Sleestak
Power User
As a musician I am acutely aware of the tone and response of my multi-instrument rig onstage; there are nights when I am thrilled with my stage tone... and there are those nights when I just can't seem to get any sound that pleases me. Same gear, same hands, same ears. In addition to its near-limitless capabilities, the AxeFX -> FRFR solution allows me to control most of the variables that otherwise distract me from having a great night onstage. There are a lot of variables: stage volume, room spatial / response characteristics, temperature / humidity, and so on. Because I'm feeding FOH direct from the AxeFX, I am confident my intended tone is being delivered to the room and that our sound operator will make necessary minor adjustments. What I hear onstage from my full-range monitors is (like any amplified sound) subject to the Fletcher-Munson effect. If you are willing to invest in a high quality in-ear monitor solution, you can eliminate much of that effect.
I always tell people sophisticated technology requires a sophisticated user. My traditional guitar / pedals / tube amp rig required me to invest a lot of time into tuning my patches, and practicing with the rig, with the band, at stage volume, in the same arrangement we use onstage. My AxeFX rig is powerful and deep. I does eliminate some of the difficult-to-control variables, and it's obviously much more flexible than my previous rig, but it requires a learning curve for building even basic tones. I'll be investing rehearsal time, at home and with my band, making adjustment and getting accustomed to the entire system. This is to minimize those pesky variables. It will take some time for me to really hit my stride with the AxeFX, but I can tell you it's a satisfying experience to take every step with it.
I always tell people sophisticated technology requires a sophisticated user. My traditional guitar / pedals / tube amp rig required me to invest a lot of time into tuning my patches, and practicing with the rig, with the band, at stage volume, in the same arrangement we use onstage. My AxeFX rig is powerful and deep. I does eliminate some of the difficult-to-control variables, and it's obviously much more flexible than my previous rig, but it requires a learning curve for building even basic tones. I'll be investing rehearsal time, at home and with my band, making adjustment and getting accustomed to the entire system. This is to minimize those pesky variables. It will take some time for me to really hit my stride with the AxeFX, but I can tell you it's a satisfying experience to take every step with it.
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