NGD: Matrix FR12P (FRFR speaker for Kemper)

imalrightjack

So, my long, drawn-out Kemper adventure continues and, as can be seen, I gave into the lure of an FRFR and got this Matrix Element FR12P (passive) for my Kemper PowerHead.  

I tried the Yamaha DXR-10 and didn't like the sound of it (and, truthfully, the look) as it sounded a little artificial (ironic, I know).  The Matrix sounds so much more open and like a real guitar cab.  

I don't know why and don't really get their use of the phrase 'tonewoods' when describing it, as it would appear a somewhat illogical thing for a 'flat response'.   Whatever, it looks like a cab (which helps my transition into the land of the digital) and sounds great.

I feel much happier with 'plug and play' with most profiles with this cabinet.  It does need tweaking but feel a lot less overwhelmed.  Happy days.

simonk

Cool. Where did you buy it?

imalrightjack

Direct, @simonk - John was great to deal with. 

http://uk.matrixamplification.com/speakers.html

Deijavoo

The end of your journey in sight now dude?

imalrightjack

Deijavoo said:

The end of your journey in sight now dude?

Other than tossing about tweaking, I hope so @Deijavoo ;

If you want to make some noise some time, shout up!

timmysoft

tone flannel 

imalrightjack

timmysoft said:

tone flannel 

@timmysoft I get tone flannel but contextually daft. Still, sounds good!

Deijavoo

imalrightjack said:

Deijavoo said:

The end of your journey in sight now dude?

Other than tossing about tweaking, I hope so @Deijavoo ;

If you want to make some noise some time, shout up!

Sounds like a great plan, I'm still not well, but should be battle ready in a week or so.

imalrightjack

Get well soon, old chap @Deijavoo ;

Deijavoo

I'll get the earplugs ready.  

imalrightjack

Deijavoo said:

I'll get the earplugs ready.  

To block out my playing  Sadly, a necessity as a tinnitus sufferer.  Maybe that's why every I amp I get sounds shit?

Deijavoo

I was thinking to block out mine! 

Jonathanthomas83

Nice one, I'm glad it worked out for you! Congrats!

imalrightjack

Thanks, @Jonathanthomas83 ;

Limehouse_Blues

Nice. My Kemper is unpowered and while the Laney active IRT is fine at home I'd love to hear the Kemper at gig volumes  through a big cab. The Matrix cabs look the biz.

imalrightjack

Post-rehearsal update:

Undoubtedly, and unsurprisingly, does not kick through in a band mix like a real cab. The rest of the band had no issues but I didn't feel like I had as good a sound as when I used my little Zilla. I hooked up to the PA which helped me get a better mix, and I've no doubt it's going to sound as good to an audience, but the cab appearance will likely mislead a few. 

EQ tweaks will likely get me there. I just need to find time to do it. 

Jonathanthomas83

@imalrightjack ;

Take a look at this...could be a good bet for one last (expensive (but returnable to Hotrox)) try! :-)

http://www.hotroxuk.com/mission-engineering-gemini-wedge.html (wedge but stands up like a regular cab too) or http://www.hotroxuk.com/mission-engineering-gemini-1.html

imalrightjack

@Jonathanthomas83 Sure it'll be great when I learn to use it!