List of amp simulations

This is a list of the amps the Axe-Fx emulates, including their description in the manual and on the website, suggestions for matching cabinets and additional notes.

Pictures of some of the amps

Axe-Fx name	Details of model
TUBE PRE	= Studio tube preamp Completely neutral, low-gain tube pre-amp simulation. Useful for warming up vocals and other instruments' as well as direct guitar sounds Cabinet suggestion: n/a Forum search
JAZZ	= Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 Based on a Japanese 2x12 solid-state combo amp with built-in stereo chorus. With essentially no tone shaping this amp has a warm, midrange-thick sound that is good for jazz and fingerstyle. With the Axe-Fx’s powerful tone controls you can tweak this type to get shimmering rhythm tones as well Cabinet suggestion: ? Alternative: Red Wirez JC-120 Original controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass Original manual Forum search
BROWNFACE	= Fender Vibroverb Based on a classic American 40-watt tube amp with built-in vibrato. Great for gutsy blues, this type breaks up nicely, especially when the Master is cranked. The original had no Mid or Presence so set these to ‘0’ for classic tone Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black, 1x15 Blues, 4x10 Bass, 1x12 Tweed, 2x12 Tweed. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Tweed Original controls (Normal channel): Volume, Treble, Bass. Normal/Bright channel. Later models: Bright switch For authentic tone: crank the Master, set Drive to 3.50, keep Mids at 5 and Presence at zero (12 o'clock) Fender tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Fender Forum The Fender Forum FenderTalk Fender Forum search
59 BASSGUY (formerly: BLUES)	= Fender Bassman A low-to-medium gain sound great for blues. Based on a classic bass amplifier with four 10” speakers, it didn’t work so well for bass but guitar players quickly discovered it made a great blues amp. Try a treble booster in front for screaming blues work a la Albert Collins or Albert King Cabinet suggestion: 4x10 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez Bassman Original controls: Volume, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble. Normal/Bright channel For authentic tone: crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50. Try it with a Treble Booster Drive block Fender tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Fender Forum The Fender Forum FenderTalk Fender Forum search
DELUXE VERB (formerly: TWEED)	= Fender Deluxe Reverb (AB763) Based on the classic 1965 “Blackface” 1x12 combo amplifier. This amp features two 6V6 power tubes and has a great chimey tone. Turn the Drive and Master up and the amp starts to get a nice overdriven breakup The former name "Tweed" and description didn't match with the emulated model. The name was changed to Deluxe Verb in firmware 9.01 and the sim was remodeled Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black, 4x10 Bass, 1x2 Tweed, 2x12 Tweed. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Twin Original controls: Volume, Bass, Treble For authentic tone: turn Mid to 6.8, crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 Fender tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Fender Forum The Fender Forum FenderTalk Fender Forum search
DOUBLE VERB (formerly: BLACKFACE)	= Fender Twin Reverb Based on a popular, 100-watt American tube amp with two 12” speakers. This simulation captures the Normal Channel. Very similar to the Brownface model but a little more mellow. The tone-stack is also slightly different giving it just a bit different voicing Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Twin Original controls (Normal channel): Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble. Bright switch (works with Drive below 6) For authentic tone: crank the Master and set Drive to about 3.50 or higher Fender tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Fender Forum The Fender Forum FenderTalk Fender Forum search
CLASS A	= Vox AC30 A medium-gain emulation based on an early British tube amplifier. This type does not have the high-frequency emphasis like the American types and therefore has a darker sound. Try a treble boost in front for a snarling British “opera-rock” sound. This amp is notable in that it has no negative feedback around the power-amp and hence has a gritty character and less high-frequency response Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Brit, 2x12 Brit. Alternative: Red Wirez Vox Original controls: Cut, Volume. The original amp didn't have Bass, Middle and Treble controls, so leave them at noon. Use Presence (= Cut) instead Note from Cliff: "An AC30 has no power amp feedback so it doesn't have presence or depth controls. It has a "Cut" control which is basically an adjustable snubber on the phase inverter. The Presence control becomes the Cut control. To duplicate the amp you would only adjust the Presence negative but the model lets you boost as well if you adjust Presence positive. The Depth control won't do anything so it doesn't matter where you set it. If the Damping (Damp) is zero the Depth control is disabled and Damp defaults to zero for that amp model" For authentic tone: the original had no Master Volume, so crank the Master and keep Drive low. Try it with a Tonebender or Treble Booster Drive block Wikipedia Vox forum Forum search
TOP BOOST	= Vox AC30TBX TopBoost Based on the “Top Boost Mod” version of the Class A. The public yearned for a brighter amp and the designers responded by adding a treble boost circuit. At first this circuit was a retrofit but then included as standard. Our simulation captures the boosted high-frequency response and slightly reduced bass response of the original Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Brit, 2x12 Brit. Alternative: Red Wirez Vox Original controls: Volume, Cut (= Presence), Bass, Treble For authentic tone: the original had no Master Volume, so crank the Master and keep Drive low. The original amp didn't have a Middle control, so leave it at noon Note from Cliff: "An AC30 has no power amp feedback so it doesn't have presence or depth controls. It has a "Cut" control which is basically an adjustable snubber on the phase inverter. The Presence control becomes the Cut control. To duplicate the amp you would only adjust the Presence negative but the model lets you boost as well if you adjust Presence positive. The Depth control won't do anything so it doesn't matter where you set it. If the Damping (Damp) is zero the Depth control is disabled and Damp defaults to zero for that amp model" Try boosting the input signal, using for example the Tape Drive or FET Boost Wikipedia Vox forum Forum search
PLEXI 1	= Marshall Super Lead (model 1959 a.k.a. Plexi) Based on a classic British amp, the Plexi is great for crunchy rhythm work. The original was basically a copy of the 4x10 bass amp (see Blues type above) that guitar players adopted but with EL34 output tubes and other British components. Despite being essentially a copy it had a unique voice all its own. It has somewhat low preamp gain and works best with the Master and Drive both set fairly high Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w/30w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble (Presence on later models?). Bright (Lead channel) Crank the Master. Experiment with higher Sag settings The bright cap (Lead channel) is very large. This means that the Bright switch in the sim has a great impact on the amount of gain Source Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
BRIT 800	= Marshall JCM800 (model 2204) The successor to the Plexi type was the vaunted 800 series lead amplifier. Many 80’s rock hits were born using this amp and we’ve captured its tone and put it into a neat little package. This amp had EL34 output tubes, some treble peaking on the input and a little more gain than the Plexi. Like the Plexi type it likes having the Master cranked. At low Master settings the amp can be brittle but bring the Master up and the true tone of this beast comes out. Try it with any of the 4x12 cabinet types for classic rock and metal tones. Try a drive block in front for more snarl Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 V30, 4x12 30w, 4x12 75w, 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Volume For authentic tone: experiment with medium to high Master volume The bright cap on the original (Lead channel) is tied to the pre-amp gain (Drive). If the amp is too bright on low Drive setings, just switch off Bright Try adding a TS808 or Tube Drive block. Set the Drive block to zero Drive and full Level (turn down Drive in the Amp block a bit to compensate) Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
BRIT 900	= Marshall JCM900 The successor to the 800 series was the 900 series. This amp had basically the same power amp but a new preamp with more tone shaping, more gain, and a solid-state clipping circuit that gave it a raspier sound. This amp was designed to get more of its distortion from the preamp than the earlier models but you can still keep the drive low and turn up the Master for more power amp distortion Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 V30, 4x12 75w, 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Volume The bright cap on the original (Lead channel) is tied to the pre-amp gain (Drive). If the amp is too bright on low Drive setings, just switch off Bright Experiment with medium to high Master Volume Try adding a TS808 or Tube Drive block. Set the Drive block to zero Drive and full Level (turn down Drive in the Amp block a bit to compensate) Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
BROWN	= Eddie van Halen's modded Marshall Based on a modified British style head with plenty of gain and lots of mids and highs. This type captures the sound of Eddie’s early work. Crank the Master and bring the drive up until you reach sonic nirvana Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w/30w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble. Bright (Lead channel) For authentic tone: crank the Master Volume, turn up Drive untill it sounds good The bright cap (Lead channel) is very large. This means that the Bright switch in the sim has a great impact on the amount of gain Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
BOUTIQUE 1	= Matchless Chieftain A medium-gain, thick, yet crisp, sound with a fair amount of power amp breakup. Based on a now-defunct amplifier that was renowned for its liquid tone and endless sustain. This amp had very unique tone controls and as a result a distinctive voice with a bell- like quality. The preamp gain is fairly low so crank the Master to get that gutsy crunch. Good for rhythm work in a sparse situation where fullness of tone is required Cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Boutique. Alternative: Red Wirez Matchless IRs Based upon a Vox circuit Original controls: Volume, Master Volume, Bass, Treble, Brilliance (Presence). No Mids! Turn up the Master, leave Mids at 5 (noon) Tips in the Wiki Original manual Wikipedia Forum search
BOUTIQUE 2	= Matchless Chieftain Boosted Same as Boutique 1 but with more gain and a bit more high-frequency emphasis. The lead version of Boutique 1 Cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Boutique. Alternative: Red Wirez Matchless IRs Based upon a Vox circuit Original controls: Volume, Master Volume, Bass, Treble, Brilliance (Presence). No Mids! Turn up the Master, leave Mids at 5 (noon) Tips in the Wiki Original manual Wikipedia Forum search
HIPOWER 1	= Hiwatt DR103 'Normal' Channel A medium-gain, full sound based on a famous “High Wattage” amp. These amps had a unique tone-stack and industrial quality output transformers with tremendous frequency response. Chimey with a bit of power amp breakup. Plug in your Tele and crank out some Baba O'Reilly Cabinet suggestion: ? Alternative: Red Wirez Fane IRs Original controls: Volume, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence Thread about dialing in the Hiwatt Wikipedia Forum search
HIPOWER 2	= Hiwatt DR103 'Brilliant' Channel Like HiPower I but using the “Brilliant” channel Cabinet suggestion: ? Alternative: Red Wirez Fane IRs Original controls: Volume, Master, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence Thread about dialing in the Hiwatt Wikipedia Forum search
USA CLEAN	= Mesa Boogie MKIV Clean (Rhythm 1 channel) A somewhat neutral clean sound that can pushed into gentle clipping. Based on a classic California amp’s clean channel this type has a full tone with a gentle midrange dip. The power amp is punchy and clean but can be driven into light distortion if desired. Sounds best with the drive turned up fairly high Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs The clean channel is based upon a Fender circuit Turn up the Drive Original controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence. Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled Original manual MKIV Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
USA RHY 1	= Mesa Boogie MKIV Crunch (Rhythm 2 channel, FAT switch not active) Crunchy California rhythm sound. Effective for solo use too with the gain turned up Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid (without boost), Bass, Presence. No Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled Original manual MKIV Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
USA RHY 2	= Mesa Boogie MKIV (Rhythm 2 channel, FAT switch active) Similar to USA Rhy 1 but with the “mid-boost” engaged. This effectively removes the midrange dip from the tone stack and gives a more focused sound and a bit more gain Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Mid (with boost), Bass, Presence. No Bright switch. Graphic Equalizer not modeled Original manual MKIV Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
USA LEAD 1	= Mesa Boogie MKIV Lead (Treble Shift not active) A tight, focused, hi-gain sound great for fusion and rock leads. Based on a modern Californian lead amp that set the standard for hi-gain lead tones. With the tone-stack before the preamp tubes this type has a more liquid response than the British types where the tone-stack is after the preamp. For the classic California lead sound turn the drive up and back of the Master a bit so that most of the distortion is coming from the preamp Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Gain/Drive, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (without treble shift). Bright switch (use for lower volume levels). Graphic Equalizer not modeled Don't turn up the Master too much, use Drive to add gain In this sim Treble Shift is off, which works well for recording Original manual MKIV Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
USA LEAD 2	= Mesa Boogie MKIV Lead (Lead + Treble Shift active) Similar to USA Lead I but with the “treble shift” engaged. This shifts the response of the treble control lower and gives a slightly different character to the tone. There is also a “treble peaker” on the input stage which slightly boosts the high frequencies giving this type a little more cut Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Gain/Drive, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (with treble shift). Bright switch (use for lower volume levels). Graphic Equalizer not modeled Don't turn up the Master too much, use Drive to add gain Treble Shift shifts the range of the Presence control to higher frequencies on the original amp. According to the Axe-Fx manual it influences the Treble control on the Axe-Fx. In this sim Treble Shift is switched on. This works well within a band context, but can generate squealing and noise at high volume or gain levels Original manual MKIV Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
RECTO ORANGE	= Mesa Boogie 2-channel (old, small logo) Dual Rectifier, Vintage Orange channel (rhythm) Not described The name and model changed from Recto 1 into Recto Orange in 7.03. The manual still lists Recto 1 Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Recto1/Recto2, 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Master, Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain. No Bright switch Keep the Master around 3 Original manual Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Video demo Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
RECTO RED	= Mesa Boogie 2-channel (old, small logo) Dual Rectifier, Modern Red channel (lead) Recto Red not described The name and model changed from Recto 2 into Recto Red in 7.03. The manual still lists Recto 1 Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Recto/Recto2, 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Master, Presence, Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain. No Bright switch Defaults to no Damping, can be turned up Keep the Master around 3 Original manual Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Video demo Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
SOLO 100	= Soldano Super Lead Overdrive (SLO-100) Based on a high-gain hot-rod with a chrome chassis, this amp is noted for its snarling lead sound. Also great for aggressive rhythm work, this type “chugs” nicely without getting muddy. Pair it with one of the 4x12 cabinet simulations for modern rock tones Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 30w. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IRs The Axe-Fx models the Overdrive channel Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Master, Presence. Bright switch (on the original amp only for Normal Channel) Quote Cliff: "The SLO100 is the loudest amp I've ever used. It feels like there's a small nuclear explosion going off inside when ever you hit a power chord. It's a wicked amp but not something I would recommend for anything but large gigs" Keep the Master below 5 Original manual Soldano forum Forum search
SPEC OD1	= Dumble Overdrive Special (Clean) Based on a coveted but rare lead head that was made famous by Larry Carlton and others. Another amp with a very strange tone-stack, this amp has a singing voice and is great for modern blues/fusion work. This is the clean channel Cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Custom Original controls: Master, Bass, Middle, Treble. Bright switch Wikipedia Forum search
SPEC OD2	= Dumble Overdrive Special (Lead) The overdrive channel of the above Cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Custom Original controls: Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Level. Bright switch Wikipedia Forum search
EURO BLUE	= 20th Anniversary Bogner Ecstasy (XTC), Blue Channel Based on a German high-gain amp, these amps pay homage to the British amps but with lots more gain and more high-frequency emphasis. This type simulates the overdrive channel with the boost and “structure” switches off. Note: the description in the manual refers to the amp sim before firmware 9.0. In firmware 9.0 this amp sim was modeled after the Bogner XTC 20th Anniversay Blue channel In firmware 10.x the name has been changed from Euro 1 to Euro Blue Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 German, 4x12 V30. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner IRs Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, Presence. Bright switch Example settings: Drive 9, Bass 3, Mid 4, Treble 7, Bright on, Presence 5, Depth 2, Damp 6, Sag 3, Master 8 Original manual 20th Ann. specifications Sample settings Sound clips Bogner Amp Forum Forum search
EURO RED	= 20th Anniversary Bogner Ecstasy (XTC), Red Channel As above but with the boost and structure switches on. This one has lots of gain and plenty of low-end chunk along with a crispy top-end. Great for modern metal. But: the description in the manual refers to the amp sim before firmware 9.0. In firmware 9.0 this amp sim was modeled after the Bogner XTC 20th Anniversary Red Channel In firmware 10.x the name has been changed from Euro 2 to Euro Red Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 German, 4x12 V30. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner V30 IRs Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, Presence. Bright switch Original manual 20th Ann. specifications Sample settings Sound clips Bogner Amp Forum Forum search
UKGC30	= Laney GC30V Based on a great British amp introduced in the 90’s this amp is a strange marriage of a USA style pre-distortion tone-stack, British voicing and a Class A power amp. Best for blues and lower-gain rock leads, has nice sustain qualities. Can get muddy at high drive levels, decrease the bass to compensate Cabinet suggestion: ? Based upon the Vox AC30 Original controls: Drive, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume. No Bright switch Original manual Forum search
BUTTERY	= Budda Twinmaster Loosely based on an 18-watt amp that gained notoriety during the late 90’s. This type is a low-gain amp that relies mostly on power amplifier distortion. Try a drive in front for smooth lead sounds Cabinet suggestion: try Greenbacks, G12H30 or Eminence Legend Original controls: Bass, Treble, Volume. There's a bright cap on the Volume control (Bright switch) [http://forums.budda.com Budda Forum} Original manual Forum search
FAS METAL	= Fractal Audio Systems Custom Model A custom type similar to a British type but with more gain for more grind. This simulation features quite a bit of high-frequency emphasis along with a modified British tone-stack. Capable of searing rhythm and lead tones No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: ? Forum search
FAS BIG HAIR	= Fractal Audio Systems Custom Model Spandex, studded wrist bands, pyrotechnics and your Axe-Fx are all you'll need to relive the 80's metal scene. This custom type has a unique voicing and tone-stack that emphasizes mid frequencies without getting muddy. Now plug in and shred! No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: ? Forum search
FAS HELLBEAST	= Fractal Audio Systems Custom Model A radical custom type with an unconventional tone-stack No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: ? Forum thread
FAS SUPERTWEED	= FAS Custom Model Like a vintage Tweed amplifier on steroids No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Tweed, 2x12 Tweed. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender Tweed IRs Forum thread
FAS FUSION	= Fractal Audio Systems Custom Model A smooth, thick tone good for fusion/blues solo work No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Custom Forum search
FAS CLEAN	= FAS Custom Model Combines the best features of the Blackface and the USA Clean into a hybrid clean tone that’s great for a variety of uses No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Black, 2x12 Black Forum search
FAS CRUNCH	= FAS Custom Model A hybrid British/USA crunch sound No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: ? Forum search
FAS LEAD 1	= FAS Custom Model A neutral high gain lead with a tight midrange No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Forum search
FAS LEAD 2	= FAS Custom Model More gain and more sizzle No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Forum search
FAS MODERN	= FAS Custom Model A high gain hybrid tone that’s equally suited to modern rhythm and lead work No equivalent original amplifier Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Forum search
JR BLUES	= Fender Blues Jr. Based on a modern all-tube combo amp with two EL84 output tubes and a single 12” speaker. This amplifier has become an instant classic because of its gutsy tone at manageable volumes Cabinet suggestion: 1x12 Blues, 1x12 Tweed, 1x12 Black. Alternative: Red Wirez Fender IRs Original controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Gain, Volume. FAT boost (not modeled?). No Bright Fender tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Original manual Fender Forum The Fender Forum FenderTalk Fender Forum search
BRIT PRE	= Marshall JMP-1 preamp. The power amp is from the JCM 800 Based on a rack-mount preamplifier version of the Brit 900. The preamp gained notoriety for its crunchy tone and was made popular by ZZ Top Cabinet suggestion: n/a Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence. Original manual Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
ENERGYBALL	= ENGL Powerball, Lead Channel Based on a very high-gain German amplifier. Lots of bass, great for aggressive, drop-tuned riff work Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Metal. Alternative: Red Wirez Engl IRs Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence. Bright switch only for Clean channel (not modeled) Original manual Check for sample settings Forum search
RECTO NEW	= Mesa Boogie 3-channel Dual Rectifier, Red channel set to Modern Based on the modern version of the Dual Rectifier amps. Some minor circuit changes made this version slightly more aggressive than the original Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Recto1/Recto2, 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: Presence, Master, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble. No Bright Keep the Master around 3, use Drive to add gain Original manual Check it for detailed descriptions of the controls and sample settings Tips in the Wiki Wikipedia Grailtone Forum search
HAD ODS 1	= Dumble Overdrive Special Revised model based on detailed analysis of a very rare Dumble Overdrive Special as used by the likes of Larry Carlton and Robben Ford Cabinet suggestion: 2x12 Custom Original controls: Master, Bass, Middle, Treble, Level. Bright switch This sim is based on a real Dumble, the others (Spec. OD2) are based on schematics Wikipedia Forum search
WRECKER 1	= Trainwreck Express Based on another very rare and expensive amp designed by Ken Fische Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w/30w. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs Original controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Presence (Express and Liverpool), Cut (somewhat like Presence). Bright switch (Express and Liverpool models only, not on Rocket model) The original had no Master Volume so turn the Master fully up and use Drive for volume FAQ Sound clips Forum search
BRIT JM45	= Marshall JTM45 Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a legendary British Blues amplifier. This amp was actually a copy of the American “bass” amp that many guitar players were using but with different output tubes and transformer. Made famous by Eric Clapton and others" Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs This amp is based upon the Fender Bassman and was the first Marshall amp, 45 watts and 4 Celestion 12" speakers Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
DAS METALL	= Diezel VH4 Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a high-gain, boutique German amplifier famous for its aggressive sound" Cabinet sugggestion: 4x12 Metal Original controls: Volume, Bass, Midle, Treble, Presence, Deep Keep the Master low Original manual Sample settings Wikipedia Forum search
PLEXI 2	= Marshall Super Lead (Alt) Model 1959 Axe-Fx manual / website description: "similar to Plexi 1 but with a different “bright cap” value and different transformer model. Lower gain and more “vintage” sounding" Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w/30w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs Original controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble (Presence on later models?). Bright (Lead channel) Crank the Master and Sag The bright cap (Lead channel) is very large. This means that the Bright switch in the sim has a great impact on the amount of gain Tip in the Wiki about the Bright switch Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
SV BASS	= Ampeg SVT Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Ampeg SVT (“Super Valve Technology”) that is used for decades by famous bassists the world over" Cabinet suggestion: 4x10 Alum, 8x10 Bass, 1x15 Bass. Alternative: Red Wirez SVT IRs Original controls: ... Forum search
CA3+ RHY	= Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE (Rhythm - Channel 2) Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique rackmount preamp made by Bob Bradshaw. This models Channel 2 / based on channel 2 (Rhythm) of the 3+ SE preamp by CAE. For Ch 1 (Clean), use the "DOUBLE VERB" model" Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin (quote Cliff) Cabinet suggestion: n/a Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, Punch, Presence, Bright switch. Original manual Forum search
CA3+ LD	= Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE (Lead - Channel 3) Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique rackmount preamp made by Bob Bradshaw. This models Channel 3 / based on channel 3 (Lead) of the 3+ SE preamp by CAE designed by Bob Bradshaw" (quote Cliff) Channel 1 isn't modeled because it's very similar to a Fender Twin (quote Cliff) Cabinet suggestion: n/a Original controls: Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, Punch, Presence, Bright switch. Original manual Forum search
Eggie R20	= Egnater Rebel 20 Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Egnater Rebel 20 20W amplifier head, offering perfect proof that good things really DO come in small packages, (or in this case, DSP packages)" Cabinet suggestion: ? Original controls: ... Forum search
USA IIC+ 1	= Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright off Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on an early model of the USA type famous for its smooth overdrive sound. This model is with the Pull Bright off" Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: ... Tips in the Wiki Forum search
USA IIC+ 2	= Mesa Boogie Mark II Lead, Pull Bright on Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on an early model of the USA type famous for its smooth overdrive sound. This model is with the Pull Bright on" Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Cali. Alternative: Red Wirez Mesa IRs Original controls: ... Tips in the Wiki Forum search
FRYER D60L	= VHT Deliverance 60, Less mode Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on Fryette Amplification D60 in the “Less” mode" Cabinet suggestion: one that comes close to a 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet with Eminence 50w speakers. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IRs Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth Original manual Wikipedia User forum Forum search
FRYER D60M	= VHT Deliverance 60, More mode Axe-Fx manual / websiote description: "based on Fryette Amplification D60 in the “More” mode" Cabinet suggestion: one that comes close to a 2x12 or 4x12 cabinet with Eminence 50w speakers. Alternative: Red Wirez Soldano IRs Original controls: Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Depth Original manual Wikipedia User forum Forum search
MR. Z 38 SR	= Dr. Z Maz 38 Sr. Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique amp popular with country and roots players / based on the Dr. Z Maz 38 SR, an amp popular with country and roots players" Cabinet suggestion: combinaton of Celestion Blue (2x12 Blue) and G12H30 (4x12 30w) Original controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Mid, Master, Cut Cliff: "It's a low output amp. Turn up the Master" Product page and video Tips in the Wiki Forum search
EURO UBER	= Bogner Übershall (high-gain channel) Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the aggressive "High Gain" channel of a 120W head, this model is reminiscent of an 800, modded for heavier, grinding lows and what some call insane gain" Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 German. Or simulate a Bogner Uberkab by using a stereo cab with the 4x12 German and 4x12 T75. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner IRs Original controls: Volume, Presence, Treble, Middle, Bass, Gain Start with all controls at 1 o'clock (original amp settings). From the Bogner manual: "One of the most unique items is our "Presence" control. It's an amazing combination of a midrange-presence control. As you sweep through its range you will notice an incredible variety of tones this one control allows. For an extremely aggressive sub-harmonic bass and scooped-midrange sound, keep the presence off or very low. A huge 3-dimensional tone can be found by running the presence around 2 o'clock. Pushing the "Presence" control to maximum will allow you to cut a sonic path through the mix by reinforcing your midrange and slightly rolling off the sub-bass. Trust us: REALLY check out the presence control to unleash the hidden secrets of the UBERSCHALL. The "Midrange" control is very interactive with all the other tone controls, you can go from a hollow scooped-mid setting to an aggressive in your face and on your throat kind of intensity. The "Bass" control allows almost a sub-harmonic low-end to be added, at high volumes be sure to keep the bass down a bit to keep your tone focused like a laser beam" Reworked in firmware 10.x Forum search
PVH 5105	= Peavey 5150, Lead channel Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a popular amplifier designed with the help of EVH / based on the high input lead channel of a high gain amp with the same name as an album so called for the California police code for "criminally insane"" Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez 5150 IRs Original controls: ... Cliff: "The hi-input on the Lead channel is modelled. It has lots of gain. Even at noon it's already very saturated." Forum search
Solo X99 Clean	= Soldano X99 Preamp (Clean) Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Clean Channel of a very highly regarded rack mount preamplifier" Cabinet suggestion: n/a Original controls: ... Forum search
Solo X99 Rhythm	= Soldano X99 Preamp (Rhythm) Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Rhythm Channel of a very highly regarded rack mount preamplifier" Cabinet suggestion: n/a Original controls: ... Forum search
Solo X99 Lead	= Soldano X99 Preamp (Lead) Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on the Lead Channel of a very highly regarded rack mount preamplifier" Cabinet suggestion: n/a Original controls: ... Forum search
Corncob R100	= Cornford RK100 Original amp: single channel 100w head, with switchable "hot" control Axe-Fx manual / website description: "based on a boutique British amplifier, the Cornford RK100, which is said to have a Plexi-Meets-Modern tone and feel with both subtlety and big cojones" Cabinet suggestion: a cabinet with with Celestion V30s, such as the 4x12 German, 4x12 V30, 4x12 Brit Original controls: Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Gain, Volume Original manual Videos Audio User forum Forum search
CAROLANN OD2	= CarolAnn OD-2r (overdrive channel) Axe-Fx manual: n/a Website description: "based on the celebrated OD2 from CarolAnn Amplifiers as designed by the highly respected Alan Phillips" Cabinet suggestion: EV-12. Alternative: Red Wirez EVM IRs Original controls (overdrive channel): Master, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Bright switch Introduced in 9.01, improved in 9.03 (collaberation with the designer of Carol-Ann amps) Audio clips User forum Forum search
CITRUS RV50	= Orange Rockerverb 50 Axe-Fx manual: n/a Website description: "we find that this model, based on the "dirty" channel of the 50W head offers all the warmth, tonal quality and rich harmonics generated by the valve-based original" Original controls (dirty channel): Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Gain Cabinet suggestion: a cabinet with V30s. Alternative: Red Wirez Orange IRs Introduced in 9.03 Original manual and sample settings Wikipedia Forum search
SHIVER CLN	= Bogner Shiva, Clean channel Axe-Fx manual: n/a Website description: "based on the 90 watt anniversary model of this versatile amp, this model does powerful shimmering cleans" Original controls: Bass, Treble, Channel volume, Volume, Master volume, Presence, Bright switch. Boost (not modelled) Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 German. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner IRs Introduced in 10.00 Sound clips Information Original manual Bogner Amp Forum Forum search
SHIVER LD	= Bogner Shiva, Lead channel Axe-Fx manual: n/a Website description: "based on the lead channel of this amp -- sweet rich sounding with an aggressive English style midrange punch" Original controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Gain, Channel Volume, Master Volume, Presence, Bright switch. Boost (not modelled) Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 German. Alternative: Red Wirez Bogner IRs Introduced in 10.00 Example settings: everything at default except Presence at 5 Sound clips Information Original manual Bogner Amp Forum Forum search
1987X MOD	= Marshall 1987X Plexi (Bright channel with Bright casp removed) Original amp: 50w reissue of the 60's Marshall 1959SLP. Part of the Vintage Series Axe-Fx manual: n/a Website description: "this model based on the 1987X Plexi features what many consider to be an "essential" mod to the amp's tonestack" Original controls: Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Volume. Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 20w/25w/30w, 4x12 Green. Alternative: Red Wirez Marshall IRs Introduced in 10.00 Cliff: "The 1987X MOD model is based on a 1987X Plexi Reissue with C5 removed (which is the most common mod done to this amp)" This amp has no Master Volume control so crank the volume to get it to roar. Example settings: Master full, Drive at 4, Bass really low, Mid and Treble full, Presence at noon Original manual Wikipedia MarshallForum Forum search
MARSHA BE	= Marsha Brown Eye by Rack Systems Original amp: EL34-based modded Marshall Plexi-style tube amp. Single channel, two voicings Website description: "the Rack Systems Marsha is a new amp by renowned rig builder/amp modder/designer Dave Friedman. This guy knows tone! Here is the amp's Brown Eye channel" Axe-Fx manual: n/a Original controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Gain, Presence, Master volume Keep the Master low Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Green, 4x12 20w/25w/30w. Alternative: Red Wire Marshall IRs Introduced in 10.00 Amp information YouTube clip with sample settings Forum search
MARSHA HBE	= Marsha Hairy Brown Eye by Rack Systems Original amp: EL34-based modded Marshall Plexi-style tube amp. Single channel, two voicings Website description: "the Marsha's Hairy Brown Eye channel is chock full of even more attitude with some pretty wicked gain on tap" Axe-Fx manual: n/a Original controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Gain, Presence, Master volume Keep the Master low Cabinet suggestion: 4x12 Green, 4x12 20w/25w/30w. Alternative: Red Wire Marshall IRs Introduced in 10.00 Amp information YouTube clip with sample settings Forum search