Actually, if I went that route, I'd just keep the DC, and add the Rec early next year. This is really about going all digital or staying tube. The HD500 is cheap enough that adding it for recording really isn't a big deal.
I wonder if they'll let me pass it to someone here that definitely wants one? That'd be cool.
Ask yourself what you're looking to do. If you're going to do serious home recording, and there is just no way you can make that happen with a real amp, then the AE2 is a way better choice than the POD. However, the price tag reflects that, and if you really just need it for casual recording or demoing, then why drop the coin?
My biggest problem with the AE is that I see the price, and remind myself it is essentially just a computer with a bunch of high quality plug-ins. I rather have a good recording machine, and exactly the plug-ins I need, rather than the Swiss Army knife.
This is true, though I'm just shy of what I need to get it, which means selling an amp that's not very plentiful in the sort of condition I've got it in.
I'm just going to skip it. While I know it's awesome, spending $2200 on something when I'm just a hobbyist who records for fun and/or jams once or twice a month is just overkill. Plus, I think selling the DC would give me heartburn.
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noodles said:
My biggest problem with the AE is that I see the price, and remind myself it is essentially just a computer with a bunch of high quality plug-ins. I rather have a good recording machine, and exactly the plug-ins I need, rather than the Swiss Army knife.
...but while I'm here...get the Axe....if you're that close to having the finances you should be able to float it without a sell off. If you end up regretting the purchase you won't have a problem unloading it later. If you DON'T give it a try though you will always wonder what could have been. :mk:
You could move it for more. List price is $2,499, and there has got to be people that want one now. Hell, if I had $2,200, I would be on the wait list to buy YOURS if you didn't like it!
I remember hearing that even some of the anti-modeler people (maybe it was Josh? or Leon?) saying that the AFX II was quite impressive. Not sure if that has anything to do with this convo.
I'd like to add that since my name apparently won't pop to the top of the list until sometime in mid 2014, I'd be happy to take your spot... I think this is a win-win proposition
I'm not anti-modeler. I just don't think it's as good as the real thing, unless you're running it through some real guitar speakers (and maybe some power tubes). Sounds great when you do though, and is great for recording!
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Don't you have some of Dave's playing to be mixing while he tells us how easy it is?
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Matt C said:
noodles said:
Nah, I just get Crooks to record stuff for me. :yesway:
That's over half of the Factory Presets, which sound AWESOME. But with the tiniest bit of tweaking, it will sound even BETTER than awesome.
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