Amps don't really affect your CPU usage on the Axe FX III, the amps run on a separate DSP chip than the rest of the effects so they don't have a CPU readout because there's no way to overload that second CPU.
The 82% you're seeing is the combination of all the other stuff you're running.
Thanks! I am guessing - by other stuff - you mean the other effects etc?
Yeah, all your other blocks, and the routing connections between them. If you've got a lot going on it can add up. Over 80% things start to get unpredictable, because the CPU also has to run things like the system UI, Axe Edit connections, etc and you might get audio dropouts if it can't keep up with all your audio blocks.
Some good first ones to look at to reduce CPU are Cab blocks: Using 4 IRs uses more CPU than one, you could consider switching to a single IR or using another program to make a single IR which is a mix of all your separate IRs you were using. And the Reveb block has a quality setting on it that you could reduce a level if you're having trouble fitting everything in. Or remove blocks that aren't being used.
Just did.That's kind of like asking "I have a glass of water that is full. Is that normal?". If you put enough water in, yes, it will fill up. If you post the preset file, I'm sure somebody would offer suggestions on how to reduce the cpu load.
This. Use the Export Preset option the Preset menu in Axe-Edit to save the preset as a .syx file, then post it here. Based on the screen shot you posted, the preset doesn't look all that busy. I'm betting the gang here can help you get the CPU down into a reasonable range.Not a screen shot, the actual file.
This. Use the Export Preset option the Preset menu in Axe-Edit to save the preset as a .syx file, then post it here. Based on the screen shot you posted, the preset doesn't look all that busy. I'm betting the gang here can help you get the CPU down into a reasonable range.
Yes, that takes a lot of CPU. I generally like the tones better if I only use 1 or 2 cabs, but you have to narrow down which 1 or 2 fit the sound best. Seems like more than 2 starts to have too many layers of different harmonic overtones in gain patches in particular. These days I am often using two amps panned and then I go into 2 cabs in the block both panned as well. Nice stereo tone that blends more clearly in a mix.If I delete the looper block - it brings me down to the 70’s. Also, the preset uses 4 Cabs. I am sure that’s causing a good amount of load.
Definitely, if you looked into that thread I posted, each reverb might be taking 10%, and each cab is around 5%. So with two reverbs and 4 cabs that's 40% right there. Switching up the CAB IRs (or if they're user cabs, taking them into another tool and merging them into one IR file) and or turning down reverb quality would be some pretty quick wins.If I delete the looper block - it brings me down to the 70’s. Also, the preset uses 4 Cabs. I am sure that’s causing a good amount of load.
By the way, does using more CPU in the preset cause the Axe fan to run more fervently?