I am a brand new AFB user and finally had quality time working with it through my Presonus USB interface into StudioOne last night. WOW!!! I was blown away with the stock presets out of the box, using the cab sims, out of the 1/4" jack. I primarily tracked with the Kornfield and Hot Brit models and again just blown away with the quality of the tone. Got me thinking maybe I was short sighted in thinking of this as just a recording tool and maybe I need to go live into a power amp and cab. How many of you guys do this now? What power amps have you had success with? I see the Duncan Power Stage looks good, any pedal power amps that sounded good? EHX and Carvin have small form factor pedals that supposedly work well but I'm a tube snob at heart. Can I really cut through a mix using a modeler into a power amp for a full band experience? Man Atomic hit it out of the park with the AFB -- just sounds killer and it morphs very nicely with my guitar pickup changes. Very, very cool product! Thanks --
Thanks for the kind words! I'm so glad that you're enjoying the AFB! I use the Power Stage 170 power amp and a 1x12 cab with a Vintage 30 speaker! Plenty of volume and the EQ really helps dial in the sound for the room you're playing in. Here are some AFB info that may help you: Tone Tips https://atomicamps.com/forum/index.php?threads/tone-tips.1830/ NEW AFB presets and backup file with updated SLO and Arkhan amp models: http://atomicamps.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-afb-presets.1965/ New AFB SVT and CLEAN 65 presets https://atomicamps.com/forum/index.php?threads/clean-65-and-sv-tee-presets-for-amplifirebox.2092/ Updated Factory Presets http://atomicamps.com/forum/index.php?threads/new-afb-factory-presets.2780/ The manual, editor and system restore file can be downloaded here: https://atomicamps.com/atomic-amps-support/#ampli-firebox I'm happy to answer any questions that you might have. Cheers, Jace
Welcome! Yes, the AFB is great. That's why I bought another one. 2 is better than one. I use an FRFR powered monitor at home. At rehearsals, straight to the mixer. In concerts, IEM. No complains at all.
