Just bought an OX to use with my Amps. Also have an XL that I purchased a few years back. Use for just effects and also will utilize the Amp/Cab sims at times too.
Everybody always talks about, and I agree that the cab IR's make the largest difference relative to tone.
I can get very good tones out of my Axe, however, usually not until I tweak beyond the tone page in the amp settings. Usually prior to adjusting the amp block EQ and speaker settings the tone is quite dark and somewhat "muffled" sounding. I really do not like to tweak too much because I find I will easily do more of that than playing, so I always assumed and still do that I am missing something. I was okay with that because I could make it work and get what I was after. Then came the OX..
I have a 59 Super Lead, and a Jub that I run through the OX and into the Axe fx. This setup sounds freaking amazing, as long as I use the cab sims in the OX. It has tons of clarity, very open, etc...Sounds outstanding! No tweaking at all. The OX has a CAB loaded with Greenbacks which is the one that I have used. It does have the ability to EQ and low pass the three mic sims included. which do affect the tone. I have them completely flat and it still sounds amazing. As soon as turn off the cab sim in the OX and use and IR in the Axe is goes back to sounding dark and "muffled". This has also been my experience with Amp models not just when I try to run an attenuated amp into the Axe.
Just to be clear I am not knocking anybody's work. I love my Axe and am contemplating upgrading to the III. Also not taking s jab at any of the IR producers that frequent the board. I know it is something that I am not grasping, and am only sharing my experience, and at the same time asking for a bit of guidance.
Cheers!
Everybody always talks about, and I agree that the cab IR's make the largest difference relative to tone.
I can get very good tones out of my Axe, however, usually not until I tweak beyond the tone page in the amp settings. Usually prior to adjusting the amp block EQ and speaker settings the tone is quite dark and somewhat "muffled" sounding. I really do not like to tweak too much because I find I will easily do more of that than playing, so I always assumed and still do that I am missing something. I was okay with that because I could make it work and get what I was after. Then came the OX..
I have a 59 Super Lead, and a Jub that I run through the OX and into the Axe fx. This setup sounds freaking amazing, as long as I use the cab sims in the OX. It has tons of clarity, very open, etc...Sounds outstanding! No tweaking at all. The OX has a CAB loaded with Greenbacks which is the one that I have used. It does have the ability to EQ and low pass the three mic sims included. which do affect the tone. I have them completely flat and it still sounds amazing. As soon as turn off the cab sim in the OX and use and IR in the Axe is goes back to sounding dark and "muffled". This has also been my experience with Amp models not just when I try to run an attenuated amp into the Axe.
Just to be clear I am not knocking anybody's work. I love my Axe and am contemplating upgrading to the III. Also not taking s jab at any of the IR producers that frequent the board. I know it is something that I am not grasping, and am only sharing my experience, and at the same time asking for a bit of guidance.
Cheers!
