Guitar effect patches for zoom, digitech, korg, tc. Here is a list of all the available effect unitsamplifiers on the site. If you do run pro tools i dont its an 8 input pro tools interface. You can also incorporate your favorite stompboxes and effects into the eleven rack with an integrated effects loop that can be assigned and moved almost anywhere within the signal chain. Its hard to believe that under the hood of the headrush is the foundation of what the eleven rack was. Im gigging helix friday with the same butter presets with scenes ive. Axe fx vs helix vs kemper vs amplifire modelling amps. Control eleven rack with a controller or volume pedal. How you monitor your axefx rig is a critical step in getting good tones.
We first looked at the eleven rack back in 2009, but there have been changes since then to warrant us taking another peek, notably the introduction of an expansion pack. The main features of the fractal audio axe fx, line 6 helix, kemper profiler. The editor also makes it super easy to control everything. Six months with the fractal audio axe fx ii listeninggame. Since making a broad sound also of axefx and eleven rack was completed, it was only an example, but i wanted to compare them. Eleven rack is a highquality audio and midi interface, with classic guitar amp and effects processing built right in. Digidesigns eleven rack is a revolutionary guitar recording system designed to solve the challenges guitarists face in the studio. I would love to see some quality djenty patches available for the eleven rack, but sadly ive never come across any that i thought were even remotely good. Pro tools, eleven rack were excited to introduce a special guest blogger to inside out.
May 04, 2020 voodoo labs ground control pro offers tourready build quality at a middleoftheroad price, making it a hard deal to pass up for gear enthusiasts. Ampsounds im kemper sind stets bestandteil eines presets, rigs genannt. Eleven rack users group and preset exchange for the avid. Pedals 15 from effects mode, and pedals 610 from favorite. Oct 17, 2010 axe fx wins hands down in a head to head comparison. Avid eleven rack vs line 6 pod hd500x battle demo youtube. Axefx vs eleven rack dream theater on the backs of. Using a vintage hifi stereo and high quality tower speakers is intended to generate a listening environment close to what i would use to listen to great music.
Try out nine unique eleven rack patches from david torn. But that description barely scratches the surface of what this thing does. In addition, the eleven rack performs double duty as a highquality interface for digidesign pro tools, and it comes with pro tools le 8 recording, editing and. I am really enjoying the sounds and have a good handle on reamping,which allows you to change your eleven patches after the fact. Its super quiet, same core as a gtek which is better than an axe lol has a tool less battery removal, somewhat comfortable, pops asa, tooless grip assembly to get to the regulator and it smells like a shoe when you get it out of the box. They have now launched eleven in rack format for applications in the studio and on stage. This means that eleven rack is useful when recording, gigging, and practicing. The buyer must manually load them into the axe fxs user cab locations and link them to the proper cab block or blocks as described in the preset description. For topics related to eleven rack mac, windows, or standalone. Yes i know the axe fx is as well, but it is a stand alone unit and not having to take on the daw efforts, plugins if you use additional ones, etc. How you monitor your axe fx rig is a critical step in getting good tones. The buyer must manually load them into the axefxs user cab locations and link them to the proper cab block or blocks as described in the preset description. Please make sure that the preset or presets you purchase are for the fractal.
Fx8 runs up to eight simultaneous effects using the stateoftheart algorithms made famous in the axefx ii line of processors. The effects are really great, the routing is also really great. A fave band of mine, as i lay dying are now using the axe direct to the board, i saw them late last year and to me sounded better than the other bands that had amps, dj ashba, larry mitchell, trivium, mark day, all shall perish, disturbed, deftones, are some that i know are using the axe straight into the pa. I sometimes run a timmy or fatboost3 in front for a touch of drive. The best custom patches for fractal audio axefx ii. Voodoo labs ground control pro offers tourready build quality at a middleoftheroad price, making it a hard deal to pass up for gear enthusiasts. The only advantages to the eleven rack in my opinion are that you can use it as a recording interface and it comes with a version of pro tools software. Eleven rack uses a unique tone cloning design and oneofakind, customdesigned truez input to recreate the experience of playing through a micd amp. The eleven rack looks cool too but its amp sim selection is limited compare to the beta sofware versions for the 1101.
Axe fx wins hands down in a head to head comparison. New user interface with new grid view, you can see all the 11r rigs at once. Hes been using eleven rack since it launched, and has created some killer patches for his own projects. If there is a unit that you want to be included, please contact us. It features many of the same leadingedge technologies utilized in our flagship axefx ii processor, now offered in a floor unit at a fantastic price. Check out this video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx. Digidesign eleven rack vs digitech gsp1101 vs axefx amps. In the simplest terms, the axefx ii is a rack mountable preamp and effects processor. Axe fx vs eleven rack vs pod hd 500x rob chapman forum. The pod hd 500x does pretty much everything and more that the eleven rack does. Most presets use one or more specific impulse responses irs that are included in the preset download. What makes the axefx ii remarkable is that its powerful enough to replace a lot of traditional ampeffectscab setups.
Info from avid eleven rackpro tools subscription get the guitar tone youve always dreamed of in your studio and on stage. Stairway to eleven digidesign surprised the world last year when they brought out a guitar amp simulator for pro tools called eleven. I wasnt over impressed by the axe fx especially for the money. Sep 14, 2011 this video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx ultra, axe fx ii and digidesign eleven rack. At home or in the studio, you can plug guitars, microphones, and other instruments into.
Eleven rack has a permanent home in my studio now, i have a mesa boogie, and a marshall tube amp i will never sell, i still use and love, but for pure convenience, and versatility, and low cost, i would definitely recommend it. Honestly i think the gain needs cranked on the gsp whereas the 5150 should go between 46. A parallel comparison between avid eleven rack s treadplate amp sim modeling mesa rectifier series and an actual mesaboogie rectifier amp. A fave band of mine, as i lay dying are now using the axe direct to the board, i saw them late last year and to me sounded better than the other bands that had amps, dj ashba, larry mitchell, trivium, mark day, all shall perish, disturbed, deftones, are. Available as a rackmountable unit like the axe fx, one advantage that. Explore the various tonal possibilities of fas series with custom choptones irs or the great tone matching. Ideally, id love to just get the fx 2 or the ultra, but like most of us, i have to live within my means lol. Mar 21, 2018 once all the rage, rack equipment has largely gone out of fashion for casual musicians and smaller bands, with the only notable exceptions being popular rack mounted amp modellers such as the axe fx and kemper units. Preset patch is a free patch exchange, however, to promote a healthy community of sharing, you are given a set number of download tokens per 24hour period.
As a result, particularly on the used market its possible for the average player to pick up previously highend gear for use. Ive had my eleven rack for a couple of years now and i definitely like it, but i think that it really drags behind other units in the metal department. The eleven rack is an improvement i admit, ive only played one for about 10 minutes after owning an ultra since 2007, its just too annoying to play longer, but it is still both much more static than the axe, and much more digital. Heres a demo i did to illustrate how well the eleven rack models the mesa boogie road king ii head and in this case what my channel 3 sounds like. For live work the axe fx ii has benefits over the eleven rack, it has. Avid 11 rack guitar modelling amp vs axe fx gearslutz.
Also, the 11r is actually an honest to goodness pro tools front end with an xlr input microphone preamp a pretty decent one at that built in. I had the predecessor eleven rack which did its job but this is such an upgrade. The 1101 is alos much cheaper and can be found used for peanuts. The amp models used are based on a fender deluxe 64, marshall jcm 800 and mesa.
Helix rack or fx3 are so far ahead of mere stage amps and pedals that. Singtall eleven rack presets free presets download presets singtall preset mega superpack the original superpack of presets that includes everything ive done to date. Mar 11, 2010 you can also incorporate your favorite stompboxes and effects into the eleven rack with an integrated effects loop that can be assigned and moved almost anywhere within the signal chain. A site for guitar players who own the avid eleven rack guitar effects device to exchange rig presets and discuss ideas. It is nearly infinitely configurable, which is a good thing though some people may not like that. Its the only modeler ive tried although i am very curious about the axe ii and kemper.
I have heard great clips by both, but anytime you are using computer software you are at the mercy of the horsepower of your computer. Fractalquality effects in a floor unit designed for use with an amp. Preset patch musical presets, patches and information. Discover three scenarios for using eleven rack live. We will try to constantly put up more effect units. I personally go with a home stereo route for my setup. Avid 11 rack guitar modelling amp vs axe fx everywhere i read, it comes out that the 11 rack works just with pro tools, but then, others say it works with other daws too. The fx8 mark ii is a new multieffects pedalboard designed to deliver fractals signature quality without compromise in an effectsonly floor unit.
However, after having had one for about 6 weeks or so, i think it is money wellspent. Heres a stand that holds 36 axes with handles and 36 more axe heads, and its size is only 2 feet in diameter. If you have the money get a kemper it is the best amp i have ever used. Avid eleven rack guitar multieffects processor and pro tools. This video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx ultra, axe fx ii and digidesign eleven rack. In my opinion, the axe fx seems to do more things and more things better, overall, and has more routing and setup options. Convince me to get an 11r instead of an axe fx ii ver. The gsp is basically like a cleaner, tighter version of a 5150, theres some light tweaking to make it have that more raw, open saturation and itll be golden. Once all the rage, rack equipment has largely gone out of fashion for casual musicians and smaller bands, with the only notable exceptions being popular rackmounted amp modellers such as the axefx and kemper units. Eleven rack all fairly good but the kemper is better than them all.
Had 8le and a digital 002 before, and if you are upgrading, be prepared to have to upgrade some pluggins that dont offer. The amp models used are based on a fender deluxe 64, marshall jcm 800 and. I think you can get fairly close to it with a pod hd. The eleven seems to have a more robust effects section though. Ax8 amp modelermultifx processor fractal audio systems. The axe fx ii is powered by a pair of analog devices tigersharc dsps. Ax8 amp modelermulti fx processor quantum amp modeling, ultrares cab sims, and fractalquality effects. Your tokens are automatically replenished every 24 hours. Info from avid eleven rack pro tools subscription get the guitar tone youve always dreamed of in your studio and on stage. At home or in the studio, you can plug guitars, microphones, and other instruments into eleven rack, and record directly into pro tools.
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