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Yes it sits in the rackhow hot does the Synergy 50/50 get? do you have it in a rack with your AXE?
Yes it sits in the rackhow hot does the Synergy 50/50 get? do you have it in a rack with your AXE?
Even a really flat amp like a PS2 has an impedance curve so you will either want to disable power amp modeling on the Axe or customize the impedance response in the speaker settings on the amp to reduce an overly emphasized effect due to the real amp doing it on its own combined with the simulated effect on the Axe.Depends on the amp. The syn5050 (and LXII, and power station, all slightly different versions of the same thing) are meant to be quite linear and hifi sounding for a tube amp. The power station for instance, has to be if you think of its intended use case - loading down a full amp and then reamping with its internal power amp. I’d love to try one but I’m pretty happy with my matrix gt1000.
I also have a fryette 2/50/2 and it is fairly linear compared to other tube power amps I’ve used (like Mesa) but it still has its own sound and will hype up lows and highs to an extent. That may or may not work depending on the model you use and the sound you want.
Using my Mesa rectifier’s FX return for instance sounds really cool but it has the ‘Mesa sound’ which it adds to everything. Very ‘colored’ poweramp.
I use a Fryette PS100 and keep the power amp modeling on. It’s as flat of a tube power amp as you can get.Even a really flat amp like a PS2 has an impedance curve so you will either want to disable power amp modeling on the Axe or customize the impedance response in the speaker settings on the amp to reduce an overly emphasized effect due to the real amp doing it on its own combined with the simulated effect on the Axe.
keep hearing great things about this one with modellers into real cabs - will have to give it a try - expensive though, as 2 needed for a stereo solutionI've been running an Orange Pedalbaby 100 for the past year and am very, very happy with how it sounds. I run mine into a Bogner 212CB with Marshall V30 UK speakers or a Bogner Cube with the same speaker.
I know, I have a PS2, And I am an EE also. So, whether you like it or not; because it is a tube amp the PS100 has an impedance curve associated with it that will interfere with the Axe’s modeing of the same response of the same effect; making your rig’s response significantly less accurate if you do not account for it. That is the downside to using tubes with the Axe unless you defeat power amp modeling.I use a Fryette PS100 and keep the power amp modeling on. It’s as flat of a tube power amp as you can get.
Honestly your cab plays a part in it too so I don't bother tweaking further and just let it be. If it sounds good, it sounds good.I know, I have a PS2, And I am an EE also. So, whether you like it or not; because it is a tube amp the PS100 has an impedance curve associated with it that will interfere with the Axe’s modeing of the same response of the same effect; making your rig’s response significantly less accurate if you do not account for it. That is the downside to using tubes with the Axe unless you defeat power amp modeling.
Once you get it all tweaked a flat tube power amp like the Fryette’s can be superb, though.
The PS rack mount is a little strange, it's not 1uConsidering my setup here too -- have the Axe FX 3 in a 4U gator bag. Debating the Matrix G1000 vs the PS 200 - really would love to spend less to get a sense of the "cab" experience, as I've never done it, but also like the idea of having everything in one bag. Thoughts?
I use a Crown XLS 1502 in to a traditional 4x12. 2U, but lightweight, and inexpensive enough if you need to carry a spare.
Anyways... the crown XLS series.
I tried a Thomann S-75mk2 and pretty liked it. Here's the sound clip of me with it:
They produce a good poweramp for PA at around $100-200, so it would be a good affordable options for those who cannot afford Matrixs
https://www.thomannmusic.com/tamp_s75.htm
https://www.thomannmusic.com/the_tamp_amplifiers.html