Tone X vs Amplify Firebox 11

[kissmyace]

Looking to upgrade my live rig. I usually just go direct. I just use a pedalboard setup.Current rig is a FlyRig & few extra pedals. Liking the features more than the sound(too fizzy on its own) Anyone have experience with the Amplify Firebox 11? Tone x seems to sound good, according to the boss.

[GuitarBilly]

Do you mean the Atomic Ampli-Firebox II? I had one of their Amplifire units and it sounded really good. Satchel uses one as his main rig on Steel Panther. That said, I think the company is nearly out of business since there's been no real updates for their devices in quite a long time.

The ToneX is great. I was impressed with it. As far as modeling goes it's hard to beat, especially for the price, but at any price really.

[kissmyace]

Yep, that's the one. I like that it has an xlr & 1/4" out, like my FlyRig. Xlr to PA & 1/4" to my small power amp & cab, if I can't hear monitors. Neither has a loop, but guess I can work around that

[GuitarBilly]

Yep, that's the one. I like that it has an xlr & 1/4" out, like my FlyRig. Xlr to PA & 1/4" to my small power amp & cab, if I can't hear monitors. Neither has a loop, but guess I can work around that

yeah the lack of loop makes the XLRs a bit useless though.
With the ToneX you will need a DI box for XLR outs anyway, so you can just place your effects between the ToneX and DI box.
Obviously you can do that exact same thing with the Ampli-Firebox but then you're not using the built-in DI outs.

It think it's a big oversight for these companies not to have a loop in their units. It's really inexpensive to implement in a device like this and it would make the product much better.

[GuitarBilly]

Also, if your FlyRig is the V2 you could try to add an EQ in the loop. I had good results doing that.

Maybe also look into the DSM Simplifier, I thought it was a good unit when I owned it.

[kissmyace]

Ordered a Firebox 1 off Reverb. We'll see what I can come up with

[GuitarBilly]

Awesome man! The Atomic modeling is great, especially the Marshall and 5150 models. Let us know how you like it. I still want to put together a DI rig at some point

[kissmyace]

Got my Fire-box. Really sounds good but can't get it to hook up to computer. Trying to find another USB cable. Don't have many of them old styles around.

[GuitarBilly]

Did you figure this out? Interested in hearing your thoughts on this pedal

[kissmyace]

Tried a different cable, still no luck. Takes a USB mini. Have a new one on way. Don't know if it's a computer problem or pedal. The manual is not very clear on some points. Still some great sounds in it

[GuitarBilly]

Bummer man hope it works out. You should be able to get some cool tones without the USB though.


Speaking of Amplifire, look at this crackhead


Atomic AmpliFIRE 6 https://reverb.com/item/71149985


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[kissmyace]

Definitely smoking the good stuff,there! Since mine was used, some of presets may be altered. There are delays & stuff on there that can be added through the software, that I can't change. What I can get out of it does sound really good.

[GuitarBilly]

Definitely smoking the good stuff,there! Since mine was used, some of presets may be altered. There are delays & stuff on there that can be added through the software, that I can't change. What I can get out of it does sound really good.

Interesting. I was not aware of that. The ability to add delay actually makes me consider buying one since delay is the only "post" effect I need.


Time to

[kissmyace]

There are gates, delays, boost & other stuff available. Right footswitch assignable for a boost, tap tempo or to turn off effects. Left switch does A/ B channel switching or on/ off. All that stuff assigned through the software.

[kissmyace]

Hopeful update! Got it connected, now to figure out the software...