I have an older Express 5:50 2x12 combo that I love. For those not familiar, the amp has two channels - each with a "master" volume that feeds the effects loop. If you run a modeler into the effects return of the amp, bypassing the preamp, you also bypass the master volume. Put a different way, the modeler would need to be in charge of the amp master volume.
Here's the kicker: I'm looking to buy an Axe-Fx II but I've heard that the output knob gives very little difference in output volume - that the output knob at max is essentially unity gain. Will I be able to get a decent output volume from the amp given the reportedly smaller dynamic range of the Axe's output knob? Or will I have to put some kind of line preamp in between the two?
Anyone else in this situation? I'm excited to place my order for an Axe-II but I'm wondering if my current amp rig will handle it properly. The amp works fine with other modelers into the return, but those have outputs that give a good amount of volume boost or cut.
Here's the kicker: I'm looking to buy an Axe-Fx II but I've heard that the output knob gives very little difference in output volume - that the output knob at max is essentially unity gain. Will I be able to get a decent output volume from the amp given the reportedly smaller dynamic range of the Axe's output knob? Or will I have to put some kind of line preamp in between the two?
Anyone else in this situation? I'm excited to place my order for an Axe-II but I'm wondering if my current amp rig will handle it properly. The amp works fine with other modelers into the return, but those have outputs that give a good amount of volume boost or cut.