Jonathan Thomas
Inspired
Hi all,
You've no doubt been asked these things countless times but for my own peace of mind I felt the need to get some advice direct from those who know it best. As you can imagine, it's a daunting feeling staring $2000+ in the face only to not get what you're looking for.
I'm very interested in the Axe, but the Helix is infinitely easier and cheaper for me to get my hands on (to try mainly, in local music stores). But I can't help but think that the Axe FX will sound better and has more of the types of FX that I'm looking for.
I'm a Gilmour fan and wondering how authentic the Axe FX sounds? I've seen the Brit Floyd Fractal video and it sounds great, BUT I'm very concerned that they've had their patches (probably) professionally made and it'd be hard to replicate as close a tone as they have. I've also heard that people have struggled with the Muff style FX on the Axe - "thin" is just one of the terms I've seen when describing it. Does that ring true with anyone else?
I play a wide range of styles and love clean amps primarily, high gain (rectifier), and plexi style amps...so the Axe FX seems like the perfect tool for me, but I'm struggling to know whether it offer "that" much more than a Helix to warrant spending a lot more money. It's not about money though, if it is worth it, then it's worth it. But I'd like to get as many opinions as possible from you guys [I'm very aware that I'm asking this question on a Fractal forum! haha].
Many thanks
Jonathan
You've no doubt been asked these things countless times but for my own peace of mind I felt the need to get some advice direct from those who know it best. As you can imagine, it's a daunting feeling staring $2000+ in the face only to not get what you're looking for.
I'm very interested in the Axe, but the Helix is infinitely easier and cheaper for me to get my hands on (to try mainly, in local music stores). But I can't help but think that the Axe FX will sound better and has more of the types of FX that I'm looking for.
I'm a Gilmour fan and wondering how authentic the Axe FX sounds? I've seen the Brit Floyd Fractal video and it sounds great, BUT I'm very concerned that they've had their patches (probably) professionally made and it'd be hard to replicate as close a tone as they have. I've also heard that people have struggled with the Muff style FX on the Axe - "thin" is just one of the terms I've seen when describing it. Does that ring true with anyone else?
I play a wide range of styles and love clean amps primarily, high gain (rectifier), and plexi style amps...so the Axe FX seems like the perfect tool for me, but I'm struggling to know whether it offer "that" much more than a Helix to warrant spending a lot more money. It's not about money though, if it is worth it, then it's worth it. But I'd like to get as many opinions as possible from you guys [I'm very aware that I'm asking this question on a Fractal forum! haha].
Many thanks
Jonathan