All user reviews for the Avid Eleven Rack

Sound card that serves Pre-amp comes with Protools LE8! USB connection on my Mac (Macbook) None normally work on Protools latency for allowing us to rework our songs. The audio mixer of this app is great. Use Studio and Live With treatment of the effects loop which allows me not to part with but little darlings effects pedals! I look for an amp and I fell for this pre-amp. After a month of use home studio and I lug around you in the local rehearsal, it proves robust rack! I put 9 because the only small downside is that it is a pre-amp, not an amp.

SOUND QUALITY

install with no problems and no lag whatsoever on Mac or PC!

NOTICE GLOBAL

So I use it for a month and I had already worked on a Pod Pro. There is no comparison except that the Pod is just a pre-amp that handles less well nutralité and potatoes of my effects loop! I would do this choice obviously. 845 euro, when you love it still has a little but it's forgotten months; )dropoff Window

Well, I love this thing, but I do not find very interesting to Gnrale way to say that everyone is not stupid and we made a wise choice in paying a testicle that is not in dfinitive, a card with some components and a lovely bote around. So I'll murder the product, no, just kidding, but ...
When one reads the global characteristics are believed to have the ultimate weapon case of guitarist, versatile tool dream: multi-effects, sound card, prampli his usb2 card. This is partly true. partly ...

USE

The departure of driver I had was bugg agaants recording clicks on computer. The update has considerably amlior things but it happens time before I m'nerve after the sav Digidesign is haughty and inefficient in France.
Latency is poor compared ddie a sound card, one is forced to use pro tools or lose a lot of functionalities, between the microphone is of good quality but nothing is pr seen to fully exploit both singing that cab back (all the same they could integrate a small strip chanel dsp, gender compression, qua, reverb). The display screen is not very legible on stage, it is small and not enough contrast it could also leave the choice of color. The menu navigation is more intuitive. the buttons are what is increasingly fragile and the roadies refuse to embark without closed rack.
Fortunately the quality of the sound is excellent, as well as the effects simulations. the effects are really very good and if you add your own pedals in the loop is nice (not, in fact, kill his mother).
Blackstar head on with a combo Orange I blues sounds and hard crdibles for the Mtal feasible for cleans it is better to do without.
The reverbs are not at the top but quite well chosen to do a lot of things, it is far from a 96 cfm add that I prefer in the rack all the same.

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Install long enough for pro tools is necessary. I CONSIDERED this as an unnecessary burden and annoys me. This is a Manire make the captive customer of a system. No VST to pilot the craft so.
Moreover, the Asio driver is very limited (Asio 4all is more stable). latency is 12ms bug (Vista 32-bit), I can not remove the direct monitoring and when I save I both sound and recorded between that of is le.
In pro tools is the ball. The configuration of sets is the Manire a Guitar Rig, it lacks a mixer for ddie among outlets in the rack and routing to enjoy some effects for singing.

In use live is Great, he ame to an effects loop to paste your pedals with rglages of appropriate levels. With a good crankset control is performed miracles, too bad there is no built-multi sampler.

NOTICE GLOBAL

The quality of sound and simulations greatly improves the automatic management of system level (pompously call Ziiii true!).

Home studio is more convincing than all the software of the market that said, was unable ankle a micro base before a chti amp on a basic cab but everyone has how to shake the walls of his closet or let hang cables and gear everywhere.

On stage it's really nice and convenient but fragile and unmanageable without a good command crankset that much mastery. I tried for a pro boyfriend, piloting twelve o'clock 8 via control pedals, it's a daunting experience, I Flipp two hours the idea that plant in my configs and have 136 db clicks in the room. After a while we rpet o cal is built-in the running, it's deadly. They call me to set up the same set. I can not afford to have a home to toy, damage.

In the end I would say that I was expecting to have a great sound card, I prfr buy a sound card ddie, I have a real esprais between micro, j 'finally uses DBX, I esprais more toffes reverbs, I add my PCM 96. The final addition is about 3000 but I'm happy all the same.

If you merely pro tools, if your girlfriend refuses to see your stack clutter the room, if you make the scene but you do not mind investing in a solid rack and control crankset, this stuff modestly the best of all that is available now (that's my opinion and it is not modest because I'm not modest, in fact I dteste the given name). Of course, as all that is low on software and electronics today the next year it will be a crap without a name.

No major problem, except the installation of the license on the key that is not easy to departure. The dtection of the system was not working under cl Mozilla.Faire blunder not to break or lose the sesame (cl USB).

USE

Portable Intel Core I5

Loading ProTools is a bit long so ask when even a PC rcent and relatively powerful.

SOUND QUALITY

Since only a few weeks since I use it so I do not yet the beast mastery. I was looking for something simple to program, I can play even with a headphone without dranger neighbors but especially a warm and organic.

I've experienced in 15 years a lot of stuff Digitech, Boss ... In search of the true sound I've realized the limit of pdaliers. By the time I had a Roktron Prophesy, I pass in another dimension. Really good hardware with its incredible metal, but not obvious to master with all the parameters.

With Eleven Rack t I really surprised by the amp simulator and baffle.Je found the sound of my Marshall amp, really very convincing. PC programming requires a little practice but soon we made it, the effects are excellent and sufficient in most styles. Excellent for computer music and even for the live coupled with a power amp genre Matrix GT800.

Axis FX is surely better (simulations, effects), but for three times the price of ... The Eleven Eleven Rack is quite enough for my use.
For the quality and price, no doubt this is an excellent choice.

Just the one who wrote prcdemment I do not work for Avid or touch money from them. THIS IS JUST THE MATERIAL WILL GOOD !!!

Effects and simulations have been described for suffisement state here. Nevertheless, the effects part is not the most developed compared with the competition. Simulations are quite realistic.
Recently, there is a standalone interface, which allows not to have ProTool edit programs. This is a positive point from before.
The connectors are legion and allow all (or almost!) Interface type.

UTILIZATION

Usage is very intuitive. Editing sounds and their order of sequence in the loop is a plus. The manual has helped me to wedge a piece of furniture, the handling is simple.

SOUND QUALITY

Simulations are very good bills. I would describe the effects of "standard" in terms of simulations. Point of attention: the gate is awesome! Cad, effective for interferences of any kind (item +) but "too" effective when playing with the volume knob ... I'm not talking about the game with a volume pedal!
Otherwise, at concerts or rehearsals, single-use volumes differentiated XLR outputs to the table and amp outputs allow a rapid equilibrium of its PA / amp

I mainly use a lag of 1991 bespoke (I'm left handed ...) and Gibson LP.

OVERALL OPINION

after 6 months of heavy use, the overall picture is very positive. I was previously a LINE6 X3 and (for me) is without comparison the call for the Eleven.

The +:
Simulations
The overall ergonomics
Connectivity
The price / quality ratio
ProTool provided

The -:
Too bland standard view effects (matter of taste?)


In this price range, I do it again the same choice.

ATTENTION: I think relates to the eleven rack expansion pack FREE!

What are the effects or types of effects available?

- Volume Pedal
- Black and Shine Wah
- Fuzz
- Disto and overdrive
- Flanger (analog emulation of a flanger)
- Chorus / Vibrato (emulating an analog pedal)
- Phaser (two types of emulation two different analog pedals)
- Rotor Speaker (Leslie)
- Spring Reverb (which is excellent!)
- Eleven SR (stereo reverb very successful too)
- Delay Tape echo (like Roland Space Echo)
- Delay analog (based on pedal transistor)
- 5-band EQ
- Compressor (not super convincing for my taste)
For my part I regret emulation pedal Wahmi fanchement but the rack is always stocked.

Are they edited? Via a Mac / PC editor?

Everything is editable from the rack which is very simple and intuitive to use as most settings are found on the front of the eleven rack.
Small black dot: editing on mac or pc can only be done through pro tools, visualization settings on the computer is not stand-alone.

Is this a rack or rack MODEL?

uh ... eleven RACK ^ ^

What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)

It is fully digital, the signal passes through the mic preamp level, line or instr based on what you save is then directly converted to be processed digitally. All effects are digital emulation and emulation amp. The plus is the emulation of speakers and microphones convolution technology to capture and reproduce the "noise footprint" of a product or part (convolution reverb). For more information I invite you to direct you to this link https://fr.audiofanzine.com/plugin-reverb/editorial/dossiers/viva-la-convolution.html. Everything is handled internally, the eleven rack has its own CPU which allows completely relieve the computer.

What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)

Then it's the best of the best because there ALL:
- USB
- SPDIF
- AES
- MIDI
- Footswitch or expression pedal
- Main output
- Outputs to attack a amp using the eleven rack as a stereo or mono effects pedal
- Line input +4 dBu or-10dBV
- Mic input
- Instrument input
- Loop stereo effect

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?

Very simple, it works as a guitar amp if you do not connect to a computer so, basically, it is plug 'n play, otherwise just install the drivers and it is gone!

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

Yes, and I urge you to read it because it can provide useful information about emulations or how to adjust some settings in standalone as the sampling frequency or what source dédider at hand ...

Editing sounds and effects is it easy?

Very easy, as I said above everything is the front!

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The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?

While things are clear: if you want a device that accurately reproduce the sound of a Marshall, a fender, a mesa boogie or else ... go your way anyway because this machine does not yet exist.
on the other hand amp emulations have proposed a sound very interesting, some are more successful than others, but must be addressed sounds like discovering new amps. If you go with the idea that you will find the sound of your JCM800, you will be disappointed on the other hand you can say "hey I like that sound because it reminds me of the sound of a twin reverb. .. ".
For my part, the clean sounds are really good, especially with the SL100 model. For distos sounds, I prefer to be honest with you, they will need to treat them well, especially in the EQ above 8Khz because I hear the "coldness" of digital. I find, for example, to play metal riff, that's not it, but when it comes to playing blues or rock there, the 11R defended really well.
What's great is that you can try a variety of combinations to find the sound that suits you:
- Emulation amps (12 different emulations)
- Speaker emulation (7 different emulations)
- Emulation of the microphone used to capture the sound (7 different emulations)
- Microphone placement (center-center or HP = less treble)

Must spend time to find the sounds that we like but it is precisely this variety of combinations makes the 11R very interesting and powerful!

Which instruments do you use?

I play with a ephiphone Zakk Wylde EMG HZ equipped (liabilities)



OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?

This will make 3 years that I use only in the studio recording.

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

I had a Line6 POD and I tested the POD HD Pro X (direct competitor to the eleven rack). Overall I preferred the sound of the Eleven but I loved the Dual amp line 6 function allows two amp emulations simultaneously which increases the possibilities. But I find the sound emulation is really "digital" at Line 6.
I also tested the Two Notes Torpedo home and this is clearly a level above but much more expensive!
I have not tested the Axe FX in Fractal so I do not know what it is (although there are many topics type Eleven Rack VS Axe FX).

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

Goodies:
- The sound of most amps and effects
- The re-amping feature that is simply awesome! All my sounds I record in clean and after I selected during the mix, the final sound I want.
- Be able to choose what we listen regardless of what is recorded.
- Many connectors
- The user
- The tuner that I find very specific
- It is also a sound card

Cons:
- The quality of converters that are not terrible. I have a Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 and when I put it in master clock, I found some clarity in low and precision highs. And when I spend my UA2192 then there nothing to do ...
- No bracket supplied with but ...
- Editing on the computer only in pro tools
- Some emulations blowing high gain (much) too much for my taste

How would you rate the quality / price?

I find it really bad because when you look at the competition, there is no hybrid rack amp simulator / sound card at this price point. Then I will not go into the debate Avid but there is an update, pay, called expansion pack that adds emulations of amps, speaker cabinets (including one they added the saturation of the cabinet), micro and effects.
So I think that with this product, it was worth the money because the 11R can be used:
- Live
- The studio to record
- Rpt
- Adjust neighborhood problems playing headphones

I would like to use it as a head amp and plug it into a true baffle to see what it gives, unfortunately I will sell to move to a "real" amp.

With experience, you do again this choice? ...

Well honestly, as sound technician and guitarist, I will not repeat that choice. Let me explain: I recently had the opportunity to try a lot of amps and speakers, and my choice was a retro ENGL tube. And I must say that the sensation one feels when playing with a "real" amp, I think it can not be "synthesized". It goes something is lost (without going into the debate "is because there lamps" or such nonsense, there are monstrous amps operate transistors!) With all Emulation systems that are Line6 with the 11R or even products in Two notes.
Then he must know what you want, if you want in a machine, hundreds of different sounds can easily save, organize your schedule and your preset effects via MIDI, and then play around 11R is made for you.

No major problems except the installation of the license key which is really not easy at first. The detection system key not working in Mozilla.Faire blunder not to break or lose sesame (USB key).

UTILIZATION

Laptop Intel Core I5

Loading ProTools is a bit long so demand still a recent and relatively powerful PC.

SOUND QUALITY

Since a few weeks I use it so I have not yet mastered the beast. I was looking for something simple to program, I can even play with headphones without disturbing the neighbors but also a warm and organic.

I've tested in 15 years a lot of gear Digitech, Boss, ... In search of its true I realized the limit of pedals. When I had a Roktron Prophesy, I went into another dimension. Really good material with a metal sound incredible, but not easy to master with all the settings.

With the Eleven Rack I was really surprised by the amp simulator and baffle.Je found the sound of my Marshall amp, very convincing. PC programming requires a little practice but you get used to it quickly, and the effects are great enough in most styles. Excellent for computer music and even for live coupled with a power amp like Matrix GT800.

I have not tested the FX axis, it is surely better (simulations, effects) but for 3 times the price of Eleven Rack ... The Eleven is more than enough for my use and has nothing to envy to the axis FX.
For quality and price, no doubt this is an excellent choice.

Just for those who have previously written that I do not work for Avid, or touched money from them. THIS IS JUST A GOOD MATERIAL!

No problems with installation manual clear.
A regret, it is necessary to import Pro Tools configurations of sounds picked up by the internet.
Pro Tools works under Mac and Windows, I do not use these systems, it is a bit frustrating.
I am me my own tinkering soft, but have enjoyed jaurais specs detailed configuration of the device by USB ...
ElevenRackPresets site is really good and offers a great choice of sounds, I can not wait to finish my app to use them.

UTILIZATION

The simulation of the Eleven Rack amp is bluffing. Before I had a Pod X3 Pro, I do not regret the change.
I use the computer to live without or (home) studio. One very important thing for me, the camera has the right level of complexity. It is not too complicated and still offers plenty of features.
The radius effect, I would have liked a detune and may be one or two more tinkering but frankly, I am far from having done the trick. And I made sounds that go well live or recording (direct connection to console and door monitoring or PA.
You should see that are able to get the animal experts who have long ...

SOUND QUALITY

I've had almost two months, I had the roland and Pod. I would do this choice without hesitation. I have the version with the extension pack, which is now sold by default (with Pro Tools 10 also). The Rack is not given, it is more expensive than the Pods, but in my opinion, is ca.

The installation was easy for me. For others it is more complicated as you can see on the Avid forum. Sagit make sure to have a computer compatible with ProTool.

UTILIZATION

Intel Core Duo 2.4GHz

2 Gig of RAM
Windows XP Service Pack 3

It runs like clockwork.

SOUND QUALITY

I have e 2 years. Before I had a Digitech pedal modeling. I do not regret my NIOHC at all! The models are realistic there's bcp options. It's a bit expensive but you get something for nothing

I had no compatibility issues with my Rain computer. Setup had a few snags, so support sent me a zip file that allowed me to install the most up to date software. Once completed, there have been no major issues.The interface is fantastic and very guitar amp familiar with easy to adjust knobs. I went through racks in the 80s and now hate scrolling parameters- i want to plug in and play. This interface allows that without too much painful parameter scrolling.

UTILIZATION

The software works, but 1 strange thing is the start up- it seems to be unresponsive until I click it twice, then a window tells me only 1 version can be run at a time. I click it off, but it's a notable quirk that could be annoying. I bought this in May of 2011. At the time PT8 was brand new; since then, it's gone through a few updates which is annoying, as it costs money to get the newest features. That's too many charged updates in just over a calendar year and shows a complete lack of respect for customers. Also, it costs money to get support, which reeks of arrogance. These business ideals are less than attractive for many people, thus the Avid bashing you will see on many forums. However, i have grown to love Pro Tools, so I have been caught in their web. I'll likely pay for an update in the near future.

SOUND QUALITY

This unit can serve so many purpooses- di guitar tones, reamping, ada conversion..I can get up to 5 inputs in 1 take- xlr, 2 analog & 2 digital ins (external preamps needed). The xlr preamp sounds decent, though it does not provide a ton of gain, just enough for a ribbon or 57 on a guitar cab at 80dbs. The di tones are ok, not spectacular, but can get the job done. I prefer to track a di and reamp later with real amp/mic, but you can get passable tones out of the amp sims. The matchless is probably my favorite, it sounds super cool and chimey. The tape delay is awesome, I will use that often Even if one upgrades, the unit can sound great in the loop of an amp. I did need to send it in for repair for a hones jack that went south...now my guitar input is acting inconsistant (?!) I upgraded to a Kemper, but still feel like I received my money's worth, as it gave me a year of headphone tracking in which I wrote a few tunes and had a great time. I still use the interface and PT, and will use the fx for live amp playing. The verstaility is unparalleled...but the company tactics are not cool.

Simulation with all its pre-installed on the branch and we are ready to roll.

It totally independent of all wants to work as a guitar plugged into it.

Menus to adjust the chain are simple and complete, but require a small plug of habit, it can be interfaced to PC / Mac and control it with ProTools (supplied) which then has a very nice interface with images showing his amp / effect / firm.

UTILIZATION

It is on an amp simulator while we remain in the field of simulation, but the components on dedicated hardware gives it a far cry from what made you leave a PC with a standard sound card, you can play on stage!

No breath or adverse effect, it reacts perfectly.

The sound just like the Eleven Rack generates the simulation of the sound color of the amp / HP, you need to amplify it by a sound to be rendered the more neutral and less colorful best not to spoil his .

SOUND QUALITY

used since early 2011

You can work on your sound a lot of amps and effects without having to have each of them.

A report on very good customer support from Avid (they took me out of a problem with my version of ProTools superbly) despite the USB dongle key system that I personally find it clumsy.

recommended for all those playing at home and can not settle on a model / style amp or who would not have to buy too much equipment

I shoot with a 27 "iMac and there was virtually nothing to do to put it into action. A single USB cable, software installation and it was gone. So I can not comment too much user manual or else, because I have not used.

I bought the rack Eleven because I had an interface for ProTools for home and before the release of ProTools 9, it was not possible to use any card. The Eleven Rack is then presented as a rather interesting because it offers a rack provided multi effect guitar, an audio interface and a license of ProTools (now included with version 10).

The benefit is you can use the rack without a computer ... as a simple multi-effect rack and thus be on stage for example, sounds that are used in the studio (or home).

This is a true Swiss knife of choice ...

UTILIZATION

There are also some very good effects, including chorus, delay, etc. ... For modeling amps, let's be honest, it works well, but this is not an Axe-FX or Kemper ... or even a real tube amp.

This is still very usable to make his home, making models, etc. ... It's still better than a Pod 2.0 for example (I have not been compared with the Pod HD cons). and it is just as well if not better plugins such as Amplitube, Guitar Rig, etc. ...

There is also an expansion pack to $ 98, you can buy online and I highly recommend because it provides much better distorted sounds, new amp models, Cabinet, etc. ... Gone with the basic version I was very mixed for heavy distortion, as with the expansion pack can already do something very nice.

There is also a pack of nearly 1,000 presets (available for free download online) that can have an idea for those who like to use the presets (even if only a starting point to make a sound).

Moreover, the interface of the Rack Eleven is pretty well thought out and very convenient to make his own sound. She also recalled the great ergonomics of a standard tube amp. Navigation is fairly simple, you can move the cursor with the wheel and pedals to change the settings, the amp, etc ...

It can also enable or disable effects directly with the buttons on the front ... Again, very practical, even in front of the computer, it avoids having to touch the mouse. This is also controllable by noon for those pedals.

The tap tempo and tuner are also directly accessible on the front of the Rack Eleven ...

The software interface in ProTools Eleven Rack looks a bit like a plugin, which also take back the same organization that has been on the cover display. No frills, it was just necessary.

The Rack appears in ProTools as a simple audio interface standard, which can be recovered with the input signal from the rack (the dry guitar signal) and / or the output signal (with effect). It is easy to record two tracks simultaneously to the Re-Amping thereafter. Again, other manufacturers offer this feature now, but here it is super well-integrated with ProTools, because the track will be recorded with the input signal will have a reminder system setting.

It is easy to remember to use a sound part. This is done automatically. One can just as easily return a track in the rack (by selecting the output "ReAmp").

Another advantage of having a rack, it is to have zero latency (unlike the plugin), because the audio is not done in ProTools, but in the rack. It was not the phenomenon of latency that can be felt with plugins.

The knobs on the front has two colors (orange and green) that can easily find a setting if you are lost in the editing ... just turn until it changes color to be recorded on the position in the preset. Again, a detail, but this practice is contrary to some rack or there is no indicator and where you can easily get lost after 20 minutes of editing

I personally would have liked the rack has ADAT I / O (including the connection to other equipment), or you can use the headphone output independently of the main outputs (to make a CUE bus example ).

There is no possibility of having two "Rig" at the same time, two simulation models, etc. .. as possible on a Pod Pro HD or Axe-FX. It's a shame because with two models at the same time, we end up with sounds pretty cool ... Here we can make a recording, doubling the track dry and send in a second preset ... but it is not as quick or easy ...

SOUND QUALITY

Compared to other solution ProTools (Type M-Box, etc ...), the Eleven Rack is what he does best in terms of price, options, extensions, connections, etc ... The quality of the converters are not up to the Lynx or Apogee, but they are from the 003, so it is quite suitable and sufficient for a home studio.

Moreover with additional mic input on the front, it is also possible to catch his voice, for example (the effects of eleven rack can also be used as a standard channel strip. An expansion pack with LA2A , 1176, etc. ... are also being developed based on the community site Avid / Digidesign. This site is also great to be able to make suggestions for future developments.

The microphone input can also be used to the sound of a real tube amp with an HP. One can easily make ReAmping with real amps ... There are also two line inputs, which can be nice in the case of a home studio to plug in keyboards, drum machines, etc. ... There are also MIDI and spdif and stereo effects loop.

Personally, I know that wants more, but I wish I had two effects loops (in order to have an effects loop mono pre and stereo in another post).

It is also not possible to have the preamp and amplifier part separately. It's a shame. I would have also liked to also have version "software" of Eleven Rack as a plugin, so you can insert it on some tracks and it automatically detects the setting that we had when recording with effects in the rack ... Anyway I have not figured out how to do it

However, this is a great product. Do not expect a rack equivalent to an Axe-FX or Kemper (especially for modeling and saturation). But for anyone looking for good effects rack (Pod, Digitech 1101, etc ...), it may be worth it ... or for those seeking a solution for their home studio (studio or mobile, since it's USB, it can work with a laptop) ... or one that has no sequencer and would like to buy ProTools 10 (which is € 599 by itself), it may well be worth taking a Rack Eleven (although there is no guitarist / bassist).

For € 300 more for it not only has ProTools, but also a good audio interface, but also a multi-effects rack ...

I use it with a PRS Singlecut 245 (Les Paul type), and the dynamics are really good. You can easily spend a clean sound with the neck microphone and a volume of 5, to his Crush with a volume of 7/8, almost see his lead with a micro bridge and a volume of 10. I therefore found more effective than some multi-effect racks where there is no momentum and no difference between a volume of 3 and a volume of 10 ...

I use it every day since its purchase (2010) because I work a lot at home and I've had no worries. I once again have to worry about, I just restart the iMac and restart ProTools and it worked nickel ... I could not swear to come from the rack, protools or the iMac. But hey, in a crash almost two years of fairly intensive use (since the work on ProTools is my first job and livelihood), I can not complain too much.

If I had to buy something today, I would do without hesitation. I therefore recommend no problem.

Side installation, it was quite galley. The instructions are not always clear (notemment using the key!) So I highly recommend to note the procedures. Otherwise no inconsistency if not having a relatively new PC: with an AMD Athlon 64 3200 + ca ream dry. Otherwise once everything is installed ca rolls.

UTILIZATION

The conf is present in pentium dual core and 2GB of ram ca goes well, no problemo: no crash or bug. (Even when asked a tough conf).

SOUND QUALITY

It's been a little less than a year since I use a rocktron amp "velocity" and a cabinet with a celestion 12vinage 30. Here's what I think:

The pros:
- At the performance I appreciate the crunch and saturation
- The settings of simulations mic / speaker are numerous and can peauffiner trimmings.
- Connectivity complete.
- Trimmings practices in the front and the overall usability.
- Possibility to move the effects.
- Sound quality clear (except problem cited -).
- Quality of effects.

The -:

- Small flat (I have done at the beginning): careful to handle different volumes (amp output and output table).
- In use and clear sound with a humbucker (eg on Gibson LP), I have a little trouble to keep it "super clean", this forces to decline very slightly knob of skyscrapers.

Installation of the simplest but not accessible.
No incompatibility with win 7 x64 on i3
The manual is clear but the protools introductory video is much more telling, moreover, a more detailed tutorial for advanced functions would have been welcome.
As for the manual Eleven, nothing was wrong all is said.

UTILIZATION

runs on Win 7 64 bit, intel proc i3, 4 Gb memory.
Although possessing a single DD impeccablelemnt all turns.
PT 8 is stable and smooth.

SOUND QUALITY

I use it for 2 years for composting in home studio.
It connects to HS80 monitors that are supposed to be neutral thus rendering simulations is supposed to be faithful.
The simulations are bluffing, and there is a pallet of sounds more than enough for me. There's something for all tastes: blues, country, hard rock, funk, jazz. Of its saturated fat well clear sounding quite round, everything is there.
I brance an electric guitar as a electroaccoustique, or even a bass, it's perfect.

The 11r has the advantage of being an amp simulator of very good quality and share these DSPs it enormously eases the processor of the computer during use of virtual instruments and plug.
For a guitarist studiotiste Home is the ideal material.

I think the range is above the axis FX 11R, but there is talk of another budget ...

It was pretty easy to setup. Came with some good presets but like all modelers most weren't. Little tweaking changed that and made this thing little thing so much better. It's very plug n play, other units like the Axe FX and Line6 stuff has so many tweak options that you end up spending more time tweaking than you do playing. This thing is more like a bunch of nice amps, cabs, mics, and effects. Pick the setup you want, and start playing. No deep editing to get lost in, messing with tube sag, tube bias, and all that stuff that gets confusing. The manual is very informative, never left me asking questions.

UTILIZATION

When they first came out there was a few bugs that most had to be sent back to Avid (on their dime) but after the fix it's worked perfectly with zero problems. Mine came with Pro Tools LE 8.4, new ones come with Pro Tools 9 (full version) with a free upgrade to 10. I've never been a big pro tools fan but it was nice to have the options. The USB jack is a little finicky on the 11 Rack, any little bump and my computer wouldn't recognize it anymore. Had to reboot my computer to fix it. No big deal, just little annoying.

SOUND QUALITY

My favorite thing was the feel, really got close to that real tube feel. Had that sponginess that other modelers and solid state amps just don't get. Some of the models sound dead on to the amp and there's comparisons out there to prove it. Others while very close still weren't quite there, but still very usable. For the price it's an amazing unit, definitely beats over 3x for an axe fx. I've used dozens of different modelers dating as far back as the original digitech RP1 in 1992, nothing can touch the 11 Rack. While it doesn't have all the options of some of the bigger ones IMO the tone and feel on this are much better than any of the competition.