This is an amazing bundle for people that are into the world of serious pro next level guitar ampcab simulation and effects processing. The comparison was just to show it can get pretty similar to the axefx at least in high gain scenarios. I have an eleven rack as well as guitar rig pro and bias desktop professional. Atomic amplifirebox amp modeling as good as axefx ii. Im interested in how it compares to other modellers out there such as guitar rig as this is one of the main things i would be using it for. Were comparing 8 different amp modelers in a full band. About my fractal audio system axe fx ii axe fx iii guitar rig patches. Works as a standalone app, allowing you to inject new tones and creativity into your playing, practicing and jamming no need for any other software or daw. Guitar rig 5 player is a free effects processor great for building effects chains, for warming up a signal, and yes, also for recording guitar. I sold my boogie quad and still have my real deluxe reverb actual 1965 because its such a classic.
Atomic amplifirebox amp modeling as good as axe fx ii has anyone gotten an atomic amplifirebox. I bought and tried the axe fx ultra route for my rig and it didnt work out for me. I was just blown away by how good amplitube 3 sounds. Hey guys, with all the vs and modeler battle demos going on i thought it would be cool to do a few sds style. Axe fx vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs pod farm vs 8505 vs guitar rig vs helix. I wear in ears these days and can still feel a difference if i dont power up my guitar rig.
Description heres my patch to use as a template for running 2 guitars through 1 axe fx. Native instruments guitar rig 5 line 6 pod farm 2 nick crow 8505. I personally dont like gr 4 or 5, give me ver 2 any day indianscout, mar 7. Fractal audio systems axefx ultra theres been a buzz about this unit on the series of tubes that is the internets for quite a while now, and after working with one for a few months, it is safe to say that there is more than a little something to all the hype. Ive updated the axe fx to its latest and final ares update. Bias fx 2the ultimate allinone guitar amp and fx processor.
What are some cheaper alternatives to the axefx ii. If you want another fun experiment, try running some tube amps preamps from the fx loop send into a poweramp sim like the ignite amps tpa1 or the wall of sound plugin poweramps. Download presets and cabs, or upload your own creations. Ive been using the axefx ultraii for about 5 years. If you hear a live band playing and you cant see the guitar rig being used, youre not going to be able to tell whether the guitar player is using a kemper, axefxiii, helix, gt, or headrush.
As with the amp models, you can also get excellent tones from some of the guitar cabinets. A quick comparison between fractal audio axe fx ii and amplitube 3 mesaboogie. Axe fx vs plugins for recording, advice the gear page. Are guitar amp sim plugins really able to compete with the. I do it with the tyler variax usa all the time and because of the variax i do not need any irs, or any amp block. They also have their bias amp basic addition for \\\ i think.
The only reason the axe fx is so expensive and cool is because its outboard gear. Leave your comments below if you want to watch another video of me trying different. Exact same settings taken from john petruccis mark iv. World it be worth it to get the bias fx standard or is the pro a better. I have been tempted by an axe fx for quite some time and ive been lurking in the forums for a while just to get a better idea of what it can do. Got preset acoustic guitar emulator axefx ii preset.
Discussion in effects bg started by korbl, nov 11, 2011. After 1 yr, no longer convinced axe fx 2 is the real deal. After seeing a video comparing the axe fx iii and the kemper that has unfortunately now been deleted by its maker, camilo velandia an axe fx iii owner which i. Bias fx 2 provides this and more as an intuitive, fully customizable virtual electric guitar, bass or acoustic guitar rig for mac and pc. Fractal audio systems axefx ii preamp multieffects guitar processor, effects. Axe fx 2 3 has imo the most authentic amp simulation on the market. Fractal audio axe fx ii with mfc101 mark iii plus extras this axe fx ii is fully functional and in great shape. Amplitube versus guitar rig versus scuffham versus bias fx pro. About my fractal audio system axefx ii axe fx iii guitar. It spent its life in a rack with a patch panel, so the jacks have seen very little use. Multi fx units run the gamut of pricing, just like amps, so itd be nice to define what you mean by affordable. Ive gone back to using real amps lately, but my axe fx ii was great and if i needed to record a simulated amp i think id pick up an ax8 for the purpose. The fx8 mark ii is a new multieffects pedalboard designed to deliver fractals signature quality without compromise in an effectsonly floor unit.
Nov 06, 2012 here is a guided tour of my guitar rig for those that are interested. Ive owned a roadster, a 6505, an axe fx standard, two axe fx ultras, a pod hd 500, an axe fx ii. Imo amplitube feels way better under the fingers than the others, including the axe fx standard i once had. My future guitar head guitar rig, guitar shop, guitar pedals, fractal audio. Bias vs axe fx ii high gain and ambient clean youtube. Bias fx crack is the application that provides you guitar effects, therefore, you. Bias fx mobile works seamlessly with bias amp 2 and bias pedal apps to allow. Big real amp sound ni community forum native instruments. Feb 12, 20 guitar rig 5 notably, and all kinds of stuff. Also amplitube is the only sim in the market that doesnt seem to make a bad joke out of every fuzz pedal. Mar 17, 2014 finally, i decided to share my axe fx ii, axe fx iii, pod hd500x, and guitar rig patches. Running guitar rig 5 and using rig kontrol 2 footpedal yeah, the really old.
I havent used one of my amps since i got the axe fx 4 or so years ago. Weve done the leg work to find you guitar vst plugins and software that wont. Amplitube versus guitar rig versus scuffham versus bias fx. My opinion on the axe vs kemper is what you have acsess to. It demands time and attention, but the reward comes with the sound and feel of using the real thing. But the axe fx ii delivers all this and more in a solid, roadready piece of hardware.
Axe change download preset dreamy lead by acosmichippo. The included factory selection provides a britishstyle tube amp plus a matched cabinet, and effects and sound modifiers. Discussion how much better would a kemperaxe fx be than. I had to listen original guitar tone so many times, and adjust axe fx to make most similar tone. Id love to have an axe fx just for sheer experimentation, but theyre obviously rather pricey. The axe edit software editor is the best of the bunch but i really try to avoid operating my axe fx 2 from the front panel because its not that great for quick adjustments. Ive been requested so many people to share my patches. The axe fx ii is the perfect device for any multioutput instrument such as the chapman stick warr guitar 14string guitar regular guitars with piezo doubleneck 612 string etc.
Helix vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs pod farm vs 8505 vs. Therefore i probably would still pick the axe fx from that point of view. Fx8 runs up to eight simultaneous effects using the stateoftheart algorithms made famous in the axe fx ii. I still understated the total cost of the optimal live rig with an axe 2, not to mention the. Fractal audio systems amp modeling and effects processor.
Stream axe fx factory and user preset samples, a playlist by fractalaudio from desktop or your mobile device. Guitar rig 5 player is the free, modular and expandable effects processor from native instruments, combining creative effects with pristine sound quality. Oct 20, 2016 the sad reality is that ni dont care about guitar rig anymore because an amp modeller of that nature is sadly no longer relevant, and you can thank the technological advancements that have given us the capability to achieve far more authentic guitar sounds at both low line 6 pod and high axe fx prices for that. I used a parametric to copy its curve as close as i could really needed a 31 band eq to get it exact. Im basically using different effects for each one of the 4 outputs of my guitar having the greatest sound quality. Fractal audio axe fx overloud th3 peavey revalver 4. Recently i have noticed it sounds like nothing more than a glorified and ultra expensive pod at best. Atomic was recommended by axefx users, the tech21 power. The moving of the air has a lot to do with overall tone. While attempting to offload said kemper i got offered a straight trade for an axe fx 2 oops, though i have owned and gigged one ages ago. Axe change download preset 2 guitars, 1 axefx by jamman. Axe fx vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs pod farm vs 8505.
Here is a guided tour of my guitar rig for those that are interested. Im trying to figure out how to buy another axe fx ii. Built my dream guitar rig, now im selling it part 4. The bias fx seem to be getting the job done, but all the comparisons i hear between the two of them really make the axe fx sound much better. Amplitube officially licensed models vs axe fx ii models. In addition, both units allow you to upload a number of third party cabinet impulses redwirez, ownhammer, etc. Popular downloads axe change the official site for fractal. So you can go out and get an axe fx and have a good rig. Built my dream guitar rig, now im selling it part 5. Theres nothing like standing in front of a 4 x 12 cab on stage.
The axe fx ii is one of the most essential guitarrelated tools ive ever. Guitar amp modelling is a technology that now has a long history. So after being an owner of a kemper for the last few years i recently decided to give the helix a try. Might as well get a laptop running amplitude guitar rig et rest with bass amp simulations. The lower signal pathway is a recreation of an acoustic guitar \s eq capture specifically a taylor 914 from the below eq curve i found on the acoustic guitar forum.
If you really want to get the most out of amplitube though, ik multimedias new axe io audio interface is made specifically for. Jun 08, 2012 line 6 pro hd vs axe fx ii stick for me. It sounds alright, whether im doing my death metal or prog. Its easier to dial in a good tone with bias fx than guitar rig 5, i think. Plus the ability for the rhythm guitar to pan out stereo and the lead guitar to run center, then have both guitars pan back hard left and right when. Axe fx vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs podfarm vs 8505 vs guitar rig vs helix. With my axefx i can now tour the world with my ultimate tone rig and its a carryon. Fractal audio axe fx ii preampeffects processor reverb. If the owner is unavailable for technical repairs, or warranty work, its unclear who else can service these units in a timely fashion. Axechange download preset acoustic tone match by kilthunox. To my ears guitar rig sounds better, in addition the interface isnt as clunky.
I play mostly heavy metal and prog if that is at all relevant. The real surprise to me is the older and crappier guitar rig 5 and pod farm stuff. I had to sell a lot of my old analog gear, including my amp and pedals, to get back some of the money i spent on the axe fx ii xl. Here is a head to head comparison of the amplitube officially licensed models against the models in the axe fx ii which are not licensed. If you are looking for axe fx presets, then you found the place. Guitar rig is no longer relevant ni community forum.
In march 2017 i made the massive leap to a fully digital guitar rig. Helix vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs pod farm vs 8505 vs guitar rig vs axe fx. Axe fx vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs podfarm vs 8505. Dec 05, 2017 guitar rig 5 vs amplitube 4 pros and cons discussion in mymusic forum started by gofmusic, dec 5, 2017. For example, you now get input and output modules ill come back to these later and then. I make covers and demos of my own songs at home using the bias fx as a plugin. Axe ii with usb is better than a plugin and i see alot of plugins with alot. The kemper has its own vibe which a lot of people like. Ive also found it to be a lot better than the axe fx. Discussion how do sgear 2 or guitar rig 5 stack up vs. Mesaboogie mark iv amplitube 3 vs axefx ii fractal.
Every time i made my patches, it took a lot of passion and time. Description this is a tonematch of my ayers acoustic guitar with a few bells and whistles attached delay, chorus, looper. If you were to strip down the axe fx to its software, its no different than guitar rig, at least thats what i found to be true. The drawback is that they are not that user friendly. Great job creating the tones, you got very close with all of them.
I love using guitar rig because of the versatility, but i have yet to find a way to. It goes without saying that im a guy thats tried a lot of different amps and modelers over the last year or two. Bias fx standard edition is \\\ bucks and the pro version is \\\. I was convinced fully that authentically replicated the guitar amp recording process. The official source for presets and cabs for your axe fx. I love using the axe fx ii as an acoustic guitar preamp. Why do people think the axe fx 2 is worth the money. I need a rig for studio and live, but its not possible to manage all these products, both for budget problems for me and also because i need to focus on 1 product to use it at its best.
I am partial to the axe fx ii because it sounded the most awesome, but i could only hear the subtle. Native instruments guitar rig 5 interface guitar plugins. The demos are intended to have vocals so if there are any vocalists who would like to sing on any of them drop me a message also if any drummers or. No more cascading menus im going to guess it sounds real good too cons. Helix vs amplitube vs revalver vs th3 vs pod farm vs 8505. In analog and even in hardware modeling rigs such as fractals axe fx ii and the hardware version of line 6s helix your signal. Helix vs kemper vs axe fx 2 my experience page 2 the. May 24, 2012 in this video, i show 3 methods to use 2 guitars with a single axe fx ii. The axe fx iiis selection of amp, cabinet and effect models is unequalled both for sheer variety and realism. The sad reality is that ni dont care about guitar rig anymore because an amp modeller of that nature is sadly no longer relevant, and you can thank the technological advancements that have given us the capability to achieve far more authentic guitar sounds at both low line 6 pod and high axe fx prices for that. Even if you just used the axefx ii for its effects, youd have a phenomenalsounding and almost limitless effects palette at your disposal. Axe fx discussion in practice room started by scoreking81, sep 29, 2014. My guitar loses tone balance along with longer sustain, which points back to air movement.