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Inspired
Deciding between the FX8 and AX8 here, and I know the FX8 is suited to the 4CM in front of a traditional amp. But what if you use a single channel, no fx loop amp at about 50% of your shows and all effects always go before the amp? The other 50%, I use my current pedalboard into a FlyRicg5 to IEMs.
So, does the AX8 work the same as an FX8 if you don't use an amp block and go into the front of an amp? Is it easy to set levels this way (It was a nightmare on the HD500)? I don't know if paying for expensive components to insure the 4CM on the FX8 is worth it if I never, ever use the 4CM. I could go FX8/FlyRig5 or AX8 by itself, but buying both or an Axe isn't happening right now.
If I go AX8, I would certainly use the amp models for recording or IEM use, but it also needs to sound amazing in front of an actual amps using effects only.
So, does the AX8 work the same as an FX8 if you don't use an amp block and go into the front of an amp? Is it easy to set levels this way (It was a nightmare on the HD500)? I don't know if paying for expensive components to insure the 4CM on the FX8 is worth it if I never, ever use the 4CM. I could go FX8/FlyRig5 or AX8 by itself, but buying both or an Axe isn't happening right now.
If I go AX8, I would certainly use the amp models for recording or IEM use, but it also needs to sound amazing in front of an actual amps using effects only.