Axe-Fx II "Quantum" Rev 9.00 Beta

[FractalAudio]

Ok, that's great news! Can you or someone else explain what exactly is improved in the Delay block?

The algorithms were improved and some of the models reworked.

 

[Bodde]

Have you install the beta yet?

No, I wait for the official release...

 

[yek]

I've pretty much convinced myself that we should just remove motor drive from the cab block now.

That would be a pity for those with a hybrid rig: FRFR to FOH and power amp + cab on stage.

 

[Tahoebrian5]

Anyone have any audible description of the delay block changes? Planning to fire up Q9 beta tonight and wondering what to listen for.

 

[FreeMind]

If it truly is so, that when using a real cab and a solid state amp, the speaker comp happens naturally, but with IR's you need the modelled speaker comp, then it is indeed a bummer that it's a Amp block parameter.
I'd rather have it as a maybe a bit less accurate cab block parameter...

 

[shredi knight]

I've pretty much convinced myself that we should just remove motor drive from the cab block now.

Please don't.

 

[guitarnerdswe]

That would be a pity for those with a hybrid rig: FRFR to FOH and power amp + cab on stage.

I really hope that this will still be an option. Not having to mic a cab on stage is really convenient. Plus, the EQ possibilities for the FOH signal is much greater than on most smaller mixers.

 

[steadystate]

As for the relevant topic: Haven't yet had time to install the beta. Tweaking all of my presets takes at least a full day if not two. Have to wait for the official release, but looking forward to the new BBD algorithms. I assume this update requires resetting the amp block, correct?

 

[rmp5s]

Anyone have a good resource for one to get a quick rundown on what "motor drive", "speaker comp", etc is...never heard these terms. Especially "motor drive"...

 

[Rex]

I pushed the bypass effect button and back, but nothing changed.

You didn't reset the Amp. Double-click that button. Quickly.

 

[Rex]

You need to double-click Bypass (not FX Bypass).

Ooh, good point. I missed that in @oldstar1975 's post.

 

[Rex]

Just want a conclusive answer on whether speaker comp is required, when using a solid state amp (matrix GT1000FX) and a real cab, for authenticity, or does it happen naturally?
Thanks.

Part of it happens naturally, part of it doesn't.

With a real cab and a solid-state power amp you get the motor drive thing happening by itself, but no contribution from the transformer, because there isn't one. So "authentic" would be somewhere in between. Play with the knob and see what you like best.

 

[Hubertus]

Anyone have a good resource for one to get a quick rundown on what "motor drive", "speaker comp", etc is...never heard these terms. Especially "motor drive"...

The WIKI is always your friend:
http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=AMP_block#MOTOR_DRIVE

 

[craiguitar]

That would be a pity for those with a hybrid rig: FRFR to FOH and power amp + cab on stage.

Agreed. I'm one of those. And having the option available in the Cab block means it works well in this scenario.

 

[oldstar1975]

Try resetting it from Axe-Edit.

My mistake! Another bypass button! Thanks!

 

[USMC_Trev]

I forgot to say as one of the 'suggested tweaks' I assumed that turning off Motor drive was a prerequisite....not sure how.

Disregard.

 

[nojyeloot]

Forgive my ignorance, but is "Speaker Compression" the "Speaker Drive" parameter? If not, where is it?

BTW, absolutely loving this beta. TY FAS.

 

[Rex]

Forgive my ignorance, but is "Speaker Compression" the "Speaker Drive" parameter? If not, where is it?

It's in the Amp block, on the front panel. You won't find it in Axe-Edit yet.

 

[Jason Scott]

It's in the Amp block, on the front panel. You won't find it in Axe-Edit yet.

You can control it in Axe-Edit using the Motor Drive parameter in the amp block.

 

[bradlake]

You can control it in Axe-Edit using the Motor Drive parameter in the amp block.

good catch, thanks!