In addition to thanking Fractal Audio offering a cost-free collection for use, I want to also thank those that have commented. I googled various near-field/far-field phrases, to learn more about the concept, but there wasn’t much available. I’m in Germany again, and maybe I’m getting a different filtering of search-results.
I’m one of those characters that send OUT1 to FOH through a cab block, while sending OUT2 to a transparent power amp paired with real cabinets/guitar speakers on-stage.
I don’t know much about IRs, and FRFR units haven’t done it for me. (I guess that my brain needs near field responses from the back of my knees and mid field response from my head. By the way, my head doesn’t like hitting columns either.)
So I was only left with interpreting the terminology, versus information. This thread explained it better for me. I know that it is a cliché statement, but I cannot wait to try them.
Thanks again.
ps. In Germany, I use a Les Paul through a small Katana in the hotel room. I am looking forward to my FM3 go-ahead from Fractal!