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The purpose of a modeler is to model amps as accurately as possible.
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Yes, there is something to be said for "I don't care as long as it sounds good" and we have our own models that fall into that category. But if a device is supposed to model something it should do so as accurately as possible IMO.
I agree 100%. However, I would *really* like to see where you would take us with your own ideas. And I don't just mean in terms of amp modeling. Everything is on the table as far as I'm concerned.
How would Roger Meyer have built an Octavia today? IOW, what was he actually going for? I'm just speculating here but I doubt it was a ratty sounding little fuzz box that had this one really limited range of notes that sounded killer and the rest was a mess of non-distinguishable mush.
Of course a lot of interesting things can be done with compound effects and controllers with the Axe already. But I'm looking forward to the cool ideas and accidents that have not yet seen the light of day from Fractal?
To me, this is where Roland/Boss has sort of always shined - I think they've pushed the boundaries more than any company in terms of what sounds you can produce with a guitar. Not everything has been a hit and despite being just about the first company to do modeling they've fallen behind. But things like the original GR synths, polyphonic distortion, and many of their pedals have been very unique and innovative. Their latest guitar synth pedal is really bitchin'.
EHX is another company that keeps on coming up with cool stuff - the B9/C9/Key9 are great examples.
Oh, and I'd like a Klon model too. LOL