scotts
Inspired
Thought #1: Why would you view this as an issue that warrants a discussion of whether or not to endorse someones creative choices. Sometimes doing something simply "because we can" opens up all sorts of new ideas and possibilities.(zslane) I'm trying to grasp why we would want to endorse a virtual practice that has no real-world equivalent other than "because we can".
Thought #2: Les Paul invented all sorts of effects simply "because he could". Imagine if Les Paul was consumed by thoughts like your statement.
Thought #3: Only a relative handful of guitar players ever manage to break new ground and cause major paradigm shifts. Most of us are varying degrees of copies of one or more "because we can" type of player.
Thought #4: Post effects, parallel effects, wet/dry, etc. have been in live (and studio) use for decades. Many things that you are apparently not up on have what you call "real world" equivalents. Once again, why that should matter as to anyones creative experiments escapes me.
Thought #5: If we are truly some sort of spirit/soul/creature of God/whatever, that is temporarily inhabiting a meat-sack then all of this (as in everything) is virtual. This sort of thinking makes the Axe as real (or not) as anything else. One man's meat is another man's pudding. (I'm not sure if that last sentence is relevant. I've just always wanted to type it).
Thought #6: The Axe is my real world (dream world?) standard. It is my tonal and effects reference point unto itself. I no longer care what the amps that gave birth to the simulations sound like or whether I can exactly mimic them. That has ceased to interest me. I would be just as content if the amp simulations were labeled #1, #2, #3, etc.
Thought #7: Why wouldn't/shouldn't we exploit virtual practices in the Axe even if they couldn't be done (or would be terribly complicated and/or expensive) to do with component gear? Will the high priests of the Analog Church frown upon us for stretching what a guitar rig can be? Your statement leads me to believe you are somewhat beholden to some perceived "right" way to do things with regard to your understanding of any given guitar rig.
I like funk.(zslane) This seems like... ...an indication that we are having to resort to funky practices in our Axe-FX layouts to compensate for weaknesses in the simulations...
I like funky practices.
One mans funky practices is another mans path to great tone.
(almost brings home the meat and pudding thing, doesn't it?)
I believe a large part of the point is to be taking creative advantage of the "it's all just a signal" nature of the Axe-FX's digital data pipeline. It's a good thing.(zslane) ...or that we are taking creative advantage of the "its all just a signal" nature of the Axe-FX's digital data pipeline.
Understanding how the Axe is designed and built can be explained in a technical manner that can be completely grasped by your thinking mind.(zslane) Could someone explain this to me in a somewhat technical manner?
To me your questions and speculations are all in the realm of human creativity and intuition.
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