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Recent content by speedloader

Ooooh... Charts and Graphs

Alright sorry didn't see that it was explained in the 1st page. Too much to read not enough time. Facepalm-worthy. Yes, but it doesn't actually answer my question : if it is (desirable 2nd-order distortion or not) related to that drop of signal that doesn't happen with real amps. High gain...
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- Post #138
- Mar 3, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Ooooh... Charts and Graphs

@yek @Rex ok makes sense.. Though I wonder if it doesn't hide an actual weakness. In all amp sims I tried there's always that bad fizz around 10khz, can still hear it in the AX8 around 9.3kHz even though it is much less noticeable. The signal of amp sims also tend to fall down around 15kHz...
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- Post #123
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Ooooh... Charts and Graphs

@FractalAudio I see! Can you explain what is the 10kHz peak exactly though? Is it technically possible to get rid of it?
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- Post #119
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Ooooh... Charts and Graphs

Are you telling us that in 2012 the II had less aliasing?
- speedloader
- Post #117
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Discussion
Diezel Herbert vs Axe FX II Raw comparison and Power Amp Influence on tone

Close enough!
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- Post #22
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
Diezel Herbert vs Axe FX II Raw comparison and Power Amp Influence on tone

I agree that it shouldn't be compared with attenuators and load boxes. There's no guarantee they don't impact the sound, and they probably do despite all claiming to be transparent. However from that comparison you can hear a slight difference in distortion quality that cannot be compensated...
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- Post #20
- Mar 2, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
Bug? can't save amp blocks in the library

Communication time-out AX8 was unable to complete the following communication request: Block Library Query : effect-get-all-params Firmware 9.0.2 OSX 10.6.8 I can save any type of block in the computer folder but for some reason I can't save amps anymore. It happened after I emptied my amp...
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- Thread
- Mar 2, 2018
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Wishes + Bugs
Diezel Herbert vs Axe FX II Raw comparison and Power Amp Influence on tone

Speaking of the Herbie, I noticed the depth freq is set to 100hz by default (9.0.2) whereas the manual says it's 120hz, maybe it's worth checking that setting.
- speedloader
- Post #17
- Mar 1, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 pre-purchase questions

Lifting the AX8 feels pretty much like lifting a strat or an RG.
- speedloader
- Post #11
- Mar 1, 2018
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
The SPEAKER page

The low frequency peak for a cab is always the same, mine is 137.5hz, the rest cannot be found without direct comparison so I just try to find the most pleasing tone without seeking weird amp settings to compensate. If the amp is set right, then I work on the basis that the speaker res must be...
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- Post #5
- Mar 1, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Diezel Herbert vs Axe FX II Raw comparison and Power Amp Influence on tone

You might get closer by tweaking the global input gain in the global setup instead of input trim. The preamp distortion of the herbert is more complex in ch3 though, high preamp distortions still lack a few details, nothing that can be fixed I guess without new firmwares. If you have some time...
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- Post #13
- Mar 1, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
Diezel Herbert vs Axe FX II Raw comparison and Power Amp Influence on tone

Yup the video freezes. At least you'll restore the lacking top end of the model by fine tuning the speaker page. On most models the high freq is typically set too high by default, and resonance typically too low. Also, beware of the difference in presence settings...
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- Post #11
- Mar 1, 2018
- Forum: The Lounge
AX8 with real cabinets

We can't just plug any preamp into any poweramp and expect them to balance each other. Best using a neutral PA with the AX8 and the full amp sim. Matrix is good enough for metallica, I prefer the seymour powerstage 700. When you use real cabs just make sure to set the speaker page well.
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- Post #19
- Mar 1, 2018
- Forum: AX8 Discussion
Total noob. Plexi model sounds nothing like a Plexi?

Larsen = feedback https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_feedback I don't get what it has to do with what I said.
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- Post #33
- Feb 28, 2018
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion
Change a preset depending on pickup

Either you start with same amp settings, an EQ in front and adapt the guitar, or you look for other amps and settings. Imho the best place to start is a DAW with a spectrum analyzer, to understand how your guitars and pickups are different.
- speedloader
- Post #4
- Feb 27, 2018
- Forum: AX8 Discussion