The FX is indeed magic, but not for technophobes. You need to really dig into the editing to get the most from it. The factory presets are more demos and starting points than true usable patches, but the editing process is intuitive and it doesn't take long at all to get comfortable with it. Your ears are your best tool for editing patches.
Expensive? Sort of...............................but not when you consider what demanding players are paying for high end and boutique gear. Considering that, my FX at $1500 is a bargain, but it's not "stand alone". If you intend to run it from the stage, you need a power amp. It can be run into the FX loop of an amp, but you need to keep in mind that the amp will color the sound and you'll need to adjust accordingly. The Axe FX is best served run from a neutral sounding power amp. or straight FOH through monitors. Let the amp and cab sims do their wonder.......................
If studio quality sound and hyper versatilty is what you seek, the Axe FX is your answer.
I'm head over heels in love with mine. I feel that my command of sound and tone has just left the bush leagues and stepped up to the big show.
Mine is going to its first gig this Saturday night.
Last edited by Plank_Spanker; February 25th, 2009 at 05:14 PM.
Guitars: 2008 Gibson SG Classic, 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard LE, 2002 Gibson SG Supreme, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio Plus, 1996 Les Paul Studio Gem, American Deluxe Double Fat Strat, Bluesville "Super" Strat Copy, MIK Fender "Limited Edition" Tele, JD Bluesville "Night Pilot", Yamaha AES 820, Steinberger Spirit GT Pro, Taylor 355CE, Ovation 1897 Adamas, Ovation CC057 Celebrity
Amps: Axe FX centered rack rig, Mesa 4x12 cab. Germino Club 40, Johnson JM150 Millennium, Johnson JM250 Millennium, Gibson Titan Medalist Frankenstein.
Effects: Tonebone Trimode, EH Holy Grail, Boss CH-1, Dunlop Crybaby Classic, Framptone Amp Switcher, THD Hot Plate, Yamaha AG Stomp Acoustic Processor, Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board.