So, based on the extensive tweaking required, either you actually don't like the way a real Recto behaves or the Recto models are grossly inaccurate.
So, based on the extensive tweaking required, either you actually don't like the way a real Recto behaves or the Recto models are grossly inaccurate.
Probably somewhere in the middle.
There are plenty of recordings and demos out there of Rectos being real tight and retaining the big bottom end and recto sound, and from my limited experience with real ones, they certainly can sound tight. But at the end of the day there are a ton of different types and different revisions out there. The models may sound dead-on exact to the rectos cliff has, but those rectos probably sound night-and-day different from some other rectos out there.
The models have changed over time as updates come out and advancements are made, they all have. More accurate, less accurate, I don't really care, I just care about it sounding good, and having sounds that inspire me to play rather than tweak
Yeah I have no experience with real rectos but this agrees with my readings, some people on the spanish forums complained that after spending big dollars on a brand new recto the sound of the factory setup was not the sound they had in the head and they needed sending the amp to Pedro Vecino (amp guru from Valencia, Spain) for modding and/or retubing, seems that this is the nature of the beast.
Probably somewhere in the middle.
There are plenty of recordings and demos out there of Rectos being real tight and retaining the big bottom end and recto sound, and from my limited experience with real ones, they certainly can sound tight. But at the end of the day there are a ton of different types and different revisions out there. The models may sound dead-on exact to the rectos cliff has, but those rectos probably sound night-and-day different from some other rectos out there.
The models have changed over time as updates come out and advancements are made, they all have. More accurate, less accurate, I don't really care, I just care about it sounding good, and having sounds that inspire me to play rather than tweak
Agreed. I have a 2 channel Triple Recto as well and it's much tighter than what a I can get out of the Axe.
And yes, the low end of the real one IS like a jackhammer through the wall
Wow, this is really the best post for this sound that I've seen in a long time. Bless you for taking the time to write it.It's strange because if I remember correctly, the best sounding recto is the rev F dual rectifier, which is the one we have on the AXE. More aggro sound. The later rectos are fizzier and flubbier.
Please remember this gem - because I think you're using modern mode, THE recto mode for the chugga chugga stuff:
"If you are using the Modern mode then it's all about the Spkr page. Since that mode has no negative feedback the speaker resonance has a tremendous effect on the sound. Adjust LF Res, Freq and Q to get desired response.
This is the key of obtaining the recto sound using the Axe to me. Lower that f***ing bass knob down to 1 or 2 and get your low end using the speaker page. Master 1.5-2.5. Gain around 7-8. Instant gratification. Presence at 10 is ridicolous even in the Axe fx, you should end up having a buzzsaw! Do you have some excessive frequency cut in the cab block?
Also remember to use SILICON RECTIFICATION which means to low the Supply Sag to 1 or 2 in the Amp block. The tube rectification (simulated using sag 2.5 to 4 or more) is spongier and tends to let you have a looser sound, which it is not what you want. This behaviour is the same as in the real recto amp (edit: Roadster/Road king)
That's because you've got Master Volume turned down to 1. The power amp sim isn't being driven. Turn MV up until you find the sweet spot.
