Fractal Amp Models: Power Amp Modeling On or Off?

Stage & Studio Power Station PS-2
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Hi everyone,

I’ve been using my PS-2 with an FM9, connecting the FM9’s output to the PS-2’s FX Return.

Given how the PS-2 works, would you recommend leaving the power amp modeling enabled or disabled in the FM9’s amp blocks?

Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

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Hi @joanesinu

I think it depends on how much you are driving the PS-2. You will definitely get additional tube and output transformer characteristics at loud volumes. And some people like this, particularly in self-attenuation mode. So really you have a choice; see what you like the most, I would not say there is a wrong way to go here, trust you ears and experiment

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i am curious why you would plug the FM9 into the fx send instead of the line in like the manual suggests? i have a PS-2A in route that i purchased today which i will be primarily used with my FM9 and also maybe my tone king royalist

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It is recommended to use the FX return in this exact application. The path to the power amp is shorter.

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