Choosing a Modeler/FRFR - Revision history

Meambobbo: /* FRFR */

2016-02-13T02:13:45Z

‎FRFR

Meambobbo: /* LePou - Various VST's */

2015-05-16T20:18:50Z

‎LePou - Various VST's

Meambobbo at 03:27, 13 April 2015

2015-04-13T03:27:38Z

Meambobbo: /* FRFR */

2015-01-22T22:19:06Z

‎FRFR

Meambobbo: /* Impulse Responses */

2015-01-22T22:11:29Z

‎Impulse Responses

Meambobbo: /* Positive Grid - Bias */

2014-10-24T19:54:01Z

‎Positive Grid - Bias

Meambobbo: /* Kemper - Kemper Profiling Amplifier */

2014-10-24T19:52:05Z

‎Kemper - Kemper Profiling Amplifier

Meambobbo: /* Fractal Audio Systems - Axe FX */

2014-10-24T19:46:15Z

‎Fractal Audio Systems - Axe FX

Meambobbo: /* Line 6 - Pod */

2014-10-24T19:34:22Z

‎Line 6 - Pod

Meambobbo: /* Fender Mustang */

2014-10-15T17:58:06Z

‎Fender Mustang

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 == FRFR ==
-Modelers usually include cab/mic emulation.  Guitar speakers/cabinets typically roll-off the more extreme high-end frequencies, focusing on midrange.  They also have certain resonances and characteristic formants.  Using cab/mic emulation is great for home recording, removing the need to mic a cabinet.  It also removes the need to crank the volume a guitar amp for its unique tonal additions from its power section, so you can play/record in low-volume situations without sacrificing tone.  Unlike guitar speakers, most general-purpose speakers, especially pro audio (PA, studio monitors) are designed to be full-frequency flat-response (''FRFR''), meaning they output all frequencies (within human hearing) without boosting or diminishing any of them in relation to the input signal they receive.  FRFR has become a kind of buzz-word, with many debating just how FRFR an "FRFR" speaker/monitor is.  '''Regardless, using a modeler with cab/mic simulation into an FRFR speaker should get you a tone similar to a real guitar amp/cab rig that has been mic'ed.'''
+Modelers usually include cab/mic emulation.  Guitar speakers/cabinets typically roll-off the more extreme high-end frequencies, focusing on midrange.  They also have certain resonances and characteristic formants.  Using cab/mic emulation is great for home recording, removing the need to mic a cabinet.  It also removes the need to crank the volume a guitar amp for its unique tonal additions from its power section, so you can play/record in low-volume situations without sacrificing tone.  Unlike guitar speakers, most general-purpose speakers, especially pro audio (PA, studio monitors) are designed to be full-frequency flat-response ('''FRFR'''), meaning they output all frequencies (within human hearing) without boosting or diminishing any of them in relation to the input signal they receive.  FRFR has become a kind of buzz-word, with many debating just how FRFR an "FRFR" speaker/monitor is.  '''Regardless, using a modeler with cab/mic simulation into an FRFR speaker should get you a tone similar to a real guitar amp/cab rig that has been mic'ed.'''
 The most popular FRFR speakers for pro audio are studio monitors and stage monitors.  ''Studio'' monitors are typically smaller (5-8" woofers) and are nearly always found in pairs.  They are loud enough for playback in a small to medium size room with low noise - a studio control room for instance.  For live playing, ''stage'' monitors (aka PA speakers) are more popular.  DJ's often use pairs of these for smaller venues.  For large venues, they are more often used as stage wedges for the band to hear themselves, with a much larger PA system responsible for delivering sound to the audience.  While a pair is nice to take advantage of stereo effects/routing, often a guitarist needs just one (most dedicated guitar amps and cabs are mono).  These come in sizes and loudness similar to guitar cabinets; however, they are generally lighter and more portable, as well as having a wider frequency dispersion.  They are also shaped capable of being laid on the ground as wedges, stacked in towers, or mounted on poles.

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 === LePou - Various VST's ===
-LePou is a programmer who has designed a number of '''free''' VST plugins that model real world amplifiers.  While the quality and interface deserves praise, the caveat is that it requires a system capable of hosting a VST to use.  This makes it nice in the studio but more difficult to take to gigs or rehearsal...or even move around the house.  LePou also provided an IR loader called LeCab2, capable of loading 2 simulataneous IR's.
+LePou is a programmer who has designed a number of ''free'' VST plugins that model real world amplifiers.  While the quality and interface deserves praise, the caveat is that it requires a system capable of hosting a VST to use.  This makes it nice in the studio but more difficult to take to gigs or rehearsal...or even move around the house.  LePou also provided an IR loader called LeCab2, capable of loading 2 simulataneous IR's.
 === Line 6 - DT, Pod, Spider, Vetta ===

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 A ''modeler'''s main function is to emulate the tone of analog amplifiers; however, they typically also provide a number of other features, such as speaker/mic emulation, a wide range of simultaneous effects, MIDI send/receive, and configurable signal routing.  Some are also in a foot controller form factor, allowing control of not only that device but others via MIDI.  This means modelers can take a number of roles, serving as all-in-one processors or integrating with other gear.  This can make them extremely complicated in some cases, requiring lots of attention to detail and effort to make it work for you.  How you plan to use the modeler, how much time you have to learn and tweak it, budget, and quality are the prime considerations to make.
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 The most popular FRFR speakers for pro audio are studio monitors and stage monitors.  ''Studio'' monitors are typically smaller (5-8" woofers) and are nearly always found in pairs.  They are loud enough for playback in a small to medium size room with low noise - a studio control room for instance.  For live playing, ''stage'' monitors (aka PA speakers) are more popular.  DJ's often use pairs of these for smaller venues.  For large venues, they are more often used as stage wedges for the band to hear themselves, with a much larger PA system responsible for delivering sound to the audience.  While a pair is nice to take advantage of stereo effects/routing, often a guitarist needs just one (most dedicated guitar amps and cabs are mono).  These come in sizes and loudness similar to guitar cabinets; however, they are generally lighter and more portable, as well as having a wider frequency dispersion.  They are also shaped capable of being laid on the ground as wedges, stacked in towers, or mounted on poles.
 [[Category: Guitar]]

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 == FRFR ==
-Modelers usually include cab/mic emulation.  Guitar speakers/cabinets typically roll-off the more extreme high-end frequencies, focusing on midrange.  Using cab/mic emulation is great for home recording, removing the need to mic a cabinet.  It also removes the need to crank a guitar amp, so you can play/record in low-volume situations.  Unlike guitar speakers, most speakers, especially pro audio (PA, studio monitors) are designed to be full-frequency flat-response (''FRFR''), meaning they output all frequencies without boosting or diminishing any of them in relation to the input signal they receive.  FRFR has become a kind of buzz-word, with many debating just how FRFR an "FRFR" speaker/monitor is.  Regardless, using a modeler with cab/mic simulation into an FRFR speaker should get you a tone similar to a real guitar amp/cab rig that has been mic'ed.
+Modelers usually include cab/mic emulation.  Guitar speakers/cabinets typically roll-off the more extreme high-end frequencies, focusing on midrange.  They also have certain resonances and characteristic formants.  Using cab/mic emulation is great for home recording, removing the need to mic a cabinet.  It also removes the need to crank the volume a guitar amp for its unique tonal additions from its power section, so you can play/record in low-volume situations without sacrificing tone.  Unlike guitar speakers, most general-purpose speakers, especially pro audio (PA, studio monitors) are designed to be full-frequency flat-response (''FRFR''), meaning they output all frequencies (within human hearing) without boosting or diminishing any of them in relation to the input signal they receive.  FRFR has become a kind of buzz-word, with many debating just how FRFR an "FRFR" speaker/monitor is.  '''Regardless, using a modeler with cab/mic simulation into an FRFR speaker should get you a tone similar to a real guitar amp/cab rig that has been mic'ed.'''
-The most popular FRFR speakers for pro audio are studio monitors and stage monitors.  Studio monitors are typically smaller (5-8" woofers) and are nearly always found in pairs.  They are loud enough for playback in a small to medium size room with low noise - a studio control room for instance.  For live playing, stage monitors are more popular.  DJ's often use pairs of these for smaller venues.  For large venues, they are more often used as stage wedges for the band to hear themselves.  While a pair is nice to take advantage of stereo effects/routing, often a guitarist needs just one (most dedicated guitar amps and cabs are mono).  These come in sizes and loudness similar to guitar cabinets; however, they are generally lighter and more portable, as well as having a wider frequency dispersion.  They are also shaped capable of being laid on the ground as wedges, stacked in towers, or mounted on poles.
+The most popular FRFR speakers for pro audio are studio monitors and stage monitors.  ''Studio'' monitors are typically smaller (5-8" woofers) and are nearly always found in pairs.  They are loud enough for playback in a small to medium size room with low noise - a studio control room for instance.  For live playing, ''stage'' monitors (aka PA speakers) are more popular.  DJ's often use pairs of these for smaller venues.  For large venues, they are more often used as stage wedges for the band to hear themselves, with a much larger PA system responsible for delivering sound to the audience.  While a pair is nice to take advantage of stereo effects/routing, often a guitarist needs just one (most dedicated guitar amps and cabs are mono).  These come in sizes and loudness similar to guitar cabinets; however, they are generally lighter and more portable, as well as having a wider frequency dispersion.  They are also shaped capable of being laid on the ground as wedges, stacked in towers, or mounted on poles.
 [[Category: Guitar]]

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 === Impulse Responses ===
-''Impulse responses'' or ''IR'''s are sound files that represent a transformation of sound caused by some system.  They can be used to provide simulations of the reverb of a room, for instance.  In the guitar community, they are popular for cab/mic simulation, capturing not only frequency but phase and resonance information.  In a DAW, a convultion reverb plugin is necessary to apply the IR transformation to an input signal.  Most modelers provide their own cab/mic block or make it part of the amp block.  These typically use IR's, although only a small number allow you to actually import or export the IR's in and out of the modeler.
+''Impulse responses'' or ''IR'''s are sound files that represent a transformation of sound caused by some system.  They can be used to provide simulations of the reverb of a room, for instance.  In the guitar community, they are popular for cab/mic simulation, capturing not only frequency response but phase and resonance information.  In a DAW, a convultion reverb plugin is necessary to apply the IR transformation to an input signal.  Most modelers provide their own cab/mic block or make it part of the amp block.  These typically use IR's, although only a small number allow you to actually import or export the IR's in and out of the modeler.
 == Ways to Run a Modeler ==

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	=== Positive Grid - Bias ===		=== Positive Grid - Bias ===
		+	Bias is a software-based modeler, available on mobile platforms as well as home computers, making it a highly portable solution. Despite its wide platform support, it is also known for its high quality.
		+
	=== Zoom - G ===		=== Zoom - G ===

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	=== Fractal Audio Systems - Axe FX ===		=== Fractal Audio Systems - Axe FX ===
		+	The FAS Axe-FX line is considered one of the best modeler lines out there, both in terms of emulating real world gear, but also in the amount and depth of features available. FAS is a small company and the Axe-FX is their flagship product - it gets a lot of attention and support, with numerous firmware updates.

	=== Kemper - Kemper Profiling Amplifier ===		=== Kemper - Kemper Profiling Amplifier ===

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 LePou is a programmer who has designed a number of '''free''' VST plugins that model real world amplifiers.  While the quality and interface deserves praise, the caveat is that it requires a system capable of hosting a VST to use.  This makes it nice in the studio but more difficult to take to gigs or rehearsal...or even move around the house.  LePou also provided an IR loader called LeCab2, capable of loading 2 simulataneous IR's.
-=== Line 6 - Pod ===
+=== Line 6 - DT, Pod, Spider, Vetta ===
 Line 6 is a big name in modeling with the Pod being the first mass-market modeling success.  It has since expanded its Pod line and most of its products use the modeling algorithms found in the various Pod products.  The Pod is currently on its 4th generation, with each generation featuring different "engine" as the modeling algorithms change to take advantage of more powerful hardware.  Each generation also has several form factors.

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−	=== Fender Mustang ===	+	=== Fender - Mustang ===

	=== Fractal Audio Systems - Axe FX ===		=== Fractal Audio Systems - Axe FX ===