First Axe Fx II High Gain Clip

[sebby123]

Just heard this over at the sevenstring forum thought you guys might be interested:

http://soundcloud.com/theastralobservatory/axefx-ii-test-clip

link to OP:
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/re...-omnisphere-superior-drummer.html#post2543334

In my opinion it doesn't sound like anything the original couldn't replicate. so i'm happy i went back to tube amps and didn't spend the funds on the axeII, does sound decent nonetheless.

 

[Harley Barley]

to bad the guy didnt post just the guitar the mix just makes it sounds horrible, untill i start a periphery cover band i don't think ill be buying an axe fx.

 

[sebby123]

to bad the guy didnt post just the guitar the mix just makes it sounds horrible, untill i start a periphery cover band i don't think ill be buying an axe fx.

i agree 100% every time i hear and axe clip i hear that axe-fx grindy midrange that you just cant EQ out.

 

[prostetnic]

whass wrong with grindy midrange :?

 

[sebby123]

whass wrong with grindy midrange :?

Nothing at all, jus the axe-fx has a certain character to its sound thats unique to it. which i think makes it less versatile as every amp sim has it, I've owned 3 axe-fx's so i've been quite passionate with the unit. You either love or hate it. Engl's and VHT's have a grindy character which i love btw.

 

[rispsira]

mm.. not enough to judge the unit imo. its just one tone, and i know you think it has to do with character like its inherant but i think the dude probably has settings that at least push towards that. im not saying your wrong im just saying i personally would wait.
Though honestly my axe fx (1) was never bought to compete with my amps, i always thought of it as a great tool for laying down ideas (and im so greateful for it!) so i never really cared about that debate. Im not saying it cant do more (or vice versa) just the way i look at the unit.

Anyway im probably saying nonsense as it 6 am and i need to sleep cheers!

 

[sebby123]

mm.. not enough to judge the unit imo. its just one tone, and i know you think it has to do with character like its inherant but i think the dude probably has settings that at least push towards that. im not saying your wrong im just saying i personally would wait.
Though honestly my axe fx (1) was never bought to compete with my amps, i always thought of it as a great tool for laying down ideas (and im so greateful for it!) so i never really cared about that debate. Im not saying it cant do more (or vice versa) just the way i look at the unit.

Anyway im probably saying nonsense as it 6 am and i need to sleep cheers!

I cant justify owning both Funds-wise but i'm curious to hear more but im plenty happy with my amps for now.

 

[prostetnic]

Axe-fx was never really about going direct to me. There are FREE amp-sims out there that do a very nice job for this. Axe-fx through a proper power amp and cabinet is where the alien queen's titties are at. Like I said before, it may not nail everything at 100%, but it sure sounds hella convincing, and most importantly - good.

 

[rispsira]

thats true its especially useful for gigs as well. What poweramp do you like to use with it by the way?

 

[ThatGuitarGuy]

many go vht/fryette 2 50/90 2

 

[ArthurD]

Hummm.... I think AxeFxII + Poweramp + Cab might cause good results.
But I prefer the real amp sound.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

That clip sounded like shit.

For some reason the axe is yawn worthy to me, so many other things guitar related I would rather have that come with a lot less hassle both money and wait wise.

 

[drew_drummer]

That clip sounded like shit.

For some reason the axe is yawn worthy to me, so many other things guitar related I would rather have that come with a lot less hassle both money and wait wise.

I'm getting to that point now tbh. I plug into my Fryette and it's like... fuck it, I don't need anything else!!

 

[MatrixClaw]

Tone is so hollow. Very clear, but there's no body to it. Meh.

 

[prostetnic]

thats true its especially useful for gigs as well. What poweramp do you like to use with it by the way?

I don't have one myself. I judge by listening to Ola's demos.

 

[Lasse Lammert]

For some reason the axe is yawn worthy to me, so many other things guitar related I would rather have that come with a lot less hassle both money and wait wise.

this sums my fellings up as well.
there's hardly any other tool that I've tried and then NEVER GAS'd FOR AT ALL.

 

[Vendo]

Just found this: http://soundcloud.com/bkrumme/high-gain-axe-fx-ii-test

Regards