The Character knob is AWESOME

[shemihazazel]

Just showing a little love. If you're not using this control, you should be. I've found nothing better for fine-tuning low end response. You can preserve all the whoomph in the bass while filtering out any remaining mud, especially useful on high gain patches.

 

[UnsungHeroGuitars]

Not really fiddled with either much, but do 'Character' and 'Depth' kinda work off / with each other ..?

 

[shemihazazel]

Not really fiddled with either much, but do 'Character' and 'Depth' kinda work off / with each other ..?

CHARACTER, CHARACTER FREQ – These two parameters control a powerful inverse homomorphic filter which adjusts tone dynamically in a very musical way. CHARACTE FREQUENCY sets the center frequency of the filter while CHARACTER sets how pronounced the effect is. To darken the tone when playing harder, one might set the frequency to 10000 Hz and the amount to a negative value. A positive setting would have the reverse effect of brightening the amp when pushed. CHARACTER defaults to zero when amp type is changed.

I don't personally know WTF a inverse homomorphic filter is, but I usually set the frequency around 500hz and boost or cut depending on the individual tone. It works equally well on the high end too if you're battling ice pick attack there and still want the highs to ring through. To me it's almost like a lossless eq, it sucks or boosts the bad characteristics out of a particular frequency while preserving the good ones. It's entirely possible that I'm talking out of my ass, but that's what it sounds like.

 

[adam1094]

I like using it to tame fuzzy amps for high gain. Set freq around 3000hz and dial it down to suit the amp.

 

[shemihazazel]

I like using it to tame fuzzy amps for high gain. Set freq around 3000hz and dial it down to suit the amp.

That's a perfect example. And I bet it kills the fizz without killing your highs.

 

[Krakadon]

Cliff posted a string on this in "Cliff's Notes" called "My Secret Formula". There is more detail there. He called it his "secret weapon". I usually set it around -0.75 with a frequency around 3k.

 

[shemihazazel]

Cliff posted a string on this in "Cliff's Notes". There is more detail there. He called it his "secret weapon". I usually set it around -0.75 with a frequency around 3k.

Yep. His description of the filter made my head explode.

 

[jerotas]

What block is it on, the amp block?

 

[laughyouraxeoff]

I love the Character Knob really smooths things out for me.

 

[fret]

I hear it's good for dialing out some introvert...

Hurhur, I'm here till Thursday... try the veal!

 

[shemihazazel]

What block is it on, the amp block?

Yes

 

[pima1234]

I think introverts have plenty of character. Maybe we need a charisma control. LOL

I hear it's good for dialing out some introvert...

Hurhur, I'm here till Thursday... try the veal!

 

[AutomaticEight]

I use it all the time. Typically around 3k as mentioned above.

 

[Etudica]

Does wonders for the Rectos

 

[vinnieRice]

I'm not touching my Rectos with a Homomorphic filter….

(Kha-tish!)

 

[solo-act]

CHARACTER, CHARACTER FREQ – These two parameters control a powerful inverse homomorphic filter which adjusts tone dynamically in a very musical way. CHARACTE FREQUENCY sets the center frequency of the filter while CHARACTER sets how pronounced the effect is. To darken the tone when playing harder, one might set the frequency to 10000 Hz and the amount to a negative value. A positive setting would have the reverse effect of brightening the amp when pushed. CHARACTER defaults to zero when amp type is changed.

I don't personally know WTF a inverse homomorphic filter is, but I usually set the frequency around 500hz and boost or cut depending on the individual tone. It works equally well on the high end too if you're battling ice pick attack there and still want the highs to ring through. To me it's almost like a lossless eq, it sucks or boosts the bad characteristics out of a particular frequency while preserving the good ones. It's entirely possible that I'm talking out of my ass, but that's what it sounds like.

He….hehe..he said "homomorph"…hehe…and "knob"…he he..

 

[Greg de B]

CHARACTER, CHARACTER FREQ – These two parameters control a powerful inverse homomorphic filter which adjusts tone dynamically in a very musical way. CHARACTE FREQUENCY sets the center frequency of the filter while CHARACTER sets how pronounced the effect is. To darken the tone when playing harder, one might set the frequency to 10000 Hz and the amount to a negative value. A positive setting would have the reverse effect of brightening the amp when pushed. CHARACTER defaults to zero when amp type is changed.

I don't personally know WTF a inverse homomorphic filter is, but I usually set the frequency around 500hz and boost or cut depending on the individual tone. It works equally well on the high end too if you're battling ice pick attack there and still want the highs to ring through. To me it's almost like a lossless eq, it sucks or boosts the bad characteristics out of a particular frequency while preserving the good ones. It's entirely possible that I'm talking out of my ass, but that's what it sounds like.

What frequency would you use to kill pick attack noise? I can't deem to find it.

 

[jerotas]

What frequency would you use to kill pick attack noise? I can't deem to find it.

That would depend on a ton of variables what material your pick is made out of and how sharp the edge is. Really if you want to decrease the pick sound just pick softer and usually legato whenever possible.

 

[shemihazazel]

What frequency would you use to kill pick attack noise? I can't deem to find it.

Honestly, after 5 years, multiple firmware updates, and upgrading to the AxeIII, I hardly touch the advanced parameters anymore.

 

[Billbill]

Just showing a little love. If you're not using this control, you should be. I've found nothing better for fine-tuning low end response. You can preserve all the whoomph in the bass while filtering out any remaining mud, especially useful on high gain patches.

Is this knob in older firmware such as 6.03?