Question regarding CFR12/CLR, playing at home (studio)

[Se7en]

Hi,

I play mostly at home and I'm using AxeFX as following:
- Output 1, XLR out -> Adam A7x
- Output 2, FX-Loop -> Mesa 2:90 -> Mesa 4x12

I use the Adams when recording/mixing but for practice I still prefer playing through poweramp/cab.
It might have something to do with guitar-resonance and speaker size 12".
I'm very pleased of this setup but I think it's a bit overkill for "home studio".

I'm now considering to get either CFR12/CLR actives to replace the poweramp/cab.
How do you think it will suite my needs, or will it be too similar to my adams?

(I usually play higain stuff, FAS modern/lead2/recto/mark...)

 

[kmanick]

I am pretty much in the same situation as you
you've got to try an FRFR system to see if it suits you
I have tried 2 so far, the atomic passive/Art SLA2 and a mackie HD1221
I am still preferring my Mesa 50/50 out to my real cabs for "practicing and jamming.
Right now I am thinking of getting th enew Fryette power amp to replace the Mesa (more neutral)
and getting a different cab scenario that will give me more flexibility.
I also like that fact that with a power amp I can plug in a "real' preamp if I want to go all tube (for whatever reason).
You will get a lot of differing opinions on this
the newer CLR offerings may make me change my mind but so far ......nope.

 

[BBN]

I don't think you're going to get much feedback on the CFR12 and CLR.

CFR12's just started shipping, and CLR's aren't yet available.

 

[AdagioMalique]

I'm using Matrix CFR12...just received it on Monday...been testing it for the past nights and is really amazed with the sounds that I can get...I have hooked up my Axe FX II to Matrix GT1000FX in stereo 1 side to my Blackstar 4 x 12 V30s & the other to Matrix CFR12...tested clean amps, high gain amps, piezo, bass amps & some mid range gain amps with the CFR12...clarity in cleans, tight & nice bottom end for the high gain, piezo is awesome & the mid range stuffs is excellent...the 4 x 12 V30s are nice but the CFR12 is awesome...you got to hear it yourself...will try to upload some videos by the end of the week...