TotalRockstar666
Member
Hi all, hope you are well.
The title gives you the idea. I do not have access to a Mark Series Amp (specifically Mark IIC+, IV or V) otherwise i would attempt this myself.
Great sounds can be achieve with specifically shaped IR's etc - but i'm after the real deal coming right out of my Mesa Recto 4x12. I want to be able to observe recommended Graphic EQ settings, *cough* Petrucci Settings for example *cough*, and get a pretty good idea of what is being achieved WITHOUT having to buy a Mesa Mark amp!
I mean...
...thats why we got the Axe, right?!
This is for my Standard, but im sure it will transfer equally to Ultras and AFIIs.
SO, Im looking for someone to: (either from schematics, measurement, or VERY sharp ear)
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Provide a graph for each frequency fader from the Mesa 5-Band EQ, plotting Boost/Cut in dB against the non-constant 'Q' value.
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That's it. Possibly only achievable with measuring equipment as the front panel has no markings and the sliders are logarithmic i.e. most of the boost/cut is near the end of the slider travel.
As a side note: anyone that could provide this data and pair it with a visual representation of what dB value occurs at which point along the slider travel...well...top-marks!
I'm sure we have all found the details in the Axe Wiki etc, they are a GREATLY appreciated starting point (thanks Yek, Shredi Knight), i feel this however would be the final chapter to that information and would be a very useful completing addition to the pre-existing data.
I get the deal of 'use your ears' and 'if it sounds good to you-it probably is!' but i need more than that- i need in this situation the ability to tweak with my eyes to get into a ballpark so i can have my Virtual Axeified Mark V and rule the world!!! Muhahahaha!
There is an exhausting amount of Q values/dB readings combinations etc and there are people on this fantastic forum i know that have the expertise and the knowledge to pull this off.
Again, this is specifically for playing through a poweramp to a cab i.e. No Cabinet Simulation. I currently am an Art SLA2 user, soon upgrading to the Matrix GT. However, the 'values are the values'- so poweramp choice shouldn't really hinder the effectivness of this process.
Lastly, all input is welcome from every user on this forum, i'm sure it will help others like me fully realise their goals and dreams with the Axe Fx- but, i specifically want this achieved. As such, i am presenting this as a paid job. Anyone whom can complete the task will be rewarded financially and with my eternal appreciation (and that of other Axe-Users i'm sure).
So without further ado, Let the games begin!
Kind Regards,
Jim.
The title gives you the idea. I do not have access to a Mark Series Amp (specifically Mark IIC+, IV or V) otherwise i would attempt this myself.
Great sounds can be achieve with specifically shaped IR's etc - but i'm after the real deal coming right out of my Mesa Recto 4x12. I want to be able to observe recommended Graphic EQ settings, *cough* Petrucci Settings for example *cough*, and get a pretty good idea of what is being achieved WITHOUT having to buy a Mesa Mark amp!
I mean...
...thats why we got the Axe, right?!
This is for my Standard, but im sure it will transfer equally to Ultras and AFIIs.
SO, Im looking for someone to: (either from schematics, measurement, or VERY sharp ear)
--------------------------------------------------
Provide a graph for each frequency fader from the Mesa 5-Band EQ, plotting Boost/Cut in dB against the non-constant 'Q' value.
--------------------------------------------------
That's it. Possibly only achievable with measuring equipment as the front panel has no markings and the sliders are logarithmic i.e. most of the boost/cut is near the end of the slider travel.
As a side note: anyone that could provide this data and pair it with a visual representation of what dB value occurs at which point along the slider travel...well...top-marks!
I'm sure we have all found the details in the Axe Wiki etc, they are a GREATLY appreciated starting point (thanks Yek, Shredi Knight), i feel this however would be the final chapter to that information and would be a very useful completing addition to the pre-existing data.
I get the deal of 'use your ears' and 'if it sounds good to you-it probably is!' but i need more than that- i need in this situation the ability to tweak with my eyes to get into a ballpark so i can have my Virtual Axeified Mark V and rule the world!!! Muhahahaha!
There is an exhausting amount of Q values/dB readings combinations etc and there are people on this fantastic forum i know that have the expertise and the knowledge to pull this off.
Again, this is specifically for playing through a poweramp to a cab i.e. No Cabinet Simulation. I currently am an Art SLA2 user, soon upgrading to the Matrix GT. However, the 'values are the values'- so poweramp choice shouldn't really hinder the effectivness of this process.
Lastly, all input is welcome from every user on this forum, i'm sure it will help others like me fully realise their goals and dreams with the Axe Fx- but, i specifically want this achieved. As such, i am presenting this as a paid job. Anyone whom can complete the task will be rewarded financially and with my eternal appreciation (and that of other Axe-Users i'm sure).
So without further ado, Let the games begin!
Kind Regards,
Jim.