indeloon85
Inspired
I have a question about real amp vs axe fx amp sims, mainly the 5153 sims.
Today I was building patches for a live show with my axe fx ii that I have yet to play with live. I've mainly used it in the studio, with the obvious incredible results. Obviously I am PRO Axe Fx or I would not have shoveled out the money to get one. I used the Ultra for a very long time, live and studio, same setup as below.
That being said, my setup for live is the common Guitar->AxeFx->FX Loop->Real amp (Effects Loop Return), (PA OFF). Pretty basic. I can get all the sounds I need to with effects pre and post amp, no worries about adjusting gates for different volumes, etc. So again, today was my first day using the Axe II with a real amp. I am powering it with my 5153 power section into my 5153 cab, after trying a number of amps, this seemed very suitable, tonally, for what I was using and going for.
Finally, I wanted to experiment with how the Axe II's 5153 sim compared to my real one. I'm on FM17 now, like most people. My results, a bit different than what I expected.
Granted, I know amps can vary but from what I was getting was a bit more difference than I expected. Being that all I was simulating with the AXE II was the Preamp section, I figured the Power amp section would react the same? It seemed like my amp had a little more compressed sound at the same settings, little gurthier, just a bit more "alive" sounding. I never thought that that was what the axe II was lacking until I A/B'd them.
Again, I am PRO Axe, the thing is amazing with all the sounds it can get, but I am curious if this is because of the PA just being off and something is missing between the Preamp sim, and my 5153 Power section, maybe between the 2 sections, something is missing? Would this mean (dare I say) that the 5153 sim may need to be redone to get it closer?
I dunno, either way, I wanted to know your thoughts. If you've a/b'd a related amp sim with a real amp or whatever. Thanks!
Today I was building patches for a live show with my axe fx ii that I have yet to play with live. I've mainly used it in the studio, with the obvious incredible results. Obviously I am PRO Axe Fx or I would not have shoveled out the money to get one. I used the Ultra for a very long time, live and studio, same setup as below.
That being said, my setup for live is the common Guitar->AxeFx->FX Loop->Real amp (Effects Loop Return), (PA OFF). Pretty basic. I can get all the sounds I need to with effects pre and post amp, no worries about adjusting gates for different volumes, etc. So again, today was my first day using the Axe II with a real amp. I am powering it with my 5153 power section into my 5153 cab, after trying a number of amps, this seemed very suitable, tonally, for what I was using and going for.
Finally, I wanted to experiment with how the Axe II's 5153 sim compared to my real one. I'm on FM17 now, like most people. My results, a bit different than what I expected.
Granted, I know amps can vary but from what I was getting was a bit more difference than I expected. Being that all I was simulating with the AXE II was the Preamp section, I figured the Power amp section would react the same? It seemed like my amp had a little more compressed sound at the same settings, little gurthier, just a bit more "alive" sounding. I never thought that that was what the axe II was lacking until I A/B'd them.
Again, I am PRO Axe, the thing is amazing with all the sounds it can get, but I am curious if this is because of the PA just being off and something is missing between the Preamp sim, and my 5153 Power section, maybe between the 2 sections, something is missing? Would this mean (dare I say) that the 5153 sim may need to be redone to get it closer?
I dunno, either way, I wanted to know your thoughts. If you've a/b'd a related amp sim with a real amp or whatever. Thanks!