Tremonti
Fractal Fanatic
I've run Axe Fx for past 9 years. Early days with standard was with a Mesa 2:90 power amp and a 2x12 genz benz g-flex cab. Then went to Axe Fx II with a Matrix GT1600FX power amp. I typically ran the stage cab and then also went direct to house with a IR I shot of my cab.
I tried FRFR with several monitors and finally an Atomic CLR, but ultimately wasn't my cup of tea. Also recently bought a Mesa TC50 rack amp head and ran 4CM. This sounded great but stage volume wasn't ideal for band mates. Gig before last I ran it with Mesa TC50 in 4CM with cab turned around and mic'd and also tried in ears for first time. Was good but ultimately thought direct without Mesa TC50 sounded better for in ears.
Last Saturday I brought no cab or on stage monitor and ran direct with in ears. BLISS! Never have I loved my sound better than this latest version of direct and in ears. Everything sounded full and crisp and I could hear myself better and the band was much happier with no stage noise. Win Win!
This is how I plan to run things from here on out. I will continue to tweak patches to get them even more dialed in and really looking forward to this. Just a little FYI for those of you whom haven't tried direct and I never thought I'd love in ears! I use a Mipro 909 wireless monitor system with Westone Ambient 30 triple driver universal ear buds. The Westone Ambient's are amazing. No need for customs and it allows me to hear the stage and people talking to me. Not once did I feel the need to pop an ear out. It was truly amazing!
I tried FRFR with several monitors and finally an Atomic CLR, but ultimately wasn't my cup of tea. Also recently bought a Mesa TC50 rack amp head and ran 4CM. This sounded great but stage volume wasn't ideal for band mates. Gig before last I ran it with Mesa TC50 in 4CM with cab turned around and mic'd and also tried in ears for first time. Was good but ultimately thought direct without Mesa TC50 sounded better for in ears.
Last Saturday I brought no cab or on stage monitor and ran direct with in ears. BLISS! Never have I loved my sound better than this latest version of direct and in ears. Everything sounded full and crisp and I could hear myself better and the band was much happier with no stage noise. Win Win!
This is how I plan to run things from here on out. I will continue to tweak patches to get them even more dialed in and really looking forward to this. Just a little FYI for those of you whom haven't tried direct and I never thought I'd love in ears! I use a Mipro 909 wireless monitor system with Westone Ambient 30 triple driver universal ear buds. The Westone Ambient's are amazing. No need for customs and it allows me to hear the stage and people talking to me. Not once did I feel the need to pop an ear out. It was truly amazing!