I posted this thread a couple of days ago, but it disappeared for some reason. I stated that there are no good blues rock sounds possible with the Axe. My combination was AxeFX Standard > SS power amp (350 Watt per side) > 1 1xEL12L Thiele cab and 1 1x12 V30 Thiele cab.
I got a few answers with soundclips. Some were played very nicely but the sound wasn't what I am looking for. After 3 weeks of testing different combination including tube poweramps and tube heads I finally gave up and sent the Axe back.
My conclusion: If you are looking for a big number of quite decent sounds or you are into quick recording, the Axe might be for you. But if you are into just one convincing sensitive organic tube amp sound and you can afford to take your time for micing the amp, you should rather go the old fashioned way.
I don't want to talk it down, but for me it is not in the same class of a real amp. It comes closer than a Boss-GT or a Pod but it is still not there. I believe for the future it will replace real amps. This is the way to go and I will watch it. As soon as the Axe takes the next big step I am back and I will get one.
Music is a matter of taste, so you may think totally different. That's good, because than we don't sound all alike.
I wish you all a lot of fun and success with your music and thanks for willing to help. Nice forum!
I got a few answers with soundclips. Some were played very nicely but the sound wasn't what I am looking for. After 3 weeks of testing different combination including tube poweramps and tube heads I finally gave up and sent the Axe back.
My conclusion: If you are looking for a big number of quite decent sounds or you are into quick recording, the Axe might be for you. But if you are into just one convincing sensitive organic tube amp sound and you can afford to take your time for micing the amp, you should rather go the old fashioned way.
I don't want to talk it down, but for me it is not in the same class of a real amp. It comes closer than a Boss-GT or a Pod but it is still not there. I believe for the future it will replace real amps. This is the way to go and I will watch it. As soon as the Axe takes the next big step I am back and I will get one.
Music is a matter of taste, so you may think totally different. That's good, because than we don't sound all alike.
I wish you all a lot of fun and success with your music and thanks for willing to help. Nice forum!