Kamil Kisiel
Power User
is the input set to instrument mode?
Yes, otherwise with Line I have to crank the sensitivity. All is good with the signal of the guitar coming into the Scarlet. Of all things, that is the easiest to set!is the input set to instrument mode?
I missed that you meant guitar to 6i6 input 1, not the returning reamped signal.
If you're adjusting to be near peaking the 6i6 input, you might need to reduce level somewhere to match what the Axe would see directly from the guitar. For example turn Input 1 block's level parameter down a bit, or a lot.
My guitar sounds much different with this configuration than when I plug directly into the Axe FX III and use the headphone out form the Axe as well. When plugging directly into the Axe, it sounds so much more fuller, clear, louder, and direct. Using SPDIF, it sounds like it's more saturated and lower volume, and even with my Scarlet input 1 level set to almost peak. Shouldn't the quality of the signal be just as good?
I would NOT assume this to be the case. The Axe-Fx III has an extremely high-quality signal path, not to mention an input that is specifically designed and optimized for electric guitars. The input on your 3rd party product is probably nothing special.
"Cliff's original statement to me is captured on our web site: "The audiophile-grade signal path components and converters [of the Axe-Fx III] provide better audio performance than most dedicated ... audio interfaces."