alcaldwell
Inspired
Hey stringtheorist,
Have you tried sweeping a PEQ thru the upper mid-range frequencies to try to isolate the "nasally" frequency? I used to have a Digitech 2112 which added an extremely nasal quality to the overdrives. I would have to use multiple GEQ's and PEQ's to fix things.
With the Axe-FX, I have much more control over my sounds, and the PEQ's don't drain my system resources. So here's what I would do: set up a PEQ after the Cab block with a narrow Q and a BOOST of maybe +6dB. Have another guitarist play thru your setup and start sweeping thru the upper mid-range frequencies. Start at 2.5kHz and slowly go up to 4kHz. You'll know once you've hit the right frequency.... Once you've found it, cut it. Start at -2dB and work your way down from there. You may find that there are several offending frequencies that your ears don't like, so don't be afraid to stop cutting! But remember the golden rule: cut with a narrow Q and boost with a wide Q.
One other thing to think about: if you're running an overdrive block before your amp, you may be inadvertently boosting the frequencies you don't like. Once you've got your amp and cab set up the way you like, go to the 4th tab on the overdrive (sorry, I'm not in front of my axe so I can't check). Anyway, it has a sweepable mid. Check which frequency it is at and adjust it if your patch sounds nasally with the overdrive on.
Hope this helps!
-AL
Have you tried sweeping a PEQ thru the upper mid-range frequencies to try to isolate the "nasally" frequency? I used to have a Digitech 2112 which added an extremely nasal quality to the overdrives. I would have to use multiple GEQ's and PEQ's to fix things.
With the Axe-FX, I have much more control over my sounds, and the PEQ's don't drain my system resources. So here's what I would do: set up a PEQ after the Cab block with a narrow Q and a BOOST of maybe +6dB. Have another guitarist play thru your setup and start sweeping thru the upper mid-range frequencies. Start at 2.5kHz and slowly go up to 4kHz. You'll know once you've hit the right frequency.... Once you've found it, cut it. Start at -2dB and work your way down from there. You may find that there are several offending frequencies that your ears don't like, so don't be afraid to stop cutting! But remember the golden rule: cut with a narrow Q and boost with a wide Q.
One other thing to think about: if you're running an overdrive block before your amp, you may be inadvertently boosting the frequencies you don't like. Once you've got your amp and cab set up the way you like, go to the 4th tab on the overdrive (sorry, I'm not in front of my axe so I can't check). Anyway, it has a sweepable mid. Check which frequency it is at and adjust it if your patch sounds nasally with the overdrive on.
Hope this helps!
-AL