Marshall Plexi: AC/DC Angus Young live sound with Axe-Fx III

[TheRedDevil]

Attached you can find my current AC/DC Angus Young preset scenes based on different Marshall Plexis and Dyna-Cabs I used based on new Axe-Fx III.

Also have a look at my AC/DC Live at Donington rig information.
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...e-at-donington-1991-sound-with-axe-fx.199104/

Remarks: I use Gibson/Rocktile/J&D SGs incl. Gibson 57 Classic or Gibson 57 Classic Plus PUs for the test, Volume (5-)8 until 10 (solo). Input 1 Level in I/O settings on 55%. Treble PU and pole piece screwes head on normal height. I/O Input 1 Gain 1. Rhythm PU a bit outsite the frame/pickguard, not too much, it influences the treble sound. I play on bedroom volume level. I use Sommer Cable SC Spirit LLX with 1M Input 1 Impedance (together that is bright). My rig: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/post-your-axe-fx-iii-rigs-here.136754/post-2475487


https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-ac-dc


Please give me your feedback and if possible your optimized preset.

 

[TheRedDevil]

Also have a look at this: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...-sound-at-moderate-volume.198410/post-2466436

 

[ToneCollector]

Thank you for listing the firmware version!

 

[TheRedDevil]

I switched back to Dyna Cabs and now it really sounds better - removed the rug from the cab.

Here you can find the preset as Christmas gift: https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...ung-sound-with-axe-fx-iii.199932/post-2492360

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

[charliepratt]

Can you post the version you used before you switched to the Sommer cables?

 

[TheRedDevil]

Can you post the version you used before you switched to the Sommer cables?

But I used non FAS IRs in the old versions I can not provide. Just change the impedance in IN if you want to. I always used Sommer cables but AC/DC in the early years not. That's why I changed it for the 2203/2204 which are too bright.

 

[Gilli]

Can't load it into my FM9. Anything special?

 

[TheRedDevil]

Can't load it into my FM9. Anything special?

I use a AXE FX III but is that special for FM9? Possibly the Outs?
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If yes, I can reduce it for you.

 

[Gilli]

The Donington preset works. I think the "out 4" is the problem. FM9 only has 3 outputs. That would bi great if you can export it again without out 4. I have a solodallas storm and will loop it in to compare the tone.

 

[TheRedDevil]

I removed Out 4 and uploaded it, refer to first post.

 

[ak301]

Just had a play with this preset

Really like it, thanks for sharing

 

[virgil]

Something is going wrong with this preset..16 db on level and all is very harsh..FM9 turbo here...

 

[TheRedDevil]

I play on bedroom level

My rig and bedroom volume global EQs for the F12/F12M cab I use

but harsh sounds like AC/DC I would say. I lowered the 57 classic (plus) in the meantime because it it was too much but it depends on the guitars.

Don't forget the input settings I recommend in the first post and the dyna-cab, just move the mic a bit outside.

I tried to get the same sound from my cab like from my studio monitors. I use both together, the studio monitors for details and the cab for subwoofer/3-way speaker concept/cab in the room feeling.

 

[TheRedDevil]

Just had a play with this preset

Really like it, thanks for sharing

Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm always not sure if I'm on the right way but for my rig it's great, too.

 

[Gilli]

I removed Out 4 and uploaded it, refer to first post.

Thanks a lot. Will try it later.

 

[Gilli]

I removed Out 4 and uploaded it, refer to first post.

Now it works for the FM9. Let's grab the SG!

 

[TheRedDevil]

On most of my SG I needed to reduce the pickup height to normal but not on all. It depends on the guitar.

 

[TheRedDevil]

Now it works for the FM9. Let's grab the SG!

What do you think about?

 

[rizzatheoverking]

is it by default you mix in the DI signal with the "Thru" option in the muted second amp?

 

[TheRedDevil]

I tought just one of both amp is active and the other muted. I need to check it.