Here lately after reading several other threads I think we need a poll that asks if people understand that the Axe-Fx is a "tool" a great tool in fact, but a tool none the less. Not some divine mystical and mysterious gift from God. This thing has inspired some of the most hysterical "fanboy" worship and forum drama I've ever read. We even have folks that don't own one defending it and slamming the competition like there was some life altering consequence for doing otherwise. Folks the Axe-Fx is an excellent piece and Cliff is a gifted designer and entrepreneur but come on. Ahh some times I just gotta vent...... :lol: :lol: :lol:
What is "the Holy Grail" for Axe-Fx tone anyway. I'd bet it's not exactly the same for any of us. I'd bet that if I explained my idea of my "Holy Grail" to TOP that he/ she would not necessarily come to the same conclusion.
To me, an appealing aspect of the Axe-Fx is not just how well it sounds, but how much it can do. I would speculate that most any sound or tone that we Axe-Fx users can squeeze out of the box could be duplicated by other existing gear. I've yet to find anything in my experience using the Axe-Fx (using the types of tones that I use) that I haven't also had in the past with other gear I own or have owned. The difference is 2 rack spaces versus 16 :lol: So is that the "Holy Grail"
I don't know. I always end up sounding like me. I think I had great tone before I bought the Axe-Fx, but it certainly took a lot more gear to get me there.