Well, for one thing, the endorsement royalties.It could be fun to know what is missing in the jp2c fractal model..
It could be fun to know what is missing in the jp2c fractal model..
AFAIK, this was only posted to Facebook -- You may need an account to view it.
In short, it's John Petrucci talking about the Axe-Fx III in his rig and how it replaced all the rack units of the past.'
"It's awesome"
Well it would be great to hear from the pro users what is still missing being specific.. But maybe Cliff and the team already know..I think if people are honest with themselves, they could admit that there is a little something about the tube Amp experience with real cabs that isn't replicated.
You can get terribly close and completely usable with something else, and have much more flexibility, reliability, and whatever else but that last couple of percent of the experience is elusive. It's a combination of things.
I know people will feel as strongly against this concept as I feel for it.
The digital Amp sim has many many advantages. I remember a Fractal Audio post where the analogy was made to cameras and I'll attempt to paraphrase-a Canon or nikon or Sony does everything and does it well. A Leica (for example) doesn't do everything but it is magic for some things.
Yes of course i m not saying he MUST use fractal for the amp..Maybe he just likes a traditional backline on stage. I know I do. Meaning: Fractal + power amp into traditional cab.
Maybe too... I ve no idea about financial termsWell, for one thing, the endorsement royalties.
I think if people are honest with themselves, they could admit that there is a little something about the tube Amp experience with real cabs that isn't replicated.
Yeah, the savage weight and floor space is the part of the experience thankfully not replicated!
I think the "missing element" is SPL. Running a Fractal at typical tube amp level, whether it be through a PA, extremely loud monitors or a PA/Cab setup renders the "real amp" difference moot IMO.
AFAIK, this was only posted to Facebook -- You may need an account to view it.
In short, it's John Petrucci talking about the Axe-Fx III in his rig and how it replaced all the rack units of the past.'
"It's awesome"
Nope.I think if people are honest with themselves, they could admit that there is a little something about the tube Amp experience with real cabs that isn't replicated.
+1000.100%. There is no substitute for volume and sonic feedback. Most people don't operate their Fractal anywhere near what they'd usually (have to) run a tube amp. And usually that's a GREAT thing, especially for your hearing! I've always said, if anyone feels like they're missing something, get out of the bedroom or the basement, go buy the soundguy at your best local venue a beer, and plug into his system for a bit
This. I have no need for a "real" tube amp at this point. The only sonic advantage they offer is decades-old familiarity. After 20+ years of messing with modelers, FRFR is my new "familiar."Nope.
I'm quite honest with myself, have thought about it many times, and I can honestly say I can take or leave tube amps at this point. The ONLY reason I use my tube combos now is only because they take up less floor space and are faster to set up, and if someone needs to use it they can easily plug in and know what to do, otherwise, sound-wise, and how the modeler reacts on stage, I'm extremely happy with it into my FRFRs.
Interesting. FM9 into a pair of EVH effects loops is my “normal” setup and it’s stupidly good.Awesome stuff. Not to change topics but I definitely saw a FM9 on Neal Schons pedal board in one of his recent IG posts or stories. I think he’s been using two Evh amps as his back line but I def saw the FM9 on the floor. Cool to see top artists using the tech
It's funny cause I was watching Tone Talk a couple of weeks back and one guy who sent a super chat in said he saw Journey live recently and said to Dave Friedman can you get Neal Schon to use some of your amps because his sound at the gig sounded terrible and was so thin. Then they started going about how Neal was using the Axe FX and that was probably why it sounded that way!Interesting. FM9 into a pair of EVH effects loops is my “normal” setup and it’s stupidly good.