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I just purchased the PS200 to use with my Axe Fx FM9.I am using the PS200 to a real cab 4x12 Marshall with cab modeling turned off.
I was originally using the Matrix GT1000 with my Axe FX III and I tried it out with my FM9 and it sounds great. After using the PS200 in a couple of band practices I am not enjoying my setup as much as I would like. I am hoping someone can give me some insight.
I find the PS200 to not to be very transparent at all compared to my Matrix GT1000. When I plugged the PS200 in with all the knobs at 12 or 0, I could instantly tell that the unit was coloring my tone. It sounded bassier (too warm almost like a blanket over a cab sound) and the bass response is also spongier. My amp tone also sounds more hairy compared to when I was using my Matrix.
When I purchased this, I was under the impression that with the knobs turned to 0 and the EQ turned off, that this would be completely transparent. I am finding that I must use the post EQ to get close to my original tone when using the Matrix. I had to turn down the bass, mids and presence on the unit and turn the treble up. If I turn the bass down to much it sounds like cardboard and the bass does not tighten up.
I am at the point now where it's very close to my original tone with the Matrix, but the bass response is still spongy and not tight the way I like it. Which is huge for me. I have to have a tight bass response. My amp preset still sounds hairy as well.
Any ideas?
I was originally using the Matrix GT1000 with my Axe FX III and I tried it out with my FM9 and it sounds great. After using the PS200 in a couple of band practices I am not enjoying my setup as much as I would like. I am hoping someone can give me some insight.
I find the PS200 to not to be very transparent at all compared to my Matrix GT1000. When I plugged the PS200 in with all the knobs at 12 or 0, I could instantly tell that the unit was coloring my tone. It sounded bassier (too warm almost like a blanket over a cab sound) and the bass response is also spongier. My amp tone also sounds more hairy compared to when I was using my Matrix.
When I purchased this, I was under the impression that with the knobs turned to 0 and the EQ turned off, that this would be completely transparent. I am finding that I must use the post EQ to get close to my original tone when using the Matrix. I had to turn down the bass, mids and presence on the unit and turn the treble up. If I turn the bass down to much it sounds like cardboard and the bass does not tighten up.
I am at the point now where it's very close to my original tone with the Matrix, but the bass response is still spongy and not tight the way I like it. Which is huge for me. I have to have a tight bass response. My amp preset still sounds hairy as well.
Any ideas?
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