Axe-Fx Ultra in 2020

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► Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III

► Camera

►Vocal Mic

► Interface

► Monitors

►Eventide Effects

►Fishman TriplePlay Connect

►Apple iPad 7th Generation

[spetersonmusic]

I ordered a Standard direct from Cliff when he was a 1 man show building in his kitchen in spring 2007. What's funny about this is exactly what you experienced in the video - it's still workable and capable. It was fun watching and listening to you go through it. One thing you say is what I've said - explicitly and loudly - for all these years, it's all about the Cab IR. Was then, is now.

[marksanders]

Went to Fractal's website to check the FM3 availability and guess who is there demoing the unit...?! GO LEON GO!! WELL DONE SIR!! YES! surely they are not gonna pick someone just because...no no no, this is professional equipment and they are gonna trust the best for their demos, CONGRATULATIONS "MATE"....wish you much more success to you and your band.!!

[Eventual]

I remember when these came out, folks were ditching their ‘preamps’ left and right and going with the new rage: Fractal. It has been a wild ride ever since, with the 2 & 3 dominating the airwaves. They’re built for results. You know Leon, all this time I never heard one. It wasn’t until I started listening to you. You’re just a damn good demo guy, play like wildfire, and have a gifted set of ears, with no mention of the incredible set of influences that shape your style. I’m stuck in the 80s, that’s just me, but I get stoked on the new gear. For example the KSR Ceres arrived today. Can’t even power it up, didn’t come with a wall wart. But it looks cool. I’m going to figure how to patch it in, and then order accessories. You don’t look tired, you look healthy, vibrant as ever. That jammed! It sounded JUST LIKE YOU!!

[claudios]

Hi Leon. I'm Claudio from Argentina. i want more videos of the FX ULTRA !!!

[chrisday]

Some sick tones to be had with this unit! Still a great value for someone trying to get into modeling! Like always killer playing man!

[eight]

If people are still getting great tones out of a Pod XT today, the Ultra certainly holds up. I'm getting one for $400 before I hit the road with Cordyceps!

[jmar]

That sounds really good for a piece of gear that has evolved so much over the years.

[KirkyDrums]

oh yeah !!! really enjoyed that Leon . Nice to hear the old ultra on fire. Still packs a punch i just wish i had your skills to make mine sound that good .. more vids on it for sure please

[geirisk]

I literally just bought one of these today, can't wait to receive it tomorrow!

[ItaiIfrach]

Amazing content and review. This thing did the big shout back then in 2012 that brought the amp simulations to the table. I'm using the Axe Fx ultra almost 7 years, through 295 Mesa Boogie simul class 12 tubes power and 2x12 mesa v30 left Marshall T75 right. Its the best sound ive ever had. I've had the Axe Fx 2 and Ax8 also in the studio, but it actually dosen't matter when u have that kind of high end preamp sounds by the ultra and connect it to REAL 12 tubes power into some cabinets on stereo. I mean the ultra is missing some amps and fx from the current fractals' models but when it comes to amps, drives and time based fx that thing is incredible no less than 2, plus u have the ability to edit almost any serious paramter u need from chips to frequency of each. The fractal quality we all know and love - the ultra is actually more than perfect for pre amp sections still today, the power signal section, cabinet/mics or Ir packages matter no less !

[TonyEmeryGuitar]

I was one of the first guys in the UK to have my Ultra back in mid 2009 before pretty much anybody had even heard of Fractal Audio. I played that thing EVERY SINGLE DAY for at least an entire year I was so blown away by it, coming previously from a Boss GT8. I had a load of videos on my channel which, stupidly I deleted. Good to see it's still sounding stellar over 10 years later!

[GmanMusicProductions]

The Ultra was great then and is still great today. I use mine for the effects since I bought a Suhr RL for my tube amps and the effects alone are STELLAR!!

[rodrigolarrea]

you are so gifted my friend! keep allways

[Aantonic]

Im still blown testing patches from "Ultra sounds" series. Thank you my friend :) Great unit in the hands of a great guitar player!

[mokshavortice]

Sounds great, I have the axe fx 2 and maybe I am tone deaf but I can barely hear the difference.

[williamscolaro]

When your son gives you awesome guitar gear you know you’ve succeeded as a parent.

[nantan]

I loved my old ultra! The only reason I upgraded to the II was for aftermarket IR cab space, otherwise I was perfectly happy with my ultra! Nice video and great playing!

[frama]

Holy f... I just got your IRs. They just bring new life to the vintage Axefx!!! Thank you so much!

[asolterocruz]

it would be cool to hear more IR's finally i just put yours on mine and man, it is amazing the change in the tone, thank you Sir!

[ji]

I’m probably skipping one generation, from AX8 to whatever comes next.
Hearing the previous gen Ultra hold up to time helps me not feel so bad about it.