For those out there playing covers and using an Axe, how many presets are you running?
When I picked up my XL back in February, I envisioned dialing in the tones for the cover tunes we play was going to be awesome. I quickly dove into the factory presets, building up a pallette of incredible tones. But the last month has become a headache due to frustration in trying to balance output volume levels across 30+ presets. What was I thinking?
Looking back at what I’ve created, I think I realize the error of my noob ways, attempting to do too much without building the foundation of how blocks interact. While I might still have one or two song specific presets, I’m thinking I need to start over and simplify. Will I be on the right path if I were to:
1) Limit amp/cab selection to 2 or 3 and build global amp blocks
2) Take more of a stompbox approach (initially) and build my signal path as if I were assembling a new board, as opposed to trying to sound like something specific
3) Limit scenes to clean, crunch and boost for leads.
I'm really driving myself nuts fighting my over ambitiousness, but I've got to reboot my approach. Any advice you can offer to help me get back on track would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!
When I picked up my XL back in February, I envisioned dialing in the tones for the cover tunes we play was going to be awesome. I quickly dove into the factory presets, building up a pallette of incredible tones. But the last month has become a headache due to frustration in trying to balance output volume levels across 30+ presets. What was I thinking?
Looking back at what I’ve created, I think I realize the error of my noob ways, attempting to do too much without building the foundation of how blocks interact. While I might still have one or two song specific presets, I’m thinking I need to start over and simplify. Will I be on the right path if I were to:
1) Limit amp/cab selection to 2 or 3 and build global amp blocks
2) Take more of a stompbox approach (initially) and build my signal path as if I were assembling a new board, as opposed to trying to sound like something specific
3) Limit scenes to clean, crunch and boost for leads.
I'm really driving myself nuts fighting my over ambitiousness, but I've got to reboot my approach. Any advice you can offer to help me get back on track would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks all!