What's all the hype about Axe Fx?

[Matt_B]

The thing is that I just need to spend more time in the manual and understanding the more advanced functions of the amps. I did screw around with the Hi/Low cuts, thump and it made a hell of a difference.

Definitely spend time with the manual. I keep mine right near my seat in the living room so I grab it whenever I want and read a few things on the amp sims which are the only "effects" I don't know all the functions of.

[MOSHWITZ]

Sup?

This was posted on the F.F. today, looks like Marty Friedman is all Fractalfied now, too bad he isn't still in Megadeth.

in the latest issue of Japan's Sound Designer magazine.

Marty has been using his Ultra for both amps and effects on tons of stuff both in the studio and live. It's all over his new album. He didn't get the unit until the middle of the recording process but ended up re-recording a bunch of tracks with his new "magic box". He said the Axe-Fx "simply sounded better" and inspired him as he finished the process.

MOSHON
DAVE

[roodyrocker]

Great to see Marty has joined the Axe-Fx list of users. The clips of that guy on Youtube listed earlier doing the Van Halen and George Lynch stuff was pretty kickass too!

[Robert Burns]

Chris Broderick is handling things in Megadeth just fine, thank you!

[ulijdavid]

Chris Broderick is handling things in Megadeth just fine, thank you!

Saw and heard some clips of that guy - what a monster player!!!
BUT.....will he have the creativity of Marty. We shall see.

[horns666]

Saw and heard some clips of that guy - what a monster player!!!
BUT.....will he have the creativity of Marty. We shall see.

This I already know..

[MOSHWITZ]

Chris Broderick is handling things in Megadeth just fine, thank you!

Yeah, I know,, but if Marty was back in Megadeth, Chris could be back in Nevermore

MOSHON
DAVE

[VitaminG]

Yeah, I know,, but if Marty was back in Megadeth, Chris could be back in Nevermore

MOSHON
DAVE

touche!

[nateb]

Man.. What luck... I just happened to have an old FCB1010 that UNO chipset installed on it. With this chipset, it allows you to reprogram the pedalboard so that I can use the 6-10 buttons for stompbox control and 1-5 for bank changes. Just spent about 2 hours doing research and hooking shit stuff and FINALLY got it working properly with the expression pedals. Sure beat this shit out of going and spending 800.00 on a liquid foot.

-Nate

[Matt_B]

I drank another pitcher of the Fractal Audio Kool-Aid and ordered a 2nd Ultra tonight. I need to have one upstairs and one downstairs or the Feng Shui of our home will be off.

[VitaminG]

holy shit, Matt. There are kids in the 3rd world countries who don't even have one Axe Fx and here you are bogarting them all!

[Matt_B]

holy shit, Matt. There are kids in the 3rd world countries who don't even have one Axe Fx and here you are bogarting them all!

Yeah, well I'm selling off all my other gear. I did the math and figured that if I did sell everything, worst case I would be able to buy 2 but I'm happy as heck that I won't have to buy any other processors or preamps. I'm still blown away at how it feels just like a tube amp. It's a dream come true. All the tone and feel of tubes with none of the hassle.

[Flatpicker]

Yeah,
The Ultra's are in.
I'm going to NH tomorrow to pick one up.

[jk2171]

This guy has great demo vids showing off the amazing variety of sounds and I think I'm now sold after watching his 7 vids. And by god he's just using what looks to be a mid range Ibanez. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubu8A...eature=related

Thanks for the link. I've seen some other demo videos on Youtube which were pretty good. This guy has some really good ones. I want one!

[T@rgetDrone]

From what I've been able to gather, I tend to agree. I have not had the pleasure of a hands-on w/either unit. But I have, do and will follow them as close as possible (i am both interested and somewhat amazed). We often speak about "Bang for the buck" products. And sometimes that term gets immediately associated to mid to lower priced gear. If this thing delivers 2/3 of what it is touted to deliver and customer service continues to be top-shelf (not to mention community support. optimum word being support), then this has to qualify way up there for the Bang for your buck" award. Bang for your buck DOES come at many price points. Including the higher ticket items.

To be very honest, I am literally afraid to test drive it. I am afraid I will not want to take advantage of the 15 day return policy and want to keep it. At which point I'm hosed. I simply can not afford it....... YET! I could shave off other gear. I don't have a ton but do have enough to gig out w/backups and alternatives. But it looks like I will be needing what I do have more often pretty soon. Oh the fuggin agony of GAS, the economy and my presently low budget!