Question about the Mark series graphic EQ modeling

[James Freeman]

What I said stands: I've never heard of them doing that as a very active member here for 10+ years.

I just asked, see Cliffs answers in red.
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/modeling-questions.199009/post-2476629

They measure their reference amps which is impossible without opening them.
I think the artists ship their own personal amps to Cliff for measurement.

 

[unix-guy]

I just asked, see Cliffs answers in red.
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/modeling-questions.199009/post-2476629

They measure their reference amps which is impossible without opening them.

Opening the amp is not disassembling.

That says he measures the amp, which I'm well aware of...

 

[James Freeman]

Opening the amp is not disassembling.

I'm out, you win.
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Back on topic;

+1 - and if we're gonna actually name a geq model "mark", seems logical to follow the authentic to ref amp taper as an exception to standard practice, particularly given that the visual aspect of the taper seems to be a big part of its widely known character.

Very much this.
The fact that Mesa still releasing their latest Mark series amps with linear sliders and did not replace them with s-taper means they want that classic behavior preserved, and I want that classic geq behavior preserved in my modeler too.

 

[Feflicker]

I'm out, you win.
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Back on topic;


Very much this.
The fact that Mesa still releasing their latest Mark series amps with linear sliders and did not replace them with s-taper means they want that classic behavior preserved, and I want that classic geq behavior preserved in my modeler too.

This behavior exists throughout the entire platform. Visual references for controls are not upheld. Because of a litany of reasons.

That said I dont care either way, I dont look at knob positions to build my sounds, I only use my ears anyway as Ive never had success just trying to copy knob positions. Will be interesting to see if anything comes of this thread...

 

[TheRedDevil]

And what does that have to do with how Fractal models amplifiers?

I know more about that topic than you think.

 

[unix-guy]

I know more about that topic than you think.

Prove it

 

[FractalAudio]

I'm not a tech, I don't know.

What I said stands: I've never heard of them doing that as a very active member here for 10+ years.

I certainly don't think Cliff took apart his Dumble... Or Satch's personal amp, or Austin Buddy's Ojai.

I always take the amps apart. I have to so I can measure things.

 

[State of Epicicity]

Question, is request gatekeeping by other users a thing here?

It can be less gatekeeping and more of a fanatical gauntlet, depending on the request.

 

[Chris Hurley]

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Question, is request gatekeeping by other users a thing here?
You don't need another eq, we already have an eq at home.

Big time.

 

[State of Epicicity]

Question, is request gatekeeping by other users a thing here?

I actually created a thread about this:

https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/open-discussion-and-civil-discussion.182263/

 

[App12]

Big time.

I have been guilty of it myself, once, @My name is mud kept pushing something and I called him out on it and then Cliff came out and said he was right! It was a good reminder not to make comments on behalf of anyone else, especially the company! In my unscientific opinion, it has gotten a lot better and when it does, it is often just driven by a small handful of mostly the same people.

 

[unix-guy]

I always take the amps apart. I have to so I can measure things.

Thanks for clarifying.

@James Freeman - now I know, and I stand corrected.

 

[JTI]

 

[TheRedDevil]

And again a topic for the correct Mesa EQ
https://forum.fractalaudio.com/thre...e-just-had-had-an-axe-fx.199481/#post-2484842