Wish CC Boost Added To Drive Block

[ruso]

Not sure what the CC Boost in the Amp Block is based on; I’m assuming it’s an original circuit design, but lately I’ve found myself using it exclusively and would love to have it in the Drive Block for use with an amp in a 4CM configuration.

Apologies if there is already a comparable model available or if this has already been requested, as I was unable to find one in the Wish List threads.

Thanks!

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

Not sure what the CC Boost in the Amp Block is based on; I’m assuming it’s an original circuit design, but lately I’ve found myself using it exclusively and would love to have it in the Drive Block for use with an amp in a 4CM configuration.

Apologies if there is already a comparable model available or if this has already been requested, as I was unable to find one in the Wish List threads.

Thanks!

+1

 

[Wired]

+1

 

[unix-guy]

Not sure what the CC Boost in the Amp Block is based on; I’m assuming it’s an original circuit design, but lately I’ve found myself using it exclusively and would love to have it in the Drive Block for use with an amp in a 4CM configuration.

Apologies if there is already a comparable model available or if this has already been requested, as I was unable to find one in the Wish List threads.

Thanks!

That's the Cliff Chase (CC) boost.

The Amp block boosts are ultimately EQ only.

Maybe you could try using it with the Tube Pre and ToneMatch?

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

That's the Cliff Chase (CC) boost.

The Amp block boosts are ultimately EQ only.

Maybe you could try using it with the Tube Pre and ToneMatch?

It'd make a fine drive in a drive block with a dirt circuit piped through it....

 

[Joshua_L]

That's the Cliff Chase (CC) boost.

The Amp block boosts are ultimately EQ only.

Maybe you could try using it with the Tube Pre and ToneMatch?

So it’s like a GE-7 with pre baked eq? Does it acts at the input or between preamp and power amp?

 

[yek]

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-version-6-04.152296/page-4#post-1812168

CC boost is based on...

... nothing.

I took a PEQ one day and was using at a boost. At one point I got something that sounded really good to me so I made it into a boost.

@FractalAudio , would you be willing to share the PEQ settings?

 

[unix-guy]

So it’s like a GE-7 with pre baked eq? Does it acts at the input or between preamp and power amp?

The Blocks Guide provides all the answers...

Input Boost, Boost Type, Boost Level – The acts as a “clean boost,” replicating the common technique of driving an amp harder by using a drive pedal with the “Drive” knob at 0 and the “Level” turned up. To use the boost, turn the switch on, choose the boost type (types are based on real pedals, each with its own EQ/color) and set the Boost Level as desired. The Boost switch can be operated with a Modifier. These controls provide a way to give an amp model more gain without the CPU overhead of adding a drive block.

 

[yyz67]

Maybe Cliff could share the CC EQ curve and then you (or anyone) could make filter to match it.

(Unless proprietary special sauce.)

 

[ruso]

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/axe-fx-iii-firmware-version-6-04.152296/page-4#post-1812168


@FractalAudio , would you be willing to share the PEQ settings?

This would be perfect. Save it in the blocks library and voilà.

The CC, Mid, and Shimmer are my go-tos.

 

[2112]

I measured it a while ago by running pink noise through the tube pre (gain and master very low) and comparing the frequency response in Pro-Q3. It's pretty close but not identical. You can use it as a starting point and tweak the 2khz band Q to taste until/if Cliff reveals the secret herbs and spices.

Block is attached here.

 

[ruso]

I measured it a while ago by running pink noise through the tube pre (gain and master very low) and comparing the frequency response in Pro-Q3. It's pretty close but not identical. You can use it as a starting point and tweak the 2khz band Q to taste until/if Cliff reveals the secret herbs and spices.

Block is attached here.

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Thank you kind sir!

 

[ruso]

Here’s what I’m thinking. Add a Drive type called “EQ Boost” or something that contains all the Input Boost models:

 

[2112]

Here’s what I’m thinking. Add a Drive type called “EQ Boost” or something that contains all the Input Boost models:

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I dig this

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

Here’s what I’m thinking. Add a Drive type called “EQ Boost” or something that contains all the Input Boost models:

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+1, but +2 if a drive control and the diode type selections, etc. come with, too....

 

[ruso]

+1, but +2 if a drive control and the diode type selections, etc. come with, too....

It looks like they are only the EQ blocks of the specific drives (including the originals like the CC Boost), so there probably wouldn’t be a clipping stage:

The Amp block boosts are ultimately EQ only.

 

[levipeto]

Here’s what I’m thinking. Add a Drive type called “EQ Boost” or something that contains all the Input Boost models:

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Maybe add them to the eq blocks since they are not drives?

 

[unix-guy]

+1, but +2 if a drive control and the diode type selections, etc. come with, too....

That sounds like you just want a Drive block type for a small number of the boost types that aren't already in the Drive block

 

[Dave Merrill]

Maybe I'm asleep, or ought to be (which is true), but isn't this circular? The input boosts are EQ-only versions of some drive block types, yes? So now folks are wishing for drive block versions of those input boosts? That are based on drive blocks? What?

 

[skolacki]

+1, but +2 if a drive control and the diode type selections, etc. come with, too....

Could be like the FET preamp or boost, or the Micro Boost with the curves built in. And could still roll your own eq. I like the idea.