I used a very similar setup with my Axe fx 2 a few years back. My "secret sauce" was to delay on side 15ms to create a hard panned guitar effect. The drives were in the "front mono" line, but had some modulation and different delays on the panned lines. So the effect was genuinely "2 guitarist like". During live shows the guitars out of the way of the vocals really allowed for a pristine and clean FOH mix. For solos I'd switch to a snapshot where the 15ms delay was turned off and had a wide but still centered solo tone with some added delay and reverb. I switched to a Helix (as I didn't want to drag the rack and midi footswitch) since then and you can almost replicate that - but you'll have to use legacy effects for the stomps, otherwise you run out of DSP power pretty quick.
Cliff from Fractal Audio is a genius but a grumpy genius. He can come across as a bit rude at times, but like you say the Axe FX III is an amazing bit of kit. I use mine daily and in 3 years I haven't scratched the surface in terms of what it can do. The continual updates are great, so I recommend keeping an eye on the FAS forum as updates get posted on there.
some really awesome sounds. I think that is a great way to approach the Axe FX - get the sounds out of it that work for you. It's easy to get lost in the options.
The dual amp mode is great to get the right blend of highs and lows. Interesting fact EVH did this in the 70's. Not with amps but speakers. He used JBLs for that high thin treble sound and then GreenBacks for the main tone. One reason people could never replicate his tone.
I so totally agree with your perspective on "amp in the room" versus studio sound. I personally prefer the "finished" sound you get from monitors over the sound/feel of amp in the room.
And I prefer the sound of the amp. A pretty loud amp, but with earplugs. That air that's being pushed in the room and the way the guitar can act with it, it's a great feeling! But I also suffer from option paralysis, so I shouldn't mess around with more than an amp or two and about 16 pedals (several utility and several dirt pedals). But during recoding, I need the amp not in the same room. I prefer monitoring, and I usually do that on headphones.
@@nedim_guitar I totally respect your preference of a conventional amp. And there's no question, when you're standing in front of that amp, it has punch and air movement. One thing many amp lovers overlook, though, is that once that amp is mic'ed into a recording console, or in a live situation, mic'ed into a P.A., the listener doesn't hear the sound of an amp in the room. One of the things I like about modelers is that it gives the guitarist an opportunity to hear much more what a recorded amp sounds like or an amp sounds like live when it goes through a P.A.
I always found myself trying to get rid of the boominess with amps in the room. Then finally realised the clarity I was trying to get was the sound of a miced amp.
The first guitar modeller I've heard I actually want to own. Tell Fractal to stop being rude to you. I may be buying one of their units thanks to this video.
Man🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 absolutely loved your tones mate. Best clean and Marshall tones I have ever heard from the Axe fx. I wana step up from my Helix to Fractal Fm9 soon
I could not care less about the amp in a room thing, I owned 4 tube amps before getting my AFX3 in 2018 and sold all of them: the Axe sounded much better through proper monitors at home, at any volume.
@@TheCyberMantis the overpriced ones you refer to are usually handmade with quality materials and use analog components to create a signature sound. Modelers use code to mimic what those very real analog components do. If you don’t value that, it’s fine, but it doesn’t mean you need to disrespect it. Imagine it as analogous to cars. One person might be fine with electric. It’s quiet, gets them from A to B. May they have optional fake noise they can blast out of speakers on the car to pretend it’s got traditional muscle, but we all know it doesn’t. Another person wants a gas Mustang. It’s making those sounds because that’s the nature of the components that are physically inside it. The owner can do their own work on it and maintenance. Modify it. Keep it running for years. It’s always the sum of its parts, and it’s never exactly obsolete. The modeler is the electric car. When a new one comes out that’s faster and claims to be better you have to buy it. A tube amp is always the real one. Nobody has to come out every year or two and convince you to buy the new one because it sounds more like a tube amp, and has less funky quirks.
@@justinTime077 Is that why there is 1,000 different tube amps out there to buy? Because here comes a new one that sounds a tiny bit different than all the other ones that are out there. They also seem to generate a lot of heat. I guess they might help heat your room in the winter. Here comes a stupid tube shortage. Oooops. Now the parts cost more. Friedman just released a new Steve Stevens signature 100-watt tube amp. I'm sure it will be around $4,000. How many are you going to buy?
@@justinTime077 I always had everything analog, built a stereo pedalboard. I’m a hobbyist only. Started recording with a DAW. Maybe it’s the DAW, but it didn’t sound great when I played it back. I then realized that I’m turning all that expensive analogue sounds into a digital signal. So I went full digital with Fractal. Keeping the digital equipment in the digital realm from beginning to end. The analogue world IMO sounds best when played live, unless recorded by a pro. And clearly I am not a pro.
I have a Quad Cortex and Mission Gemini 2 Cab to get the amp in the room and wind on your pants. You can also use a PS-100 Frettye with your quad cortex and go direct into any cab. Literally the best of both worlds!
@@maximumguitarage Anytime. I was exposed to one loud noise 10 years ago and my ear rings all day, every day. It's a drag you don't want. I can't play guitar at loud volumes or it gets noticeably worse- effecting sleep. Modelers are great since you can achieve the same tone at low volumes.
@@MOAB-UT sorry my friend :( my brother had an experience where I pranked him when we were kids. I had him put his ear in a boombox speaker then turned the volume full blast. He has had a bad case of sensitivity and can't listen to our music or movies. No hearing loss though ,which is good , and also played in a band and toured for 2 years ago that's good, but still. I gotta live with a prank gone bad. So I feel for ya . Yes modelers are great I agree the time doesn't change just less volume , wonder tools indeed!
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Hi, How would you say it compares to the gx100? Recently I watched few of your videos and you state that the feel is superior to the competition and now I found your axe fx video. Especially when it comes to the feel I would like to know how gx100 compares to the fractal. I know axe fx is great but for the price it has to be 😂
The axe fx is definitely a better sounding unit but it’s 6x the price
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@@TheStudioRats thanks. I guess I need to ty one out. I already have helix lt and I owned axe II, but i didnt like havingt to drag it around But you just put a bug in my head when it comes to feel .... :D
The dual amp chain aspect is what I had wished my FM3 did. But it just doesn't have the power. I was going to upgrade to the FM9, but I don't use it for anything but in the studio now. And I realized I didn't need it. Since I record multiple guitar tracks anyways and simply layer. The AXE FX III is a very nice unit though, and gives you a lot of processing power. For someone who needs a lot of different tones and high quality effects, it's an amazing option.
Incredible great awesome tone...How to buy your presets for fractal axe 3? So great tones man. I go on site but nothing for fractal. Best regards Nenad
I'm thinking of adding a Keeley Halo delay in the loop and the Keeley AT mod OD in front of the AX3.Have you tried any OD pedals in the loop yet and if so, what do you think about that?
Amazing review and approach to the way you develop that tone, also that Suhr sounds amazing in your hands...!!! Just have my Axe-Fx III and is really different than his previous brother the Axe 2, still with me, but this new piece of equipment really sounds awesome and full of steroids, still need some time to take it out to a gig but very soo I will do it. thanks for your points of view about every gear that shares with us.. Regards and respects 👏👍💪
I also am new to the Axe III. I always wanted one, but I just couldn’t resist the smokin deal for $1700 for a barely used original III. It came with an EV-2, and I scooped an EV-1 and a Thru Tone EX-ULT which is a boutique level TRS expression pedal made from a brand new Ernie Ball MVP full size pedal that has been upgraded in every way possible. It’s the best expression pedal that I’ve ever seen no question. Anyway, I am absolutely blown away with how freaking insane this box is. It sounds absolutely phenomenal, and the tone in your head exists inside without question. It responds to different pickups beautifully. And the effects are as good as anything ever. Just a monster piece of gear that is well worth digging deep into. Spend a month and really learn what’s what and take notes. Read the awesome manuals and watch TH-cam videos, all the work has already been done…spend the time to learn the operating system and how to listen like an engineer. I am liking it more every day. I got a 20th Anniversary JP6 Ernie Ball guitar with a boost and a piezo system that is on a separate signal path and the DiMarzio pickups in the middle position with the tone knob pushed out for the out of phase Strat sound, blended with the piezo is the best clean tone one could ask for. This thing rules!!!! I’ve been playing for 32 years and I feel like a kid who stole Christmas. If you’re a fan of Mesa Boogie tones, you’re gonna be a happy camper…there is like every Boogie inside, and they all sound fantastic. There is a bit of a learning curve though, it didn’t really start sounding incredible until a couple weeks ago. I was too busy being lazy and option paralyzed. After that wears off and you start really reeling it in….that’s when the real fun begins. WOW!!! It’s that good.
I noticed something listening. When you merged the 2 amps hard left and right, they actually came and merged in the center rather than staying hard left/right. Is there away to keep them hard left/right or do they come center regardless of pan?
If it’s good enough for Guthrie Govan then it’s good enough for me. His clean tones are amazing with the FM9 and he now uses an FRFR solution and has ditched real amps. All his tones come directly from the Fractal amps and IR’s.
@@SixStringHarmonies has Petrucci stopped using his JP2Cs? I know he’s used an AxeFxiii as a rig controller and effects unit for a while. Wasn’t aware he’d ditched the amps.
Sounds amazing man! I love the idea of using scenes so much, keeps the switching times to a minumum as well :) Do you mind me asking what you were using in the cab block? I find that the IR has a bigger effect on the overall tone than pretty much anything else on the whole unit.
02:44, it shows a Factory 1 #836, 2x12 Class-A57 B but that's for the Vox side only. @The Studio Rats are you able to tell us the IR used for the Plexi? Also, there's a PEQ after the amp/cabs.... Is that to remove some of the frequencies you don't like? Any chance you could put that on Axe-Change or somewhere to download?
I remember you saying you prefer the Amp1 tones to the Quad Cortex; how do the tones of the Axe fx iii stand up to the authenticity of the Amp1? I ask as I’m due to take delivery of an FM9 next week and I’m wondering whether or not I should keep my Amp1. Would be interested to hear your thoughts. Cheers, absolutely love the channel.
Question please: Did you actually pay for your FM9 in advance while on the long waiting list? I ask because I am on the waiting list, but have not paid Fractal anything yet. I'd have to check Fractal's website again to see if it is possible to pay in advance while your on the waiting list. This would be helpful to know. Thanks.
@@samwilcockmusic Thanks for that info. Appreciated. How long have you had your FM9? Would you say worth the wait time? I am only on the wait list 1 month, so I'll likely wait about another 11 months! Thanks. Phil NYC Area
@@uptownphotography hi there. I don’t have mine yet, I’m due to receive it in the next two weeks. It’s been delayed due to strike action at ports in the UK
@@samwilcockmusic Best of luck with it when you get it. Seems like an awesome unit. Hope the UK strike ends soon for you. I'll have to wait another 11 months to get mine assuming it's a 1 year wait list... (PS...I'll check your channel out)....Best of luck. Phil NYC Area
It's def the best digital amp . I'm not quite sure why there's even a debate tbh. Expensive obv tho. I think we have a mutual acquaintance in Dan Hawkins? Nice playing and good channel mate 👍
Get a Friedman ASC-12 cabinet. Unbelievable how it opens your Axe Fx 3 tone!! Sounds like an amazing FRFR/real guitar cab moving air!! It’s a total game changer for the Axe Fx!!
FM9 Turbo is a great all in one package. It is a better value. You can play nearly all the same presets you can on the FXIII unless its something stupid.
Great sound man ! Could you share details on can blocks>> cab air / smoothing and so on… I use dual amp most of the time but I had to tweak the air parameter to open up the sound otherwise it sounds muddy
Given the fact that you get great tones from the Gt 1000 series how would you say these units compare? I for example gig live maybe 2 times in a month on average. Is the Gt 1000 still good enough for the average joe or is it a huge step down. I understand that the gt 1000 has way less options.
@@TheStudioRats what would your preference between the gx 100 and the gt 1000 be? Did you already do a comparison? Has the modeling changed in the newer unit? What is the implication of less but dynamic fx blocks in the gx 100? Does the fact that you can have multiple instances of the same fx on up possibilities? ..... maybe you can make one of your excellent comparisons? Great channel btw!
One thing I noticed moving from kemper to axe fx 3 is how bad the kemper is. 😢 had it for 9 years and thought it was pretty good. Now I’ve realised it doesn’t take pedals well at all. The bass frequencies are not good. The gain stricture reacts and seems be the same across any profile. The effects sound pretty bad. I’m having so much fun with the axe fx. It’s more usable all round. Way more authentic sounding.
Thanks Paul. Any interest in making a video on using pedals with the Fractal? Or, is using pedals with it kinda missing the whole point of getting a Fractal?? ;)
This is the next video you made with the Axe Fx, did you ever let us know anywhere what the cab you used on the dirty Shirley was in the "4 steps to better clean tone" video? Btw, do you apply these same clean tone tips to the overdrive amps or do you adjust things totally different?
i hate using double amps and cabs,i prefer to use one amp,one cab and use a different amp on another scene,but well that was some time ago,now im using the Kemper Stage that to my ears it sound better,but to each his own
@@TheStudioRats Thanks. I have focal monitors. For some reason when I use with the AXE FX3, it sounded a bit harsh and not very amp-like. Perhaps it was the presets or some setup issues. Any suggestions. For the tones you demoed were they going directly into the board? BTW, you’re a great player.
A while back you did a review of a marshal JVM, there is a JVM in the axe-FX 3, can you tell me if it’s comparable to the real one. Thank you for the video
I don’t own one, but a friend who had one let me try it. That thing is amazing. It sounds so natural and open it makes other modelers sound like cheap copies. If I have opportunity to get one I will.
Fractal reply was "fractious by axe-ident"....(better get my coat). Sounds terrific to me. I wish they did a cheap player amp version that would just playback presets and only allow a tiny bit of tweaking. I think there is no doubt that this thing sounds superb. I have zero interest in tweaking beyond what you seem to do. I don't want to adjust the carpet pattern that the guitar in the room with.... I like things on the cleaner end of the scale and that clean tone is superb. Maybe axfx3 is the way to go and skip all the amp malarky altogether....food for thought!
Hi Paul, Is the Axe FX (or Kemper) going straight in to your DAW and then continues through your studio monitor? Correct me of I’m wrong but didnt the Quad Cortex went through your cabinet? I’m in thoughts buying Kemper or Axe, but Axe seems a bit complicated to use if you are unused to this kind of gear. I’m I right? Thx for your good videos and playing🎸
The axe fx was my first modeler and I found it quite straight forward to use. It's complicated if you want to get complicated is the best way to put it. Cause you can delve deep tweeking or you can go straight into a pre set or "scene" and get some of the best sounds you will ever get.
@@TheCyberMantis fm3 … my budget allows me this plus i am not so great of player. So it would be more than enough for me. Would love to have QC, i really love the neural plugins but the price is really steep.
@@pramesh.gurung Maybe look at a Boss Katana head and a 2x12 cab. Get the GA-FC footswitch for it. OR.... go for the Boss GX-100 if you don't need an amp and cab. Fractal and QC is more for pro players, or people who are rich. I have a Katana, and I love it.
Nice (and honest) review... Even though I am on the waiting list for the FM9, I may actually consider buying the FM3 instead. I mainly want it for recording direct into a DAW, especially for over-driven and high gain solos...Please anyone chime in whether I should wait (endlessly) for the FM9 or go with the FM3. Very nice review...Gave you a Sub also. Phil NYC Area
Buy a used on on reverb today. Or wait. For recording, the QC has some nice hardware but lacks many effects. Ask in the forums to first make sure you by the unit that will suite your needs the best. I just got the nod and my new FM9 turbo is in the mail. Only took a year.
@@MOAB-UT Did you actually pay for your FM9 in advance while on the list for a year? I ask because I am on the waiting list, but have not paid Fractal anything yet. I'd have to check Fractal's website again to see if it is possible to pay in advance while your on the waiting list. This would be helpful to know. Thanks. Phil
@@uptownphotography No problem Phil. No. I did not pay upfront. That is not how the waitlist works. When you get notified, you get a link to where you can go and pay. If you wait too long, you will miss your spot. This has happened to others. There is a very limited supply and they are no where near through the thousands deep waitlist with limited supply. I heard it could be a year until non wait-listed people might be able to get one. That is why I suggested looking into a pre-owned standard FM9. Its the same thing less 11% DSP power (admittedly, that extra power is very nice to have.) It is far more powerful and gig able (9 foot switches) then the otherwise great sounding FM3. It is essentially a AFXIII in a convenient floor version. I would just jump into the QC and Fractal forums and make sure whichever one you buy will do what you need for recording. I think the QC has multiple recording options that might even be slightly cleaner. One performer said something like that a while back but I forgot all the details. For what I need, casual playing, mostly at home and limited recording, the FM9 Turbo should meet my needs for a long time.
@@MOAB-UT Thanks for the very detailed reply. Do you already have a FM9 or still waiting for delivery? How long have you had the FM9 if you've already received one? Thanks again. great info! Phil
@@uptownphotography I do not already have one. It arrives today. I am happy to keep it but given the demand, I would part with it for the right price. Some people really want the Turbo model and don't mind paying to get one now. Mine will be in a sealed box so it does not get much better than that. You can view the listing right now on Reverb. I never had a really nice processor. I have a Katana Artist amp that sounds good but it's a big loud. I have a bad ear so a modeler works well. Have you tried any of the Neural DSP PI's? They sound excellent and I am sure they would record well. You would also save a ton of money- especially if you are not performing live or have a need for all the footswitches. I found that with about 3 PI from Neural, you can cover a very wide range of tones. I have two (2) Archetype Nolly and Corry Wong. Sometimes you can get a bundle deal. For under $300, you could be all set.
great demo 👍👍 I was considering getting an axe fx iii. I am still on the fence. I had an axe fx ii and regretfully sold it during the pandemic / shutdown. so far I am not hearing anything sound/tone wise I could not produce with the ii version. it's a bummer fractal has gotten rude in artist support, they certainly didn't start out this way... Kindest Regards DW
The AxeFX III is two generations ahead, as of the forthcoming Version 21 Firmware update currently in beta. The FX II only went as far as Ares before the hardware couldn’t handle better algorithms. Cygnus was a HUGE upgrade from Ares and the new Cygnus X-2 engine in beta is amazing! I’ve been using it since the first public beta and the feel, responsiveness, and sound are just that much closer to real tube amps. It is seriously indistinguishable at this point. You won’t know just how much better it is until you play through one for yourself!
@@millman82 Thanks Tim... I ordered the AxeFx III not long after my post. I am really loving the unit. My needs are fairly basic. Authentic reproductions of the superlead, plexi and a couple other iconic amps and 4x12 cabs make me feel at home. I'm just really picky about how amps break-up and the decay of the notes ETC... I have been able to dial in detail to the point nobody can tell the differance... Being able to track quietly in the home studio through headphones with everything in one 3U rack is awesome. Kindest Regards DW
@@davidwolfe9391 that is awesome to hear! I wasn’t sure if you were still looking for a reason or would even see my response after so long. But I figured it was worth a reply so anyone else with the same question might leave just a little more informed. Enjoy that AxeFX III!
it might be the best, but it's completely out of reach for most musicians. How about a proper demo of the Mooer GE300 - a bit more in real people's price ranges (even that is a bit expensive for some though).
Absolutely killer tones!
Cheers Mr Todd.
I thought so too…that Suhr sounded great. Is that the Pete Thorn model?
I agree completely! The Axe-Fx III is a dream come true.Sometimes I can't believe how good it is & that I own one!
I used a very similar setup with my Axe fx 2 a few years back.
My "secret sauce" was to delay on side 15ms to create a hard panned guitar effect. The drives were in the "front mono" line, but had some modulation and different delays on the panned lines. So the effect was genuinely "2 guitarist like". During live shows the guitars out of the way of the vocals really allowed for a pristine and clean FOH mix.
For solos I'd switch to a snapshot where the 15ms delay was turned off and had a wide but still centered solo tone with some added delay and reverb.
I switched to a Helix (as I didn't want to drag the rack and midi footswitch) since then and you can almost replicate that - but you'll have to use legacy effects for the stomps, otherwise you run out of DSP power pretty quick.
I was just blown away by your playing skill. You are so talented.
Cheers John.
Can we just take a min to appreciate that guitar!... and the playing.. ;)
Cliff from Fractal Audio is a genius but a grumpy genius. He can come across as a bit rude at times, but like you say the Axe FX III is an amazing bit of kit. I use mine daily and in 3 years I haven't scratched the surface in terms of what it can do. The continual updates are great, so I recommend keeping an eye on the FAS forum as updates get posted on there.
Cheers for the tip Diver
@@TheStudioRats would you consider sharing this preset?
some really awesome sounds. I think that is a great way to approach the Axe FX - get the sounds out of it that work for you. It's easy to get lost in the options.
The dual amp mode is great to get the right blend of highs and lows. Interesting fact EVH did this in the 70's. Not with amps but speakers. He used JBLs for that high thin treble sound and then GreenBacks for the main tone. One reason people could never replicate his tone.
I so totally agree with your perspective on "amp in the room" versus studio sound. I personally prefer the "finished" sound you get from monitors over the sound/feel of amp in the room.
And I prefer the sound of the amp. A pretty loud amp, but with earplugs. That air that's being pushed in the room and the way the guitar can act with it, it's a great feeling! But I also suffer from option paralysis, so I shouldn't mess around with more than an amp or two and about 16 pedals (several utility and several dirt pedals).
But during recoding, I need the amp not in the same room. I prefer monitoring, and I usually do that on headphones.
@@nedim_guitar I totally respect your preference of a conventional amp. And there's no question, when you're standing in front of that amp, it has punch and air movement.
One thing many amp lovers overlook, though, is that once that amp is mic'ed into a recording console, or in a live situation, mic'ed into a P.A., the listener doesn't hear the sound of an amp in the room. One of the things I like about modelers is that it gives the guitarist an opportunity to hear much more what a recorded amp sounds like or an amp sounds like live when it goes through a P.A.
I always found myself trying to get rid of the boominess with amps in the room. Then finally realised the clarity I was trying to get was the sound of a miced amp.
it´s really overwhealming, but that outstanding sounding is worth all the time trying to get in it
The first guitar modeller I've heard I actually want to own. Tell Fractal to stop being rude to you. I may be buying one of their units thanks to this video.
Is there any chance to download this patch? I would pay for this patch if possible? This is one of the best presets I’ve heard yet! Incredible sound!!
Man🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 absolutely loved your tones mate. Best clean and Marshall tones I have ever heard from the Axe fx. I wana step up from my Helix to Fractal Fm9 soon
Is this preset available to download somewhere? Sounds GREAT!
Sounds great, but then again, you make everything sound great!
long wait list on the FM9 at this point and am tempted to pull the trigger on AXE-FX3. your tones sound gorgeous btw...
I could not care less about the amp in a room thing, I owned 4 tube amps before getting my AFX3 in 2018 and sold all of them: the Axe sounded much better through proper monitors at home, at any volume.
Gratz! We don't need those overpriced crappy tube boxes!
@@TheCyberMantis the overpriced ones you refer to are usually handmade with quality materials and use analog components to create a signature sound. Modelers use code to mimic what those very real analog components do. If you don’t value that, it’s fine, but it doesn’t mean you need to disrespect it.
Imagine it as analogous to cars. One person might be fine with electric. It’s quiet, gets them from A to B. May they have optional fake noise they can blast out of speakers on the car to pretend it’s got traditional muscle, but we all know it doesn’t. Another person wants a gas Mustang. It’s making those sounds because that’s the nature of the components that are physically inside it. The owner can do their own work on it and maintenance. Modify it. Keep it running for years. It’s always the sum of its parts, and it’s never exactly obsolete.
The modeler is the electric car. When a new one comes out that’s faster and claims to be better you have to buy it. A tube amp is always the real one. Nobody has to come out every year or two and convince you to buy the new one because it sounds more like a tube amp, and has less funky quirks.
@@justinTime077 Is that why there is 1,000 different tube amps out there to buy? Because here comes a new one that sounds a tiny bit different than all the other ones that are out there. They also seem to generate a lot of heat. I guess they might help heat your room in the winter. Here comes a stupid tube shortage. Oooops. Now the parts cost more. Friedman just released a new Steve Stevens signature 100-watt tube amp. I'm sure it will be around $4,000. How many are you going to buy?
@@justinTime077 I always had everything analog, built a stereo pedalboard. I’m a hobbyist only. Started recording with a DAW. Maybe it’s the DAW, but it didn’t sound great when I played it back. I then realized that I’m turning all that expensive analogue sounds into a digital signal. So I went full digital with Fractal. Keeping the digital equipment in the digital realm from beginning to end. The analogue world IMO sounds best when played live, unless recorded by a pro. And clearly I am not a pro.
Love that delay at I mins. A bit like Eric johnson.
I have a kemper. Wondering whether to get one of these too
Sounds great ! I wonder what you think about the new Fender modeler in comparison with this one. Cheers !
Aw man the last minute of the video really saddened me, but I guess we just have to live with it. Anyway, great tones as usual, cheers!
amp 1 and ax3 , best combo and looking forward to ampx
I have a Quad Cortex and Mission Gemini 2 Cab to get the amp in the room and wind on your pants. You can also use a PS-100 Frettye with your quad cortex and go direct into any cab. Literally the best of both worlds!
Just watch and protect your ears.
@@MOAB-UT will do ! Thanks 🙏👍
@@maximumguitarage Anytime. I was exposed to one loud noise 10 years ago and my ear rings all day, every day. It's a drag you don't want. I can't play guitar at loud volumes or it gets noticeably worse- effecting sleep. Modelers are great since you can achieve the same tone at low volumes.
@@MOAB-UT sorry my friend :( my brother had an experience where I pranked him when we were kids. I had him put his ear in a boombox speaker then turned the volume full blast. He has had a bad case of sensitivity and can't listen to our music or movies. No hearing loss though ,which is good , and also played in a band and toured for 2 years ago that's good, but still. I gotta live with a prank gone bad. So I feel for ya . Yes modelers are great I agree the time doesn't change just less volume , wonder tools indeed!
Hi,
How would you say it compares to the gx100?
Recently I watched few of your videos and you state that the feel is superior to the competition and now I found your axe fx video.
Especially when it comes to the feel I would like to know how gx100 compares to the fractal. I know axe fx is great but for the price it has to be 😂
The axe fx is definitely a better sounding unit but it’s 6x the price
@@TheStudioRats thanks.
I guess I need to ty one out. I already have helix lt and I owned axe II, but i didnt like havingt to drag it around
But you just put a bug in my head when it comes to feel .... :D
It is such a great unit, I love mine. Very tasty playing mate
You mention panning the amps hard left/right but your amp block is centered. Are you panning just the cabs then?
Yep the cabs are panned
@@TheStudioRats thanks, your tutorials are inspiring
one of my favourite youtube channels lately! Great reviews, very well explained and stellar playing. love it, cheers
Cheers Pancho.
Lincoln Brewster does a great job blending the Marshall and Vox sounds using the old Line 6
Great review, great playing.
that guitar has such a dope clean tone. Clearly very well played too ✌
Thanks a lot
The dual amp chain aspect is what I had wished my FM3 did. But it just doesn't have the power. I was going to upgrade to the FM9, but I don't use it for anything but in the studio now. And I realized I didn't need it. Since I record multiple guitar tracks anyways and simply layer. The AXE FX III is a very nice unit though, and gives you a lot of processing power. For someone who needs a lot of different tones and high quality effects, it's an amazing option.
U cant run 2 amps in the same time with the fm3 ? Fm9 you can ?
@@MrMariodraiby1 Yep. The FM3 doesn't have the processing power. It's still a great unit though and the cheapest of the Fractal modelers.
will you share the axe patch
Incredible great awesome tone...How to buy your presets for fractal axe 3? So great tones man. I go on site but nothing for fractal.
Best regards
Nenad
I'm thinking of adding a Keeley Halo delay in the loop and the Keeley AT mod OD in front of the AX3.Have you tried any OD pedals in the loop yet and if so, what do you think about that?
I’ve only tried in the front end I’m afraid
Sounds Amazing! Great tone and lots of variations. Keep the Axe videos coming.💪🏻💪🏻
This sounds great! Is this preset available anywhere? What cabs are you using?
what can I connect to axe to run a real cab and still have nice tones ? plus moving air from real cab :)
Really nice guitar tomes, have you put any of these on axchange?
Since the Axe-Fx III has been out for awhile do you think Fractal is going to come out with a Model IV?
Your sound is so nice !!! What do you use the pickups on you guitar?
I wish you made dual amp presets. I love that tone you're getting.
Working on it!
Amazing review and approach to the way you develop that tone, also that Suhr sounds amazing in your hands...!!! Just have my Axe-Fx III and is really different than his previous brother the Axe 2, still with me, but this new piece of equipment really sounds awesome and full of steroids, still need some time to take it out to a gig but very soo I will do it. thanks for your points of view about every gear that shares with us.. Regards and respects 👏👍💪
Great video, what kind of strings are you using?
I also am new to the Axe III. I always wanted one, but I just couldn’t resist the smokin deal for $1700 for a barely used original III. It came with an EV-2, and I scooped an EV-1 and a Thru Tone EX-ULT which is a boutique level TRS expression pedal made from a brand new Ernie Ball MVP full size pedal that has been upgraded in every way possible. It’s the best expression pedal that I’ve ever seen no question.
Anyway, I am absolutely blown away with how freaking insane this box is. It sounds absolutely phenomenal, and the tone in your head exists inside without question. It responds to different pickups beautifully. And the effects are as good as anything ever. Just a monster piece of gear that is well worth digging deep into. Spend a month and really learn what’s what and take notes. Read the awesome manuals and watch TH-cam videos, all the work has already been done…spend the time to learn the operating system and how to listen like an engineer. I am liking it more every day.
I got a 20th Anniversary JP6 Ernie Ball guitar with a boost and a piezo system that is on a separate signal path and the DiMarzio pickups in the middle position with the tone knob pushed out for the out of phase Strat sound, blended with the piezo is the best clean tone one could ask for. This thing rules!!!!
I’ve been playing for 32 years and I feel like a kid who stole Christmas. If you’re a fan of Mesa Boogie tones, you’re gonna be a happy camper…there is like every Boogie inside, and they all sound fantastic.
There is a bit of a learning curve though, it didn’t really start sounding incredible until a couple weeks ago. I was too busy being lazy and option paralyzed. After that wears off and you start really reeling it in….that’s when the real fun begins.
WOW!!! It’s that good.
I use the same trick but with two behringer simulators, bass and guitar. But when I heard this, I'm gonna buy it
How does it stack up against the GT1000?
Incredible tones! Any chance you have shared this preset or have it for sale?
I noticed something listening. When you merged the 2 amps hard left and right, they actually came and merged in the center rather than staying hard left/right.
Is there away to keep them hard left/right or do they come center regardless of pan?
Alguém saberia qual modelo é está suhr utilizada na demonstração ?
If it’s good enough for Guthrie Govan then it’s good enough for me. His clean tones are amazing with the FM9 and he now uses an FRFR solution and has ditched real amps. All his tones come directly from the Fractal amps and IR’s.
John Mayer, and Petrucci, as well.
@@SixStringHarmonies has Petrucci stopped using his JP2Cs? I know he’s used an AxeFxiii as a rig controller and effects unit for a while. Wasn’t aware he’d ditched the amps.
@@samwilcockmusic I’m sure it’s just the Fractal FX Petrucci uses as he always has, Axe fx3 in his JP2C loop. 🤘🏼✌🏼
It is good enough for anyone honestly. You will be happy- if you can get one. Mine is arriving tomorrow- finally!
@@MOAB-UT congrats bro.. I am getting one ASAP.. Enjoy your gear
Sounds amazing man! I love the idea of using scenes so much, keeps the switching times to a minumum as well :)
Do you mind me asking what you were using in the cab block? I find that the IR has a bigger effect on the overall tone than pretty much anything else on the whole unit.
02:44, it shows a Factory 1 #836, 2x12 Class-A57 B but that's for the Vox side only.
@The Studio Rats are you able to tell us the IR used for the Plexi?
Also, there's a PEQ after the amp/cabs.... Is that to remove some of the frequencies you don't like?
Any chance you could put that on Axe-Change or somewhere to download?
Where can your preset be found? In the forum, at Preset Exchange?... Please post your preset, thank you,
did you ever find his preset?
I remember you saying you prefer the Amp1 tones to the Quad Cortex; how do the tones of the Axe fx iii stand up to the authenticity of the Amp1? I ask as I’m due to take delivery of an FM9 next week and I’m wondering whether or not I should keep my Amp1. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.
Cheers, absolutely love the channel.
Question please:
Did you actually pay for your FM9 in advance while on the long waiting list? I ask because I am on the waiting list, but have not paid Fractal anything yet. I'd have to check Fractal's website again to see if it is possible to pay in advance while your on the waiting list. This would be helpful to know. Thanks.
@@uptownphotography no I didn’t pay anything
@@samwilcockmusic Thanks for that info. Appreciated.
How long have you had your FM9? Would you say worth the wait time? I am only on the wait list 1 month, so I'll likely wait about another 11 months! Thanks.
Phil
NYC Area
@@uptownphotography hi there. I don’t have mine yet, I’m due to receive it in the next two weeks. It’s been delayed due to strike action at ports in the UK
@@samwilcockmusic Best of luck with it when you get it. Seems like an awesome unit. Hope the UK strike ends soon for you. I'll have to wait another 11 months to get mine assuming it's a 1 year wait list...
(PS...I'll check your channel out)....Best of luck.
Phil
NYC Area
It's def the best digital amp . I'm not quite sure why there's even a debate tbh. Expensive obv tho.
I think we have a mutual acquaintance in Dan Hawkins?
Nice playing and good channel mate 👍
Thanks Paul, I love your playing and your tones. Any chance that you would share your preset ?
Get a Friedman ASC-12 cabinet. Unbelievable how it opens your Axe Fx 3 tone!! Sounds like an amazing FRFR/real guitar cab moving air!! It’s a total game changer for the Axe Fx!!
Is that a Pete thorn sig? I made a video playing mine through an FM3 just the other day’ cheers
Great stuff Paul, im running the turbo and just no need for the extra power but couldn"t resist ;-) Will you being sharing the .syx?
Thanks a lot for sharing really amazing sound. Question how does the FM9 compare to AXE-FX III
they use the exact same amp models, sound the same.. the AXE FX 3 turbo has 2x the processing power
The difference is: the FM9 is not available to buy. The AxeFX-III is available to buy.
FM9 Turbo is a great all in one package. It is a better value. You can play nearly all the same presets you can on the FXIII unless its something stupid.
I’ve tried the power amp in on the katana with modellers? I have a GT 100 and it sounds great all the mids are there that I lose going into monitors
can i download this patch anywhere? or is this uploaded to axe exchange
You mind sharing that intro preset ? its killer
Hi! Great video! I guess that your unit from G66. How loud/silent is the fan?
I didn’t know it had a fan.
Sounds Amazing Thanks
Great sound man ! Could you share details on can blocks>> cab air / smoothing and so on… I use dual amp most of the time but I had to tweak the air parameter to open up the sound otherwise it sounds muddy
Given the fact that you get great tones from the Gt 1000 series how would you say these units compare? I for example gig live maybe 2 times in a month on average. Is the Gt 1000 still good enough for the average joe or is it a huge step down. I understand that the gt 1000 has way less options.
The GT is great, you’ll love it.
@@TheStudioRats what would your preference between the gx 100 and the gt 1000 be? Did you already do a comparison? Has the modeling changed in the newer unit? What is the implication of less but dynamic fx blocks in the gx 100? Does the fact that you can have multiple instances of the same fx on up possibilities? ..... maybe you can make one of your excellent comparisons? Great channel btw!
Is there anywhere i can download this preset at?
Great video! Will you be making this preset available for download? Thanks!
One thing I noticed moving from kemper to axe fx 3 is how bad the kemper is. 😢 had it for 9 years and thought it was pretty good. Now I’ve realised it doesn’t take pedals well at all. The bass frequencies are not good. The gain stricture reacts and seems be the same across any profile. The effects sound pretty bad. I’m having so much fun with the axe fx. It’s more usable all round. Way more authentic sounding.
Really like how your stereo amps sound like they aren’t so different. Curious what cabs you are using?
Thanks Paul. Any interest in making a video on using pedals with the Fractal? Or, is using pedals with it kinda missing the whole point of getting a Fractal?? ;)
Hi, I have made one on the channel
Awesome !!! Ty! @@TheStudioRats
Would love to buy these presets too !
Such an awesome tone !
This is the next video you made with the Axe Fx, did you ever let us know anywhere what the cab you used on the dirty Shirley was in the "4 steps to better clean tone" video? Btw, do you apply these same clean tone tips to the overdrive amps or do you adjust things totally different?
i hate using double amps and cabs,i prefer to use one amp,one cab and use a different amp on another scene,but well that was some time ago,now im using the Kemper Stage that to my ears it sound better,but to each his own
Do you play directly out through monitor speakers? If so, which ones do you recommend?
I do, I use Kii 3 monitors but you don’t need to spend that much. Any will do.
@@TheStudioRats Thanks. I have focal monitors. For some reason when I use with the AXE FX3, it sounded a bit harsh and not very amp-like. Perhaps it was the presets or some setup issues. Any suggestions. For the tones you demoed were they going directly into the board? BTW, you’re a great player.
Is this preset available to download?
I assume the FM9 sounds a bit less good....what is the difference between these and the Neural DSP?
"I assume the FM9 sounds a bit less good" - sound-wise: indistinguishable, the algorithms are the same.
Просто наслаждаюсь этой игрой!)
A while back you did a review of a marshal JVM, there is a JVM in the axe-FX 3, can you tell me if it’s comparable to the real one. Thank you for the video
Everything in the AxeFX is comparable to the real one.
It’s the best I’ve ever had. All the tones in your head can be found inside this unit.
What kind of shimmer reverb were you using here? Sounds awesome!
I’d take a guess that it’s the Plex Delay block.
Brilliant video Paul can I ask have you ever tried the axe fx2 and how did you feel about that?
Hi Michael. Cheers! I’ve never tried one I’m afraid
Axe fx2 is badass
Machiya from Wagakki Band still uses an AxeFX-2!
Considering selling my amps and using the FX3 for digital recordings in my studio, since I don't perform live.
How come haven’t you reviewed any Nembrini Audio plugin yet?
Is this patch available for download?
Great Vid, could you share the patch please? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I would love to try(and afford) one of these. They sound so good even though Im a tube snob(except for a Katana 100 head). Great review Sir!
I don’t own one, but a friend who had one let me try it. That thing is amazing. It sounds so natural and open it makes other modelers sound like cheap copies. If I have opportunity to get one I will.
Have you used it live ? How does it sound with pedals in front of it ?
Do you sell your presets? I’d love to try this
Do you think its better than the Boss Gt-1000?
Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹
Hi Portuguese Beer, I think the GT1000 is fantastic but I do prefer the Axe fx
Fractal reply was "fractious by axe-ident"....(better get my coat). Sounds terrific to me. I wish they did a cheap player amp version that would just playback presets and only allow a tiny bit of tweaking. I think there is no doubt that this thing sounds superb. I have zero interest in tweaking beyond what you seem to do. I don't want to adjust the carpet pattern that the guitar in the room with.... I like things on the cleaner end of the scale and that clean tone is superb. Maybe axfx3 is the way to go and skip all the amp malarky altogether....food for thought!
Check out the FM3, same modelling algorithms in a smaller and cheaper package (though with some limitations compared to the flagship Axe FX-3)
Sounds like you are looking for a Boss Katana. 😄
Care to share this patch on the axe exchange? amazing sounding patches
Hi Paul,
Is the Axe FX (or Kemper) going straight in to your DAW and then continues through your studio monitor? Correct me of I’m wrong but didnt the Quad Cortex went through your cabinet?
I’m in thoughts buying Kemper or Axe, but Axe seems a bit complicated to use if you are unused to this kind of gear. I’m I right?
Thx for your good videos and playing🎸
The axe fx was my first modeler and I found it quite straight forward to use. It's complicated if you want to get complicated is the best way to put it. Cause you can delve deep tweeking or you can go straight into a pre set or "scene" and get some of the best sounds you will ever get.
Thx mate 👍
Can we have axefx vs kemper vs QC???
That has been done to death. You still have questions?
@@TheCyberMantis so???? … most of em are djents or metal. It will be refreshing too see a bit on different context.
@@pramesh.gurung Which one are you planning to buy?
@@TheCyberMantis fm3 … my budget allows me this plus i am not so great of player. So it would be more than enough for me. Would love to have QC, i really love the neural plugins but the price is really steep.
@@pramesh.gurung Maybe look at a Boss Katana head and a 2x12 cab. Get the GA-FC footswitch for it. OR.... go for the Boss GX-100 if you don't need an amp and cab. Fractal and QC is more for pro players, or people who are rich. I have a Katana, and I love it.
Nice (and honest) review...
Even though I am on the waiting list for the FM9, I may actually consider buying the FM3 instead. I mainly want it for recording direct into a DAW, especially for over-driven and high gain solos...Please anyone chime in whether I should wait (endlessly) for the FM9 or go with the FM3.
Very nice review...Gave you a Sub also.
Phil
NYC Area
Buy a used on on reverb today. Or wait. For recording, the QC has some nice hardware but lacks many effects. Ask in the forums to first make sure you by the unit that will suite your needs the best. I just got the nod and my new FM9 turbo is in the mail. Only took a year.
@@MOAB-UT Did you actually pay for your FM9 in advance while on the list for a year? I ask because I am on the waiting list, but have not paid Fractal anything yet. I'd have to check Fractal's website again to see if it is possible to pay in advance while your on the waiting list. This would be helpful to know. Thanks.
Phil
@@uptownphotography No problem Phil. No. I did not pay upfront. That is not how the waitlist works. When you get notified, you get a link to where you can go and pay. If you wait too long, you will miss your spot. This has happened to others. There is a very limited supply and they are no where near through the thousands deep waitlist with limited supply. I heard it could be a year until non wait-listed people might be able to get one. That is why I suggested looking into a pre-owned standard FM9. Its the same thing less 11% DSP power (admittedly, that extra power is very nice to have.) It is far more powerful and gig able (9 foot switches) then the otherwise great sounding FM3. It is essentially a AFXIII in a convenient floor version. I would just jump into the QC and Fractal forums and make sure whichever one you buy will do what you need for recording. I think the QC has multiple recording options that might even be slightly cleaner. One performer said something like that a while back but I forgot all the details. For what I need, casual playing, mostly at home and limited recording, the FM9 Turbo should meet my needs for a long time.
@@MOAB-UT Thanks for the very detailed reply. Do you already have a FM9 or still waiting for delivery? How long have you had the FM9 if you've already received one? Thanks again. great info!
Phil
@@uptownphotography I do not already have one. It arrives today. I am happy to keep it but given the demand, I would part with it for the right price. Some people really want the Turbo model and don't mind paying to get one now. Mine will be in a sealed box so it does not get much better than that. You can view the listing right now on Reverb.
I never had a really nice processor. I have a Katana Artist amp that sounds good but it's a big loud. I have a bad ear so a modeler works well. Have you tried any of the Neural DSP PI's?
They sound excellent and I am sure they would record well. You would also save a ton of money- especially if you are not performing live or have a need for all the footswitches. I found that with about 3 PI from Neural, you can cover a very wide range of tones. I have two (2) Archetype Nolly and Corry Wong. Sometimes you can get a bundle deal. For under $300, you could be all set.
whats the song at 6:30 ?
great demo 👍👍 I was considering getting an axe fx iii. I am still on the fence. I had an axe fx ii and regretfully sold it during the pandemic / shutdown. so far I am not hearing anything sound/tone wise I could not produce with the ii version. it's a bummer fractal has gotten rude in artist support, they certainly didn't start out this way...
Kindest Regards
DW
The AxeFX III is two generations ahead, as of the forthcoming Version 21 Firmware update currently in beta. The FX II only went as far as Ares before the hardware couldn’t handle better algorithms. Cygnus was a HUGE upgrade from Ares and the new Cygnus X-2 engine in beta is amazing! I’ve been using it since the first public beta and the feel, responsiveness, and sound are just that much closer to real tube amps. It is seriously indistinguishable at this point.
You won’t know just how much better it is until you play through one for yourself!
@@millman82 Thanks Tim... I ordered the AxeFx III not long after my post. I am really loving the unit. My needs are fairly basic. Authentic reproductions of the superlead, plexi and a couple other iconic amps and 4x12 cabs make me feel at home. I'm just really picky about how amps break-up and the decay of the notes ETC... I have been able to dial in detail to the point nobody can tell the differance... Being able to track quietly in the home studio through headphones with everything in one 3U rack is awesome.
Kindest Regards
DW
@@davidwolfe9391 that is awesome to hear! I wasn’t sure if you were still looking for a reason or would even see my response after so long. But I figured it was worth a reply so anyone else with the same question might leave just a little more informed.
Enjoy that AxeFX III!
it might be the best, but it's completely out of reach for most musicians.
How about a proper demo of the Mooer GE300 - a bit more in real people's price ranges (even that is a bit expensive for some though).
I think most people use it the same way, one or two amp models and hit record..
I think Fractal sounds best right out the box
Can I get your patch?