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The playing experience isn't as satisfying to me as playing through a real amp, but the FOH band sound is really good, and that's the point. FWIW, the drummer doesn't like it as much, either - he sometimes has triggering problems with certain "hits", but agrees its worth it to get a decent band sound in a small venue with often inconsistent sound engineering.
I don't think going direct works as well (for the smaller rooms that we normally play) if there are acoustic drums onstage and the other instruments are direct.
And... how was it for you, OP?
It’s a bit odd not having an amp behind you and I’m still wondering whether to get an FRFR or not (possibly one of the new Fender ones…)
I don't, BTW, because we've got e-drums, but it's a nice thing for at home and sounds better than monitors or headphones for me.
I also use a Headrush monitor, sat behind me, for live use. Feels a bit of a faff but it guarantees I can hear myself and I play better, it changes the energy.
We have keys on some songs, but on those I’m typically playing less guitar. On the more guitar driven songs, there’s no keys, so there’s not too much going through the PA at once, so it seems to work ok.
Our drummer is already very nervous - given that he struggles to hear vocals thru our 2 monitors as it is...
and further to OP above - as Chris Buck said on a recent podcast - when you use a floor modeller and having to bring an FRFR with you - how is this any easier than an amp and pedals?
I use an Axe-FX. Direct to PA for FOH, but on stage I put it through a valve power amp and real cab. I just prefer to hear it that way rather than FRFR personally. the volume can be a lot lower than a real valve amp though - and I can go in ears if its a more silent stage (Id never use FRFR monitors - real cab or in ears).
What it gives me is the ability to tune the sound to what I hear in my head - something I always struggle with real amps. I always for something lacking, oir missing, or there that I dont want. Also I have changing and complex FX routing if needed.
I tsno easier, and doesnt have less gear than an amp and pedals - BUT it IS way more flexible, way more controllable at the desk, less bleed into vocal mics, and a more controllable stage volume.
It''s much quicker to set-up/take-down too
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