Simple question, I've done a lot of research and it seems that the standard will do just fine. But are the extra effects you get with the Ultra really worth shelling out an extra 500 bones?
Axe Fx standard or Ultra?
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JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
The only thing that'd be worth it is the extra processing power if you plan on using a lot of dual-amp patches or processing a lot.
But there is no difference in the quality of the amp sims right? If not, I'm going with the standard. Not paying an extra 500 for shit I won't use
Holy shit, I'm listening to some of the presets that the axe fx ultra has and I'm seriously starting to reconsider
Ola Englund
Only gay in the village
the only thing I might be missing from the Ultra would be the multiband compressor. But other than that I find it hard to justify the extra buck getting the ultra.
Just drop the extra few bucks, because after you get the standard you will be disappointed and buyers remorse will set in.
I think I'd have worse "buyer's remorse" if I had spent the extra money on shit I never used. But that's just me...
Then again, it's always better to have too much than not enough.
Then again, it's always better to have too much than not enough.
xchrisloungex
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I went through this before I got my standard. But after considering the extra money and what it would get me I decided against it as lets face it, who wants a fucking synth for their guitar really? haha But joking aside, I've not ran into one problem with processing power since I've owned it even running dual amp combos with fx..... but, if you do get a standard and aren't truly happy with it, the re-sale value on them are consistently high so you could always get rid and get the ultra with pretty much no issue if you've got the extra dollar lying around..... just my opinion.
Then it's quite obvious what you should choose.
Maybe some users would find use of it live? Maybe there are folks that just like being able to play these weird tones on a guitar. There are other uses than 100% studio use.
Personally that preset and the multiband comp. is what I miss, but I don't really find it worth that extra cash.
Maybe some users would find use of it live? Maybe there are folks that just like being able to play these weird tones on a guitar. There are other uses than 100% studio use.
Personally that preset and the multiband comp. is what I miss, but I don't really find it worth that extra cash.
Haha, that video is exactly what I was looking at that made me want to reconsider getting the Ultra. Highly doubt that I would use it, but it's just a fun toy. Anyways, what it comes down to right now is the processing speed. Bottom line is that I don't want any issues with it. I don't normally run dual amps, I usually just track two different amps separately but I would like the flexibility of doing anything with it. I don't know, it's up in the air right now and $500 is a big difference to me so it will require some thought.
Here's a thread that might help you choose.
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/31629-I-just-can-t-understand...-Standr-and-Ultra-help
There's tons of threads about this on their site.
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/31629-I-just-can-t-understand...-Standr-and-Ultra-help
There's tons of threads about this on their site.
drawnacrol
7Slinger
This is just what I've been looking for in an effects processor, I'm so close to ordering one, just need to try before I buy.
supahd
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I think I'm just going to go ahead and get the ultra, I could always downgrade later if I don't use the other feature. Right now my main concern is the processing speed. I don't think I'll be using a lot of stuff at once but I want the versitility. From what I've heard both sound excellent. My only beef with amp sims are that the chugs annoy the shit out of me. Everything else sounds exactly the same IMO
