Fractal Axe-Fx II Guitar Effects Processor
Fractal Axe-Fx II Guitar Effects Processor
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- 2 Stores from $750.00 See prices updated 1 hour ago Vintage or Discontinued
- Price Tier
- High-end/Boutique
- Artists
- 148
- Rating
- Reviews
- 9
- Type
- Effects Processors Ranked #1
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- Setups
- 1 setup using this
- Videos
- 0 demo videos
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PROS
- Superior cabinet emulations and songwriting tool
- Great for both recording and live use
- Vast array of amp sounds, responsive and lifelike
- High-end components, FX surpass Eventide quality
- Infinite flexibility in sound creation
- Constant updates add value
- Integrates well with digital recording setups
- Noticeable difference in sound and feel compared to other processors
- Allows complete control over tone
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Hetfield: We’re really pleased with Fractal. It’s amazing. For my rig, we went into the studio and put some sounds into it—a combination ... see details
Matt uses the Axe FX for his effects and the Kemper amps to take care of the amp modeling. see details
Since Songs of Innocence, the Edge has been using 4 of these in his rack rig. Also, in this video by Premier Guitar (https://youtu.be/... see details
"I used to have what was the size of refrigerators for racks with all sorts of gear because back then there was only one thing that did t... see details
"With the amp in the effects loop is actually the Axe-FX II, which we just started using. We were using the Ultras before. The guys from ... see details
Reviews
Trusted musician and artist reviews for Fractal Axe-Fx II Guitar Effects Processor
Based on 9 Reviews and 77 Ratings
the future is now
I don't know if there's a better option out there...I'm still very new to this unit, but the Axe Fx is truly the best sounding box available, this thing came from the future. Impossible amounts of amp sounds, all of which are responsive and lifelike. I haven't broken it in live yet, but I'm sure it'll be a joy when that day comes. Can't believe I was farting around with a POD HD for so long when the future was out there the whole time. It's complicated, make no mistake - there's a lot of buttons and knobs and submenus, you can get beyond granular with all of it, but even the presets sound great for hobbyists who just want to plug and play.
I will never settle for less in my digital boxes, ever again.
Great studio tool
99% of the time I use the Axe-FX. Just to put some context on that, I have 11 tube amplifiers in the studio... from a '69 Superlead, CAA-PT-100, a collection of Dr Z and 65 Amps boutique amps, and some Mesa Boogie amps that I've modded myself. The Fractal is just so convenient and convincing.
finally someone with a real superlead reviews the Fractal! thanks man. I am reall picky about 4 holer sounds having owned, toured and recorded with a number of them, all with their own special flavors and I just never hear anything but a well made clone copping any of those sounds convincingly, but I never see a Fractal in person around here to try one.... do you use the cab impulses or run it into a power amp driving a cab?
Hi Jim. Well, I never use the Axe-FX live - I prefer to drag a head and cab. In my studio, however, the Axe-FX II gets me 99% of the way there in just seconds. I'm using TAF and OwnHammer IRs straight to the DAW (usually SPDIF).
Cant live without my Fractal Axe-Fx II
I highly recommend the Fractal Axe-Fx II I use it for recording and live. this is my secret weapon for sure!
Best equipment for guitar nowadays
Every component is high end in this processor. The FX are incredible, better than Eventide. The Amp simulations are extremely close to original, you can't distinguish them, when doing A/B
The source of all my toan
Infinite flexibility and incredible sound. What more could I want (oh yeah an AX8 so I can actually take it places)
The Ultimate Modern Rig
The Axe-Fx allows me, as a musician, to have complete control over my tone and to create any sound I want. It's pretty much a box of inspiration.
A must have
The Axe-Fx allows me, as a musician, to have complete control over my tone and to create any sound I want. It's pretty much a box of inspiration.
Amazing
You have every effect and amp you could ever want plus constant updates,
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If you have a good understanding of signal chains and frequencies the axe fx will do you wonders. If you dont know what your doing you may get fustrated with. Its great for recording and live use. Some people dont think its $2000 better than other affordable effects/processors (the pod hd500 and the boss gt 100 to be exact) but any real professional will tell you there is a noticeable difference in sound and feel.