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Hi guys
I've been considering an Axe FX3 for the past few weeks and I have a few questions but first......
I have been a long time digital amp/multi effects user, back from the Pod Bean days through all Line 6 (minus the Helix but had a few guitars), boss, Guitar Pro, and various others. I'm no stranger to the digital world.
Around 3 years ago I purchased a Kemper and sold my JVM 410h. I stuck with the Kemper as it did have a phenomenal amp like sound and worked great live. After 3 years I became disenfranchised with a few aspects of the Kemper.
Anyway, I purchased a JCM800, a Two Notes Reload and have been happy ever since.
So why am I hear....
Well I have been eyeing up a Revv G20, an SC20h and a few pedals. I would also like to replace my ageing Gen2 Focusrite 18i20.
Due to becoming obsessed with amps again, something the Kemper quelled, I am considering the Axe FX. This would replace my Focusrite and the Axe FX would work alongside my JCM800 for all the tones I feel I am missing or would like for layering.
I don't think I need to ask if the Axe FX sounds good, I have heard some clips, even next too the Kemper, and I prefer the sound (plus noone here is going to say it's crap lol). My main questions are around the Axe FX as an interface, the editor, and how easy is it when used as a basic unit (so overdrive, amp, cab with delay) so nothing fancy.
I use Windows 10, I do not track any more than 1 person at a time, that person being me, and I need to record guitar, bass and vocals.
My soundcard questions are:
In regard to the types of sound:
Regarding the editor:
It's quite an expense at £2500 but if it provides a stable interface too, and saves me buying an RME, then it's not much more than the Kemper.
Thank you for any information you can provide. They are in stock at G66 so I may try one but be good to know if any limitations beforehand.
Anyway take care
Mike
I've been considering an Axe FX3 for the past few weeks and I have a few questions but first......
I have been a long time digital amp/multi effects user, back from the Pod Bean days through all Line 6 (minus the Helix but had a few guitars), boss, Guitar Pro, and various others. I'm no stranger to the digital world.
Around 3 years ago I purchased a Kemper and sold my JVM 410h. I stuck with the Kemper as it did have a phenomenal amp like sound and worked great live. After 3 years I became disenfranchised with a few aspects of the Kemper.
- First of all the constant scrolling through profiles to only find I needed to purchase more was tedious.
- The lack of amp control beyond the profile was frustrating at times.
- I found I only ever played the JCM800ZW and the AFD100 profiles from Choptones and Deadlight.
- The Kemper was an extremely stable device in the first few year, but during the development phase of the computer editor Rig Manager become extremely unstable. The constant fixes and updates whilst pandering to the wants of a slew of new customers led to my Kemper becoming unstable.
- And lastly, as a gigging musicianPerformance Mode when editing started to lose setting and Rig Manager started to corrupt my profiles.
Anyway, I purchased a JCM800, a Two Notes Reload and have been happy ever since.
So why am I hear....
Well I have been eyeing up a Revv G20, an SC20h and a few pedals. I would also like to replace my ageing Gen2 Focusrite 18i20.
Due to becoming obsessed with amps again, something the Kemper quelled, I am considering the Axe FX. This would replace my Focusrite and the Axe FX would work alongside my JCM800 for all the tones I feel I am missing or would like for layering.
I don't think I need to ask if the Axe FX sounds good, I have heard some clips, even next too the Kemper, and I prefer the sound (plus noone here is going to say it's crap lol). My main questions are around the Axe FX as an interface, the editor, and how easy is it when used as a basic unit (so overdrive, amp, cab with delay) so nothing fancy.
I use Windows 10, I do not track any more than 1 person at a time, that person being me, and I need to record guitar, bass and vocals.
My soundcard questions are:
- How is the latency with Windows 10 in Cubase 10.5?
- Is anyone experiencing any issues with the Axe FX as a soundcard?
- Is the system only rated for projects at 44.1 @24bit?
- How is it for vocals using a dynamic Microphone?
- I use an SM7b which requires a lot of gain, does the Axe FX require a seperate preamp for microphones? No issue as I own a good vocal preamp?
- How does the Axe FX handle Reamping for guitars?
- Can you reamp in stereo via USB?
In regard to the types of sound:
- I have heard the clean and more metal sounds, but how well does it recreate the tones of the JCM800 or the mid gain amps?
Regarding the editor:
- Is the editor stable? I am assuming so since the Axe has been out with an editor for many years.
It's quite an expense at £2500 but if it provides a stable interface too, and saves me buying an RME, then it's not much more than the Kemper.
Thank you for any information you can provide. They are in stock at G66 so I may try one but be good to know if any limitations beforehand.
Anyway take care
Mike