mark.oswald
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Just finishing up the latest version of my hybrid rig. It includes my AFXII and a stereo pair of Xitone open back cabs. I decided to mix it up (again) and bought a Friedman Smallbox combined with a custom Mojotone 2x12 (diagonal) cab loaded with a pair of Celestion Heritage G12Ms.
I've been updating patches to incorporate 4CM routing and this has given me all the flexibility in the world. I can put AFX effects towards the front of the signal, then route signal to both to my Smallbox+Mojotone as well as route additional AFX stereo effects (delays, verbs, whatever) through the Xitone cabs.
I'm using the RJM Mastermind GT-22 as my controller, and I've started using two external expression pedals to mix in volume separately for dry and wet signals.
The Fryette Power Station functions as a load box and attenuator for the Smallbox.
Also have a Torpedo C.A.B. coming out of the Power Station so that I can mix Smallbox + Speaker IRs back into the Xitones (without using the AFX).
External mixing/routing is done with a Rane SM82 line mixer. This allows me to mix AFX signal, Smallbox signal (+IR), iPad, and Macbook audio through the Xitones. I can also "send" any of those back into my Macbook for recording.
I've also incorporated an iConnectivity MIO-10 for super flexible MIDI routing. All MIDI devices connect in and of there.
Just wanted to add that I'm still a big fan of the AFX + stereo Xitones on their own. I still have a lot of patches that don't incorporate the Smallbox at all. It's an amazing modeler/effects processor and the stereo Xitones were revolutionary for me.
This rig has been evolving for quite some time with a lot of gear in and out - pedals, rack effects, etc. I'm impressed with every bit of gear that's found it's way into my current setup. Incredible sounds and a lot of fun! Super easy to change things now and get the sounds that I'm looking for. First time in a while that I find myself playing more than tinkering.
