Radley
Experienced
Thanks to 'Mr. Java', we now have a whole slew of acoustic guitar IRs ready to be loaded into the AFXll Cab blocks! (I believe they are usable in earlier models also). By using the various parameters in the ll's Cab blocks, we can actually achieve a *better* sound than with the Aura hardware! 
The different mics can be used as an effective form of EQ and the mic distance adds a very cool fatness and depth. The air parameter adds a dash of direct signal in the mids without masking the highs & lows which can add some extra clarity and 'center'. Using a stereo Cab, you can use two different IRs to create an excellent stereo guitar image. I also love the size parameter (currently only in the mono Cab) - it can literally be used *change the size* of the guitar body, and to make a so-so IR sound much better. (this parameter also does great things when using amp cabs!)
The thread that contains these IRs is here: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/user-cabs-irs/46847-fishman-aura-axefx-ii-capture-thread.html
With this 'discovery', I really believe the AFX is *the* piece to have for the serious acoustic musician! Piezo pickups are essential for nixing feedback, but they always add that trademark 'quackiness' to the tone, but using the above technique we can bring back a rich, full and natural miked guitar sound....
Spread The Word!
PS: Using Fishman violin or cello IRs in this manor should be very helpful in achieving the best AFX 'violin tone' as well.
The different mics can be used as an effective form of EQ and the mic distance adds a very cool fatness and depth. The air parameter adds a dash of direct signal in the mids without masking the highs & lows which can add some extra clarity and 'center'. Using a stereo Cab, you can use two different IRs to create an excellent stereo guitar image. I also love the size parameter (currently only in the mono Cab) - it can literally be used *change the size* of the guitar body, and to make a so-so IR sound much better. (this parameter also does great things when using amp cabs!)The thread that contains these IRs is here: http://forum.fractalaudio.com/user-cabs-irs/46847-fishman-aura-axefx-ii-capture-thread.html
With this 'discovery', I really believe the AFX is *the* piece to have for the serious acoustic musician! Piezo pickups are essential for nixing feedback, but they always add that trademark 'quackiness' to the tone,
but using the above technique we can bring back a rich, full and natural miked guitar sound....Spread The Word!
PS: Using Fishman violin or cello IRs in this manor should be very helpful in achieving the best AFX 'violin tone' as well.
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