Well I've had the FM3 for about a month now, and still getting used to it. I have downloaded a bunch of presets and a few free IR's. I still haven't found what I need tonewise. I have been playing with some guys, and I'm bringing both my regular rig and the FM3 into a Headrush 112. Mostly using my amp but I do attempt to use the FM3. I want to go 100% FM3.
I'm a classic rock and blues based rock guy who also likes heavy stuff like Sabbath, Priest, Alice in Chains etc. For my amp rig I build my own amps. Current is a 50 watt Plexi-ish build. For pedals I use a Wampler Tumnus Deluxe and an OCD. The OCD is usually on and I just quick adjust the drive on it depending on what we're playing. The Wampler I stack into the OCD, and usually kick it on for solos, or leave it on and use my guitar volume. The Wampler is good for edge of break up tones as well. So that's where I'm at in the tonal spectrum.
I think my problems are two fold. One is I'm having a tough time getting used to the FRFR modeled amp sound. The other is the sheer quantity of variables, it's almost too much. I'm getting better at it though. The IR's (speakers, miked speakers etc) have a massive impact on tone, which I have been well aware of for years. But normally I only have a few choices, and now it's almost infinite.
I also get ear fatigue. I'll tweak away and think I have something good. Then onto something else. And then when I go back to my 'good' preset, it sounds not so good.
Which brings me to my post, IR's. I am willing to pay for some quality IR's. My cab I'm using has a V30 and a Heritage 30, a 212 semi open back with a pillow jammed in the back. Sounds good. I also have a 4 X 12 V30 cab, but I don't feel like lugging that around. So I like the honk of the V30's.
Can any of you recommend stock cabs or vendor IR's? Like the Yorks, which pack? I'm not always balls out, lots of the time I'm low gain but I do love my break up. I'm hoping to just buy a mix that will work for me. Ownhammer, York, whoever, whatever works.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
I'm a classic rock and blues based rock guy who also likes heavy stuff like Sabbath, Priest, Alice in Chains etc. For my amp rig I build my own amps. Current is a 50 watt Plexi-ish build. For pedals I use a Wampler Tumnus Deluxe and an OCD. The OCD is usually on and I just quick adjust the drive on it depending on what we're playing. The Wampler I stack into the OCD, and usually kick it on for solos, or leave it on and use my guitar volume. The Wampler is good for edge of break up tones as well. So that's where I'm at in the tonal spectrum.
I think my problems are two fold. One is I'm having a tough time getting used to the FRFR modeled amp sound. The other is the sheer quantity of variables, it's almost too much. I'm getting better at it though. The IR's (speakers, miked speakers etc) have a massive impact on tone, which I have been well aware of for years. But normally I only have a few choices, and now it's almost infinite.
I also get ear fatigue. I'll tweak away and think I have something good. Then onto something else. And then when I go back to my 'good' preset, it sounds not so good.
Which brings me to my post, IR's. I am willing to pay for some quality IR's. My cab I'm using has a V30 and a Heritage 30, a 212 semi open back with a pillow jammed in the back. Sounds good. I also have a 4 X 12 V30 cab, but I don't feel like lugging that around. So I like the honk of the V30's.
Can any of you recommend stock cabs or vendor IR's? Like the Yorks, which pack? I'm not always balls out, lots of the time I'm low gain but I do love my break up. I'm hoping to just buy a mix that will work for me. Ownhammer, York, whoever, whatever works.
Any suggestions will be appreciated.