TheRedDevil
Experienced
I'm always surprised that this isn't a topic in the forums:
When I examine simple modelers like the HB DNAfx Git or the Line6 Pod Go, I notice that only 1 cab/IR can be used at the same time. With the AX FX I learned that the more IRs I mix, the more likely I am to achieve a amp/cab in the room sound.
Let's assume our ears would have perfect perception, whereas a microphone does not. It only records certain parts/positions of the sound source/speakers. In addition, each microphone is special and only records specific parts of the sound. Therefore, the more different microphones I position in different places on the loudspeaker, the more realistic the sound has to be. The AX FX III itself provides up to 8 IRs that can be used at the same time. I think that's one of the main reasons why the AX FX III can generate so much more realistic sounds and possibly a good reason not to buy a FM3 or other modelers.
Do you also see it like that?
Remarks:
When I examine simple modelers like the HB DNAfx Git or the Line6 Pod Go, I notice that only 1 cab/IR can be used at the same time. With the AX FX I learned that the more IRs I mix, the more likely I am to achieve a amp/cab in the room sound.
Let's assume our ears would have perfect perception, whereas a microphone does not. It only records certain parts/positions of the sound source/speakers. In addition, each microphone is special and only records specific parts of the sound. Therefore, the more different microphones I position in different places on the loudspeaker, the more realistic the sound has to be. The AX FX III itself provides up to 8 IRs that can be used at the same time. I think that's one of the main reasons why the AX FX III can generate so much more realistic sounds and possibly a good reason not to buy a FM3 or other modelers.
Do you also see it like that?
Remarks:
- The result may be worse if we use too much IRs or too different IRs - Let's assume that we always use the same cab and speaker with different mics/positions.
- Let's assume we use 100% perfect FRFR speakers
- Let's assume ears have perfect perception: "Don't trust your ears" is no good basis for this discussion
- An IR can also be a DynaCab
- I know CabLab can still be used e.g. for FM3 but not such simple/userfriendly like in AxeEdit.
- Let's focus on amp/cab in the room sound which shall be achieved, not the sound on records - well, that kind of sound we know from our old amps/speakers
- "Up to 8 IRs" does not mean that you really shall use 8 IRs in parallel. But 4 IR in parallel is realistic (e.g. 2 mics in front of speaker, 2 left/right mics for room)
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