Axe_FX II Rigs, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Digital Modelling.

paulmapp8306

8.5 seems the default - most of my amp blocks are 8.5.

I do use this - upping it adds some attack, but for softer styles and more vintage sound, I do back it off a little.

guitarfishbay

Hmm on all the amps I tried last night double bypass reset made the default 9. Which amps were 8.5 for you @paulmapp8306

paulmapp8306

Hum - seems your right.  I didnt reset my amp blocks (Cliff said you didnt need to but wouldnt hurt).  When you defaul the blocks they seem to go to 9. as default.

Maybe cliff prefers 9 ?.

  

guitarfishbay

I prefer 9 myself with authentic. The old models are ok with their previous lower values though. Bigger difference in feel than I expected really.

Clarky

I've never touched the preamp hardness

but here are the settings I'm setting in my presets

5153 100W Red = 8 in one preset, 9 in another

5153 100W Green = 9

Herbert ch3 = 9

JCM800 = 8.5

MkIIC = 8.50

guitarfishbay

Cliff posted on FAS forum that the official quantum release should be in a few days... I wonder what changes there will be from beta.

paulmapp8306

Not a lot.  Just a few bug fix's if they found any to fix in the Beta - and possibly an amp or too if were lucky.

Handsome_Chris

Did someone say formant shifting on the pitch shifters?

AndyJP

I heard they fixed the flux capacitor on this version.

Handsome_Chris

Keep your Emmet Brown cobblers. I want aa pitch shifter in line with the Kemper boys 'n' gals

guitarfishbay

So I finally figured something major for me.

In 20b when the CF Comp became preamp comp it got reset to stock values.  I like to add that parameter to my 5150 patches...

Anyway I just tried adding it to my quantum patches and now they sound like they should.  

guitarfishbay

Grabbed a quick vid with my Strat and quantum. I'm using the old JMP1, no advanced tweaks except speaker tab to match my cabs. iPhone mic

guitarfishbay

Quantum released http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/104340-axe-fx-ii-quantum-rev-1-00-firmware-release.html

guitarfishbay

Axe-Fx II Quantum Firmware Release Notes

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1.00

This is the initial release of our “Quantum” firmware. Quantum represents a milestone in amplifier modeling technology. Our new Real-Time Spice (RTS) algorithms offer a degree of accuracy not found in any other product. Below are the significant changes/additions from the previous non-Quantum firmware.

Added “Dephase” control to Cabinet block. This parameter controls a sophisticated process that removes the “phasiness” from IRs and can yield a more “in the room” experience. Note that the processing required is extreme and the control can have some lag. No extra CPU usage or audio latency, however, is incurred.

New RTS triode models. There are three new triode models based on our new algorithms: 12AX7A (default), ECC83 and 7025. The previous models are still available and may be selected with the Pre Tube Type parameter. Note that the models have all shifted and if you were using a model other than default previously you will need to adjust your preset to the desired model.

The “CF Comp” parameter has been renamed “Preamp Comp” to better explain its function.

Added new Preamp Compressor Type “Comp Type” parameter to amp block. There is a new menu page that contains Preamp Comp, Comp Type, Dynamics, Preamp Bias and Output Level (the last repeated from other menus for convenience). Preamp Comp Type selects between “Authentic”, which accurately models the compression in a tube amp, and “Ideal” which is an idealized distorting compressor. The idealized type is more focused and has tighter bass whereas the authentic type is bolder and looser. High gain players may prefer the ideal type due to its tight character.

Added a new mode to the “Character” controls in the Amp block. A Char Type of “Dynamic” engages an exciting new mode of tone control. This can be used to fatten or scoop the tone as a function of picking strength. For example, set the Type to Dynamic, Char Freq to 450.0, Char Q to 0.7 and Char Amt to 4.0. This will cause the tone to get fatter and thicker as you play hard but without getting honky when playing soft.

Added four “JMPre-1” models based on a Marshall JMP-1 rack preamp. The existing “Brit Pre” model was not changed as it is used by several prominent “A-list” artists. Instead, four new models were added. The models with “BS” in the name indicate that the Bass Shift function is engaged. Note that the model defaults to the power amp simulation active. The power amp model is based on a typical Marshall 100W power amp of that era.

Added 512 more User Cab slots to XL and XL+ models.

Added 20 new Cabinet models (XL and XL+ versions only) from our Universal Noise Studios 4x12 cabinet pack. These IRs are specifically intended to be used in mixes “in the box”. Mix two IRs from each cab for a myriad of sonic textures.

Fixed Dry Delay Shift parameter not working in Flanger block. The parameter has been renamed to Dry Delay and works differently (and more intuitively). The parameter now sets the delay time of the dry signal as a percentage of the maximum delay time of the wet signal. For classic thru-zero flanging this parameter should be set to 50%. For interesting new sounds experiment with lower or higher values. Note that this parameter has no effect if Through Zero is set to Off.

Fixed smallest LCD font having a smiley face for left bracket character.

guitarfishbay

Many of the features appeared in 20 and Quantum beta - the only major selectable difference for me is extra tube types. This is welcomed I think, authentic seemed closest to long plate and if one of the new models with improved low end but otherwise similar character to short plate that's what I'd prefer.

Haven't tried it and probably won't this week. So no idea if any changes from Q1b.

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To save you guys time -

*Note* Preamp tube types change to default if you've swapped them prior to Quantum.

*Note* CF comp (now called preamp comp) reset in 20b due to new behaviour. I'd assume if you went from 19 to Q1 the same would happen, so check.

paulmapp8306

OOOh.  Check your CPU usage with quantum.  Theres a thread on the Fractal forum so I checked mine.  Im using around 6-8% less CPU with the new firmware for the same patch.

guitarfishbay

Awesome. But I don't think I've ever hit the limit, ever. But as Yngwie Malmsteen says, more is more.

Roland

Most of my patches used more CPU with Quantum at start up.  However the clearer sound does allow me to remove some of the EQ blocks, so the net effect is down.  I always take other people's exclamations of improvement with a pinch of salt because we all listen out for different things.  In my case I've moved up from v18, and the difference is noticeable.

paulmapp8306

Didnt add anything, or remove anything when moving to quantum.  My patches definately lost a few % CPU.

Clarky

the Diezels in Quantum01 are awesome

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