Jason Scott
Fractal Fanatic
My 2 cents: The AxeFX III is in a totally different class than the Kemper.
In many respects, yes, though not in terms of straight up raw amp tone.
My 2 cents: The AxeFX III is in a totally different class than the Kemper.
Can anyone who has both maybe offer an honest assessment on what's easier to play, with less fiddling, again for recording, not live use
thanks again guys, just to say. I like my amps and am looking for mainly silent recording solutions. Not to sound insulting but I tend to hear a scooped smiley face curve with most modelers, AF included. when people mention the mid range present in the Kemper, to me,...that's what makes it sound "real".. most amps have a thick mid to them. In fact when looking at an EQ curve of my Marshall, there is no information above around 6k-7k...it's just not there. Modelers don't take this into account and usually which is why they tend to sound spikey
still on the fence and listening for good sound examples.
these KPA clips sound "real"
thx again!
i would not say that a "smiley face EQ" is a typical sound of an Axe-Fx. if you're listening to recordings where someone did that to the tone, then that's because they did that.I tend to hear a scooped smiley face curve with most modelers
In fact when looking at an EQ curve of my Marshall, there is no information above around 6k-7k...it's just not there. Modelers don't take this into account and usually which is why they tend to sound spikey....
greetings!
I'm very curious about the AF3, my main use for wanting this I feel may go against what I'm reading I'm afraid.
I can use some straight advice.
I've always played tube amps and own a vintage Marshall 50 watt head 73', and a 66'Fender PR, I love these amps. My main gig amp is a Suhr Badger 30 due to the ability to play at lower volume levels.
So, mainly my tubes amps aren't house friendly and I'm looking for a straight to audio i/o (apollo) recording solution, maybe with the potential to do a DI as well for reamping. I just can't use the Marshall it's too loud for home use.
I have heard some stunning sounds from the Axe FX, but, they do seem to be coated with tons of effects. I've also heard a lot of really bad sounds from the AF, sounding very digital and brash at times, usually when not swimming in effects. which has me wondering if the whole bang of the AF is mainly efx?
I understand that the AF excels at effects, for my use, I would really be using effects post recording, so they don't appeal a whole lot, plus I'm not an atmospheric kind of player I guess. I'm after great straight amp tones, with a bit of delay or verb.
So, I've heard awesome sounds from the Kemper as well, and I know the effects are nowhere near the AF, but as that's not my main concern. I'm wondering if, since the AF users usually warn that I'd have to deep dive into parameters to get sounds realistic, if maybe the Kemper wouldn't be a better choice? It seems much simpler to operate and get a great sound quicker.
Can anyone who has both maybe offer an honest assessment on what's easier to play, with less fiddling, again for recording, not live use. I figure 'd have to buy a few good profiles but that's not a big deal.
Well, thanks for reading and any input.
PM
thanks again guys, just to say. I like my amps and am looking for mainly silent recording solutions. Not to sound insulting but I tend to hear a scooped smiley face curve with most modelers, AF included. when people mention the mid range present in the Kemper, to me,...that's what makes it sound "real".. most amps have a thick mid to them. In fact when looking at an EQ curve of my Marshall, there is no information above around 6k-7k...it's just not there. Modelers don't take this into account and usually which is why they tend to sound spikey
still on the fence and listening for good sound examples.
these KPA clips sound "real"
thx again!
Dunno about the Kemper - look what it does to your hair!!
Pauly
Ouch...
Wouldn’t want that happen to me, I’d probably lose my job with hair like that, and how would I be able to afford all these toys?
Good thing I didn’t choose a Kemper!
still on the fence and listening for good sound examples.
these KPA clips sound "real"
Thanks RLE, I appreciate that!!
PM