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It works differently to the Helix.
The Helix has two options for cabs - IRs, and the cab block (or whatever it is called).
The Fractal gear doesn't have an equivalent to the cab block - it only does IRs. You can overlay a mic model on top of an IR if you want. I don't use that feature and I think for the most part people only use it to experiment rather than using it as a primary feature when setting up a tone
King of Tone straight into amp, using amp (Carr) reverb.
Sounded amazing.
Plugged in the AX8, just reverb and drive
Sounded better
Shit!
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Ive never had luck with the 5150, need to revisit. What kind of gain range we talking and what’s your cabs?
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I think Clarky sets his gain on 11.
Off the top of my head I don't think I get any of the lead channels over about 4ish, but it really depends on your pickups and playing style at the end of the day.
I don't have as much luck with the 5150 III as I do with the 6505 (6160) models. I prefer the slightly rawer tone of the Peavey type models in the Axe.
There's also a FAS 6160 model that's worth a look, think it's Cliff's own modded version. I've not tried that in a long time, I tend to stick with the Peavey versions as they work for me. I do like the rhythm bright 6505+ model a lot. I use it more than the leads actually.
Couldn't get the Diezel to do what I wanted it to...my old Diezel CH4 pedal was incredible for lead work but couldn't get the Axe FX to do that the way I remembered.
I got better luck with the Friedman Dirty Shirley than with any of the BE100 models. The Engl is just insane!! Keep coming back to a JCM800 and Dual Rec. Nice to explore sometimes though.
Given the high praise recently, I'll have a go of the Suhr, see how I get on with that in comparison to the SLP - which I bloody love to bits.
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PM me your email and I'll try and do it over the weekend
I love that amp modded that why..
it's pure joy
I use a stereo cab, the 4x12 TV mix left side and the 4x12 AX mix right
High cut = 8000 on both
the clue is in the name "mix"
this is a cab with multiple mic's that have been blended and the IR re-shot of the result
so.. you'd not run a mic'd cab, or a mix of a cab through another mic
so you set mic=none
you can do this sort of thing yourself with CabLab
basically load up to 8 IR's, mix them, make a fresh cab IR from the result and then load it into the Axe
I've got an axe fx 2 that I use at home for recording, and i used to use it live with a real cab and power amp, plus the mfc101.
Are you supposed to use it in that set up, and it just avoids having to bring a separate foot controller/its cut down on features so cheaper?
The Axe FX 2 is still the flagship unit, but there's a huge price difference between a new MFC and Axe FX 2 rig vs the AX8.
AX8 - 1499
Axe FX 2 XL+ - 2599
MFC 101 mk3 - 799
(all euros)
That said, I paid nowhere near that, but if I had, the unit itself has likely saved me spending close to that in flipping pedals and amps and stuff. Don’t like that sound? Move on to one of the other hundred or so amps in there.
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If the B7K model is good enough I'll sell my B7KU too