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@Tony Emery Got it yeah. Thanks.

I haven't tried it. But it's pretty simple. You would come out of the effects send into *insert pedal(s) here* then come out of pedals back into effect return. Then in the software place the effects loop block wherever you wish.

@Tony Emery If i may ask another one, how simple is it to add an external (physical) effect into the signal chain, via the fx loop (I presume) in case I feel the need for more effects at some point. And how many effects can one add through this method. Is it simple to do, and easy to manage levels, tones etc.

@Tony Emery Thanks yeah. Fair point.

Well I would maybe suggest if you're a beginniner then the Pod Go is a great choice because the last thing you want as a beginner is to be overwhelmed with too many choices. The Pod Go keeps things simple while also sounding amazing.

Congrats mate. I haven't yet tried the QC but would love to play through one I think they're amazing 😊

@Tony Emery Tony what Cabs or IRs do you use for the marshall tones because they sound fantastic man, like on the jtm and 800 and JVM tones you use

I have used to Helix. Main difference really is the ease of use the Helix has over the Fractal when using the hardware. However when using software both are easy to use imo. Sound wise both are fantastic. Effects wise I would give to the Fractal. You also get a lot more choice with amp sims and cab sims in the Fractal units but you can get to your ideal tone with either that's for sure.

I was when I was using it

Thanks Mark. Yeah bit of a trip that but defo worth it if you like the mountains and hiking etc. Would defo recommended at least a week 👍

Monitors at first. Then I test them at gig volume during soundcheck and tweak from there if needed.

I'm guessing you're in America? I ordered this from G66 (UK store) which ship with both those things. I don't believe the US store does :(

It's built around factory preset 43

@Tony Emery good deal. Greenbacks then, right?

Thanks. Just a straight up Marshall 1960 cab sim.

@Tony Emery Pcking it up today, so I’m really excited to dig into it now. Keep rocking lad and thanks again.

I just run it direct mate. Straight into the desk then I'm using stage monitors or in ears.

@Tony Emery Ha, thanks for the reply. Wasn’t sure with the accent, but was curious as I grew up in Sunderland. I always get people ask me that question. Getting the FM9 towards the end of the week. Fingers crossed I gel with it. How you power it at gigs? Power section of a amp or power amp? Anyway, I’ve subscribed mate. Might put some vids up of my experience at some point 👍

Once you get to know the Fractal eco system it's a doddle. Bit of a learning curve but then there is with everything that new to you. To answer your question...I'm from the Durham area so I'm neither 😁

I have a video on my channel. Search for 'awesome Marshall'.

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@Large Coke That’s it. Volume constraints and inconsistent sound nite after nite. Really though, that M9 sounds better too me than any blasting Marshall Stack.

Thanks mate. While I agree a couple of 10w amps would certainly be easier to carry...it just wouldn't cut the mustard for me tonally I don't care what manufacturer it's from. Unless it sounded absolutely incredible for live use and it came with effects that could top the Fractal. I'm pretty much 100% certain that doesn't exist at this point in time 😁

@Tony Emery thank you I appreciate that you took the time to explain this for me. I'm definitely a dinosaur when it comes to gear. It has to be a tube amp for me lol. I don't gig. I imagine a couple of 10watt combo amps wouldn't be too hard to carry around, with one being a backup. But I do get the point that they are not consistent with sound quality. Tone turns out a bit different every time. Happy playing.

People still do use them but I can certainly explain why I don't anymore: When you play in a band like I do week in, week out, carrying big heavy tube amps quickly becomes very tiresome. We are not getting any younger. Set up and take down times become a LOT quicker. Simply 2 xlrs into the desk and you're off. Modellers are consistent. I don't have to worry about mic placement or my mic on the amp being kicked over or moved once setup. I don't have to worry about replacing tubes or a tube going down in the middle of a gig. I don't have to carry an extra cab. I don't have to worry about having to turn a loud tube amp down at gigs (we have a silent stage and many venues are looking for that now). In the Fractal and many other modellers, I have dozens of amps to choose from rather than the one sound the amp is providing. And pretty much limitless choices in IR's (cabs and mics). I can get a good recording tone in seconds. I can play silently or very quietly as I have neighbours with kids but still have a 'loud' volume either gain wise or in my headphones/monitors. I'm not blasting the front rows ears off at gigs which I used to do (sometimes more if I could get away with it 😆). Modellers typically have many effects you can choose from rather than have a separate pedal board and spending much more money on pedals. I could go on. But at this point in time, with modellers now sounding so good. For me personally, tube amps are redundant. If I want air moving I'll simply get a cab and a power amp. Easy to do but still have all the pros I listed above. I have nothing against tube amps...I used them for years. But when you gig week after week for years after years, I prefer to have an easy lift in and setup and be ready to go in minutes and everything else that comes with modellers, WITHOUT compromising on tone or feel. Hope this helps 😁

Live we use a mixture of different RCF speakers or I use IEM's when I feel like it

It's so hard to compare units to the Kemper for me because the Kemper soley relies on how good the profiles are. Effects wise the Fractal units are much better I don't think anyone can doubt that. Have fun with the QC I would love to try one out!

@Tony Emery How do you compare the Fractal stuff to the Kemper? I’ve sold my Kemper Stage to try out the Quad Cortex which should be here next week!

Thanks very much Danny appreciate it dude 👍

That would be great! Thanks

Not yet

@Tony Emery your welcome dude can’t wait to hear more hope you had a merry Christmas and having a happy new year! Have a blessed week dude

Thanks a lot James!

Thank you Cherry. Yeah absolutely, the Fractal stuff is just as you say...'quality'.

I use the JVM Orange on my FM3. Couple that with Leon Todd's TV Live Mix cab and wow!!

I would say it's definitely mine as of right now. For high gain that is. I've still not tried many if not most of the amps in there. I'm sure you will love it!

Nar, they are fine. They bring out the colour of the carpet 👍🏻

Thanks mate. They're causing flicker on the camera that I only realised once I finished recording 🤦 so will hopefully try and rectify that.