rnjscooter
Experienced
So, after patiently waiting for the finalized version of quantum to be released, I finally downloaded it for this weeks rehearsals. I rarely if ever chime in on how much "more real" firmware updates sound, as there are enough posts on that subject to keep me amused for years, haha. Anyway, playing at home at lower volumes, I noticed immediately the bottom end sounded so much more present and focussed. So much so, I was planning on re-tweaking all my presets to account for such a noticeable change in my tone.
So, off to rehearsal....... I run my Axe into a Matrix 1000 thru 2 NL2-12's. However, often I only bring one, because I am old and lazy, haha, and last night was no exception. So, I fired it up and hit a few power chords and literally all 4 guys stopped what they were doing and looked my direction. And then the comments came..... "Dude your rig sounds amazing" etc.....8) Anyways, so then rehearsal starts, and I notice immediately I am cutting thru the mix in the room more than ever. Even with 1 NL 212, I was right there w/no issues, and tone for DAYS, especially when soloing. I honestly felt like I had brought the 2nd NL cab and was playing thru both, and then some. It was clearly obvious that this new firmware is the best sounding and most noticeable update I have ever encountered. And you know the old saying, if you think you sound better, then you play better, and last night was just about as good as I can play guitar ride:
Thank you Cliff, for all you do. If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, the AXE FXII is the best piece of gear I have EVER bought, period. So much so, I've sold every amp and effect I own, and put my wife on notice that I will never need to buy another piece of gear... Except for the new AX8 of course!
And of course, as always, she thinks I'm lying:lol
So, off to rehearsal....... I run my Axe into a Matrix 1000 thru 2 NL2-12's. However, often I only bring one, because I am old and lazy, haha, and last night was no exception. So, I fired it up and hit a few power chords and literally all 4 guys stopped what they were doing and looked my direction. And then the comments came..... "Dude your rig sounds amazing" etc.....8) Anyways, so then rehearsal starts, and I notice immediately I am cutting thru the mix in the room more than ever. Even with 1 NL 212, I was right there w/no issues, and tone for DAYS, especially when soloing. I honestly felt like I had brought the 2nd NL cab and was playing thru both, and then some. It was clearly obvious that this new firmware is the best sounding and most noticeable update I have ever encountered. And you know the old saying, if you think you sound better, then you play better, and last night was just about as good as I can play guitar ride:
Thank you Cliff, for all you do. If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, the AXE FXII is the best piece of gear I have EVER bought, period. So much so, I've sold every amp and effect I own, and put my wife on notice that I will never need to buy another piece of gear... Except for the new AX8 of course!
And of course, as always, she thinks I'm lying:lol