Snouttrout
Inspired
I am a big fan of the AxeFx3 JP-2C model, but I am wondering about some things after I bought the real JP2C amp. The first thing I noticed with the real amp with a real 2x12 Mesa Boogie Cab is that you have to turn the channel volume up to at least 4/10 before it sounds good on channels 2 and 3. That's when it comes alive and gets punchy. The other thing is that if I turn the channel volumes up to 5/10 or 6/10, then I can use less gain (The amp has very little noise even with the channel volumes this high and 7/10 or 9/10 on the gain. No noise gate was needed and I play metal. That's just crazy.).
Now, I've tried running the AxeFx3 > matrix GT1000FX > same cabinet (cab IR off in the AXEFX of course). I will note that it is impossible to get the graphic EQs to match with modeled amp, because the real amp doesn't have the dB indicator haha. But, the punch seems to missing when I use the AxeFx3 into the matrix and real cabinet. So maybe I'm doing something wrong with the AxeFx3. It's hard to explain, but the real JP2C with a real cab has a punchiness to it that isn't really like adding more bass or low end. The distorted channels (2 and 3) are incredible tight and focused, but there's still plenty of gain.
Now, I have tried the FM3 with the real JP2C while utilizing the four cable method, and that is absolutely heavenly. But I'd rather not use such a complicated setup live. (Lighter is better too.) Also, the amp is REALLY sensitive to the graphic EQs, and it's easy to bump those controls when moving the real amp. I usually only have a short period to set-up my rig for any live show. So I'm looking for tips concerned with the modeled amp and how to get it to sound more punchy.
I hope that makes sense. This is not meant to be a criticism. I'm trying trying to see how to get a more perfect sound, and the AxeFx3 and Fm3 are incredibly customizable.
Now, I've tried running the AxeFx3 > matrix GT1000FX > same cabinet (cab IR off in the AXEFX of course). I will note that it is impossible to get the graphic EQs to match with modeled amp, because the real amp doesn't have the dB indicator haha. But, the punch seems to missing when I use the AxeFx3 into the matrix and real cabinet. So maybe I'm doing something wrong with the AxeFx3. It's hard to explain, but the real JP2C with a real cab has a punchiness to it that isn't really like adding more bass or low end. The distorted channels (2 and 3) are incredible tight and focused, but there's still plenty of gain.
Now, I have tried the FM3 with the real JP2C while utilizing the four cable method, and that is absolutely heavenly. But I'd rather not use such a complicated setup live. (Lighter is better too.) Also, the amp is REALLY sensitive to the graphic EQs, and it's easy to bump those controls when moving the real amp. I usually only have a short period to set-up my rig for any live show. So I'm looking for tips concerned with the modeled amp and how to get it to sound more punchy.
I hope that makes sense. This is not meant to be a criticism. I'm trying trying to see how to get a more perfect sound, and the AxeFx3 and Fm3 are incredibly customizable.