Triaxis - how 'tight'
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ando
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There are a few factors that determine how "metal" it will sound - poweramp, speakers, pickups etc. But yes, you can certainly get a cutting metal tone out of the Triaxis. It has a lot of gain available. The only limitation might be the amount of EQ, but the dynamic voice control gets you a fair way (it can make the typical scooped-mids shape which is used to create a metal tone on the Mark series 5-band EQ). You could add a graphic EQ in the FX loop.
It's not a Mark V though - you can't switch in the rectifier diode sound unless you have a poweramp that does it. The Mark V has more options in total, but the Triaxis offers more options that are easily accessible using a MIDI controller. It really depends what you want it for and how many sounds you need to be able to access quickly. For a studio or gigs that only need a few sounds, get the Mark V. For live use requiring many sounds, you might prefer the Triaxis if you like fully MIDI controllable setups.
The Triaxis has been used on plenty of metal albums, such as early Dream Theater, Metallica, Jeff Loomis (Nevermore). It can be very effective if you understand the other components that create the overall sound.
It's not a Mark V though - you can't switch in the rectifier diode sound unless you have a poweramp that does it. The Mark V has more options in total, but the Triaxis offers more options that are easily accessible using a MIDI controller. It really depends what you want it for and how many sounds you need to be able to access quickly. For a studio or gigs that only need a few sounds, get the Mark V. For live use requiring many sounds, you might prefer the Triaxis if you like fully MIDI controllable setups.
The Triaxis has been used on plenty of metal albums, such as early Dream Theater, Metallica, Jeff Loomis (Nevermore). It can be very effective if you understand the other components that create the overall sound.
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Yep it can definitely do metal. One suggestion though: I was struggling with tightness at first, and if you will get a 2:90 poweramp with the TriAxis, I wouldn't use the Deep mode too much. IMO it "clouds" the tone. I had it on for almost a year and I was never quite satisfied... turned it off, grinding goodness behold :twisted:
Thanks for the replies.
If I get the Triaxis I will run through a VHT 2/50/2 and will use a Rectifier 212 cab. Interesting point about EQ - I'd be happy running a graphic EQ in the loop if necessary, but would prefer not to.
I take your point about the MkV and it is a strong possibility of a future amp and I'm only GAS'ing for the Tri as one has come up for sale.
If I get the Triaxis I will run through a VHT 2/50/2 and will use a Rectifier 212 cab. Interesting point about EQ - I'd be happy running a graphic EQ in the loop if necessary, but would prefer not to.
I take your point about the MkV and it is a strong possibility of a future amp and I'm only GAS'ing for the Tri as one has come up for sale.
ando
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MontyW said:
I have never seen the need for the extra EQ. I think the Triaxis has ample tone shaping available. I only mentioned it because quite a few people run them in their rack rigs. I guess they just want ultimate flexibility.
The Mark V is so expensive I think it's worth taking a punt on the Triaxis in the meantime. Will you have a chance to try it out before you buy?
ando
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MontyW said:
Cool. Let us know how it goes. It's probably worth downloading and reading through the user manual before you try it. It can be a bit confusing at first if you are used to regular amps. If it's a 2nd generation Tri, it will have a recto tone on LD1 Red - that is seriously metal, but sound totally different from all the other Mark modes.
