ZeeW
Well-known member
Okay guys - I keep flipping between which way I should go in terms of a new amp.
A bit of history... I've had some gorgeous amps such as the Divided By 13 BTR23 when I gigged, with an equally nice array of pedals. However, due to personal circumstances I won't be gigging and will be focusing on recording at home.
Now that I have time to play the music I like rather than playing the covers others want, I want to spend more time learning and playing some Petrucci with my JPXi.
My dilema is to either go Boogie or Fractal, value or digital. I had an Axe Fx and ditched it due to the time I spent tweaking it and never quite getting the clean and crunch tones I wanted in the time I had available. However, this was a few years ago and I know firm ware updates have had a big impact on tone and I now have more time to "learn".
The Boogie looks attractive, either MKV, JP-2C or the Mark Five : 25. Although I will be using it in my home, I am fortunate that I don't need to have "bedroom" volumes. AND being a Petrucci fan, a Boogie does look attractive. I've also got a SM57 mic and Apollo interface for recording.
The Fractal appeals as I have a Mac / DAW / interface and studio monitors all set up in a treated room and I could plug and play straight away, but having a Boogie and cab also appeals. The Fractal is also the cheaper option, but this is a long term purchase. I also have a ton of pedals O can use.
Come on guys which way should I go? Any advice as I just cannot decide.
A bit of history... I've had some gorgeous amps such as the Divided By 13 BTR23 when I gigged, with an equally nice array of pedals. However, due to personal circumstances I won't be gigging and will be focusing on recording at home.
Now that I have time to play the music I like rather than playing the covers others want, I want to spend more time learning and playing some Petrucci with my JPXi.
My dilema is to either go Boogie or Fractal, value or digital. I had an Axe Fx and ditched it due to the time I spent tweaking it and never quite getting the clean and crunch tones I wanted in the time I had available. However, this was a few years ago and I know firm ware updates have had a big impact on tone and I now have more time to "learn".
The Boogie looks attractive, either MKV, JP-2C or the Mark Five : 25. Although I will be using it in my home, I am fortunate that I don't need to have "bedroom" volumes. AND being a Petrucci fan, a Boogie does look attractive. I've also got a SM57 mic and Apollo interface for recording.
The Fractal appeals as I have a Mac / DAW / interface and studio monitors all set up in a treated room and I could plug and play straight away, but having a Boogie and cab also appeals. The Fractal is also the cheaper option, but this is a long term purchase. I also have a ton of pedals O can use.
Come on guys which way should I go? Any advice as I just cannot decide.