I don't post much about much let alone new firmware, but after gigging with the Quantum Beta last night, I felt the need. I usually don't go out with a beta version for a show to be safe from any bugs. I took a chance and did last night and I loved it. I've messed around with it at home at lower volumes for a couple days but the true benefit of this firmware IMO is apparent at gig volume. In short, everything just sounded right and even more so, felt right! I mostly rely on Marshall type amps models-Plexi, JVM,Friedmans along with a couple cleaner Fender models. I run direct to FOH and a CLR out of OP1 and thru a Matrix power amp into my trusty, well worn, decades old Marshall cab from OP2. I have never heard both sources sound so good. Low end was right where it should be, highs sound and FEEL natural and the mids....Well, they just bloom and breath. The cabinet pumped and felt alive and the FOH sound sat in the mix so well. There is a "presence" and immediacy to the direct sound that I had not heard until this firmware. I didn't change a thing on my patches and they translated to the new firmware flawlessly. As the night went on I couldn't help but notice how differently I was playing. The feel of everything has changed, no, improved in that it felt completely natural and I didn't have to "fight" the sound. Everything just flowed. The feel and response of every sound I used last night was just on point. Kudos to Cliff and Co. for the work to make this happen. I am truly impressed!
