliff indicated earlier that setting these new values in existing presets would be the same as a reset, although he also advised to "use your ears".

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-23-03-beta-1.199704/post-2488256

 

[CodePoet]

I think the more apt clue would've been:

To go back in time we need the ____ capacitor.

I would've had that right away! See, I know science too.

So that'd be the Doc Brown Drive? Or maybe the Delorean Drive?

 

[notalemming]

The default values for the parameters in question (Speaker Drive and Speaker Thump) are the same across all the models. Cliff indicated earlier that setting these new values in existing presets would be the same as a reset, although he also advised to "use your ears".

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-23-03-beta-1.199704/post-2488256

He also said reset the amp block, not enter these values. There may be things going on under the hood the we are not aware of.

 

[Chewie5150]

I'm not sure if this was shared already somewhere but I was curious to look up some info on the JCM800 2203. Have trouble remembering your license plate? make an amp and name it after that. I had no idea!

 

[unix-guy]

The default values for the parameters in question (Speaker Drive and Speaker Thump) are the same across all the models. Cliff indicated earlier that setting these new values in existing presets would be the same as a reset, although he also advised to "use your ears".

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-23-03-beta-1.199704/post-2488256

Fair enough... In that case, we know the default values.

 

[Chris Hurley]

If anyone wants to play around with this:
https://www.fractalaudio.com/downlo...xe-fx-3/23p0/axefxiii_dsp_rel_23p03_beta1.zip

Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Notes​

23.03

Improved CPU usage.

Added "Nobelium OVD-1” Drive model based on a Nobels ODR-1. The BC (Bass Cut) switch is modeled via the Bass Response control. Set the Bass Response to 1.0 to duplicate the response of the pedal with the Bass Cut switch engaged. Set Bass Response to 5.0 to duplicate response with BC switch disengaged.

Changed default values of Speaker Drive and Speaker Thump to better align with measurements of typical speakers.

Added NFB Compensation switch in Amp block. This defaults to On. Turning it off disables the negative feedback volume compensation at the output of the Amp block.

Fixed LFO2 not working in Chorus block.

Fixed wrong Distortion pot taper in DS1 Distortion models.

Fixed wrong Gain pot taper in Angle Severe models.

Various other fixes and improvements.

Thanks for the NFB compensation option. As someone that goes back and forth between real amps and the axe-fx, I think I will appreciate the authentic behavior.

 

[My name is mud]

The Nobels ODR-1 sounds GREAT (like the real pedal). I love it with the bridge PU of a Tele.
The Morning Glory is also nice. It immediately reminded me of the DIY clone that I once had. It is more or less a Marshall Bluesbreaker, but I think I prefer the Morning Glory.
I don't get the Gauss Drive. Don't know how this can produce a usable sound.
The 2203 sounds great. But to my ears like the 2204. With identical settings I cannot distinguish between them.

You can use the gauss like an od boost with gain at zero etc . When they release these pedals I have them all day one in the store back in the day and it wasn’t crazy…as a boogie fan I was expecting something better. specially the throttle box that is a total fail.

Yes both 2203 and stealth have a light “cooked in” difference with their other brothers in the unit. I had fun to tweak the standard evh 50w to match the stealth just with an eq block. A good exercice. The stealth got more bass and mids . The 2203 got a slightly different “body”.

But yeah it reminds me how many times in the wish section they say “nahhhh your wish is too close for what we already have”(cough) . The thing is, when you like a brand, even if the other model got just more mid or that, you want it because you are a fanboy hehe .

 

[Jonathan Thomas]

Bash and crash with the new stuff here.



Also this is the first time I've ever had a copyright notice on a video for simply playing an unaccompanied guitar riff, so I'll take that as evidence @FractalAudio nailed that 2203 model.

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Does anyone know what model PRS Leon ( @2112 ) is using here, please? Sounds huge

 

[Smittefar]

It's a DGT and an SC245

 

[FlavAnderson]

Everything looks good here! Thanx Cliff!

 

[GuitarGuy316]

@Admin M@

I’ve been meaning to ask for awhile. What is the difference between the four Mesa speaker impedance curves?

Are these modeled off the traditional or the standard (oversized) cabs?

Mesa Recto Small vs. Mesa Recto Large

Slant vs. Straight is self explanatory.

 

[shemihazazel]

@Admin M@

I’ve been meaning to ask for awhile. What is the difference between the four Mesa speaker impedance curves?

Are these modeled off the traditional or the standard (oversized) cabs?

Mesa Recto Small vs. Mesa Recto Large

Slant vs. Straight is self explanatory.

I'm interested as well, but the slant/straight dynas don't have that overly bassy/woofy response I've come to expect/hate in the oversized IRs.

 

[Frodebro]

@Admin M@

I’ve been meaning to ask for awhile. What is the difference between the four Mesa speaker impedance curves?

Are these modeled off the traditional or the standard (oversized) cabs?

Mesa Recto Small vs. Mesa Recto Large

Slant vs. Straight is self explanatory.

I would assume that small is standard and large is oversized.

 

[deathbyguitar]

I'm interested as well, but the slant/straight dynas don't have that overly bassy/woofy response I've come to expect/hate in the oversized IRs.

Funny thing is that's probably why I don't like the Recto Dynacabs except for cleans. To each their own

 

[GuitarGuy316]

I would assume that small is standard and large is oversized.

Standard is called traditional. The standard is actually the oversized as it’s known. But then are the slant and straight the traditional or standard oversized?

 

[Shahar]

The new 5153 50W Blue Stealth is ridiculous in the best possible way!!! Totally addictive!!! No need for drive or anything, just Amp, 4x12 1960A Dynacab, Stereo BBD delay, and Mechanics Hall Reverb, GAME OVER!!!

THANK YOU FRACTAL!

 

[Piing]

Does anyone know what model PRS Leon ( @2112 ) is using here, please? Sounds huge

I do not think the PRS is the main ingredient . It sounds equally huge here playing a J-Custom with Dimarzio Satchur8 or a RG550LTD with Dimarzio Bluesbucker

 

[GraphicGoose]

@Admin M@

I’ve been meaning to ask for awhile. What is the difference between the four Mesa speaker impedance curves?

Are these modeled off the traditional or the standard (oversized) cabs?

Mesa Recto Small vs. Mesa Recto Large

Slant vs. Straight is self explanatory.

I was actually wondering about this the other day, and whether the Mesa 4x12 Dyna cabs were the Standard (OS) or Traditional?

 

[KyleHowdy]

Man, I've played so much over the past day just because of the odr1. So fun!