Author Topic: Home/Recording amps opinions. (Read 2128 times)

jibidy · « **on:** February 13, 2008, 03:22:57 PM »

Im currently using a randall 150 watt head (a hybrid) and a randall 212 cab. Waywayway too much power as i dont gig just play and record.

I thought about gettint a blackheart or something and putting a radial tonebone in front or something similar. Or should i get line 6 bogner jobby.

I basically want great tone on a good budget but also versatility.
i like high gain sounds and clean sounds, and i love playing with different effects. any thoughts and stuff would help.
Im thinking the line 6 because everything would be there already rather than having to spend a bunch on good pedals.

Ted · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2008, 03:42:00 PM »

the line 6 spider valve sounds like the answer.

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2008, 03:46:15 PM »

You might want to keep the head if you like it and get one of these:

http://www.jlhproducts.com/axetrak/

MDV · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2008, 04:07:25 PM »

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

You might want to keep the head if you like it and get one of these:

http://www.jlhproducts.com/axetrak/

If I understand the concept of this thing properly, brilliant!

Let me get this straight:

You plug a cranked head into it

Its quiet, and you plug that little box thing into a line-in

?

Without a mic?

And eliminating the sound of the room?

And not deafening yourself?

Can you hear it? (I an see external speaker?)

Can you vouch for its goodness?

gwEm · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2008, 04:16:51 PM »

Quote from: MDV

Can you vouch for its goodness?

+1

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2008, 04:26:00 PM »

The only 'downside' with the Axetrak is that you can't position the mic, so you only get one 'flavour' of mic'ing.

Otherwise, yes -- it does exactly what it says on the box.

In fact there is a clip by someone (sorry, forget who) in the Players forum that uses an Axtrack; maybe it's Bird? I thought it sounded totally pro.

Jonny · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2008, 04:35:59 PM »

http://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6085&highlight=axetrack

There you go.

Lazy_McDoesnothing · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2008, 07:09:34 PM »

Axe Trak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Nlt6OhDYU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4FKxvOr9rE

Grendel Dead Room
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxDm_tRKk8c

jibidy · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2008, 07:12:13 PM »

That definatly looks cool. Randall make one similar i think. Isolation cab.
but recording at loud levels isnt a problem just the playing in my room, i have access to a studio with a dead room for recording. I just wanted something smaller(loudness and portability) for in my room and jamming e.t.c.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Randall-Isolation-12-Speaker-Cab?sku=480371&src=3SOSWXXA

cheers for the replys. im quite leanient towrds the line 6.

ailean · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2008, 07:20:24 PM »

I use a THD Hot Plate to take the power out of my head / cab. It's rated up to 185w so will work for your head.

MDV · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2008, 08:41:01 PM »

Ok, its awesome,

But can I use my own mics?

opprobrium_9 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2008, 05:54:16 PM »

That looks sweet! But, is it just me or do the clips on the videos sound the tiniest bit compressed (as in post-amp compression)? Otherwise that thing pretty much looks essential.

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2008, 08:35:02 PM »

I think Guitar Rig 3 is the answer, with a D.I box, I'm continually amazed at how real it sounds.

Bird · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2008, 09:02:54 PM »

There's definitely some cool software out there, but I'm happy with what I can get out of the Axetrak as well. It's pretty cool. :twisted:

hunter · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2008, 09:50:11 PM »

I have software, modelers and tube amps, also have owned Weber Mass etc. Actually I get the best results at low volume if I put my tube amps on like 0.2 and boost them with a nice pedal, e.g. the RC Booster or the Fulltone OCD.

I can set my basic preamp tones at low volume at home and when I rehearse/gig use the same setup and usually just take down a bit on gain, bass and presence.