Fractal + Amps owners : what do you bring onstage, framing in context?

w4eae said:
I have used various setups with my former FM-3, and now my Axe-FX III.

Average venues: (not small bars, and not large outdoor stages)
I run an out with a cab block to FoH. My stage setup is a out before the cab block that runs into a Fryette PS-2 and 1x12 Mesa Rectifier slanted cab.

Small bars or other venues with cramped space:
I use outs with cab sim to FoH (if extant), and to an LD Systems MON G3 8". This is small power floor wedge with a tremendous vertical throw, which is very helpful when I am only standing a couple of feet in front of it.

Large outdoor gigs or festivals:
Depending upon the quality of what is provided, I will either just give them an out for FoH and get a good monitor balance, or use a LD Systems ICOA 1x12 powered speaker. The reason for both scenarios is setup and turn-around time.

Being a multi-instrumentalist who also plays keys, I have never considered an FRFR specifically for guitar to get a good use of funds for me.
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I learned a long time ago to always bring a monitor no matter what the venue. I had a few times, even with pro sound guys, that I was not able to hear myself on stage.
 
Small to medium sized venues (Bars/Restaurants): FM3/Am4/FM9 with a Fender fr-12. Occasionally a RCF NX12-sma if I need the wedge format and need to place the wedge in front of me as opposed to an amp behind me.

Medium to large sized venues (House of blues sized venues): FM3/AM4/FM9 into the FX return of whatever backline amps can be provided plus going Direct into house sound and feeding guitar into house wedges. I will also use IEMs at this point because I sing. I also want to have consistent volume and sound regardless of where I am on stage. I like to move around alot :)

Large Outdoor sheds/Arenas: FM3/FM9/AM4 Direct to FOH, full IEM mix. I did do an arena tour where I used Matrix power amps into 2x12 Port City Cabs, but it wasn't absolutely necessary and mostly for aesthetic. Also, it's fun to play loud when the opportunity arises.

I always keep a PSM200 and some Xvive U45s in my trunk with some other backup things. Just in case I need to provide my own IEM situation.
 
Wow, we all propose so many different solutions, I'm fascinated.

Fractal & guitar amps/cabs (and power amps, FRFR, wedges, IEM...), we're talking about top quality and flexibility which we craft basing on needs and taste.

Wow.
 
I run a pair of FR10’s in Stereo on stage and a feed to our FOH- this is for all gigs/venues/situations - so..

Pair of Tyler’s - FM9 - Out 1 - FR10 + Copy Out1 to Out2 into desk (MackieDL32R, RCF’s)

I’ve never been happier with my setup, it works in every possible situation and also by running a “mono” version of my presets I can leave 1 FR at home if space doesn’t allow 2.

Consistent every night of the week
 
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