Frodebro
Experienced
Yowsa. How are they shipping Fractals to you guys, in first class airline seats?
I understand your point of view and am aware that the TMP’s speaker impedance problem with non-stock IR’s. That’s a design flaw on Fender’s end and I hope they’ll get it fixed if they want to join the modeler competition for real.
I understand your point of view and am aware that the TMP’s speaker impedance problem with non-stock IR’s. That’s a design flaw on Fender’s end and I hope they’ll get it fixed if they want to join the modeler competition for real.
Why would you have to disable power amp simulation with Fractal? You should be able to get the frequency curve of the IR out of the TMP with some DAW match IR tools for an example. If there’s some other stuff going on inside the TMP speaker block that is only working with their own impulses, that is again a problem on Fender’s end.
EDIT: I think this discussion has been going around in circles for way too long. Time for more charts now?
Just for reference, the only reseller in Australia:
Graphs like these help me sleep at nights without having to crave about getting another modeler or new gear. Easier on the wallet when you known you already have the best gear available. Also my ears have improved a lot when you know what to listen for in amp modeling. Arguing about competetive products is another thing, but I’ve kind of had my share. Big kudos to Fractal for spilling the beans.
So in the video comparison that Leon did, where the Fender TMP sounded worse (to me) and was harder to "dial in" according to Leon, my question is why would Fender release a $1600.00 Modeler that didn't have the right "critical components" in it versus the other 3 that sounded better (to me)?
Typical large corporation behavior. They think their past reputation and recognized name for building physical amps will allow them to release a “good enough” amp modeler and that many potential buyers will purchase one because ”it’s Fender, so it must be great” attitude. All you need to do to see this strategy working is to read some of the comments on the various YouTube review videos where the reviewer reports the modeler is lacking…some of those that have purchased the Fender TMP vehemently, and at times angrily, post rebuttal comments refuting the reviewers statements without any actual facts to support their positions.
Why not?
I used to own a Fender CyberTwin. They didn't improve it, they made a new version, with a new name, no upgrade path except to sell and rebuy, which I didn't.
Fender is likely smart to get into it as they have a lot of brand loyalty and think they can make some money in that market. I think this will end up being good for Fractal. I've seen some movement from traditional amp guys that seem open to trying the Fender TMP because the Fender name lends some legitimacy in their world - it's a solid guitar brand they've known for 30/40/50 years. After making the big leap into the digital age, they'll be more apt to look around at other offerings and could end up discovering that Fractal does it better.
Or they'll say, "nope, this modeling stuff sucks!".
Could be, could be. Especially when they compare their 100W amp and cab to a modeler thru a desktop speaker.
