So I'm setting up my Fractal to hit the road... As I get deeper, I'm continually impressed by what this unit does. I have fairly refined ears, so I know what sound is 'in my head' and use my ears to dial it in.
This forum has been great for a guy like me. My question, and not trying to be rude, is how many people are recording / gigging etc, and how many people are bedroom tone chasers?
Sometimes I'm reminded of the guys with 500 pedals on a board that can't play worth a lick, or make excuses about the perfect tone.
With this all said- different strokes. So jam on!
what is your objective?
To see if the tones are good enough to earn money with? They are. Ironically, many Pros get lame tones with valve gear (especially with some multi-FX floor units) and still get paid. Audiences don't seem to notice
Or to see if it works well on the road? Valve gear is not the most resilient thing to truck around with in any case. I think it's good enough for that too
I'm a stay-at-home player though.
I learned to play guitar because I enjoy making music, and since I have well-paid skills in IT and Maths, I earn my money that way, and buy all this lovely kit with it.
I've never felt compelled to perform for other people's entertainment, I wouldn't mind doing it, but it seems a lot of trouble to find a willing audience in the UK, and like I say, I play for my own pleasure, it's like meditation for me, I don't need the money
I'm happy recording rather than performing tbh, and I often observe that the reward for success in music is being compelled to perform your greatest hits for your whole life. Actors and comedians don't have to do that!
As Scott says, you need to take everyone's opinion in context - I will be hard put to tell you how easy it is to use this on a major tour with 3 guitarists, for example.
However, I can tell you how well it records with Pro kit against nice boutique real amps, with nobody but me to please, no time constraint, and no vested interest.
I would actually be more inclined to perform with this kit, since it makes it easier to get any textures, and does not weigh the same as a DC30