The FAS Archimedes amp model. Coming to an AxeFXIII near you...
I think part of the reason the real Archon needs to be cranked is because the power supply is too stiff. It's got six (!!!) big caps filtering the B+. That's too much filtering IMO unless you're playing at arena volumes. If I were to make a modification to the amp it would be a switch to disconnect four of those caps so the supply is more bouncy at moderate volumes. Maybe also a tube rectifier to add some more sponge.
Here's a short demo of the Archean amp models :
Yes, Crystals are great ! Or, maybe he was refering to the step flanger ?
Pull up the Flanger block, then set Type to "Step Flanger."Step Flanger - that would have to be it!
Care to elaborate?
stupid me!Pull up the Flanger block, then set Type to "Step Flanger."
Could make for an interesting FAS Archon version perhaps...
...and control the rate by the preset tempoPull up the Flanger block, then set Type to "Step Flanger."
Could make for an interesting FAS Archon version perhaps...
Just turn up the supply sag.
You know, that sounds like something I’d be interested in. I may have to look into it.I don't know if you've experimented with this before, but different speakers/cabs can make a pretty huge difference how your amp... er...
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We had it cranked pretty loud matching the volume to the SLO 100 with its master set around 5 or 6. It’s probably unfair to compare most amps side by side with an SLO 100. That’s one of the few high gain amps I’ve tried where cranking the MV doesn’t make it flub out. This is one of those instances where the model sounds and feels better than the real thing, IMO. But who knows, my friend’s amp probably doesn’t sound as good as the one you have, and I’m grateful for that. Your model sounds fantastic!You have to crank the MV on the real amp. The preamp is very "dry" so to get the juices flowing the power amp needs to be working hard. This also smooths out that funky midrange.
Well, for one... a tech and a player can use two pedals for one wah! Just don't forget to park it heel down (or use spring loaded pedals).
PS: Hi @Ex-Pat
100the new Archon sound amazing ,
just fmi, is it an Archon 50 or 100 who was modelized?