Axe-Fx III Firmware Release Version 14.01

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Durk Wabbit?

Smirk Whackit

 

[Chris Hurley]

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.

...Patenting this feature as we speak...

 

[GLiDE BPM]

Let's just say I'll be unleashing a new preset tomorrow night where the Archean has replaced another amp as my 4th scene high gain
rocker!!! Ohhhhh boyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!! I LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Admin M@]

Step Flanger ...and control the rate by the preset tempo

A better method in my opinion is to use the sequencer on MANUAL. You can really tune the sound in this way. I've got a preset like this that suggests a melody. It's outrageous!

 

[jwa174900]

Has anyone else had issues with the output volume changing? Every time I open my DAW to resume my session I have to adjust the output volume on the axfx. I didn't have this issue before the latest update. Love the new Archon amp!!

 

[Flaggschiff]

Right now, my iPhone has the same firmware number as my axe. Coincident? I love the new modeled amp. Thank you Cliff, for this wonderful support.

 

[Emerald Green]

Yes, I am trying to build a preset but there are too many cabs to choose from!

For the archon (both clean and high gain) I picked a 4x12 recto with a 121 ribbon - factory 2, #808. I really like the feel of this one with the string separation that came with FW 14 it sounds crazy good. This seems to be the perfect timing to release the long awaited PRS box.....

 

[Dave Merrill]

I just told my wife "I'm gonna go install the new firmware", and she said, "how unusual!".

 

[jlynnb1]

i'm gonna have to find the right cab for the Archon, haven't dialed anything i liked in yet. Everything just feels smeared together.

 

[unix-guy]

Has anyone else had issues with the output volume changing? Every time I open my DAW to resume my session I have to adjust the output volume on the axfx. I didn't have this issue before the latest update. Love the new Archon amp!!

Your DAW is probably sending some midi that affects the volume.

 

[JoKeR III]

i'm gonna have to find the right cab for the Archon, haven't dialed anything i liked in yet. Everything just feels smeared together.

Messed around with the Archean (not Bright) a bit with the 4x12 BOG-ST H150 121 OH. Thought it sounded pretty decent without a lot of tweaking.

 

[is9582]

A better method in my opinion is to use the sequencer on MANUAL. You can really tune the sound in this way. I've got a preset like this that suggests a melody. It's outrageous!

Matt, any chance you might share a little how-to post, or a preset, for those of us not-yet-schooled on sequencers? I’ve never messed around with the sequencer, as I wasn’t really sure where to even start, or why it might bring something useful to my playing. And this is with 10+ years of Fractal, with four versions of AxeFX. Cheers, Lee

 

[GLiDE BPM]

For the archon (both clean and high gain) I picked a 4x12 recto with a 121 ribbon - factory 2, #808. I really like the feel of this one with the string separation that came with FW 14 it sounds crazy good. This seems to be the perfect timing to release the long awaited PRS box.....

i'm gonna have to find the right cab for the Archon, haven't dialed anything i liked in yet. Everything just feels smeared together.

I'm actually using an IR that I already use for 90% of my rock and metal tones. It's from a 4x12 cab with crossfired Vintage 30's and Eminence Governor speakers. I forget which mic selections I chose. It's a commercial IR.

It's freaking killer! Gonna blow a hole in the roof at my gig tomorrow night!!! Thanks, Cliff!

 

[Denny99]

i'm gonna have to find the right cab for the Archon, haven't dialed anything i liked in yet. Everything just feels smeared together.

I tried the Zilla V30 (57 and 121 together) and they sound great. Can’t remember cab # sorry.

 

[reclavea]

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.

Based on that I think I see from the sound clips why the cleans are snappily gorgeous imho

 

[Wolfliver]

A better method in my opinion is to use the sequencer on MANUAL. You can really tune the sound in this way. I've got a preset like this that suggests a melody. It's outrageous!

That sounds really interesting!
Would you care to share a preset or a little how to maybe?

 

[MaVo]

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.

Is this one of the reasons why the Friedman BE amps have such a fast and bouncy response? The component values and the capacity of their B+ filtering in various Friedman BE schematics doesn’t seem that high either. Or is it mainly because of the pre-amp design?

 

[tysonlt]

For someone who rarely touches the power amp section, would The Cliff Mod involve turning up supply sag?

 

[Rex]

For someone who rarely touches the power amp section, would The Cliff Mod involve turning up supply sag?

In this case, the Cliff mod could be as simple as turning up Master Volume to emulate playing at arena volumes.

 

[InsideOut]

In this case, the Cliff mod could be as simple as turning up Master Volume to emulate playing at arena volumes.

That's the real beauty of the AxeFx. Arena tones without all that pesky ear bleeding.