Amp as a pedal platform for Fractal FX8?

imalrightjack

I recently (very) acquired a Fractal FX8. Really enjoying it so far and it sounds good through a borrowed Egnater Rebel 30 Mkii. However, the second channel seems somewhat superfluous. 

Any suggestions on an amp (single channel an option) that takes pedals really well and has a good FX loop?

Close to doing for a custom Danplifier. Anything else I should consider?

Freebird

I'm using a Kemper, but it's probably not what you want to hear 

The FX8 is great though, and I'd like to try it with a real amp one day.

imalrightjack

Freebird said:

I'm using a Kemper, but it's probably not what you want to hear 

That's what I'm replacing

Freebird

imalrightjack said:

Freebird said:

I'm using a Kemper, but it's probably not what you want to hear 

That's what I'm replacing

Something you don't like about it? I usually use Fender Twin profiles for FX, and some of the other clean profiles too. I'm quite new into the process though, and still got lots to learn  

Wazmeister

Carr Rambler

imalrightjack

@Freebird It's an incredible piece of kit. But...something is missing. Likely in my brain I'm enjoying the Egnater more than the Kemper though. 

Freebird

Wazmeister said:

Carr Rambler

peteri

I have a Carr Skylark, awesome pedal platform

give me a week or so. It may be on the market after I try FRFR

simonk

You’re going to hate this but I use the FX8 with a Boogie MkV25 and they’re a great match. 4 effects in the front, 3 in the loop and one button acts as a relay to switch channels.
A Suhr Bella would be a good shout too.

ecc83

Have to mention the Blackstar Artist 30 innit!?  (the ArtisAN 30 would be fine but no FX loop although you have a cheat with the 4 input jacks. You need a bloody strong back mind!)

Dave.

Dominic

Rambler
 Hamsted
Fender Deluxe with decent speaker
Twin
Gibson Goldtone 30 Rvs Stereo 

exocet

Hot Rod Deluxe clean channel ...works well with FX8.

vasselmeyer

If you like the Egnater clean channel on your borrowed amp (the channel is a thing of beauty), why not buy one? The FX-8 works really well  with 4CM and can do channel switching too.

just so happens I'm about to  put my Egnater Rebel 30  up for sale...

  

RandallFlagg

Victory V40 Deluxe!

imalrightjack

vasselmeyer said:

If you like the Egnater clean channel on your borrowed amp (the channel is a thing of beauty), why not buy one? The FX-8 works really well  with 4CM and can do channel switching too.

just so happens I'm about to  put my Egnater Rebel 30  up for sale...

  

@vasselmeyer I have first refusal on it. How much are you shifting yours for? Any particular reason?

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Kebabkid

I've heard some good demos of them going into the Quilter stuff.

vasselmeyer

imalrightjack said:

@vasselmeyer I have first refusal on it. How much are you shifting yours for? Any particular reason?

Thanks for all the suggestions!

@imalrightjack Unfortunately I've developed an unpleasant back condition which means I've had to go lightweight with a tiny DV Mark head and neodymium speakers. I'd never get rid of it otherwise. Recently serviced and completely new vales all round.

imalrightjack

Wazmeister said:

Carr Rambler

Just found your video on YouTube (via a thread on here). Any more clips of it in use, @Wazmeister? ;

Wazmeister

imalrightjack said:

Wazmeister said:

Carr Rambler

Just found your video on YouTube (via a thread on here). Any more clips of it in use, @Wazmeister? ;

No mate, I did one and then retreated in fear !!!

There is few better clean platforms than the Rambler imho, and I've owned loads...

imalrightjack

@Wazmeister That's a shame. Nice, simple and easy to watch video.

Any tips on getting into the FX8, manual aside (which I'm working through)? Can you download drive presets, etc.?

Wazmeister

imalrightjack said:

@Wazmeister That's a shame. Nice, simple and easy to watch video.

Any tips on getting into the FX8, manual aside (which I'm working through)? Can you download drive presets, etc.?

Ignore all presets !

I'd start with a blank preset (best thru a Mac/PC software) and add reverb. Try North/South Church reverb.

Add a delay. etc