MetalGarret
Inspired
My ears are seriously fatigued from the last few years of tweaking with the Axe-FX II. I'm trying to get a more authentic sound with the USA amps. Taking Petrucci's lead, I try to match his level of tone. I followed the wiki to match his metal sound. That roar with that sweet attack and bite. I had been trying to describe on here what I meant by that (and everyone has been very helpful) and as it turns out, I meant drive and treble. The treble controls the roar and the drive it seems provides that sort of sweeping pick attack. (Correct?) I ALMOST got it. The clip above is my latest attempt at a good mix with the tone. But I can't help but think that it's not as big a sound as I can get. It doesn't fill the spectrum compared to commercial mixes. I could use some help on what can help make this mix better. Thoughts?
On another note, funny thing. I tried cab pack 7, Cab pak 9 and OH's 412 mesa cab. One thing they have in common for me is that they sound less lively and thinner sounding than the stock cabs that come with the Axe II. I feel like that shouldn't be.