An absolute library of guitar tones in a 2 unit rack space. With dual 24bit, 66mhz dsp processors providing mips of processing power, the preamp section features 4 channels. Whereas some allinone processors are jacksofalltrades and masters of none, the prophesy ii excels in its every endeavor. Rocktron endorser, gary hoey, talks us through the ins and outs of the. Shop rocktron prophesy ii rackmount digital guitar preamp from ams with 0% interest payment plans and free shipping.
With a lot of skill you can get also acceptable sounds from these boxes for years i used a rocktron prophesy ii, the sound was ok but are compared to the kpa, of course, worlds apart. Rocktron prophesy ii manuals manuals and user guides for rocktron prophesy ii. Fractal audio axe fx ii preampeffects processor reverb. However, for a few hundy more, you can pick up an axe fx. Truth be told, i was anti axe fx before the axe fx ii hit. Nov 29, 2014 what a shame that rocktron not made the effort to crer preamp really a lamp and to delay streo. Want to move from foot controlled effects to a rack mount. Current product manuals rocktron technology for guitarists. Thinking about switching from prophesy to axefxampcab qs. In the last five years or so, amp modeling technology has advanced tremendously. Rocktron prophesy ii guitar preamp with effects musicians. Palmer camper plus frfr gfr box kemper axe fx helix 2 stk.
This video compares three amp models found in fractal audios axe fx ultra, axe fx ii and digidesign eleven rack. I have no problems cutting through the mix live and it holds its own against engl fireball, vetta. Rocktron midimate vs behringer fbc1010 looking for a quick and simple way to swap patches on my gmaj 2. I would recommend a more modern multieffects modeller like a line 6 helix or axefx. I think the gmajor has a better interface than either rocktron unit but ive owned 2 gmajors. Ada mp 2 axe fx 2 mach ii i used the mp1 with the rocktron proq for years as my main rig after i got rid of my original 5150 head. However, as the iii is the next generation, regular folks will have to buy it, and they will. The axefx ii, fx8 and ax8 default to normal quality, where the axefx iii defaults to high quality. To avoid the pop when powering up, start the axe fx ii before the amplifier. And as the units utilizing this technology are starting to become higher quality and more affordable, a lot of prolific musicians are jumping on board. This outstanding dsp processor provides the ultimate control over your tone and effects.
I just picked up a podx3pro from shane neubywankaneuby thanks. If you should require additional technical support on currently manufactured rocktron products, please send an. I just ordered a velocity 300 to use with my axe fx ultra, so i cant help you much now, but maybe sometime end of next week i can chime in. The mm is a bit more expensive, but shows the patch which i really like, and the fbc is cheaper, with expression pedals. If you want to use these live, youll need some kind of foot pedal, but. Neither preamp is up there with the axe fx or kpa but theyll hold their own with just about any mid range gear that ive heardtried.
The rocktron midimate v2 is a midi pedal that i tried after using the one by behringer. Fractal audio axefx ii, rack, 24bit, 48khz, internal, 100240v, yes, yes but. Rocktron included its legendary hush noisereduction processing as well, which is placed between the compressor and wah. Buy rocktron prophesy 2 guitar pre amp online from. Axe fx3 will come out soon axe fx3 will come out soon. All of my presets are made using prophesy thru a peavey cs 200x poweramp into 2 2x12 peavey cabinets loaded with peavey sheffield 1200 eddie van halen 5150 speakers. We have 1 rocktron prophesy ii manual available for free pdf download. Page 84 the rocktron all access midi footswitch can be configured to act as a dedicated remote control for the prophesy. Ive updated the axe fx to its latest and final ares update. They are all great units, but things have really evolved since the early rack days. A tube preamp with the tube preamp going into the axe fx cab sims turning the amp model off and substituting the tube pre for it but keeping the rest of the axe fx signal chain intact.
Rocktron was very nice to put them in the prophesy ii, i hope you can use them. Prirucka pro hudebnikykytarove multiefekty soucasnosti wikiknihy. Would it sound good through a mesa or engl power amp. With dual 24bit, 66mhz dsp processors providing mips of. Already well past 20,000 and a huge pita to program. Only issue with this unit is dial is a little funky if spun fast but is completely functional. Customer support rocktron technology for guitarists. Or a tube preamp with axe fx demo since they might be great together, not one or the other. Fractal audio systems, creators of industryleading guitar amp modeling and effects technology, announced today that a new model, the axe fx ii xl, will be available for sale in march 2014. How do core tones of modelers stack up against old school rack preamps. The rocktron prophesy ii guitar preamp with effects is the single most powerful and sophisticated guitar effects system available today. You may also find product manuals for our older products by clicking on the discontinued products button below. Hqrp 9v ac adapter for rocktron 0061211 fits prophesy, voodu valve, patchmate loop 8, patchmate loo. Rigtalk view topic so to all the axefx owners, whats.
Listed about 2 months ago by bens music collection. How do core tones of modelers stack up against old school. Solve rocktron prophesy problem solve device problem. Then i used chameleon for a long while until the prophesy came out. Rocktron proudly introduces the prophesy ii, which contains presets programmed by rocktron endorsers. Rocktron prophesy ii guitar multi effects processor walmart.
Using only a portion of its imfime prfr i can fall back on a sound with a stronger personality and fit me more. I imagine the digi is more economical and does most things the fractal does. I noticed some of you are using what appear to be ss. Please refer to your product instruction manual prior to contacting us directly. Considering that all i have is rack gear 2 axe fx ultras and thats it. Line 6 helix rack guitar multieffects rack processor. Look up where they are now in terms of resale value vs a jcm800. Not to mention the multitude of effects that can be used.
Heres why your arguments against amp modeling technology. Rocktron prophesy ii guitar processor guitar world. With dual 24bit, 66mhz dsp processors providing mips of processing power, the prophesy is over 12 times as powerful as the original rocktron intellifex. Unbeatable prices and next day delivery from the uks no1 instrument store. What foot controller or foot switch do you guys recommend. Hopefully the article of performing a global reset in rocktron prophesy ii can help you. Ive always been a big fan of digital amps for lead tones, whether running them through a. How to setup a guitar rack system with the proper cases guitar. Rocktron prophesy ii user manual 96 pages guitar amplifier. What a shame that rocktron not made the effort to crer preamp really a lamp and to delay streo. But i remain a fervent deffenseur of prophesy which remains a standard pramp ultimate situation. Axe fx ultra vs axe fx mk ii presets evolution youtube. It spent its life in a rack with a patch panel, so the jacks have seen very little use. Rocktron prophesy ii rackmount digital guitar preamp.
All internal components work fine, a few missing knobs and an output on the back is missing see pictures. Rocktron endorser, gary hoey, talks us through the ins and outs of the rocktron prophesy ii. Rocktron prophesy 2 all forums gear and sound forum rocktron prophesy 2. At the moment im in lust with the suhr badger 35 and the mesa mini rec. I swear half my posts on here about the rocktron velocity 300 haha. Nothing wrong with the prophesy, but the axe is, by far, my choice. Effectively comprising three complete processors in a single package, the prophesy is the single most powerful and sophisticated guitar system available today.
Well, i guess there are a lot of people that can not afford the kemper and therefore have to buy cheaper products. How is the tone and value compared to other preamps. What are your opinions on the rocktron prophesy ii preamp. Heres why your arguments against amp modeling technology are. If the axe fx crashes after having installed new firmware, try this.
Fractal audio axe fx ii with mfc101 mark iii plus extras this axe fx ii is fully functional and in great shape. Just a few marks on the top and bottom from sliding into a rack case. It can be a great addition to your rig, a streamlined controller for your existing system, or an incrediblesounding guitar interface for recording in the studio. Gtr banshee input banshee send axe input 2 fx return lmono axe output 2 fx send l banshee return. With a lot of skill you can get also acceptable sounds from these boxes for years i used a rocktron prophesy ii, the sound was ok but are compared to. Regarding the carvin amp, i dont think i like the way it shapes the sound of my prophesy and im guessing both it and the axe fx would be better served by a ss power amp when i get the gk im going to try the rocktron unit using its power amp section to see if the results are any better.
Current rocktron product manuals are available through the current products button below. Rocktron prophesy ii guitar preampeffects processor. Rocktron prophesy wie axe fx, kemper profiling amp, line 6 helix. Preamp comparison podx3pro vs rocktron prophesy vs axe fx anyone tried them. View online or download rocktron prophesy ii user manual. I have a ultra at home for a few days so i had to do that. This is an amazing bundle for people that are into the world of serious pro next level guitar ampcab simulation and effects processing. Some hours later, after researching, and trying to use the fx loop, im not able to get the sound from my axe presets coming through the banshee. A tube preamp with the tube preamp going into the axe fx cab sims turning the amp model off and substituting the tube pre for.
To get anywhere close to what the axe 2 would do and this is only sort of close, would take say a jmp 1, a pcm 80, an sox 2,and at least 2 h3000s. If i ever get another effects processor itll probably be the axe fx or just a true old school dedicated delay unit. Considering theres really nowhere to try either of these out in my area, i was wondering if anyone on here had tried 2 of these, or even all 3, and could compare them. This axe fx ultra is an amazing piece of machinery and no doubt competes with newer units. The line 6 helix rack multieffects processor reaches far beyond anything youve ever experienced. But the kemper just seems like a harsh version of the amp its trying to imitate and lacks in accurate spectral balance. The prophesy remains a device that i find a bit expensive although the price is down. Introduction congratulations on your purchase of the rocktron prophesy z. The prophesy and the aex fx 2 are running quite the race. Rocktron s guitar and bass preamps including the prophesy ii, voodu valve, gainiac 2 and blue thunder.
Rocktron prophesy guitar pre amp seriously tweakable, with killer cleans and balls out high gain and everything in between. The prophesy ii is the update and replacement of the original prophesy featuring presets from some of rocktron s most well known users dave mustaine, gary hoey, rusty cooley, and jimi bell to name a few. Rocktron prophesy ii rackmount guitar preamp and fx. This is a common issue with this model and i purchased it like this 1 year ago, otherwise axe fx. Testing out some patches on my rocktron prophesy 2 preamp. My final point is an example, im trying to remix an old track i recorded with the prophesy some years back, i thought it would be great to use my new axe fx to bring some new life into the track with a higher fidelity guitar sound, but so far, and ive been at a for couple of weeks now, i cannot find a sound that even comes close to sounding. Fractal audio axe fx ultra preampeffects processor reverb. Axefx3 will come out soon positive grid community forum.
The ada with the proq beat the hell out of my 5150. Nothing wrong with the prophesy, but the axe is, by far. Plug and play if you wish, the very first effect is a amazing custom rockmetal solo tone. Comparing the presets i used with an axefx gen 1 i had a standard, not an ultra to.
Rocktron proudly introduces the prophesy ii, which contains pres. The rockton midimate is a good midi pedal with 128 presets and can be synced up in a heart beat. I went through a period of trying many rack preampsprocessors, including the rocktron progap, ada mp1, jmp1, rocktron voodu valve, rocktron prophesy, boss gt pro, axe fx standard, and now the axe fx ii. It has the advantage of being a while and do things seriously. If youre looking for a great preamp with tons of effects, the prophesy ii may be the only guitar processor youll ever need, which makes it a great bargain even at twice the price. On axefx3 the reverbs have a hi quality mode that makes them sound better at the cost of more cpu usage. Prophesy ii guitar multi effects processor grab onto one of the worlds foremost guitar preamps. The depth is truly amazing and the control is top notch. Preamp comparison podx3pro vs rocktron prophesy vs axe. Rocktron prophesy ii guitar preamp with effects musician. This procedure will permanently erase all prophesy presets and replace them with the original factory presets.
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