rodzimguitar68
Fractal Fanatic
It would be interesting to see a future feature where any parameter that is touched, be it the treble knob, Graphic EQ or the speaker resonence settings, the parameter would then be considered "edited" and this "update amp block feature" would reset the block to the newest modeling algorithms, but the only parameters that would reset to the newest defaults would be ones that where never tweaked.
This comes from a selfish viewpoint since more then one of my patches edits the Graphic EQ, Transformer match, dampening, and sag parameters.
Would be nice to have that "reset" blocks so that the new modeling attaches to amp block like it does now with re-selecting amp, but without loosing any of my personal favorite settings (regardless of FW)
Of course if the user wants to try the amp with ALL the newest defaults... then they would re-select the amp like we currently do.
I think it is an inescapable fact, that when we turn knobs and flick switches so that a preset sounds exactly how we think it sounds best to us, that when Cliff makes a new discovery, and models another level of realism into the algorithms, those settings will not be "perfect anymore" because the interactions between the gain stages and the pot taper may have been altered with the firmware. No amount of attempt to counter act the effects of the maturation of the product between firmwares, will keep us from having to dial in things a little bit again, after an upgrade. The upside is, after we make those subtle adjustments, our rig should sound more realistic and better.
We are creatures of habit. Guys get on the forum and complain that the latest firmware disrupted their programming and their favorite sound. Well, yes, and no. The product keeps becoming more real, therefore we are having forward progress, even if it costs you a little more time to keep in step. That awesome tone that you were able to get before, is probably still in there, but you may have to relearn the dials to turn to achieve it.
As always, it is your choice to pass up on an upgrade until your schedule affords you the time you know you are going to need to tweak your presets again.