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Appendix
The following material is designed for reference and aims to maximize your enjoyment of the Axe-Fx II. Please also
visit our online forum at http://forum.fractalaudio.com for discussions on these and many other subjects.
Table of Amp Types
16.1
Amp Types in the Axe-Fx II are exacting models of the actual amps they are based on. Our approach is commonly
referred to as “physical modeling,” where the
individual components are modeled and assembled so the virtual
model reproduces every aspect of how the real amp sounds and works as a system. Amplifier Types are subject to
change without notice. Please check firmware release notes.
If you’re unfamiliar with the models, the Fractal Audio wiki, a publicly managed document, contains tons of helpful
information, especially this guide by
Yek
, an illustrious member of the Fractal Audio community:
http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=Yeks_Guide_to_the_Fractal_Audio_Amp_Models
Manufacturer names and product names mentioned below are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no
way associated with or affiliated with Fractal Audio Systems. The names are used only to illustrate sonic and performance characteristics of the
Fractal Amplifier TYPES, which have been created by incredibly detailed analysis of the actual amps that inspired them.
MODEL NAME
BASED ON
NOTES
5F1 Tweed
Fender® Champ®
This "practice amp" from the Tweed era exhibits a unique breakup characteristic.
5F8 Tweed
Fender® Twin®
5F8 Tweed: based on Keith Urban's own #1 high power Fender Twin-Amp
6G4 Super
Fender® Super 6G4
Based on a pre-CBS 1964 blackface Fender Super Reverb, AB763 circuit
6G12 Concert
Fender® Concert 6G12
Based on a brown-era '60 Fender Concert with a 6G12 circuit.
59 Bassguy
1959 Fender® Bassman®
A low-to-medium gain amp designed for bass but more widely adopted by guitarists.
65 Bassguy Bass
1965 Fender® Bassman®
The bass channel of an AB165 Bassman.
65 Bassguy Nrml
1965 Fender® Bassman®
The normal channel of an AB165 Bassman.
1959SLP Jump
Marshall® 1959 Super Lead Plexi
Marshall 100W “Super Lead Plexi” model no. 1959, both Treble and Normal Channels "jumpered"
1959SLP Normal
Marshall® 1959 Super Lead Plexi
Normal channel of a Marshall 100W “Super Lead Plexi” model no. 1959
1959SLP Treble
Marshall® 1959 Super Lead Plexi
The treble channel of a Marshall 100W “Super Lead Plexi” model no. 1959
1987X Jump
Marshall® 1987x Vintage Series
Both Treble and Normal channels as when “jumpering the inputs” of this amp.
1987X Normal
Marshall® 1987x Vintage Series
Features what many consider to be an “essential” mod to the tonestack of this Plexi.
1987X Treble
Marshall® 1987x Vintage Series
The treble channel of the 1987x Vintage Series Plexi.
5153 50W Blue
Fender® EVH® 5150III®
Red is the “High Gain” channel of this amp.
5153 100W Blue
Fender® EVH® 5150III®
Blue is the “Medium Gain” channel of this amp.
5153 100W Green
Fender® EVH® 5150III®
The 50W Model.
5153 100W Red
Fender® EVH® 5150III®
Based on the clean channel of a “holy grail of modern tone.”
AC-20 12AX7 B
Morgan AC20 Deluxe
Rear switch set to 12AX7 and the Bass/Treble switch set to Bass.
AC-20 12AX7 T
Morgan AC20 Deluxe
Based on the Treble channel with the EF86/12AX7 switch in the 12AX7 position.
AC-20 EF86 B
Morgan AC20 Deluxe
Input tube in EF86 position, Normal mode.
AC-20 EF86 T
Morgan AC20 Deluxe
Treble channel of the same.
Angle Severe 1
Engl Savage
Modeled with the contour switch off.
Angle Severe 2
Engl Savage
Modeled with the contour switch depressed.
Atomica High
Cameron Atomica
Based on the Atomica from Cameron Amps
Atomica Low
Cameron Atomica
The low gain channel of the same.
Band-Commander
Fender® Bandmaster®
Based on an Silverface with the AB763 circuit
Big Hair
Created by Fractal Audio
Mids without mud. Revive the 80s metal scene. (Spandex not included.)
Blanknshp Leeds
Blankenship Leeds
Based on a boutique version of an 18W Marshall with a big sound at low power.
Bludojai Clean
Bludotone Ojai
The Ojai is reported to be an exact clone of Robben Ford's Tan Dumble.® Clean channel.
Bludojai LD 1
Bludotone Ojai
Lead channel of the Ojai with PAB on.
Bludojai LD 2
Bludotone Ojai
Lead channel of the Ojai with PAB off.
Bogfish Brown
Bogner Fish preamp
Based on a Bogner Fish preamp, Brown Channel.
Bogfish Strato
Bogner Fish preamp
Based on a Bogner Fish preamp, Strato Channel.
Boutique 1
Matchless Chieftain®
A medium-gain amp: thick, yet crisp, with a fair amount of power amp breakup.
Boutique 2
Matchless Chieftain® + Boost
Based on the same amp but with a boost for more gain and high-frequency emphasis.
Brit 800 Mod
Marshall® JCM 800®
Based on an 800 modded to be "heavier" and "less strident"
Brit 800
Marshall® JCM 800®
Based on the vaunted model 2204. Bring the Master up for true 80s tone.
Brit AFS100 1
Marshall® AFD100SCE®
Based on a Marshall AFD100SCE with #34/AFD switch in the #34 mode (LED off)
Brit AFS100 2
Marshall® AFD100SCE®
Based on a Marshall AFD100SCE in AFD mode (LED on)
Brit Brown
“The Brown Sound”
A faithful recreation of the legendary “Brown Sound” —The modded “#1” Marshall®.