Bruce Sokolovic
Fractal Fanatic
For shitz and giggles I wrote a preset from scratch from the front panel at work when I had nothing better to do one day. It took some doing but I figured it out. Not nearly as easy as the editor tho.
I sensed the very sameI remember that too - back in my Ultra days - my sense was that "heads were rolling"! at one point. Things have come a looong way since.
No it isn't. It's how I learned..., that, and reading the manual. And I'd never used a modeler before the Axe III. But I got familiar with how the unit worked before I tried to build my own presets.Suggesting a noob start off on the front panel is a recipe for disaster.
No it isn't. It's how I learned..., that, and reading the manual. And I'd never used a modeler before the Axe III. But I got familiar with how the unit worked before I tried to build my own presets.
Each time I'd use it, I'd go a little further in the manual, go back and re-read parts so they'd become memorized. It's not that hard.
Once I got the hang of it, then I bought Cooper's course. But with his and Leon Todd's numerous videos, you can learn so much from them!
And I'm also not young, but I taught myself how to use computers from when they first started getting popular, Quickbooks to run my business, and a 3D CAD program. Maybe it's just my "can-do" mentality though.
It only took me a couple days to feel comfortable enough to gig with it. If you are talking about Rhett Schull, that guy is not exactly a seasoned pro. Watching a few videos on youtube, like the ones shared above in the thread really helped. The Perform-PP is VERY helpful live. I wanted to be able to bail myself out using the front panel if I got into trouble for the first couple gigs, rather than be tied to dragging a laptop in a pinch. Worked out great. I'm no seasoned pro either, by any means. I have to concede to you that the front panel is a bit harder to get your head around compared to axe-edit, without a doubt.Suggesting a noob start off on the front panel is a recipe for disaster. Nothing is easier than drag and drop. A “seasoned pro” who reviewed the unit couldn’t get the front panel figured out.
If you can learn the GSP-2101, you can definitely learn the Axe-Fx III. Seriously. Set aside the fear, and you'll see what I mean.I cant figure out how to customize patches...it was SO easy with my Digitech GSP2101, unfortunately that unit finally went tits-up.
Precisely why “seasoned pro” was in quotes.It only took me a couple days to feel comfortable enough to gig with it. If you are talking about Rhett Schull, that guy is not exactly a seasoned pro. Watching a few videos on youtube, like the ones shared above in the thread really helped. The Perform-PP is VERY helpful live. I wanted to be able to bail myself out using the front panel if I got into trouble for the first couple gigs, rather than be tied to dragging a laptop in a pinch. Worked out great. I'm no seasoned pro either, by any means. I have to concede to you that the front panel is a bit harder to get your head around compared to axe-edit, without a doubt.
Yes, everyone’s personality is different. Read the OP, though. He keeps walking away from the fractal because it’s hard to use. If he keeps walking away from it, he’s going to sell it before giving it a fair chance. IMO the way to get up and running fast is with the editor.No it isn't. It's how I learned..., that, and reading the manual. And I'd never used a modeler before the Axe III. But I got familiar with how the unit worked before I tried to build my own presets.
Each time I'd use it, I'd go a little further in the manual, go back and re-read parts so they'd become memorized. It's not that hard.
Once I got the hang of it, then I bought Cooper's course. But with his and Leon Todd's numerous videos, you can learn so much from them!
And I'm also not young, but I taught myself how to use computers from when they first started getting popular, Quickbooks to run my business, and a 3D CAD program. Maybe it's just my "can-do" mentality though.
It definitely gets easier with use. What I kept doing wrong was using the encoder knob as a push>enter. It doesn’t always function as anticipated. Also the page left-right is in addition to arrow left-right. Took some time to get used to that.Axe EDIT is sooo much easier to use.
There are times when I am forced to use the front panel to edit window (when Windows decides to update in the middleof something) and I find front panel editing so cumbersome that I want to throw the unit out the window.
There is a bit of a curve, but trust me, put in the time and it will change your life. I have several amps, some vintage, tons of pedals, etc... and there isn't a sound I can't recreate on my Axe FX III. Watch some videos on creating presets from scratch, and practice tweaking some of the stock ones. If you read the manual it will help tremendously. You will spend a lot of your time in the Amp and Cab blocks. If you got that dialed in, the rest if just the cherry on top.I purchased my AFX3 approx 6 months ago, and I can count on one hand the amount of times I've played through it. I havent even taken the FC2 out of the box. The learning curve keeps me walking straight to my Hughes and Kettner. I cant figure out how to customize patches...it was SO easy with my Digitech GSP2101, unfortunately that unit finally went tits-up.
It just seems a shame to let this beautiful (and pricey) piece of hardware just collect dust. So is there ANYONE here in the DFW-area willing to show me how to use this fucking thing? I will gladly pay you for your time (within reason ).
Thanks.