Sepultorture
Murder Machine
hopefully that's what will be on the next incarnation
New Rig Day! Axe-FX/VHT 2/90/2 Fun! ... And Tears!
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hopefully that's what will be on the next incarnation
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jbcrazy
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I figured the next Axe-FX should have dedicated bass/mid/treble/presence/deep knobs in the front of it as well. Maybe begin to integrate the atomic reactor power amps into the design as well. Have in all in one box pre-amp/amp. Think Line 6 Vetta except Fractal Audioized.
This thing as is amazing. I am at the point where this and the VHT together is just killer. Screw trying to emulate real tube amps. This thing sounds better than most tube amps.
Setting the Poweramp correctly was the key. I had to use the vintage setting and set up the presence and depth control correctly to get the sound I am used to.
I wonder if a SS poweramp w/o those controls would even work for me.
Sepultorture
Murder Machine
I figured the next Axe-FX should have dedicated bass/mid/treble/presence/deep knobs in the front of it as well. Maybe begin to integrate the atomic reactor power amps into the design as well. Have in all in one box pre-amp/amp. Think Line 6 Vetta except Fractal Audioized.
This thing as is amazing. I am at the point where this and the VHT together is just killer. Screw trying to emulate real tube amps. This thing sounds better than most tube amps.
Setting the Poweramp correctly was the key. I had to use the vintage setting and set up the presence and depth control correctly to get the sound I am used to.
I wonder if a SS poweramp w/o those controls would even work for me.
probably, but that means that there would need to be some Global EQing and preamp tweaking going on, maybe even use of the parametric EQ
anything is possible with this piece of gear
JordanLee
Star-stuff
I just got a 2/90/2 for my axe fx too... hopefully it works as well for me as it did for you!
i actually was in a very similar scenario while ABing my VH4 to my AxeFX at badn volumes while i had the VHT 2:50:2. i had tried that with a crown PA poweramp before, and ended up ditching it since the sound just lacked depth, fullness and the sound/feel just wasn't there. i tried messing around with the EQ, but it made things sound even more unnatural. a few weeks later i got a good deal on a VHT 2:50:2 and did the same ABing to the VH4. since my cab's mono, i was limited to using one channel (50W). while the overall sound was A LOT fuller, thicker and felt just like plugging directly into a 'real' amp, i still couldn't get it to sound as rich and full as the VH4 throughout the sonic spectrum. especially when pushing the poweramp past 12 o'clock (about as loud as 9-10 o'clock on the VH4), the bottom end started to sound 'congested'.
jbcrazy
Well-Known Member
i actually was in a very similar scenario while ABing my VH4 to my AxeFX at badn volumes while i had the VHT 2:50:2. i had tried that with a crown PA poweramp before, and ended up ditching it since the sound just lacked depth, fullness and the sound/feel just wasn't there. i tried messing around with the EQ, but it made things sound even more unnatural. a few weeks later i got a good deal on a VHT 2:50:2 and did the same ABing to the VH4. since my cab's mono, i was limited to using one channel (50W). while the overall sound was A LOT fuller, thicker and felt just like plugging directly into a 'real' amp, i still couldn't get it to sound as rich and full as the VH4 throughout the sonic spectrum. especially when pushing the poweramp past 12 o'clock (about as loud as 9-10 o'clock on the VH4), the bottom end started to sound 'congested'.
Yes. I had that feeling as well. Having a 2/90/2 with Kt88s makes my tone really really full. Could it be a headroom issue with the 2/50/2?
My setup has every bit of low end richness as the Einstein. It's harder to get there but it is possible.
The REAL VH4 I remembered plays and feels amazing. I have yet to dial in a satisfactory patch w/ the VH4 sim in this thing. Which is strange since I hear that's what alot of guys use as their hi-gain amp.
I've had much more success with the Mark IV, Marsha, and Bogner Uberschall (New) sims.
They need a Herbert or Einstein model.
Sepultorture
Murder Machine
jbcrazy
Well-Known Member
and an ENGL Fireball 100
YEs.. and the ENGL SE... And the Invader.
I don't know why this thing has 100 different Marshall Sims and 4 too many Mesa Rectifier sims... and a "Real" dumble.. and a "hypothetical" dumble simulation
TemjinStrife
Power Metal Cellist
YEs.. and the ENGL SE... And the Invader.
I don't know why this thing has 100 different Marshall Sims and 4 too many Mesa Rectifier sims... and a "Real" dumble.. and a "hypothetical" dumble simulation
Because everyone wants those rather than another Engl sim.
jaretthale78
7 stringed playa
does this have any nintendo tones? ive ben tryin to get that dragon force tone for ages...
jbcrazy
Well-Known Member
We need variety yo!!
