Axe-FX 3 vs FM3 for Bass Guitar

[luckymethod]

Bi-amping is definitely the way to go for grindy modern bass tones. Clean bottom with a little compression. Distorted top. Check out my preset in the Preset Exchange forum for an example.

Which one? I looked up your username but nothing comes up.

 

[shemihazazel]

Which one? I looked up your username but nothing comes up.

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/updated-bass-preset.173769/

 

[haloll]

Ended up deciding to go with the big boi and got the Axe FX 3. Should arrive sometime this Saturday. The ability to have more IRs per cab block, the potential to use a second cab block with a null IR as a channel strip for DIs, dual amps, more compressors/milti-band compressors, and real time frequency analyzer were what pushed me towards the Axe FX 3 over the FM3. It's possible I won't constantly use all of those features/abilities, but I'd rather have them and not need them as opposed to getting blocked by the FM3 limitations.

 

[shemihazazel]

Ended up deciding to go with the big boi and got the Axe FX 3. Should arrive sometime this Saturday. The ability to have more IRs per cab block, the potential to use a second cab block with a null IR as a channel strip for DIs, dual amps, more compressors/milti-band compressors, and real time frequency analyzer were what pushed me towards the Axe FX 3 over the FM3. It's possible I won't constantly use all of those features/abilities, but I'd rather have them and not need them as opposed to getting blocked by the FM3 limitations.

You won't regret it. I've owned nearly every iteration of the Axe-FX, and I've barely scratched the surface of the III's capabilities.

 

[Bodde]

Ok cool. Let us know how you like it for bass. Happy slapping!

 

[dr bonkers]

Ended up deciding to go with the big boi and got the Axe FX 3. Should arrive sometime this Saturday. The ability to have more IRs per cab block, the potential to use a second cab block with a null IR as a channel strip for DIs, dual amps, more compressors/milti-band compressors, and real time frequency analyzer were what pushed me towards the Axe FX 3 over the FM3. It's possible I won't constantly use all of those features/abilities, but I'd rather have them and not need them as opposed to getting blocked by the FM3 limitations.

Congrats, when you get the unit, you should try the 8 scenes of this preset out:
Post in thread 'Dr Bonkers' Guide to Using Fractal Axe-FX 3 for Bass' https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...fractal-axe-fx-3-for-bass.172532/post-2085044