Three Amp Blocks?

[jakbur]

I'm in!(Yes)

 

[chucma]

This is Axe Fx III - we have Channels, not X/Y

Yeah I knew that, but still figured my reasoning was valid because when I get my Axe3 (soon) I’ll more than likely still do the same even though it uses channels instead of X/Y.
I’ve been following the Axe3 closely and know how it works, just can’t get my grubby paws on one yet.

Just giving my opinion, even though I’m still stuck in the past.

 

[Piing]

+1

I've heard that Mike Oldfield used to chain several miked amps in series.

 

[Rocket Brother]

That Pedal Show alerted me to the awesome power of a Wet/Dry/Wet rig, so I vote yes

You can easily do Wet / Dry / Wet in the Axe with just one amp, but sure a third amp would open up creative possibilities including W/D/W with different amps in each "channel"/position

 

[AlGrenadine]

While adding a 3rd, better add a 4th at the same time
This way you could easily use the III for the whole band (2 guitars and 1 bass) and even get a way to jump from an amp to another without any glitch
Or use 2 amps for the bass and 1 for each guitar etc...Infinite possibilities

Edit : or quadriphony for one guitar !!! ^^

 

[Sonofiam]

less complaining maybe?

Hahahahahahahahahaha.......You're on a roll lately.

 

[pauliusmm]

Would be nice to know what we lose by adding 3rd amp. Is it higher cpu even when not using 3 amps? How much CPU cost is that?

 

[Anthony76]

Yes I definitely would, I would set my presets up so I would have an amp for clean, amp for dirty/lead amp for heavy/lead. And probably utilise channels in the III.

Cheers
Anthony

 

[BaronVonGrim]

Yes...a threesome. At might be at risk, and would have to ask my doctor first.
Fractal...fulfill my fantasy.

 

[mikeransom]

Changing my vote. I would totally do a clean > rhythm > lead setup. With the MUX to insta-switch.

Absolutely, the rhythm/clean/lead option would be perfect for me! Having that setup for my presets would streamline both editing and performing.

 

[Clockwork Creep]

Would you actually use three amp blocks in a preset if there were three blocks available?

Most definitely.
The whole band could be plugged into one axe FX. That's amazing.

 

[2112]

The only downside I could foresee is the number of requests you start getting for 4 amp blocks.

 

[AlGrenadine]

The only downside I could foresee is the number of requests you start getting for 4 amp blocks.

Cliff was ready to create 4 amps since the beginning
See the blocks list in http://www.fractalaudio.com/downloads/misc/Axe-Fx III MIDI for 3rd Party Devices.pdf
ID_DISTORT1 to ID_DISTORT4

 

[Rock Chalk]

While adding a 3rd, better add a 4th at the same time
This way you could easily use the III for the whole band (2 guitars and 1 bass) and even get a way to jump from an amp to another without any glitch
Or use 2 amps for the bass and 1 for each guitar etc...Infinite possibilities

Edit : or quadriphony for one guitar !!! ^^

Absolutely! Might as well throw that fourth one in and be done with it.

 

[Rock Chalk]

The only downside I could foresee is the number of requests you start getting for 4 amp blocks.

That horse already left the barn...

 

[lqdsnddist]

The only downside I could foresee is the number of requests you start getting for 4 amp blocks.

I’m sure a second amp block wish will be coming soon for the Ax8.....

 

[shemihazazel]

Hmmmm... My Herbie/Recto patch might enjoy a little Marshall in the mix.

 

[steadystate]

Sounds great in theory...but hard to answer without knowing what the downside would be in terms of future resource utilization. Less obviously...but less what?

This. Is there any downside, or potential future downside? I wouldn't mind having a third amp I'll never use, as long as nothing else is sacrificed down the road.

 

[Tahoebrian5]

Now that the three does not have preset midi for each block bypass etc, why not allow unlimited numbers of every block until cpu runs out. Ultimate flexibility.

 

[skunc]

I would absolutely use this potential feature.
However, I would like to know if it comes with any future sacrifices?